ASDA Blog

MARCH 17, 2021

With the COVID-19 vaccination readily administered in local pharmacies, hospitals and even university campuses, the government is attempting to increase the vaccine rate to achieve herd immunity. However, what if you went to your dentist and, after discussing your treatment plan, they were able to administer the vaccine as well? “On

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Dental News and Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2021

said because of low COVID-19 infection rates in dentistry and high vaccination rates of dental personnel, requiring dental practice owners to institute a mandatory vaccination and testing policy will likely have “little impact” on the safety of dental personnel and patients. of dentists had been fully vaccinated and at least 73.7%

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 26, 2021

But hope is in sight as dentists are being included in the first wave of recipients for COVID-19 vaccines. According to a news release from the American Dental Association, the HPI poll found that "64% of dentists said it is extremely important to get vaccinated, and another 20% answered it is very important.

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 29, 2022

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 64 ( 2022 ) details Abstract Background Adverse events are increasingly being reported with the growing COVID-19 vaccination rate. However, the current literature on orofacial adverse effects following COVID-19 vaccination are severely limited.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 21, 2022

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement on July 20 recommending the addition of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine series to the current armamentarium of immunizations against SARS-CoV-2 among individuals ages 18 and older. It is a two-dose vaccine with injections spaced 3 to 4 weeks apart.

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DECEMBER 4, 2022

Research—thus far only conducted on animal models—has found a flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology may elicit a strong immune response after exposure to all strains of influenza. More than 50,000 Americans die each year due to the flu, so developing a more effective vaccine could be a game changer. Click here to read more.

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JANUARY 14, 2023

A study, recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association , investigated oral health professionals’ knowledgeable base and comfort level surrounding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Click here to read more.

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JULY 8, 2022

A study recently published in Cell investigated the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on antibody response. The post Universal Coronavirus Vaccine May Be on the Horizon appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine. Click here to read more.

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JULY 29, 2022

Moderna has revamped its COVID-19 vaccine to more effectively combat the highly contagious Omicron BA.5 The new vaccine will be available this fall as a booster shot. A redesigned Pfizer vaccine will also be ready this fall. The US has ordered 105 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Click here to read more.

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JANUARY 28, 2023

While some HPV strains can cause cervical and other cancers , including oropharyngeal cancer, a vaccine is available that can help prevent some of the health consequences associated with infection. However, vaccine uptake is not as widespread as public health officials had hoped, as the “Healthy People 2030” objectives from the U.S.

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization unanimously recommended that Americans receive either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as opposed to Johnson & Johnson’s. The syndrome, in which the presence of blood clots is accompanied by decreased platelet numbers, can be fatal.

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OCTOBER 22, 2022

Some researchers suggest that a universal vaccine that is effective against all mutations of the novel coronavirus may be the answer—and they believe this is possible using a specially modified nanoparticle. The post Researchers Investigate a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs released a statement on October 20 regarding ethical questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccination. The post ADA Releases Statement Regarding Ethics of Vaccination appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Click here to read more.

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JULY 28, 2021

Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is revising its mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans. Initially, the CDC recommended that only nonvaccinated individuals needed to wear masks indoors, while those who were fully vaccinated could go without.

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MAY 24, 2022

As more cases of the infectious viral disease—monkeypox—pop up outside of its native west and central Africa, some nations have begun vaccination programs to ensure the outbreak remains contained. The post Vaccination Against Monkeypox Begins to Contain Outbreak of Cases appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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JULY 20, 2022

A clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows that while COVID-19 vaccines initially enable the body to produce high levels of antibodies to the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, this response decreases rapidly within 3 months. Click here to read more.

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DECEMBER 20, 2021

The British Dental Association (BDA) is warning the country’s public health officials that many dentists will simply leave the profession rather than adhere to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, leaving vulnerable Brits without access to oral healthcare. One in 10 dentists in England is not fully vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 13, 2021

Although the American Dental Association (ADA) stopped short of recommending a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for oral health professionals like the American Medical Association did for healthcare workers, the organization strongly recommends all dental providers get vaccinated. What should I do if a staff member refuses to be vaccinated?

