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QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry |
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024 12:08 PM |
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Test Your Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry. Read more. |
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What pharmacists want dentists to know when prescribing: New online drug resource will help |
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024 11:29 AM |
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The synergy between health-care professionals such as dentists and pharmacists is pivotal to ensure patient safety and optimal therapeutic outcomes. However, the practical realities of this collaboration sometimes reveal gaps in communication and understanding. Read more. |
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American Heart Association invites dentists to join Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts initiative |
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024 10:24 AM |
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Effort aims to improve heart health screenings, referrals in dental offices. Read more.
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NIOSH Webinar - Current accomplishments towards NIOSH’s Healthcare Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Targets for 2020 to 2030 |
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024 09:07 AM |
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NIOSH will review the approach taken to arrive at its Healthcare Personal Protective Technology (PPT) Targets for 2020 to 2030. Specific accomplishments to date towards meeting the Targets outlined in the document will be discussed. Read more. |
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The Crucial Role of Dental Professionals in Detecting Child Abuse and Neglect |
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Monday, September 02, 2024 08:39 PM |
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Pediatricians, dental professionals, and other healthcare providers are legally mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect, including cases involving oral and dental injuries. This clinical report emphasizes the importance of collaboration among healthcare providers to identify and address the often-overlooked oral manifestations of abuse and neglect in children. Read more. |
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COVID Vaccines Reduce Long COVID Risk, New Study Shows |
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Monday, September 02, 2024 08:10 PM |
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The good news is, the risk of developing Long COVID has dropped significantly since the start of the pandemic—and, according to a new study, we have COVID-19 vaccines to thank for much of this decline. The bad news is, the risk of developing this post-acute infection syndrome remains substantial. Read more. |
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New research reveals urban birds as carriers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Here's what to know |
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Monday, September 02, 2024 10:13 AM |
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This month, scientists at Oxford University published research showing that wild birds living close to humans, like ducks and crows, are likely to carry bacteria with AMR. Read more. |
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Brigham-led study finds weight loss drug semaglutide reduced COVID-19 related deaths during the pandemic |
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Sunday, September 01, 2024 01:50 PM |
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Semaglutide reduced deaths from cardiovascular disease and infections in a broad study of obese and overweight patients. Read more. |
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COVID-19 vaccination mandates boosted uptake among health care workers |
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Sunday, September 01, 2024 01:42 PM |
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Should health care workers be required to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine? A new study examines the effectiveness of COVID-19 mandates. Read more. |
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Sunday, September 01, 2024 01:32 PM |
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You may be eligible for three vaccinations – flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) – and wondering if you should get all three vaccines. Read more. |
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Respiratory Protection Week 2024 |
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Sunday, September 01, 2024 01:24 PM |
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Each year, during this week-long observance, we highlight the importance of respiratory protection in the workplace and provide resources to help you make educated decisions when selecting and wearing a respirator. Read more. |
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Helpful Tips for Protecting Youth from the Harms of Vaping |
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Sunday, September 01, 2024 01:17 PM |
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E-cigarettes, or vapes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol. Vapes come in many shapes and sizes, and they typically contain nicotine. No tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, are safe, especially for youth. Parents, educators, and health care providers play an important role in helping youth reject or quit tobacco use, including e-cigarette use. Talk with youth about vaping, help them understand the risks, and empower them to practice healthy behaviors and positive coping skills. Read more. |
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FDA Authorizes Updated Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine to Better Protect Against Currently Circulating Variants |
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Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:39 PM |
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for an updated version of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine that more closely targets currently circulating variants to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. The updated vaccine is authorized for use in individuals 12 years of age and older. It includes a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2. Read more. |
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Single blood test predicts 30-year cardiovascular disease risks for women |
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Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:23 PM |
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Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that measuring two types of fat in the bloodstream along with C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, can predict a woman’s risk for cardiovascular disease decades later. These findings, presented as late-breaking research at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more. |
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CDC Study Shows Early Flu Antiviral Treatment Decreases Risk of Death |
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Saturday, August 31, 2024 12:16 PM |
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A new CDC study suggests that starting antiviral treatment early reduces the risk of death in adults hospitalized with flu. The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, looked at data for more than 26,000 patients collected over seven flu seasons (2012-2019) by the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network (FluSurv-NET), a population-based surveillance network sponsored by CDC. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of August 23-August 30 |
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Saturday, August 31, 2024 11:46 AM |
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This week, MP Biomedicals launched rapid diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal pathogens, Invivyd's monoclonal antibody pemivibart shows an 84% reduction in symptomatic COVID-19 risk, Nestlé is acquiring global rights to the Vowst therapy for CDI, and more. Read more. |
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COVID still on the rise in parts of US |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 03:44 PM |
