The Connecticut State Dental Association has reaffirmed its support for water fluoridation after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact of fluoride in drinking water.
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Dental organizations are sticking to their fluoride recommendations even after a federal district judge ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency must take regulatory action, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must address the impact that fluoride has in drinking water, according to a Sept. 26 news release.
Some cities and counties in California are requiring healthcare workers, including individuals who work at dental practices, to receive their flu vaccination, according to the California Dental Association.
The American Dental Association awarded its first seal of acceptance in a new category for short-term pain relief to Advil Dual Action.
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The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners is the first dental board in the U.S. to remove mental health questions from its credentialing applications.
The American Association of Orthodontists is urging dentists to report adverse events with direct-to-consumer clear aligners to the FDA.
TikTok and social media can be an effective tool for dental professionals to promote oral health, according to research from the California Dental Association.
The American Dental Association recently voiced its support for state regulation of dental benefits to a House of Representatives subcommittee.
The American Dental Hygienists Association reaffirmed its support for community water fluoridation following a recent report from the National Toxicology Program linking higher fluoride exposure to lower IQs in children.