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Dentistry's recovery from COVID-19 may have hit its ceiling
Dental patient volume at offices in the U.S. is hovering at an estimated 71% of prepandemic levels, likely indicating that the industry has come close to the end of its recovery, according to new data released on July 21 by the ADA's Health Policy Institute.
July 23, 2020
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Infection Control
Mouth rash may be new sign of SARS-CoV-2
A rash inside the mouth may be the newest symptom of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a research letter published online July 15 in JAMA Dermatology. The mucocutaneous lesions appeared in patients at a mean of about 12 days after other virus symptoms began.
July 22, 2020
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Reduced immunity, not HIV alone, ups caries risk in kids
HIV on its own does not increase the risk of children getting caries. Instead, a weakened immune system, stemming from other diseases, affects cavity prevalence, according to a study published on July 2 in Scientific Reports.
July 21, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
It's time to check your heart: Stick out your tongue
The tongue coatings of people with chronic heart failure differ from those in people who don't have the progressive condition, according to a recent presentation at the online event Heart Failure Association (HFA) Discoveries.
July 20, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
Taste perception may affect dental concerns, like caries
Humans register some tastes, such as sweets, more quickly than others due to molecular size. Flavor flow also affects taste perception, and knowing this may affect broad public health concerns, according to a study published on June 4 in PLOS Computational Biology.
July 19, 2020
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Infection Control
Which preprocedural rinse is best to use during COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced dentists to increase their infection control measures, including having patients rinse with antimicrobial agents prior to procedures. With several options recommended, how do dentists choose?
July 16, 2020
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Infection Control
PVP-I rinse, throat spray kill 99% of SARS-CoV-2 in seconds
Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) products, including a gargle and mouthwash and a throat spray, can kill 99.99% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus within 30 seconds, according to a brief report published on July 8 in Infectious Diseases and Therapy.
July 14, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
A fingernail stuck in a boy's mouth shows need for intervention
A doctor had to remove a fingernail that became lodged in between the gum tissue and front tooth of a 10-year-old boy, highlighting the need for clinicians to monitor and discourage nail biting, according to a case report published on June 7 in BMJ Case Reports.
July 13, 2020
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What COVID-19 is revealing about dental practices
The peak number of patients that dentists can see daily has shrunk considerably due to new protocols implemented to control the spread of COVID-19. However, patient volumes remain close to maximum levels, suggesting offices weren't very efficient before the pandemic.
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Infection Control
Throat samples may detect SARS-CoV-2 better than nasal specimens
Testing oropharyngeal secretions for SARS-CoV-2 resulted in fewer false-negative results among patients who seemed to have recovered from the infection, compared with nasal-sample testing, according to a study published on July 2 in the Journal of Dental Research.
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A dentist accused of stabbing a man during a poker game in February 2023 in Minnesota recently had the felony assault charges against him dismissed.
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Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 1
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This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.
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Do's and don'ts for planning a successful year
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Set your practice up for a strong, successful year by following these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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Dentist files whistleblower suit citing neglect, retaliation
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who worked at California prisons recently filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state claiming she was unfairly fired after raising concerns that patients were neglected and more.
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Wake up. Teething may not disrupt sleep.
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Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study.
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Know your numbers: The key to a successful dental transition
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As a dental professional considering selling your practice, understanding your financial goals is a critical first step, writes Kim McCleskey.
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