California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to allow dentists to apply for licensure permitting them to administer rapid COVID-19 tests and vaccinations at their offices.

The majority of U.S. dentists are reporting four conditions on the rise compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute poll.

The Hispanic Dental Association has launched a bilingual, peer-reviewed journal to advance access to information pertinent to the Hispanic community, the dental group said Oct. 11.

Rachel Crabb, an Iowa dental hygienist who continued working while she knowingly was infected with COVID-19, agreed to pay a $100 fine and had her license suspended for five days, according to a settlement with the Iowa Dental Board.

A patient's family members are suing an Illinois dentist after the patient died following a tooth surgery for which he was sedated, according to a lawsuit filed Oct. 6 and cited by WREX.

Dental providers can find the latest information on COVID-19 booster shots from the American Dental Association's updated COVID-19 vaccination fact sheet.

A Cranston, R.I.-based dentist has publicly said he will defy the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all healthcare providers, according to The Providence Journal.

Thomas Cooney, DDS, has filed to challenge the revocation of his dental license, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch.

The CDC recently released a free online training resource on infection prevention and control for dental practices.

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has created implementation guides for the exchange of primary and oral healthcare information, the company said Sept. 16.

California Gov. Newsom is expected to sign a bill that would allow dentists in the state to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and obtain licenses to conduct rapid COVID-19 tests, the California Dental Association said Sept. 17.

The CDC updated its interim COVID-19 infection control guidance for dental healthcare personnel Sept. 10.

Todd Schoenbaum, DDS, professor in the Department of Restorative Sciences for the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, is launching a new peer-reviewed journal, Dentistry Review.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has approved legislation making dental care more affordable and accessible, reports CBS affiliate WIFR.

The Minnesota Department of Health has partnered with more than 200 community stakeholders and dental providers to launch a 10-year plan to improve the oral health of residents in the state.

Three-fourths of dentists working for public health programs think all dental team members should be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to poll findings from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute.

River Edge, N.J.-based Riverside Oral Surgery is mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees, effective Oct. 1.

Michael Sawyer, DDS, has agreed to have his license placed on probation for three years after an investigation into potentially unsanitary practices at his office, according to the Missouri Dental Board.

Two health organizations have partnered to develop a one-year residency program for dentists to improve their skills and knowledge after graduating dental school, reports the Bossier Press-Tribune.

The American Dental Association recently posted answers to frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for dental staff workers.