Fri.Aug 05, 2022

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Monkeypox Is Now a Public Health Emergency

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

With more than 6,000 diagnosed cases of monkeypox in the United States, the US Department of Health and Human services labeled the virus a public health emergency on August 4. Endemic to Africa, monkeypox is spreading more quickly than public health officials had predicted. The federal government has made more than 1 million doses of Jynneos, a smallpox vaccine that is also effective against monkeypox, available for high-risk individuals.

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Goodbye complexity

3M

3M™ RelyX™ Universal Resin Cement works both as a stand-alone, self-adhesive cement and as a cement bonded to 3M™ Scotchbond™ Universal Plus Adhesive. Together, they eliminate the hassle and confusion of multiple composite cements, primers and adhesives, simplifying your direct and indirect restorative workflows. With fewer products to purchase and upgrade, you save space, time and money.

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A randomized multi-center study on the effectiveness of non-surgical periodontal therapy in general practice

Dental News and Technology

J Clin Periodontol. 2022 Jul 14. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13703. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of two non-surgical treatment protocols for periodontitis patients in general dental practice. Material and methods: Ninety-five dental hygienists (59 dental clinics) were randomly assigned to one of two treatment protocols: (i) establishment of adequate self-performed oral hygiene prior to a single session of ultrasonic instrumentation (guided periodontal infection contro