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Local exhaust ventilation can control aerosols, droplets
Dental procedures produce aerosols and droplets that can spread infectious disease. Local exhaust ventilation, however, can be used to control the aerosols, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Dental Research.
November 28, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
Chronic TMDs linked to worse quality of life
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) can have an impact on oral health-related quality of life, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The association was worse for patients with chronic, painful TMDs.
November 17, 2021
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Dental Practice
Dental community needs to be aware of long COVID
Some people who recover from an initial COVID-19 infection develop long-lasting symptoms, a syndrome known as long COVID. More providers, including dental professionals, need to better understand this condition, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 8, 2021
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Restorations
Dental visits decreased during the pandemic
The frequency of dental visits decreased during the pandemic, especially during the period of lockdowns when dental practices were closed, according to an article published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 2, 2021
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Insurance
Patients see the dentist less often after a hospital stay
Patients are less likely to visit a dentist after a hospital stay, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. They are slightly less likely to undergo certain types of dental procedures, including periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery services.
October 19, 2021
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Restorations
Decay already prevalent at kids' 1st dental visit
More than 20% of children need restorative treatment by the time of their first dental exam, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The risk of treatment also increases with each year a child waits to see the dentist.
October 6, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
Oral health facts your patients don't know
How much do your patients know about oral health? Market research platform DentaVox asked 5,551 people how their lifestyle affected their oral health. The responses weren't always accurate, especially when it came to alcohol and smoking.
September 16, 2021
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Wellness
Work-life balance negatively affected by COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns have had many effects, including disrupting the work-life balance of dental professionals in India, according to a study published in PLOS One. Dentists reported altered sleep, anxiety, and changed relationships.
September 6, 2021
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Dental Therapists
Dental therapists net median income of $81K-$90K
Dental therapists in Minnesota netted a median annual income of $81,000 to $90,000, while advanced dental therapists in the state earned up to a median of $100,000 per year, according to a recent survey published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
August 18, 2021
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Periodontics
Dry mouth, altered taste, and lesions point to COVID-19
More than 40% of patients with COVID-19 experienced dry mouth, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Research that looked at the prevalence of oral symptoms associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Taste disorders and oral lesions were also common in infected patients.
August 11, 2021
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