DrBicuspid.com staff writers[email protected]Infection ControlADA provides guidance on CDC's updated mask rulesThe ADA has released guidance to help dentists answer questions about new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations on mask use for those who are fully vaccinated, according to an ADA News article published on May 19.May 20, 2021Dental EducationHigh Point University to build new dental schoolHigh Point University in North Carolina announced it will build a new dental school and enroll its first class in the fall of 2023.May 19, 2021AIOverjet receives FDA clearance for Dental Assist AIOverjet announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its artificial intelligence (AI) product Dental Assist.May 19, 2021Oral BacteriaNew method uses enzymes to target early childhood cariesEarly research findings suggest a new approach may be effective for treating early childhood caries. The approach uses enzymes that target interactions between bacteria and yeast responsible for forming sticky dental plaque.May 19, 2021HomeNational research council to hold virtual meeting May 26The U.S. National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council plans to hold its 227th meeting virtually from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26.May 19, 2021Dental PracticeDelta Dental launches consumer assessment surveyThe Delta Dental Plans Association has deployed the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Dental Plan Survey for the U.S. and Puerto Rico.May 18, 2021HomeADA nabs award for COVID-19 responseThe ADA received a Silver Stevie Award in the 19th annual American Business Awards for its COVID-19 response, according to an ADA News story published on May 17.May 18, 2021Dental PracticeContinue temperature checks at practices after COVID-19Temperature screenings of patients and dental teams should continue after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, according to a letter to the editor published on May 14 in the British Dental Journal.May 18, 2021Infection ControlItalian study explores vaccine hesitancy among dentistsHesitancy among dentists regarding the COVID-19 vaccine may be due to a lack of information, according to a study by Italian researchers published on May 6 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.May 18, 2021Dental PracticeADA: HHS reimbursing providers for COVID-19 vaccinationsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now reimbursing healthcare providers for administering COVID-19 vaccines to underinsured patients, according to a news story published on May 17 by ADA News.May 17, 2021Previous PagePage 238 of 1607Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
