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Penn AI study uncovers new links between dental caries and environmental, nutritional risks |
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Saturday, February 07, 2026 12:14 PM |
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Is there a link between pollutant exposure and dental caries risk? Using artificial intelligence to analyze large U.S. health datasets, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they have uncovered previously unrecognized patterns that broaden how dental caries risk may be understood. Read more. |
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CDC study highlights growing threat of invasive E coli |
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Saturday, February 07, 2026 10:46 AM |
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A new study by federal and state health researchers indicates invasive Escherichia coli infections are a growing problem in the United States and becoming harder to treat. Read more. |
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President signs funding package securing oral health investments |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 08:37 PM |
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President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill Feb. 3, ending the partial government shutdown. The House and Senate approved the FY 2026 funding package, which provides full-year funding for the Department of Health and Human Services and extends funding for the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 13. Read more.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2026/february/president-signs-funding-package-securing-oral-health-investments/
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The risks of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal treatments: A conversation with Dr. Tim Donley |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 11:44 AM |
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I recently spoke with Dr. Tim Donley about the growing use of compounded minocycline gels in periodontal therapy and why dentists should think twice before switching from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments. Read more. |
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Misuse of AI chatbots in health care tops 2026 Health Tech Hazard Report |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 11:04 AM |
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The misuse of artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot in health care is the most significant health technology hazard for 2026, according to the nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI. Every year, the organization compiles a list of the top 10 hazards based on responses to member surveys, literature reviews, medical device testing in their lab and investigations of patient safety incidents. Read more. |
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi talks compliance in the dental practice |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 10:59 AM |
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns this week with another tip for every dental practice. This time, he's focusing on compliance and how your practice can stay at the top of its game. Read more. |
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Uncovering a pandemic’s ‘perfect storm’ |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 10:52 AM |
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Renowned infectious disease expert studies factors that fuel — and can stop — global outbreaks. Read more. |
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Campus measles outbreak grows in Florida |
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Friday, February 06, 2026 08:55 AM |
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At least 20 students at Ave Maria University in Florida now have confirmed measles infections. The Collier County outbreak still has 14 cases pending testing, according to local news sources. Read more. |
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The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting |
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Thursday, February 05, 2026 04:58 PM |
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Cleaning is one of the most crucial practices to manage and prevent the spread of germs in healthcare facilities. With hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) affecting one out of every 31 patients, every step matters. However, cleaning isn’t enough on its own. It is simply the surface level of a multi-step process. Read more. |
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Four in ten cancer cases could be prevented globally |
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Thursday, February 05, 2026 02:56 PM |
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Up to four in ten cancer cases worldwide could be prevented, according to a new global analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The study examines 30 preventable causes, including tobacco, alcohol, high body mass index, physical inactivity, air pollution, ultraviolet radiation – and for the first time – nine cancer-causing infections. Read more. |
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Brown experts discuss measles complications, prevention amid potential loss of measles eliminated status in the US |
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Thursday, February 05, 2026 11:57 AM |
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The Herald spoke to experts at Brown to better understand the threat of measles and loss of elimination status. Read more. |
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2024-25 COVID vaccine 80% effective against death, CDC estimates |
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Thursday, February 05, 2026 11:15 AM |
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The 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine was an estimated 40% effective against hospital admission and 79% effective against invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) or death, with similar efficacy against the KP.3.1.1 and XEC variants, although with considerable uncertainty, researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported yesterday in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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California school shutters over tuberculosis outbreak as state faces rates nearly double national average |
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Thursday, February 05, 2026 10:30 AM |
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A prominent California high school suspended in-person classes after facing over 50 tuberculosis cases. Read more. |
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Disinfectant overuse can create a ‘hidden layer of chemical exposure’ for assisted living residents, staff, study finds |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 04:35 PM |
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Assisted living residents and staff members are exposed to elevated levels of compounds from disinfecting and antibacterial products that raise potential health concerns, according to the results of a new study. Read more. |
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How to Promote Patient Safety in the Outpatient Setting |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 04:05 PM |
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Healthcare organizations often focus their patient safety efforts on the inpatient setting, but research shows a significant number of patients experience adverse events in the outpatient setting. Read more. |
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More than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, massive study finds |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 03:56 PM |
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Many cancers are linked to two modifiable habits: tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption. Read more. |
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ADA explores opportunities to educate dentists on Type 1 diabetes |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 09:16 AM |
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Families of children with Type 1 diabetes know dangerous hypoglycemic episodes can occur anytime. If a glucose monitor alarm goes off in the middle of the night, parents need to feed a sleepy child immediately to increase their blood glucose level, often with juice, crackers or candy. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,857: AAP child vaccine schedule, passing of public health giants, and more |
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026 08:38 AM |
