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January 29, 2021
Infection Control
Calif. shields dentists giving COVID-19 vaccines
In a bid to ramp up sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given dentists and other healthcare professionals protection from liability when administering COVID-19 vaccines.
January 28, 2021
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Infection Control
CDA: Dentists should stay vigilant after getting vaccine
The California Dental Association (CDA) is telling dentists in the state to stay vigilant about infection control procedures even after their staff has received the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination does not eliminate the obligations of dental practice owners to maintain workplace safety standards.
January 26, 2021
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Infection Control
Ga. dentists sign on to governor's COVID-19 vaccine plan
Dentists in Georgia are voicing their support for a plan issued by Gov. Brian Kemp to enlist dentists to help administer vaccinations for COVID-19. The Georgia Dental Association also plans to ask dentists to volunteer to administer shots.
January 25, 2021
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Dental Specialties
Week in Review: Battles continue over DTC orthodontics | FTC ruling in distributor case | What to know about vaping
October 18, 2019
AI
Imaging Insider: Radiation-free imaging system aids caries detection
October 15, 2019
Insurance
Calif. dentist charged with 75 counts of billing fraud
A California dentist has been charged with insurance fraud for submitting reimbursement claims to private insurance companies for dental work that allegedly was never performed. The dentist submitted claims for nearly $600,000 covering 623 root canals in 75 patients, according to state authorities.
June 12, 2019
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Pediatrics
Sedation death of Calif. boy sparks state investigation
The Dental Board of California is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after being sedated for a dental procedure at a practice in Oakland. The boy was undergoing an extraction under sedation but stopped breathing after experiencing complications, according to a post by relatives.
May 16, 2019
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Dental Practice
Virtual nature scenes best at distracting dental patients
Looking for a way to distract your patients? Have them take a walk on the wild side. Researchers found that immersing dental patients in a virtual reality (VR) environment with nature scenes was most effective at distracting them during their procedures, compared with virtual urban scenes or no distraction at all.
July 5, 2017
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer cases in men projected to increase in 2017
The number of new cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx in men is expected to increase to more than 35,000 in the U.S. in 2017, according to a report on cancer mortality published by the American Cancer Society. The number of new cases of these cancers in women is expected to remain around 14,000.
January 8, 2017
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Dental assistant shot at practice ID'd
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.
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Oral-Systemic Link
Tooth loss may be linked to depression
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The next wave of dental M&A is coming. Are you prepared?
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A wave of dental M&A is coming, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales. Here's how savvy practice owners are preparing.
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Shocking incident at Colo. hospital an infection control wake-up call
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A shocking discovery at a Colorado hospital is a wake-up call for every dental practice, says infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's campaign focuses on antibiotic resistance and how patients can be antibiotic stewards.
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More details emerge in shooting of woman at a dental office
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New details have been released about the case in which a 74-year-old man allegedly shot a woman inside a dental practice in Georgia.
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Dentist accused of soliciting undercover cop arrested again
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A dentist who allegedly offered money in exchange for sex to an undercover officer posing online as a teen boy was arrested on new child sex crime charges.
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Fluoridated water may help kids do better in school
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Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school.
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