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Job loss, reduced income linked to dental pain
A new study from Japan published in the Journal of Dental Research looked at the effects of pandemic-related psychological distress on oral health-related behaviors. Worsened socioeconomic conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decrease in dental health, researchers found.
April 13, 2021
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Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry
Students training for dental professions are at increased risk for poor mental health that could lead them to leave their programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 7, 2021
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Dental-visit declines during COVID-19 uneven across states
Visits to dental offices declined across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some states fared much better than others, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 1, 2021
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How many of your patients have COVID-19?
The risk of COVID-19 among those seeking dental care mirrors local positivity rates, according to a study published on March 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The researchers also highlighted the risk of asymptomatic patient consults.
March 15, 2021
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Searches for toothaches up during COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown increased online searches for toothaches in Iran, according to a study published on February 15 in BMC Oral Health. Pain is seen as one of the biggest dental complaints around the world.
March 4, 2021
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Saliva tests may be effective in diagnosing COVID-19
Saliva may be a reliable and cost-efficient way to diagnose COVID-19, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice. Saliva-based tests were found to be roughly as reliable as nasopharynx or throat swabs.
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Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy
Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.
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