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National Council on Disability issues oral health report to Biden: 4 notes
The National Council on Disability recently sent a report to President Joe Biden that details the costs and benefits of establishing basic Medicaid dental coverage for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Most dentists aren't letting up on masking requirements, ADA report says
Two-thirds of dentists continue to require masks in their offices for patients and staff, according to the American Dental Association.
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ADA advocates for oral health initiatives in Cures 2.0 Act
The American Dental Association applauded Congress' inclusion of oral health initiatives in its Cures 2.0 Act and voiced its support for several others to be added.
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U of Michigan dental school dean appointed to provost
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.
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3 infection control updates for dentists to know
Here are three COVID-19 infection control updates for dentists:
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ADA updates CDT codes: 10 things to know
The American Dental Association's Code Maintenance Committee approved updates to six CDT code categories during its March 10 meeting.
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8 clinical leadership updates for dentists
There have been several updates from clinical leadership organizations affecting the dental industry, including COVID-19 protocol changes and advocacy for oral healthcare.
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CDC offers mobile app for dentists to ensure practices meet infection control standards
Dental professionals can use the mobile application CDC DentalCheck to assess and ensure practices meet expectations for safe care.
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WHO publication spotlights mercury-free oral care
The World Health Organization published a briefing March 16 that details the use of mercury-free products for proper oral care.
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6 federal government and policy updates for dentists
HHS recommended increased cybersecurity measures for healthcare organizations, and several dental groups called for the authorization of FDA regulation for synthetic nicotine products.
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CareQuest partners with healthcare company to launch oral health program for startups
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.
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Dental tool spots cavity-causing conditions using LED light
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.
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Oral health groups sign joint letter urging regulation of synthetic nicotine
Five dental organizations recently joined 57 other health groups asking legislators to allow the FDA to regulate synthetic nicotine products.
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U of Colorado professors create new cavity treatment
A team of professors from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora have created a dental coating that inhibits cavity-causing bacteria, the university said this week.
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ADA names chief business strategy officer
The American Dental Association has promoted Jim Goodman to chief business strategy and product portfolio officer.
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American Dental Hygienists' Association apologizes for past discrimination
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association apologized for its role in systemic racism.
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Oral bacteria linked to hypertension in older women
Ten kinds of oral bacteria were found to be associated with a higher risk of hypertension in women in a study published March 2 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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ADA offers indoor masking clarification for dental practices
The American Dental Association is offering guidance about indoor masking in dental practices after the CDC's latest update.
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Federal healthcare leaders call for oral health policy changes
Members of the National Institutes of Health and HHS have pushed for more research and policy changes to address oral health inequities in a Feb. 26 article in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Dentists' anxiety triples over last 2 decades: ADA
The percentage of dentists diagnosed with anxiety tripled in 2021 compared to 2003, according to a new report from the American Dental Association.
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