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One-third of countries allow dentists to give COVID-19 vaccines
By Melissa Busch
One-third of countries around the globe have granted dentists permission to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of national rollouts, according to results from a survey released on February 24 from the FDI World Dental Federation's COVID-19 Task Team.
February 25, 2021
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National Tooth Fairy Day: Baby teeth worth more than ever
By Melissa Busch
Children are raking in more cash than ever for their primary teeth. As National Tooth Fairy Day approaches, taking place on February 28, dental teams may want to share the going rates for baby teeth based on where they live in the U.S.
February 25, 2021
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Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19
By Theresa Pablos
The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 25, 2021
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Philips meets environmental program targets
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare parent company Royal Philips has met its "sustainable planet" targets and become fully carbon neutral in its operations, according to a February 23 announcement.
February 24, 2021
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Dentists: Change your role, the world as COVID-19 effects linger
By Melissa Busch
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines may solve many of the short-term issues the world has grappled with during the pandemic, but problems caused by the outbreak will continue to ripple for years, according to a February 25 presentation at the virtual Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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How safe are aerosol-generating devices during the pandemic?
By Theresa Pablos
COVID-19 has made us rethink our norms, including the use of powered dental tools. Hygienist Karen Davis sat down with DrBicupsid.com to discuss the safety of aerosol-generating devices -- a topic she's also speaking about at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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Beyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygiene
By Casey Hein, RDH
The science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
February 24, 2021
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COVID-19 pushed 1 in 12 dental hygienists out of the workforce
By Melissa Busch
One in 12 dental hygienists dropped out of the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, which could lead to a possible hygienist shortage, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
February 24, 2021
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What do people think about others with missing teeth?
By Melissa Busch
Many people not only consider income level a defining factor for tooth loss but also associate fatter paychecks and higher social standing with having fewer missing teeth, according to data recently released by online market research platform DentaVox.
February 23, 2021
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2 bills back dental therapy in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bills paving the way for dental therapists to work and secure reimbursement have been proposed in the House of Representatives and Senate in the state of Florida.
February 22, 2021
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What you need to know about COVID-19 and gum health
By Theresa Pablos
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and it couldn't be timelier as new research indicates COVID-19 is related to gum health. American Academy of Periodontology President Dr. James Wilson sat down with DrBicuspid.com to discuss the link between the novel coronavirus and oral health.
February 22, 2021
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Antiviral agents may reduce virus spread from ultrasonic scalers
By Melissa Busch
Using a clinical antiviral agent with an ultrasonic scaler may mitigate the spread of viruses -- such as SARS-CoV-2 -- that can occur due to aerosolization, according to a study published February 13 on the preprint server bioRxiv.
February 22, 2021
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