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What did dental care look like 250 years ago? |
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:15 AM |
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Marquette dentist looks at Washington’s teeth to shape history of dentistry since American Revolution. Read more. |
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Childhood adversity may leave lasting biological scars decades later |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 01:54 PM |
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“Early-life adversity, particularly forced childhood migration, is associated with higher cardiometabolic risk and accelerated biological ageing in later life, emphasizing the long-term biological costs of social and political instability” Read more. |
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World’s 1st HIV-to-HIV lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 01:45 PM |
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The world’s first HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive lung transplant was performed at NYU Langone Health. Read more. |
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General dentists' approach to dental management of patients taking anticoagulants: a national survey-based assessment: pre- and post-procedure practice |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:55 AM |
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Aim: To determine the pre-operative and post-operative practices of general dentists (GDs) in the community for patients taking vitamin K antagonists (VKA) and direct oral anti-coagulants (DOACs). Read more. |
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The skinny on GLP-1 medications |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:47 AM |
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There’s so much information about GLP-1, and it’s changing overnight. Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we talk about the latest on GLP-1 medications, side effects, and more. Read more. |
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Career longevity and satisfaction of dental hygienists |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:39 AM |
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Burnout, musculoskeletal pain, and job dissatisfaction are pushing many hygienists to consider leaving the profession. Here are some practical strategies—like ergonomic improvements, smarter scheduling, and career growth opportunities—to support long-term success. Read more. |
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FDA panel considers first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 05:06 PM |
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U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 18, 2026 |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 23. Read more. |
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The Rise of Combination Products: A Complex Field Demanding Specialized Expertise |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:52 AM |
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As drug-device hybrids reshape modern medicine, industry leaders call for deeper regulatory literacy and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Read more. |
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How to Make Measurable Improvements in Workers’ Mental Health |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:34 AM |
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Instead of treating mental health as a separate program, Faith Technologies Incorporated has integrated the topic into existing safety processes and day-to-day operations to reinforce the message that mental well-being deserves the same level of attention as physical safety. Read more. |
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How to Stay Healthy During America’s Summer of Big Events |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:03 AM |
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As millions of people travel and celebrate this summer, infectious disease experts are providing recommendations for how to stay safe during mass gatherings, including the FIFA World Cup and celebrations tied to the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Read more. |
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AI tool could speed antibiotic development |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 03:48 PM |
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Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern. Bacterial infections that were once easy to treat are now hard to kill with existing antibiotics and are causing serious illness. Addressing this problem requires developing new antibiotics that work against resistant bacteria. Read more. |
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Most Cited Nursing Home Violation Remains Infection Prevention Deficiencies in 2026 Amid Respiratory Virus Challenges |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:55 AM |
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Infection prevention and control deficiencies remain the most cited compliance violation for nursing homes in the first half of 2026, with respiratory viruses, gastrointestinal viruses and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) among the top concerns. Read more. |
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Navigating dental neglect |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:26 AM |
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Dental neglect remains a complex challenge in clinical practice, impacting children, adults, and vulnerable populations. Understanding risk factors, legal responsibilities, and available resources helps dental professionals improve patient care, reduce emergency visits, and support long-term oral health. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,879: ACOG maternal schedule, SAVRR Council guidance, and more |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:20 AM |
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IZ Express #1,879: ACOG maternal schedule, SAVRR Council guidance, and more. Read more. |
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The association between oral health care and pregnancy outcomes of low birth weight and preterm birth: Analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2016 through 2020 |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 07:43 AM |
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The authors aimed to examine the association between oral health care use during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes of low birth weight and preterm birth. Read more. |
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FDA Broadens Access to Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:47 PM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, Rextovy, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. Read more. |
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Mobile Simulation Pilot: A Novel Approach to Infection Prevention Education |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:43 PM |
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Infection prevention and control training is vital to keeping patients and healthcare workers safe. Simulation is an established tool for healthcare education, but novel to the context of infection prevention and control. Experiential learning theory supports the use of simulations to create experiences adults can learn from. The Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center (KyIP) sought to fill this gap with infection prevention simulations and conduct a program evaluation. Read more. |
