Infection Control: Page 24

Dental community needs to be aware of long COVID
By Hannah Welk
Some people who recover from an initial COVID-19 infection develop long-lasting symptoms, a syndrome known as long COVID. More providers, including dental professionals, need to better understand this condition, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 8, 2021
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Dental visits decreased during the pandemic
By Hannah Welk
The frequency of dental visits decreased during the pandemic, especially during the period of lockdowns when dental practices were closed, according to an article published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 2, 2021
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Dental students begin administering COVID-19 vaccines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental students at University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco have begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to patients.
October 27, 2021
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Use of povidone-iodine rinse may lead to iodine toxicity
By Melissa Busch
Gargling with povidone-iodine mouthwash, which has been used as a preprocedural rinse to control COVID-19 in dentistry, may result in a high ingestion rate of iodine, according to a study published October 21 in Biological Trace Element Research.
October 25, 2021
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Woman loses vision in one eye due to tooth infection-induced cellulitis
By Melissa Busch
A 54-year-old woman lost vision in one eye after developing orbital cellulitis following a tooth extraction, according to a recent case report published in Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
October 21, 2021
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Henry Schein supports expanded COVID vaccine distribution effort
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman has released a statement supporting congressional efforts to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
October 18, 2021
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Hygienist who had COVID-19 and worked settles Iowa charges
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist accused of continuing to work while knowing she had COVID-19 agreed to pay a $100 fine to settle charges with the Iowa Dental Board, according to a final order recently issued by the board.
October 13, 2021
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Week in Review: Unvaccinated dentist ordered to stop working | Ala. dental board settlement | Teen with rare jaw tumor
By Theresa Pablos
October 8, 2021
ADA updates COVID-19 vaccination fact sheet
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has updated its fact sheet for COVID-19 vaccination to include information about booster shots.
October 5, 2021
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RI dentist can't work until vaccinated for COVID-19
By Melissa Busch
The State of Rhode Island Department of Health has ordered a dentist to stop treating patients until he gets vaccinated for COVID-19, which the state has required of all healthcare workers by October 1.
October 4, 2021
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OSAP invites applications for 2022 Anna Nelson scholarship
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is inviting applications for its 2022 Anna Nelson scholarship.
October 3, 2021
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Toppen launches ultrafiltration platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Toppen Dental recently launched its UltraSafe ultrafiltration platform that aims to keep dental unit water lines regulation-compliant and protect patients and staff from disease-causing microorganisms.
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