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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

Prometric implements patient-free dental licensing exam

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Testing services provider Prometric has implemented the patient-free Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.

February 23, 2021

Md. bill pushes for faster action on dental injuries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sen. Pam Beidle, a former dental assistant, has proposed a state bill that would require faster action on complaints about poor dental care.

February 23, 2021

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

Delta Dental to offer teledentistry services to members

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Delta Dental of California has launched new teledentistry services available through videoconferencing and smartphone applications.

February 21, 2021

Dominion extends teledentistry coverage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental and vision insurer Dominion National announced that it is extending its coverage of teledentistry indefinitely.

February 17, 2021

Air Techniques to host aerosol reduction course at Chicago Midwinter

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques will host an aerosol reduction course at the upcoming Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter meeting from February 25 to 27.

February 17, 2021

Week in Review: Vaccine reactions | Bad blood and periodontitis | States ranked by dental health

By Theresa Pablos

February 12, 2021

Infographic: Best states for dental health in 2021

By Theresa Pablos

Wisconsin has once again topped the list of best U.S. states for dental health in the annual analysis conducted by personal finance website WalletHub. See where your state landed in this year's dental health rankings.

February 10, 2021

AAAS 2021: OSU professor shares oral microbiome facts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A professor of periodontology at Ohio State University (OSU) gave the scientific community an update on the relationship between oral and overall health at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting, being held February 8-11.

February 9, 2021

Is it time to talk to gum disease patients who donate blood?

By Melissa Busch

People who have periodontitis and give blood may be at risk of contaminating donations with bacteria, making transfusion patients more vulnerable to hospital infections, according to a study published on February 2 in Blood Transfusion.

February 9, 2021

Gum disease linked to severe COVID-19 complications -- including death

By Melissa Busch

Periodontitis may be a risk factor for COVID-19, and it may make patients vulnerable to severe complications, including death, according to a study published on February 1 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

February 4, 2021

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