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It’s DA Recognition Week! Make it memorable for your assistants |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 09:22 PM |
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Let dental assistants know how much you appreciate all their hard work. Do something special for them this week! And DAs, do something special for each other. Here are some fun ideas. Read more. |
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Researchers identify mechanism behind brain fog in long COVID |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 05:25 PM |
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Disruptions in the blood-brain barrier along with a hyperactive immune system are the likely mechanisms behind "brain fog" in patients who are experiencing long COVID, an Irish research team reported today in Nature Neuroscience. Read more. |
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US respiratory virus levels remain high as flu rises in central states |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 04:33 PM |
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Respiratory illness levels in the United States remained high but stable last week, with flu activity rising in some regions of the country and indicators declining for both COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest data updates. Read more. |
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CDC announces new respiratory virus guidance, ends COVID isolation policy |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 04:29 PM |
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Today Mandy Cohen, MD, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the organization was officially replacing old isolation guidelines for COVID-19 and grouping the novel coronavirus into a respiratory virus category shared with influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Read more. |
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Norovirus Cases Rise in the U.S. |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 02:30 PM |
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The virus, which leads to nausea and vomiting, is spreading. Here’s how to stay safe. Registration required. Read more. |
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APIC Statement on OIG Report on Lessons Learned During Pandemic in Nursing Homes |
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Friday, March 01, 2024 01:08 PM |
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Statement from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) on “Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Can Help Improve Care in Nursing Homes,” by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 29, 2024 |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 04:22 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 8. Read more. |
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Largest multicountry COVID study links vaccines to potential adverse effects |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 04:19 PM |
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A new study on COVID-19 vaccines that looked at nearly 100 million vaccinated individuals affirmed the vaccines’ previously observed links to increased risks for certain adverse effects including myocarditis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Read more. |
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Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 04:16 PM |
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The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) held its annual Infection Control Boot Camp in Atlanta at the beginning of February. For the second year, OSAP dedicated the day preceding the conference to antibiotic stewardship. Read more. |
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Pragmatic Return to Effective Dental Infection Control through Triage and Testing (PREDICT): an observational, feasibility study to improve dental office safety |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:16 PM |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a substantial interruption of care, with patients and workers fearful to return to the dental office. As dental practice creates a highly aerosolized environment, the potential for spread of airborne illness is magnified. As a means to increase safety and mitigate risk, pre-visit testing for SARS-CoV-2 has the potential to minimize disease transmission in dental offices. The Pragmatic Return to Effective Dental Infection Control through Testing (PREDICT) Feasibility Study examined the logistics and impact of two different testing mechanisms (laboratory-based PCR viral testing and point-of-care antigen testing) in dental offices. Read more. |
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Open wide: Covering the growing field of AI and dentistry |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:08 AM |
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Artificial intelligence has been making its way into dentistry. New AI software products have emerged that could enhance dentists’ ability to detect tooth decay, cavities or bone loss and propose treatments before dental health worsens. The FDA already has approved eight such AI products, with more to come, and some large corporate dental chains have already begun using them. Read more. |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 02:10 PM |
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About 1 in 10 people may have a seizure in their lifetime.1,2 Follow these easy steps to help someone during or after a seizure. Read more. |
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Feeling queasy? Norovirus, ‘stomach bug,’ outbreak hits Northeast |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 01:50 PM |
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The “stomach bug” is making the rounds these days. Norovirus rates in the Northeast are now at their highest levels since April, according to the CDC. The positive “stomach flu” rates in the Northeast are higher than the rest of the country. Read more. |
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Change Healthcare’s cyberattack impacting dental practices |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 01:40 PM |
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A Feb. 21 cyber attack affecting Change Healthcare, one of the largest health care technology companies in the United States, is impacting dental, medical and pharmaceutical organizations. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,744: HPV Awareness Day, Immunize.org handouts, and more |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 11:43 AM |
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IZ Express #1,744: HPV Awareness Day, Immunize.org handouts, and more. Read more. |
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Your Workforce's Health is Declining |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 11:30 AM |
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Cost of diabetes in 2022 was $412.9 billion, including $306.6 billion in direct medical costs and $106.3 billion in indirect costs. Read more. |
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One more reason to brush your teeth? |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:37 PM |
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Hospital-acquired pneumonia rates lower with twice-daily toothbrushing. Read more. |
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EPA Launches New List of Disinfectants Effective Against HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Viruses |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 12:24 PM |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has combined and updated information from several disinfectant lists to create a new list titled “EPA-Registered Antimicrobial Products Effective Against Bloodborne Pathogens (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) [List S]." EPA launched this new disinfectant list to increase the accessibility, accuracy, and functionality of the information for all readers, including health care providers and hospital staff. Read more. |