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IZ Express #1,857: AAP child vaccine schedule, passing of public health giants, and more. Read more. |
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Effect of the Core Four Movement on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Hygiene Students |
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:41 PM |
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The neck and all areas of the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand) are at elevated risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder in the dental hygiene population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of adding a corrective exercise regimen on levels of self-rated pain, disability and self-efficacy for dental hygiene students and explore outcomes from implementing an interdisciplinary ergonomic training program over a 20-month period. Read more. |
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Dentistry: Current Applications and Future Perspectives |
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:30 PM |
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical dentistry represents a paradigmatic shift toward precision-based oral healthcare. Read more. |
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Five measles cases confirmed in central Pa.: Dept. of Health |
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 11:28 AM |
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The state has confirmed several cases of measles in Lancaster County. Read more. |
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Inspector general outlines ‘significant challenges’ facing OSHA and MSHA |
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 11:21 AM |
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OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration both face “significant challenges” in ensuring workers’ safety and health, according to a report from the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General. Read more. |
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Now the Largest in Recent US History |
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Tuesday, February 03, 2026 11:05 AM |
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Of the nearly 800 people who have fallen ill, only 20 had received the recommended 2-dose vaccine series, according to state data. Read more. |
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Study highlights antibiotic-related ED visits in kids |
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Monday, February 02, 2026 07:10 PM |
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Antibiotics continue to be the most commonly implicated drugs in children’s emergency department (ED) visits for adverse drug events (ADEs), researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported late last week in the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Read more. |
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CDC data show decline in hospital-related infections in 2024 |
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Monday, February 02, 2026 07:05 PM |
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A new report released last week by federal health officials shows the rate of patients getting infections in US hospitals fell in 2024, marking a continued decline from COVID pandemic–era highs. Read more. |
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Heart, hands, and words: The art of strategic communication in dental hygiene |
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Monday, February 02, 2026 03:55 PM |
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This article reveals how intentional language, clear ethics, and the R.E.A.C.H. framework strengthen patient trust, improve team culture, and transform hygienists into impactful leaders in modern oral health care. Read more. |
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Secretary Kennedy Announces $100 Million Investment in Great American Recovery |
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Monday, February 02, 2026 12:11 PM |
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen prevention, expand treatment, and carry out the executive order President Trump signed last week to ignite the Great American Recovery. The centerpiece of this plan is a $100 million investment to solve long-standing homelessness issues, fight opioid addiction, and improve public safety by expanding treatment that emphasizes recovery and self-sufficiency. Read more. |
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What dentists need to know about new guidelines for the treatment of patients with prosthetic joints |
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Monday, February 02, 2026 09:41 AM |
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The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) have released a clinical practice guideline, “The Prevention of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures” (the AAOS-AAHKS guideline). Read more. |
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The effectiveness of music interventions on psychological, physiological and academic outcomes in health sciences students: a meta-analysis |
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Sunday, February 01, 2026 03:35 PM |
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Health sciences education involves intensive theoretical and clinical training that can expose students to psychological and physiological stressors, potentially affecting their well-being and academic success. Music may help mitigate these challenges. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of music interventions across psychological, physiological, and academic outcomes in health sciences students. Read more. |
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cross-infection control among dental laboratory technicians in Bulgaria: a cross-sectional study |
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Sunday, February 01, 2026 02:57 PM |
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Cross-infection control is essential for high-quality oral health care. Dental technicians, as key members of the dental team, handle clinical materials and manage laboratory processes that pose biological risks. Despite their university-level training in Bulgaria, little is known about their awareness, attitudes, and compliance with infection control standards. Read more. |
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Feeling sick? Bad flu season gets worse as a 'second peak' looms. |
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Sunday, February 01, 2026 02:51 PM |
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Cases across the country had appeared to decline before new public health data showed upticks in infections. Read more. |
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After 3-week decline, flu cases rise across the US; RSV, COVID activity high in certain states |
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 03:00 PM |
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After three weeks of declining cases, influenza levels rose this week and remain elevated across the United States, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 activity is high in certain parts of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in its weekly respiratory virus update and FluView report today. Read more. |
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SC - 2025 Measles Outbreak |
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 02:57 PM |
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As of Jan. 30, 2026, DPH is reporting 847 cases of measles centered around Spartanburg County. The majority of cases are close contacts of known cases. However, the number of public exposure sites indicates that measles is circulating in the community increasing the risk of exposure and the risk of infection for those who are not immune due to vaccination or natural infection. Read more. |
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ADA launches Task Force on Specialty Engagement |
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 02:36 PM |
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Group to strengthen collaboration and communication with specialty organizations. Read more. |
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Everything to know about Nipah virus amid cases being detected in India |
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Friday, January 30, 2026 04:22 PM |
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So far, just two cases have been confirmed among 25-year-old nurses, a woman and a man, in West Bengal, according to the World Health Organization. Read more. |
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