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As the United States heads into the Labor Day holiday weekend and with schools resuming, COVID-19 activity continues to rise in many areas, but it's showing early signs of decline in others, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its data updates. Read more. |
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Drug-resistant infections represent significant health issue, experts say |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 12:40 PM |
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Even as fall flu season approaches and COVID-19 cases rise nationally, the biggest contagion threat facing the United States may not be one disease but several that don't respond to existing medications, according to experts and recent data. Read more. |
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What’s behind the recent surge in mosquito-borne illnesses |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 12:22 PM |
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Parts of New England are on high alert after health officials in New Hampshire confirmed the first death from the rare, mosquito-borne virus known as eastern equine encephalitis. Another illness transmitted by mosquitoes, West Nile Virus, paralyzed a teenager in Missouri and hospitalized Dr. Anthony Fauci. Geoff Bennett discussed the risks with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine. Read more. |
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September - National Preparedness Month |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 11:15 AM |
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September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. Read more. |
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Dugoni School Students Take First-Ever “Dentist-Scientist Oath” to Ethics and Professionalism in Research |
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Friday, August 30, 2024 09:32 AM |
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Students at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, expressed their commitment to the highest ideals of ethics and professionalism in research when they took the “Dentist-Scientist Oath” during a recent ceremony held at the school. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - August 29, 2024 |
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 07:41 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 34. Read more. |
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Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries |
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 01:03 PM |
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Polio has been eliminated in most parts of the world, but the infectious disease is still spreading in a small number of countries. Read more. |
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Study Identifies Previously Unknown Pain Control Pathway Underlying Placebo Effect |
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:43 PM |
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When someone receives an inactive sugar pill for their pain, the expectation of benefit often leads them to experience some level of pain relief. Researchers have long known that this placebo effect is a very real phenomenon. However, the brain mechanisms underlying the placebo effect for pain have been difficult for researchers to understand. Read more. |
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Public needle disposal - Q&A: How to properly dispose of medical sharps |
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:32 PM |
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With the rise of self-injection medications and people injecting them not only at home, but of course also in public restrooms, comes the question: Where do the used needles go? Read more. |
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Infection control and compliance: The importance of personal protective equipment in the dental office |
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:58 AM |
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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment is just as or more important than ever. But why are some dental professionals not adhering to the guidelines? This author looks at why PPE is still so critical in the dental setting. Read more. |
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What the lack of an oral medicine workforce in the U.S. means |
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 04:03 PM |
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The lack of oral medicine diplomates (OMDs) leaves much of the U.S. population without access to care in their states, according to research recently published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology. Read more. |
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Navigating pregnancy as a dental practitioner: Part 1 |
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 02:09 PM |
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A lot happens during pregnancy, and work hazards don't need to add to your worries. Here are what clinical hygienists should be watching for while they're pregnant and working. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,772: COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-25, change of Bexsero schedule, Ask the Experts updates, and more |
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 11:31 AM |
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IZ Express #1,772: COVID-19 vaccines for 2024-25, change of Bexsero schedule, Ask the Experts updates, and more. Read more. |
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Epidemiology of Hepatitis C over 28 years of monitoring Canadian blood donors: Insight into a low-risk undiagnosed population |
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:30 AM |
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Blood donors have 16 times lower HCV prevalence then the general population. Donors largely mirror population trends and highlight the ongoing prevalence of untreated infections in groups without obvious risks for acquisition missed by risk-based patient screening. Read more. |
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New technology ‘lights up’ bacteria in wounds for better infection prevention |
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:17 AM |
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Over 6.5 million Americans experience chronic wounds — wounds that do not heal after a few months. Almost all such wounds contain bacteria, which, if not detected and removed, can lead to severe infection and resulting complications, including amputation if a limb is involved. Read more. |
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Hospital Dental Hygiene: Advantages of Integrating Oral Health Services in a Hospital Setting |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 01:02 PM |
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Dental hygienists have long been used in alternative practice settings to provide oral care for those who otherwise would not receive it. By utilizing the advanced practice or expanded practice permit, hygienists can provide services in schools, rehabilitation facilities, hospitals, medical clinics, and more. This area continues to be expanded as more public health organizations attempt to bridge the gap between medical and dental services. Read more. |
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Colorado Mountain College celebrates its new dental hygiene program |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:45 PM |
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A large crowd braved the rain on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 21, to celebrate the brand-new dental hygiene program facility and degree program at the Vail Valley campus of Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley in Edwards. Read more. |
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Urgent Need for a Paradigm Shift in Infectious Disease Control Amid 2024 Outbreaks |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:45 AM |
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The summer of 2024 is filled with news and scientific reports of expanding threats from infectious diseases. Read more. |
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The dental COVID-19 paradox: Disparity in behaviors inside and outside dental schools in Canada |
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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 09:21 AM |
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This work shows a paradoxical behavior among dental students, staff, and faculty members in Canadian dental schools. Read more. |
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