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Workplace violence: De-escalating tense situations in the dental office |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:43 AM |
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Workplace violence in health-care settings is a pervasive problem that leads to employee turnover. Our response to these offensive behaviors plays a crucial role in diffusing tense situations and promoting positive outcomes. Read more. |
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Public meeting: FDA Rare Disease Day 2024 |
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Monday, February 26, 2024 02:43 PM |
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FDA will host Rare Disease Day, a virtual public meeting, on March 1, 2024 in global observance of Rare Disease Week. Read more. |
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Six Tips for Left-Handed Dental Hygienists in a Right-Handed Operatory |
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Monday, February 26, 2024 11:26 AM |
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Left-handed dental hygienists have an added struggle to an already demanding career because many operatories have inadequate space on the left-hand side of the patient chair. Read more. |
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CDC identifies states with highest and lowest rates of long COVID |
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Monday, February 26, 2024 11:23 AM |
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Seven U.S. states have a prevalence of adult long COVID that surpasses 8.8%, according to survey data published by the CDC. Read more. |
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Potential new weapon in battle against superbugs |
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Monday, February 26, 2024 11:21 AM |
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Harvard team’s synthetic molecule highly effective against drug-resistant bacteria. Read more. |
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SARS-CoV-2 Contamination on Healthy Individuals' Hands in Community Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Monday, February 26, 2024 10:54 AM |
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Hand hygiene is an infection control measure for COVID-19 in our daily lives; however, the contamination levels of SARS-CoV-2 in the hands of healthy individuals remain unclear. Thus, we aimed to evaluate SARS-CoV-2 contamination levels by detecting viral RNA and viable viruses in samples obtained from the hands of 925 healthy individuals. Read more. |
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Report cites progress, but says leading economies need to do more to fight antimicrobial resistance |
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 01:12 PM |
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A new report indicates the world's leading economies have made progress in their efforts to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but need to do more to lessen the health and financial impact of the looming public health crisis. Read more. |
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Role and relevance of dentists in a multiprofessional palliative care team: results of a cross-sectional survey study |
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 01:10 PM |
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Despite the multiprofessional concept surrounding palliative care patients (PCPs) and their high prevalence of oral issues, licensed dentists (LDs) are often not included in their treatment team. This study aimed to examine the current state of cooperation and to determine whether and how LDs should be included in the care for PCPs. Read more. |
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More Measles Cases Confirmed in New Orleans, Ohio, Minnesota, and More |
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 01:04 PM |
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Despite the severity of a measles diagnosis, outbreaks continue. Health care workers should encourage their patients to receive the vaccine and explain its safety. Read more. |
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Dental aerosol-producing treatments: Comparison of contamination patterns of face shields and surgical masks |
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 12:50 PM |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, dental face shields were recommended to protect the eyes. This study aimed to examine to what extent face shield and mask contamination differ when a pre-procedural mouth rinsing with Chlorhexidine (CHX) is conducted before treatment. Read more. |
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'Hygiene Happy Hour' podcast: The oral-systemic link, waterline safety, and more with Amanda Hill, RDH |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 05:24 PM |
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In the inaugural episode of the "Hygiene Happy Hour" podcast, Misty Mattingly, RDH, hosted Amanda Hill, RDH, aka "The Waterline Warrior," a passionate dental hygienist dedicated to educating others about oral hygiene’s crucial role in overall health. Hill shared her journey from dental hygiene school to becoming a prominent figure in the dental community advocating for better oral health practices. Read more. |
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What dental assistants need to know about the latest imaging recommendations |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 05:21 PM |
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In this episode of the "Dental Assistant Nation" podcast, Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, joined me to discuss the use of lead aprons in conjunction with dental radiography. During our podcast, she addressed the recent recommendations from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the ADA regarding patient shielding. Read more. |
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Refusing to wear a mask during COVID-19 outbreak is not free speech right, court rules |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 05:19 PM |
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A federal appeals court in New Jersey ruled that residents’ refusal to wear masks at a school board meeting during the COVID-19 pandemic was not protected as free speech under the First Amendment. Read more. |
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US flu levels stubbornly high as COVID declines further |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 05:10 PM |
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Flu levels remain elevated, with increases in half of US regions, as COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) levels stayed on downward trends, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest weekly updates. Read more. |
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Undiagnosed Cancer Cases in the US During the First 10 Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 02:32 PM |
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hese findings identify a substantial deficit of diagnosed cancer cases in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which underscores the need to reengage individuals in recommended cancer screenings and routine health care visits. Read more. |
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Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels: FDA Safety Communication |
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Friday, February 23, 2024 10:42 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, caregivers, and health care providers of risks related to using smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels (blood sugar) without piercing the skin. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 22, 2024 |
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 09:20 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 7. Read more. |
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