Dental Hygiene: Page 105

Week in Review: New OSHA standards | Dental therapists gaining traction | Implant adverse events

By Theresa Pablos

June 25, 2021

Law passes on dental therapists in Ore.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oregon lawmakers passed a bill on June 23 that would allow a new class of dental therapists working under the supervision of dentists. If it is signed by Gov. Kate Brown, dental therapists in the state could perform numerous procedures, including simple extractions, direct restorations, and some crowns.

June 24, 2021

USPSTF releases final research plan on oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released its final research plan on oral health screening, referral, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions.

June 24, 2021

AI can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss

By Theresa Pablos

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for predicting tooth loss, according to the findings of a June 18 study in PLOS One. Algorithms that included medical and socioeconomic data showed promising performance for predicting edentulism, tooth loss, and lack of a functional dentition.

June 24, 2021

Catalanotto: Dental therapy is key to oral health equity

By Melissa Busch

Dental therapy can improve access to high-quality, safe, and cost-effective care -- and, eventually, boost oral health equity, according to Dr. Frank Catalanotto. He spoke at the June 22 "Behind the PubMed Citation" talk presented by the University of Pennsylvania's Leon Levy Dental Medicine Library.

June 24, 2021

Why does this 300,000-year-old jaw have no dental disease?

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg gets personal with the jaw of one of the oldest discovered remains of Homo sapiens. He discusses what he sees when he looks at the dental structures and shares why he believes this ancient ancestor was free of dental disease.

June 23, 2021

3 ways top-performing practices are finding success

By Curtis Marshall

As you've had a chance to reflect on what happened in 2020, what stands out? For many dental practice owners and teams, the first thing that may come to mind is "good riddance." But for some, last year was one of the best for performance and profitability. How is that possible?

June 22, 2021

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

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

Production crew to film Benco Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The We Supply America Project will film a docuseries episode about Benco Dental on June 24.

June 21, 2021

Week in Review: OSHA standard on COVID-19 | Why no national dental benefit? | Foster kids and dental care

By Melissa Busch

June 18, 2021

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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