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Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines will rely on public trust
By Samantha Black, PhD
The fight against the pandemic hinges on more than the efficacy of upcoming COVID-19 vaccines. The path to victory depends on how the public perceives the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines, according to a recent discussion by a panel of physicians and scientists.
November 3, 2020
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Diving into thoughts on the other side of a controversial study
By Dr. David Rice
Even in a scientific study, data are extrapolated and looked at through different lenses. Last week's article on the need (or lack thereof) for six-month checkups had a lot of you buzzing. This week, we asked Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, to share his thoughts on the study and why there is a lesson to be learned from both the study and the comments on it.
November 3, 2020
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OSAP offers free infection control webinars
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) said it will hold four free webinars on infection prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2, 2020
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Do you know which dental habit may limit the spread of COVID-19?
By Melissa Busch
People who were living with at least one person who tested positive for COVID-19 and brushed their tongue daily were less likely to become infected by the novel coronavirus, in a study published on October 19 in BMC Oral Health.
November 2, 2020
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Trained Ore. dentists can now vaccinate patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists in Oregon who receive vaccine certification can now administer all vaccines, including an approved COVID-19 vaccine, according to news reports.
November 1, 2020
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Oral rinse recalled due to possible microbial contamination
By Melissa Busch
Illinois-based medical supplier Sunstar Americas has issued a voluntary U.S. recall for its chlorhexidine oral rinse, which dental patients are prescribed to treat gingivitis, due to possible microbial contamination.
November 1, 2020
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Dental trends: How infection control has changed and will continue to change
By Kevin Henry
COVID-19 has not only changed our society and industry but also brought forward just how important infection control and prevention is in every dental practice. Michelle Lee, executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, discussed where our industry has been since COVID-19 arrived and the preparations for staying on guard heading into 2021.
November 1, 2020
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3 tips to help dentists and hygienists work better together
By Dr. David Rice
As October and National Dental Hygiene Month ends, Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, discusses how dentists and hygienists can form a closer working relationship that will benefit patients and the practice's bottom line. He shares three tips that have helped him in his own practice.
October 29, 2020
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Mouth may be powerful site of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission
By Melissa Busch
The mouth is a strong site for infection and transmission of the novel coronavirus, according to a study published October 27 on the preprint server medRxiv. Researchers believe this is the first study to show the oral cavity as a main site for SARS-CoV-2 spread.
October 28, 2020
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Study suggests dental checkups every 6 months are ineffective
By Melissa Busch
Adult patients who saw their dentist every six months for a routine checkup did not have better oral health than those who visited every two years, according to a review published on October 14 in Cochrane Library.
October 27, 2020
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eAssist unveils Dental Health Education Foundation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental billing outsourcing service firm eAssist Dental Solutions has launched the eAssist Dental Health Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aims to spread awareness of the importance of dental cleanings.
October 26, 2020
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Why dental hygienists should view themselves as leaders
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Here are three things that Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes about dental hygienists: They utilize clinical decision-making to discern the best care for patients, they diagnose alongside the doctors to ensure patients are educated about their treatments, and they create value in patients' lives through the recommended treatments. With that in mind, it's time they should see themselves as leaders, she believes.
October 26, 2020
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