The American Dental Association's Council on Dental Education and Licensure published new sedation guidelines to provide direction for teaching of pediatric pain control to dentists and dental students.
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Researchers at Loma Linda (Calif.) University School of Dentistry have developed a method to reduce aerosols during dental cleanings, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
Here's a compilation of some of the biggest COVID-19 news this week, gathered in one spot so dental leaders can quickly catch up on the news.
Psychological conditions, pain disorders, sleep disorders and orofacial symptoms can increase the risk of developing first-onset temporomandibular disorders, according to a study published by The Journal of the American Dental Association.
Dentists are warning against a new viral TikTok trend where users whiten their teeth using a magic eraser, reports BuzzFeed.
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Revised California Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency standards are effective as of June 17, prevailing over new federal OSHA rules in the state, according to the California Dental Association.
Most dental offices will not be affected by new COVID-19 regulations set forth by the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to a June 14 press release from the American Dental Association.
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards board voted to withdraw revisions to its COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards, the California Dental Association stated June 10.
The California Dental Association introduced proposed revisions June 7 to COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards set forth by the CDA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
A South Carolina dental practice is reporting long waitlists for new patients seeking general cleanings, reports CBS affiliate WBTW.