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Executive order allows NC dentists to give COVID-19 vaccine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper allows dentists in North Carolina to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.

February 11, 2021

Which dental vacuum pump best controls SARS-CoV-2?

By Melissa Busch

The type of high-volume aspirating system being used at a dental practice can significantly affect the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among staff who work there, according to a study published on February 5 in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

February 11, 2021

Solutionreach paper focuses on dentists' vaccine queries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Solutionreach has published a free white paper that can help dentists answer the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

February 9, 2021

AAAS 2021: OSU professor shares oral microbiome facts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A professor of periodontology at Ohio State University (OSU) gave the scientific community an update on the relationship between oral and overall health at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting, being held February 8-11.

February 9, 2021

Do you know what germs live on your patients' toothbrushes?

By Melissa Busch

What's on your toothbrush? Mostly just bacteria from your mouth, according to a study published on January 31 in Microbiome. The types of bacteria living on toothbrushes reflect microbes commonly found in the oral cavity and on the skin -- and not in the surrounding environment.

February 8, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines may be causing orofacial reactions

By Melissa Busch

The two COVID-19 vaccines being given to patients in the U.S. and other countries have been linked to orofacial adverse drug reactions such as temporary facial paralysis, according to a brief report published on February 1 in the Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine.

February 7, 2021

Mouthwash plus nasal spray may cut SARS-CoV-2 transmission

By Melissa Busch

Gargling with a mouthwash and using a nasal spray containing povidone iodine may significantly reduce viral load in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, according to a research letter published on February 4 in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.

February 4, 2021

20 states allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines

By Theresa Pablos

At least 20 states have allowed dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a February 3 ADA News article. California, Oregon, and Georgia are among the almost two dozen states that have moved to allow dentists to administer COVID-19 injections.

February 3, 2021

Do's and don'ts for welcoming patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Now more than ever, people need to feel good. And what could make your patients feel better than a warm welcome when they enter the office? Infection control protocols can make it harder to show how you feel, but if you go the extra mile, you can make your patients' day, advises Dr. Roger P. Levin.

January 31, 2021

WHO releases animated videos on COVID-19 care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released three short, animated videos that describe recommended procedures to prevent COVID-19 infection when screening, triaging, and receiving people who seek oral healthcare.

January 31, 2021

Calif. shields dentists giving COVID-19 vaccines

By Brian Casey

In a bid to ramp up sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given dentists and other healthcare professionals protection from liability when administering COVID-19 vaccines.

January 28, 2021

Canadian dental students, faculty to give saliva for COVID-19 study

By Melissa Busch

Dental and dental hygiene students, faculty, and support staff at Canada's 10 dental schools will soon volunteer their saliva for a COVID-19 study, according to a story published on January 27 by UM Today.

January 28, 2021

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