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CDA provides COVID-19 vaccine information

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) has provided updated information for dentists on COVID-19 vaccination in the state.

January 10, 2021

Can a common artificial sweetener treat gum disease?

By Melissa Busch

Using an air-polishing powder containing a sugar alcohol commonly used as an artificial sweetener during nonsurgical periodontal treatment may result in positive outcomes for patients, according to a small study published on December 29 in BMC Oral Health.

January 10, 2021

Can you use dental drills safely during the pandemic?

By Melissa Busch

Drilling at lower rotation speeds and eliminating the use of dental drills that use both air and water could significantly reduce the spray of aerosols, which may contain SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on December 16 in the Journal of Dental Research.

January 7, 2021

ADA offers guidance on reusable dental instruments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released a technical report that gives dental practitioners guidance on cleaning reusable instruments.

January 6, 2021

Imaging helps identify man's flossing-induced heart disease

By Melissa Busch

Imaging helped clinicians diagnose a man in Texas with a rare case of infective endocarditis thought to be caused by vigorous flossing, according to a case report published on December 18 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

January 6, 2021

Researchers get $3.3M to study AI in oral cancer treatment

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Case Western Reserve University and partners were awarded a $3.3 million grant to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for predicting treatment for patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.

January 5, 2021

Trained dentists in Calif. can give COVID-19 vaccines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in California can give COVID-19 vaccines to patients if they complete all required training programs and follow state and federal guidelines, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

January 5, 2021

What can dentists expect as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?

By Melissa Busch

As COVID-19 surges throughout the U.S., dentists may face rocky times in terms of expenses and patient volumes over the next few months, according to recent data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.

January 5, 2021

ADHA to virtually host inaugural Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) will hold a virtual Dental Hygiene Leadership Summit on January 15-16.

January 4, 2021

SmartMouth announces new CEO

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SmartMouth Oral Health Laboratories has named James Scheetz as CEO. He replaces former chairman and CEO Andrew Burch, who recently died.

January 4, 2021

Dental resident makes history with COVID-19 vaccine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Ryan Thrower in Oregon made history in December by becoming the first dental resident in the U.S. to give a COVID-19 vaccination, according to a news report.

January 3, 2021

A star NFL wide receiver was flossing on the sidelines on Sunday -- and people loved it

By Kevin Henry

Football fans got a lesson in the value of proper oral hygiene on Sunday when Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was captured on camera flossing on the sidelines. The moment grabbed the attention of many on social media as well as the television announcers, and Diggs shared his own thoughts on the moment after the game.

January 3, 2021

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