Dental Hygiene: Page 110

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.
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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
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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
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1 in 16 dental hygienists still not working due to COVID
By Melissa Busch
Approximately 6% of dental hygienists who had been employed were not working as of March -- a slight improvement over the prior few months, according to a webinar hosted by the ADA and the American Dental Hygienists' Association on May 4.
May 10, 2021
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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
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Researchers find potential target for oral cancer therapy
By Amerigo Allegretto
Researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health believe they have identified for the first time how an environmental chemical receptor suppresses immune response in patients with oral cancer.
May 9, 2021
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Week in Review: Premature molar extraction | Opioid risks | Congrats, new grads!
By Theresa Pablos
May 7, 2021
EIOH receives $6M grant to study preventive tooth decay agent
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) has received a $6 million federal grant to study a topical antimicrobial agent that may prevent new cavities in young children with severe tooth decay.
May 6, 2021
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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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Biolase offers training for pediatric dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase is launching a Waterlase Pediatric Dental Academy for pediatric dentists to train on integrating Waterlase technology into clinical practices.
May 5, 2021
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Preventive dental care tied to lower Medicaid costs in NY
By Hannah Welk
Preventive dentistry services provided more than just better health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries in New York, according to a study published on April 21 in the Journal of Dental Research. Participants who took advantage of preventive dental care also saved the state Medicaid program money.
May 5, 2021
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CDC to host talk on pediatric opioid, antibiotic prescribing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a webinar on May 12 about trends in opioid and antibiotic prescribing for pediatric patients.
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