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Infection Control: Page 27
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
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
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
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
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
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
Italian study explores vaccine hesitancy among dentists
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hesitancy among dentists regarding the COVID-19 vaccine may be due to a lack of information, according to a study by Italian researchers published on May 6 in the
Journal of the American Dental Association
.
May 18, 2021
Patients demand better infection control at practices
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Most patients are demanding that dental practices take better infection control measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a recent DentaVox survey.
May 12, 2021
Major orgs release infection control code of conduct
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention; the Dental Assisting National Board; and the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education Foundation have published a dental infection control code of conduct.
May 11, 2021
Protecting your practice when employees say no to the shot
By
Ali Oromchian, JD
Many practices are struggling to find the balance between protecting staff and patients against COVID-19 and respecting employees' perspectives on vaccination. What can you do, and what should you do, when a member of your team refuses the vaccine?
May 10, 2021
ADA to offer vaccination literacy webinar
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA plans to host a vaccination literacy webinar on May 19.
May 9, 2021
Is it safe to use an ultrasonic scaler? It's complicated
By
Melissa Busch
Dental hygienists should consider multiple factors, including positive COVID-19 cases in their communities, before using ultrasonic scalers on patients, according to a webinar hosted by the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the ADA on May 4.
May 6, 2021
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