Dean of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Laurie McCauley, DDS, PhD, has been appointed university provost and vice president of academic affairs, The Michigan Daily reported March 28.
Clinical Leadership
Here are three COVID-19 infection control updates for dentists:
The American Dental Association's Code Maintenance Committee approved updates to six CDT code categories during its March 10 meeting.
There have been several updates from clinical leadership organizations affecting the dental industry, including COVID-19 protocol changes and advocacy for oral healthcare.
Dental professionals can use the mobile application CDC DentalCheck to assess and ensure practices meet expectations for safe care.
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The World Health Organization published a briefing March 16 that details the use of mercury-free products for proper oral care.
HHS recommended increased cybersecurity measures for healthcare organizations, and several dental groups called for the authorization of FDA regulation for synthetic nicotine products.
CareQuest Innovation Partners has partnered with Matter, a healthcare startup backer, to launch SMILE Health, a program designed to support early-stage startups prioritizing oral healthcare equity.
Researchers from Seattle-based University of Washington have created a dental tool that can measure cavity-causing acidity built up by the bacteria in plaque.
Five dental organizations recently joined 57 other health groups asking legislators to allow the FDA to regulate synthetic nicotine products.