Dentists

Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.

The American Dental Association is urging Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program providers to apply for HHS relief funding before the July 20 deadline.

Dentists now have until Aug. 8 to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan, according to the American Dental Association.

Dental case management improves high-risk children's oral health, according to recent study results published July 1 in ADA News.

Colgate is distributing $8 million worth of free hygiene essentials to promote the maintenance of everyday health practices as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Hawaii's only free dental clinic faces an uncertain future in the wake of inadequate funding and drastic patient volume increases, according to local ABC affiliate KITV.

Dillon, Colo.-based dental practice Innovative Family Dental has temporarily closed its doors after two of its staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

International dental graduates may be facing additional stress obtaining legal eligibility to work in the U.S., according to the California Dental Association.

Dental therapists can now obtain licenses to practice in Maine, according to a news release from The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Bandon, Ore.-based dentist Sharen Strong, DMD, is using a custom high-volume directed air-flow system in her office to protect patients and staff from aerosols, pollen, bacteria and viruses, Bandon Western World reported.