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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:37 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially activated a Level 3 emergency response to New World screwworm (NWS) on June 11. Level 3 is the lowest level in CDC's 3-level response structure. Read more. |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 09:49 AM |
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eNews is the monthly newsletter of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Each month includes an update from NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, featured NIOSH research, new worker safety and health resources, upcoming meeting, and more! Read more. |
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Pediatric penicillin allergy labels raise mortality, staph colonization risk |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 07:29 AM |
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Among pediatric patients, the risks for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonization, surgical site infections and all-cause mortality were each heightened if they had penicillin allergy labels, according to study results. Read more. |
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The Rise Of Kratom: A Dangerous And Familiar Pattern |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 06:09 PM |
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Similar to opioids and intoxicating hemp-derived THC products, a well-funded and growing kratom industry with lobbying power overstates the safety of kratom, downplays its risks, and resists regulation and restrictions. Read more. |
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The role of ancient Stoics in modern dental assisting |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 05:12 PM |
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Dental assistants face mounting stress from emotional labor, staffing shortages, and workplace demands. Ancient Stoic principles offer practical tools for building resilience, setting healthy boundaries, and preventing burnout in today's dental practice. Read more. |
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Wastewater analysis offers a new way to monitor HIV in communities |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:24 PM |
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Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) detection in wastewater offers a novel approach to monitor the virus in communities. Read more. |
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COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among older adults |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:19 PM |
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Vaccines administered in autumn and winter 2025 to 2026 showed approximately 55% effectiveness against symptomatic disease among older adults within 2 months of vaccination. The low uptake of vaccines, which showed substantial short-term effectiveness, suggests missed opportunities for preventing symptomatic COVID-19 among unvaccinated vulnerable groups. Read more. |
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Only 10 viral particles cause H5N1 avian flu infection in cows |
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Monday, June 15, 2026 04:09 PM |
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Study challenges theories about disease spread on dairy farms. Read more. |
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Pollen Linked to Coronavirus Spread in Nasal Cells: EAACI 2026 |
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Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:26 AM |
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Pollen exposure may enhance the spread of coronavirus infections within the nasal lining by weakening antiviral immune responses and promoting virus transmission between cells, according to research presented at the 2026 annual congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Read more. |
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Study: Ergonomic risks begin in dental hygiene school |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 03:33 PM |
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Clinical environmental factors contribute significantly to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in dental hygiene students, with WMSD prevalence rates reaching up to 96% among practicing dental hygienists and 81% among dentists, according to an article published on May 29 by Today's RDH. Read more. |
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Extreme Weather Is Becoming A Workforce Crisis |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 03:16 PM |
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Business leaders have spent the past several years absorbing one workforce disruption after another: a global pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain instability, rising healthcare costs, and shifting expectations around flexibility and well-being. And as heat waves, hurricanes, floods, and severe storms become more frequent and more disruptive, it’s clear that the next major challenge is already here. It’s extreme weather. Read more. |
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Lancaster County Courthouse, Advises Unvaccinated Individuals are Most At-Risk |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 02:47 PM |
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People who may have been exposed and are not vaccinated should contact their health care provider or the Department of Health’s toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258). Read more. |
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The behind-the-scenes work of protecting World Cup fans from infectious diseases |
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Saturday, June 13, 2026 02:39 PM |
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This is part 2 in a two-part series on the diseases that may circulate surrounding World Cup events and how public health officials have prepared for them. Read more. |
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3 Self-Care Tips for New Dental Hygiene Graduates |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 12:06 PM |
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Dental professionals are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders, with the prevalence reported among dentists as high as 81% and 96% among dental hygienists. Read more. |
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How Drying Time Affects Blood Removal from Surgical Instruments |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:56 AM |
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Validating the washing and disinfection processes for surgical instruments requires consistent, reproducible results. Read more. |
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With Measles Roaring Back, the Search for a Treatment Is On |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:33 AM |
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As vaccination rates decline, biotech companies see a potential new market for measles drugs. Read more. |
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The long history of vaccine hesitancy |
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Friday, June 12, 2026 11:07 AM |
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Thomas Levenson’s new book shows how arguments against vaccination reach back to the beginning of the technology itself. Read more. |
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