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Dental ergonomics and instrument design: How adaptive curettes reduce muscle strain and improve clinician comfort |
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Thursday, October 09, 2025 11:00 AM |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect up to 96% of dental hygienists, leading to pain, fatigue, and lost income. This article explores how adaptive curette designs reduce pinch force, muscle strain, and discomfort—helping clinicians protect their health while maintaining efficiency. Read more. |
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Who Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine, and When Is the Best Time? |
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Thursday, October 09, 2025 10:53 AM |
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With different guidance coming from federal, regional, and state governments, we checked in with UCSF COVID policy experts to help detangle the confusion on how to stay protected. Read more. |
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of aerosol and droplet dispersion during simulated dental implant procedures using three types of instruments |
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Thursday, October 09, 2025 10:42 AM |
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This study aimed to investigate the generation and dispersion dynamics of aerosols and droplets produced during dental procedures, including implant surgery. Read more. |
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Health Industry Cybersecurity – Sector Mapping and Risk Toolkit (SMART) |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 04:44 PM |
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The SMART Toolkit provides templates and a methodology to visualize, identify and measure systemic risk posed by third party technology, software and communications services essential to clinical, administrative and manufacturing workflows. This resource is intended for cybersecurity, supply chain, risk, operational and administrative executives across health industry organizations of all sizes and subsectors, including manufacturers, insurance providers, healthcare providers, public health agencies and information exchanges. Read more. |
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Burnout and patient safety: Managing workforce wellbeing to improve outcomes |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 10:40 AM |
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Across the UK health sector, workforce wellbeing has become a central concern in discussions about quality of care. Read more. |
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Safest States in America (2025) |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:56 AM |
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Each new headline about a mass shooting, terrorist attack, hate crime, or natural disaster reminds us how fragile safety can feel—for ourselves and for our loved ones. Beyond physical threats, Americans also face financial risks, with inflation remaining a pressing concern despite government efforts to bring it under control. Read more. |
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What heart and stroke patients should know before visiting the dentist |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:50 AM |
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Some people might consider their dentist’s office a place for talking only about the health of their teeth and gums, not their heart or brain. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,836: Updated Immunize.org schedule resources for parents, respiratory disease season begins, and more |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2025 09:38 AM |
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IZ Express #1,836: Updated Immunize.org schedule resources for parents, respiratory disease season begins, and more. Read more. |
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Ohio Hospital Cafeteria Attack Shows Need for Safety Beyond Patient Care Areas |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 10:38 AM |
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Workplace violence continues to be a prevalent safety concern in healthcare facilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare and social service industries experience the highest rates of injuries and are five times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury than workers in other sectors. Read more. |
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Don’t Let the Mouth Monsters Haunt Your Halloween! |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 10:31 AM |
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Halloween season brings costumes and candy, but it can also be the perfect time to teach kids that healthy habits can be part of the fun, too! With a few simple tricks, you can turn Halloween into a chance to teach little ones how to care for their smiles without taking away the sweetness of the season. Read more. |
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Perceptions and telemonitoring potential of smart toothbrushes among dental professionals and the public: A cross-sectional survey |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 10:24 AM |
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Toothbrushing is a fundamental method for maintaining oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases. However, verifying proper brushing techniques remains challenging without professional feedback. With advancements in digital healthcare, smart toothbrushes equipped with self-tracking features offer potential for telemonitoring oral hygiene. This study aimed to assess awareness, perception, and potential telemonitoring applications of smart toothbrushes among dental professionals and the general public. Read more. |
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The Clean Bite: Real Talk About Infection Control: Dental Unit Water Line Safety |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 10:11 AM |
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Hey Clean Biters! What’s flowing through your lines? Make DUWL safety automatic: appoint a Safety Officer, write a one-page SOP, treat daily, shock monthly, test quarterly, and document <500 CFU/mL. Grab the log—clean water, every patient, every time. Read more. |
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Take action on rural oral health, ADA urges |
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Tuesday, October 07, 2025 10:04 AM |
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The ADA expressed support for the federal government’s focus on rural health and urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to recognize state-led strategies that expand the oral health workforce while maintaining high standards of care. Read more. |
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CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers |
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Monday, October 06, 2025 04:44 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decision-making to COVID-19 vaccination and recommend that toddlers receive protection from varicella (chickenpox) as a standalone immunization rather than in combination with measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination. Read more. |
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US relies heavily on China, other nations for antibiotics |
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Monday, October 06, 2025 04:08 PM |
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A new analysis by researchers at Johns Hopkins University shows the United States has become increasingly reliant on other countries for antibiotics over the past 30-plus years. Read more. |
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Why pharmacist burnout is a patient safety issue |
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Monday, October 06, 2025 01:30 PM |
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Behind every prescription safely dispensed stands a pharmacist making dozens of clinical decisions under mounting pressure. What happens when that pressure becomes unbearable? When the professionals who are the last line of defense against medication harm are pushed to their breaking point, patient safety breaks with them. This crisis is real and it is often invisible. Read more. |
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Effect of Examination Glove Coverage on Smartwatch Contamination During Dental Hygiene Procedures |
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Monday, October 06, 2025 01:07 PM |
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The dental clinical environment is highly vulnerable to contamination from microorganisms in patients’ blood and saliva, posing a risk of cross-infection. Aerosols from the oral cavity remain airborne and concentrate around the operator and assistant. As smartwatches become more multifunctional, their use during dental procedures is increasing. This study surveyed smartwatch usage during dental hygiene procedures and analyzed the degree of bacterial contamination on smartwatch surfaces based on the type of gloves worn. Read more. |
