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Dental care before heart surgery does not up complication risk
By Melissa Busch
Patients who undergo dental treatments prior to cardiovascular surgeries do not face an increased risk of oral health complications, medical adverse events, or death. The findings were published on July 13 in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
July 18, 2021
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U.S. files COVID-19 whistleblower suit against Texas dentists
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing a Texas dental practice and its owners on behalf of two employees who claim they were retaliated against for reporting COVID-19 safety concerns, according to a department release issued July 15.
July 15, 2021
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ADA provides update on COVID-19 hazard assessments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has updated recommendations for office procedure hazard assessments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 14, 2021
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EMS Dental secures NC contract
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
EMS Dental has installed seven of its Airflow Prophylaxis Master devices at Coastal Carolina Community College in Onslow County, NC.
July 12, 2021
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Dentist named finalist for 'America By Design' contest
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. James Orrington II and his aerosol-blocking invention AirGuard have been named finalists for the "America By Design" contest for 2021, according to a press release by AirGuard.
July 8, 2021
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Cancer report shows oral, pharyngeal cancers on the rise
By Amerigo Allegretto
Oral and pharyngeal cancers are on the rise in the U.S., according to a July 8 report from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and prominent cancer societies. Death rates for oropharyngeal cancers are also increasing for some groups.
July 8, 2021
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CDC updates aerosol-generating procedure guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has amended its aerosol-generating procedure recommendations in its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings document.
July 8, 2021
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OSAP names new board of directors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) announced its list of members taking seats on the organization's board of directors for the 2021-2022 term.
July 7, 2021
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Week in Review: Retainer results in tooth loss | Lighting up oral bacteria | Independence Day weekend
By Theresa Pablos
July 1, 2021
NIDCR to award $2.5M for HIV research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has announced the availability of $2.5 million in funding for research on oral HPV infection in people living with HIV.
June 30, 2021
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Dental Compliance Institute publishes OSHA audit guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Compliance Institute has published a guide on managing surprise audits from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
June 28, 2021
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Modified smartphone lights up plaque-causing oral bacteria
By Melissa Busch
Could an ordinary smartphone be used to identify the oral bacteria that cause dental plaque? University of Washington researchers have converted a smartphone into a mobile multispectral imaging system that lights up plaque through light-emitting diode (LED) images.
June 28, 2021
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