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AUGUST 23, 2021

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine full approval on August 23. The vaccine has been administered under the agency’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) since December 2020. The lack of full approval from the FDA has been cited as a cause of vaccine hesitancy among many Americans.

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

Vaccine hesitancy is alive and well in the United States, and many Americans have expressed concern about taking vaccines that were developed so quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the currently available Pfizer and the Moderna (now under review by the US Food and Drug Administration) COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA based.

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JANUARY 24, 2021

Unfortunately, many Americans—especially older adults—are unsure of how to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations. In fact, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, six out of 10 older Americans don’t know if they are eligible or how to get vaccinated. Medpage Today provides a list of every state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan website.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Sanofi and GSK are expected to request Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine that uses traditional immunization technology rather than the new mRNA approach implemented by the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shots. Click here to read more.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A peer-reviewed study in the highly regarded journal The Lancet found that Sputnik V, a new COVID-19 vaccine developed in Russia, was 91.6% Sputnik V requires two doses but does not need sub-zero storage like the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The post Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Shows 91.6% Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 29, 2021

An Israeli study has found that the antibodies produced post-SARS-CoV-2 infection offer greater immunity than those generated by the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The post SARS-CoV-2 Infection Provides More Immunity Than Vaccination appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Click here to read more.

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JANUARY 28, 2022

A new study found that whether you are infected with COVID-19 first and then get vaccinated or you experience a breakthrough infection post-vaccination, the results are the same: a big boost of immunity. This is not the case when immunity is gained through infection alone. Click here to read more.

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OCTOBER 17, 2021

While booster shots for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September, the jury was still out on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The post FDA Approves Booster Shots for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Click here to read more.

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JANUARY 23, 2021

According to the results of a Harris poll of more than 1,900 United States adults conducted between December 28 and December 30, Americans are more confident about receiving COVID-19 vaccines. Public health officials estimate that between 75% and 90% of Americans will need to be vaccinated to put an end to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

California’s Department of Consumer Affairs authorized a public health emergency waiver to allow licensed dentists to provide COVID-19 vaccinations on January 4. Dentists who wish to be part of vaccine administration must complete a 3-hour self-directed training course, which is offered free of charge. Click here to read more.

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MAY 19, 2021

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide reimbursement to vaccine providers for underinsured patients whose health plans do not cover immunizations. The HHS will use funds from the federal COVID-19 Assistance Fund to reimburse providers at the set Medicare rate for vaccinations.

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OCTOBER 9, 2021

More Americans are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the pandemic wears on across the globe. The post COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the US Continue to Increase appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Today, approximately 72% of US adults are currently immunized, up from 68% in July.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The effectiveness of mRNA vaccines (such as those used to prevent COVID-19) is predicated on ensuring the vaccine reaches the cells without significant degradation. Scientists are investigating whether this action may help cells absorb vaccine. Alternative medicine practitioners suggest this supports healing.

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AUGUST 7, 2021

Moderna published data on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, and the news is good: the shot remains 93% effective with two doses administered 6 months post-jab. In comparison, the effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination decreased to 84% 6 months after the second dose is administered. Click here to read more.

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

While the federal directive from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandating COVID-19 vaccines for businesses with more than 100 employees has been put on hold, the vaccine mandate issued by the California Department of Public Health remains intact. Click here to read more.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Preliminary data on the CoronaVac—a COVID-19 vaccination manufactured by the Beijing-based biopharmaceutical company Sinovac—demonstrated only about 50% efficacy in preventing mild and severe COVID-19 illness in a Brazilian clinical trial. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The American Dental Association (ADA) updated its COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet on September 30. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only one that has achieved full approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration. The revised version includes information on who is eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

This summer, the state of California instituted a “vaccine-or test” mandate that requires healthcare providers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Practices located in San Francisco and Los Angeles must prove that all clinicians are vaccinated; there is no testing option.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 6, 2021

While vaccine hesitancy is a significant hindrance to widespread immunization against the novel coronavirus across the United States, dentists are ready to roll up their sleeves. The post Dentists Are Ready for COVID-19 Vaccination appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Staffing is at 98.5% Staffing is at 98.5%

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