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ADA names chief business strategy officer
The American Dental Association has promoted Jim Goodman to chief business strategy and product portfolio officer.
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American Dental Hygienists' Association apologizes for past discrimination
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association apologized for its role in systemic racism.
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Oral bacteria linked to hypertension in older women
Ten kinds of oral bacteria were found to be associated with a higher risk of hypertension in women in a study published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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ADA offers indoor masking clarification for dental practices
The American Dental Association is offering guidance about indoor masking in dental practices after the CDC's latest update.
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Federal healthcare leaders call for oral health policy changes
Members of the National Institutes of Health and HHS have pushed for more research and policy changes to address oral health inequities in a Feb. 26 article in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Dentists' anxiety triples over last 2 decades: ADA
The percentage of dentists diagnosed with anxiety tripled in 2021 compared to 2003, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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CDC updates guidance for mask-wearing, infection control for oral care providers
The CDC updated its infection and control prevention measures for oral healthcare providers Feb. 8, as well as eased indoor mask guidance for the general public Feb. 25.
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ADA urges lawmakers to include student loan repayment in pandemic legislation
The ADA signed a joint letter asking lawmakers to include a student loan repayment program in its pandemic preparedness legislation, the dental agency said Feb. 23.
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Medical-dental integration critical to diabetes care: Report
Integrated medical and dental care can lead to improved diagnosis and management of diabetes, according to a new report from the American Dental Education Association.
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Average COVID-19 relief funds given to dental practices in 2020: ADA
Dental practice owners who received COVID-19 relief funds in 2020 got an average of $95,330, according to new data from the American Dental Association.
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COVID-19 vaccinations, flu shots offered at Western Dental parking lot before Super Bowl
Dental service provider Western Dental partnered with the NFL Alumni Association-Southern California Chapter, Walgreens and Water and Power Community Credit Union to offer free COVID-19 and flu vaccinations and COVID-19 antigen testing before the Super Bowl LVI.
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ADA urges National Toxicology Program to use caution in upcoming fluoride report
The American Dental Association asked the National Toxicology Program to base its statements in an upcoming fluoride research report on scientific evidence.
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Tooth polish goes viral on TikTok: 6 things to know
A tooth polish is all the rage on TikTok, but dental professionals are urging patients to proceed with caution, TMJ4 News reported Feb. 1.
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How to best notify dental patients of a COVID-19 exposure: 3 steps
There are three steps that should be taken if an employee reports a positive COVID-19 result, per the California Dental Association.
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How dentists can treat patients with 14 symptoms of long COVID
A new report published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association provides modifications for the provision of oral health treatment to patients with long COVID.
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NSAID-acetaminophen vs. opioids: What 84% of dentists believe to be most effective
With opioid use disorder becoming more common, some dentists are turning to alternatives.
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Dental infection control agency awards first round of certifications
The first Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control certifications were recently given to a group of oral healthcare professionals.
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Dental issues linked to meds that treat opioid use disorder
The use of orally dissolved buprenorphine medications to treat opioid use disorder can lead to dental problems in patients, the FDA said Jan. 12.
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Dentists wanted to vaccinate but faced significant barriers, ADA survey shows
In a survey published Jan. 1 conducted by the American Dental Association in September 2021, 55 percent of dentists said they were willing to administer COVID-19 or flu vaccines at their practice, but only 2 percent of respondents did.
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5 things dentists should know about CDC's updated COVID-19 guidelines
The CDC updated its isolation and quarantine guidance for healthcare workers Dec. 23.
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