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What dental practices need to know about workplace violence and safety |
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Saturday, March 09, 2024 09:43 AM |
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California enacted a new law in 2023 that mandates almost all employers (including dental practices) develop a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024. This law, overseen by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal-OSHA), aims to enhance workplace safety and reduce the risk of violence. Read more. |
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CDC advisers recommend spring COVID booster for seniors |
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Friday, March 08, 2024 02:26 PM |
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Vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended that people ages 65 and older receive an additional dose of the current monovalent (single-strain) COVID-19 vaccine this spring. Read more. |
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Get ready to celebrate World Oral Health Day on 20 March! |
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Friday, March 08, 2024 02:18 PM |
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World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is fast approaching. Explore our campaign resources and get involved. There are numerous ways you can engage in the initiative and raise awareness of the important link between oral health and general health. Read more. |
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Many Community Colleges Serve Basic Needs. But Free Dental Care? That's A Crowning Achievement |
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Friday, March 08, 2024 01:56 PM |
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Basic needs services at California’s community colleges can take any number of forms. Students might find information on how to get help with housing and transportation, or get funding for laundry, utilities, or textbooks. Many schools have also opened up their gyms so that unhoused students can access a warm shower. Read more. |
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Many viruses behind 2022 outbreak of hepatitis in children: Study |
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Friday, March 08, 2024 10:38 AM |
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Isolation during lockdown may have weakened children's immune systems. Read more. |
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Topical solution halts tooth decay in children |
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Friday, March 08, 2024 10:31 AM |
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NIH-funded study finds non-invasive application of silver diamine fluoride superior to placebo. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - March 7, 2024 |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 04:09 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 9. Read more. |
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Substantial Increase in Tuberculosis in California: Recommendations for California Healthcare Providers |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 11:52 AM |
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The CDPH Tuberculosis Control Branch (TBCB) has identified a substantial increase in reported TB cases in California in 2023 compared with 2022. In 2023, the number of reported TB cases increased by 271 (15%) from 1,842 in 2022 to 2,113 in 2023. Read more. |
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SARS-CoV-2 fragments may cause problems after infection |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 11:49 AM |
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Researchers found that fragments of SARS-CoV-2 left behind after the immune system fights off infection may continue to trigger immune responses. Read more. |
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The role of viruses in oral mucosal lesions |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 11:36 AM |
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This article will give an overview of the role of viruses infecting the oral mucosa, and in addition, describe their clinical manifestation and management. Read more. |
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Supplemental Oxygen Concentrations and the Use of Suction to Mitigate Risk of Oral Surgical Fires Using a Laboratory Model |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 11:18 AM |
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Intraoral oxygen pooling during dental sedation, especially using supplemental oxygen, is associated with an increased risk of spontaneous perioperative fire. Read more. |
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Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke |
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024 04:07 PM |
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NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,745: ACIP Feb 28–29 meeting summary, new Spanish translations, and more |
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024 12:00 PM |
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IZ Express #1,745: ACIP Feb 28–29 meeting summary, new Spanish translations, and more. Read more. |
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Dentist’s Day celebrated each year on March 6 |
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024 11:52 AM |
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Dentist's Day celebrates dentists and recognizes their contributions to their communities annually on March 6. Read more. |
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San Diego County health officials report 17% increase in tuberculosis cases |
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024 11:38 AM |
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More than 175,000 people in San Diego County are believed to have latent TB infection, and most do not know it. Read more. |
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NIDCR Headlines: Spring 2024 |
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024 11:15 AM |
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NIDCR’s quarterly newsletter. Read more. |
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Takeaways: New guideline on acute dental pain management |
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024 11:32 AM |
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In collaboration with the American Dental Association and University of Pittsburgh, Penn’s School of Dental Medicine has issued a new guideline for managing acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults. Read more. |
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Supporting and addressing mental health after a workplace violence incident |
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024 11:30 AM |
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How to help employees recover from trauma and feel safe again. Read more. |
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Inflation Now Impacting Tooth Fairy Giving, New Poll Reveals |
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024 11:27 AM |