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Raising the standard: A hygienist’s journey with dental instrument cassettes |
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Monday, October 06, 2025 01:05 PM |
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Implementing dental instrument cassettes can elevate safety, efficiency, and patient trust. See how one hygienist’s journey shows the lasting impact on workflow and clinical excellence. Read more. |
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ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member David Keeling to Lead OSHA |
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Sunday, October 05, 2025 02:32 PM |
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The American Society of Safety Professionals celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of veteran safety leader David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor, highlighting his decades of experience and commitment to modernizing workplace safety. Read more. |
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Their parents never got them vaccinated. As young adults, they faced a choice. |
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Sunday, October 05, 2025 02:11 PM |
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Some who received little to no vaccination in childhood sought out the shots themselves in adulthood — and risked family relationships. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of September 27-October 3 |
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Sunday, October 05, 2025 12:51 PM |
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This week, there are C diff and hepatitis roundup reports, how COVID-19 has disrupted traditional respiratory virus patterns with summer surges now preceding the typical winter influenza season, a review of a trial comparing dalbavancin with standard intravenous therapy for Staphylococcus aureus, and more. Read more. |
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Why Do Vaccines Wear Off? |
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Saturday, October 04, 2025 08:54 AM |
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Vaccines can perform well in clinical trials, but their long-term effectiveness can vary. That’s why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants better ways to track post-market performance and to know when updates or boosters might be needed. Read more. |
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5 things to know about the Commission on Dental Accreditation |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 12:43 PM |
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CODA functions independently, autonomously. Read more.
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You Think It’s Funny, but It’s Snot: Infection Prevention in Schools |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 10:53 AM |
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As the days get colder, with CDC’s school guidance, now is the time for schools to double down on air quality, hygiene, and infection prevention to protect students and staff. Read more. |
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Second infection in kids doubles long COVID risk |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 10:47 AM |
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Pediatric data shows that the increase in long COVID risk is also accompanied by the increased chance of developing a number of other related conditions, according to new research at Penn Medicine. Read more. |
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Improving Patient Safety Nationwide through PSOs |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 10:28 AM |
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Designated a Patient Safety Organization (PSO) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since 2008, the ECRI and the ISMP PSO helps drive improvements in patient safety by working with organizations and stakeholders across all settings of care. Read more. |
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What to know about treating different types of patients |
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Friday, October 03, 2025 10:23 AM |
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Dentists treat a wide variety of patients in their practices, each with their own oral health care needs and goals for dental treatment. Read more.
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Medical Experts Urge Pregnant Women and Families to Talk with a Trusted Healthcare Professional about Respiratory Disease Prevention |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 12:44 PM |
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Amid evolving and sometimes conflicting respiratory vaccine guidance, families face tough decisions about how best to protect their health. Today, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) kicks off its Respiratory Season News Briefing Series with a session focused on children and pregnant women – two groups especially vulnerable to influenza (flu), COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and pneumococcal disease. Read more.
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OSHA Fact Sheet - Lithium-ion Battery Safety |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 12:16 PM |
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Lithium-ion batteries are one type of rechargeable battery technology (other examples include sodium ion and solid state) that supplies power to many devices we use daily. Read more. |
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More than half of hygienists say they are pushed around at work |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 10:40 AM |
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More than 50% of dental hygienists report that they have experienced workplace bullying, including persistent criticism, humiliation, teasing, and, sometimes, even threats and physical harm. The study was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Read more. |
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Empowering Students to Lead the Future of Oral Health |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 10:30 AM |
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In response to the growing national shortage of oral health professionals, Planet Smilez is building a pathway for future providers. They believe through early exposure, hands-on learning, and mentorship for students from educationally and economically underserved regions, this can be addressed. By engaging students from dental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) at a young age and introducing them to careers in dentistry, Planet Smilez is addressing critical workforce gaps and helping improve access to care in underserved communities. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of oral health professionals from dental HPSAs to pursue careers in oral health and return to serve their own communities. To combat this, Dr. Kathryn Pawlak and the Planet Smilez senior leadership team will present the Discovering Dentistry Symposium (DDS). Read more.
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How to talk to patients about HPV vaccine |
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Thursday, October 02, 2025 10:17 AM |
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Dentists can play vital role in addressing vaccine hesitancy, increasing uptake. Read more. |
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Treating recurrent C difficile cases cost hospital millions, study finds |
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025 04:29 PM |
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A study conducted at a community hospital in New Jersey highlights the excess costs associated with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), researchers reported this week in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. Read more. |
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US measles total climbs to 1,544 as cases spike in Minnesota |
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025 04:06 PM |
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In its latest weekly update today, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 30 more measles cases, putting the national total at 1,544, a record high since the United States eliminated the disease in 2000. Read more. |
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Preventing Transmission of Respiratory Viruses in Healthcare Settings |
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Wednesday, October 01, 2025 01:08 PM |
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From the State of Virginia. These recommendations might also be applicable to other settings where healthcare is delivered, such as school/work health clinics and home healthcare. Read more. |
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