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NC dental facility settles HIV discrimination claim
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Justice has settled a claim with Night and Day Dental that stated a woman with HIV was discriminated against in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
June 21, 2021
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OSHA rule to protect healthcare workers now in effect
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard that protects healthcare workers, including some dental practitioners, from occupational COVID-19 exposure is now in effect. Nonexempt employers have until July 6 to comply with most provisions.
June 21, 2021
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ADEA supports bill on students administering vaccines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) said it supports the introduction of a bill that would permanently allow qualified students to administer vaccines during federally declared public health emergencies.
June 17, 2021
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OSHA releases standard to protect health workers from COVID
By Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed emergency temporary standard to protect health workers in hospital settings from COVID-19. Most dental practices will be exempt from the rules, but those providing services in hospital settings or treating patients with COVID-19 will be covered.
June 15, 2021
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Burst Oral Care debuts kit for Pride Month
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Burst Oral Care has partnered with fashion designer Christian Siriano on a limited-edition Expanding Floss kit for Pride Month.
June 6, 2021
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Antibody study shows higher COVID-19 risk for dental teams
By Theresa Pablos
Dental professionals in the U.K. had an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the pandemic's first wave, according to a study published on June 2 in the Journal of Dental Research. SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were nearly three times more prevalent in dental professionals than the general population.
June 2, 2021
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Dentists continue to have lower COVID-19 rates
By Amerigo Allegretto
Dentists continue to have lower COVID-19 rates than other front-line health professionals more than a year after the pandemic appeared in the U.S., according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
May 25, 2021
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Case report: Dorsal tongue ulcer in COVID-19 patient
By Rebekah Moan, contributing writer, and Theresa Pablos, editor in chief
A dental team in Afghanistan identified a dorsal tongue ulcer in a 62-year-old man who later tested positive for COVID-19. The man's painful lesion persisted for weeks, and he also experienced asymptomatic geographic tongue, according to details published on May 20 in BMC Oral Health.
May 25, 2021
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Dentalpalooza marks shift back to in-person conferences
By Melissa Busch
On June 4, Dentalpalooza will take place at an outdoor community event space located next to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. All eyes are on the organizers to see what in-person dental conferences could look like in 2021 and beyond.
May 24, 2021
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ADA provides guidance on CDC's updated mask rules
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has released guidance to help dentists answer questions about new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on mask use for those who are fully vaccinated, according to an ADA News article published on May 19.
May 20, 2021
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New method uses enzymes to target early childhood caries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Early research findings suggest a new approach may be effective for treating early childhood caries. The approach uses enzymes that target interactions between bacteria and yeast responsible for forming sticky dental plaque.
May 19, 2021
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Continue temperature checks at practices after COVID-19
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Temperature screenings of patients and dental teams should continue after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, according to a letter to the editor published on May 14 in the British Dental Journal.
May 18, 2021
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