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The 2024 Tooth Fairy Poll from Delta Dental reveals the first decline in Tooth Fairy giving in five years, due to inflation. Read more. |
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FIU epidemiologist on measles and what you should know |
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024 11:00 AM |
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Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. with 16 states reporting 41 confirmed infections. Read more. |
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Is COVID-19 Still a Pandemic? |
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024 10:54 AM |
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First it was 14 days, then 10 days, to 7 days, then down to 5 days—the time we’re supposed to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 has changed drastically since the start of the pandemic. And now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cut it to 24 hours, after a person is fever-free and symptoms are improving. Read more. |
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How Children with Autism View the Dental Experience |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 06:38 PM |
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Dental providers consistently strive to provide comfortable care to all patients. However, children on the autism spectrum present a particular challenge in dental care due to sensory and communication issues. Read more. |
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UK Dentistry alum advances Kentucky by bringing care directly to those in need |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 06:36 PM |
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Good oral health is crucial for overall well-being and receiving dental services helps maintain it. But many people who need dental care are often unable to receive it, especially in rural areas or those in certain racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Read more. |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 06:33 PM |
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A sneak peek into the redesigned CDC.gov for public feedback. Read more. |
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Update: Measles Cases Are Being Reported: Are We Losing Our Herd Immunity? |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 06:29 PM |
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Ten cases of measles have been reported Florida alone. With measles transmission rates soaring, questions abound about how this latest case emerged, and why these numbers keep rising. Read more |
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Join the movement to improve Sustainability in Dentistry for a greener future |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 05:56 PM |
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Over the past three years, FDI has developed diverse resources as part of its Sustainability in Dentistry initiative. Discover them now to start your journey as a Sustainability Champion. Read more. |
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Vaping and the coronavirus Vaping can increase susceptibility to infection by SARS-CoV-2 |
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Sunday, March 03, 2024 02:12 PM |
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Vapers are susceptible to infection by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that spreads COVID-19 and continues to infect people around the world, a University of California, Riverside, study has found. Read more. |
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New group strives to create brighter career future for dental assistants |
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Sunday, March 03, 2024 02:10 PM |
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The career opportunities and respect dental assistants crave are getting closer, thanks to a new workgroup formed to enhance the future of the profession. Read more. |
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U of M receives grant to improve care for dental patients with complex conditions |
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Sunday, March 03, 2024 02:08 PM |
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The Special Healthcare Needs Clinic (SHNC) at the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry has been awarded a Clinical Dental Education and Innovations Grant from the Minnesota Department of Health, which will support technological and facility needs to improve efficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning and increase accessibility for patients. Read more. |
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Understand the Value of Certified Dental Assistants during Dental Assistants Recognition Week 2024 |
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Sunday, March 03, 2024 01:38 PM |
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Each year, the Ontario Dental Assistants Association dedicates the first week of March to celebrating a valuable member of the oral health team — the Certified Dental Assistant! Read more. |
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Norovirus Illnesses Rising; Here's What You Need to Know |
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Sunday, March 03, 2024 11:51 AM |
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Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Read more. |
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Measles Makes a Comeback: What Parents Need to Know |
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Saturday, March 02, 2024 10:44 AM |
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A highly contagious childhood disease once eradicated by vaccination has made a comeback. Read more. |
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Medical emergencies in the dental office |
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Saturday, March 02, 2024 10:42 AM |
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Medical emergencies at first glance seem counter to the concept of dental office “success.” Yet the fact is that medical emergencies can – and do – occur in the dental office environment. As health care providers it is essential that we develop a culture of safety within our offices, both for our patients and those who work in this environment. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease Stories: Week of February 25 |
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Saturday, March 02, 2024 10:12 AM |
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This week, why measles and vibrio vulnificus infections are seeing outbreaks and increases in incidence rates; a medical association recommends fecal microbiota-based therapies for recurrent or severe C difficile; and an antiviral reduced a median time-to-symptom resolution. Read more. |
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Can long COVID lower your IQ? What a new study found. |
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Saturday, March 02, 2024 10:09 AM |
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According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, long COVID may lead to marked cognitive decline equal to a drop of six IQ points compared to those who have never been infected. Read more. |
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