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COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance Low Among Ohio Nursing Home Staff

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Most residents of Ohio nursing homes—who are in the highest risk category—are receiving COVID-19 vaccinations; however, nursing home staff members are refusing the newly introduced immunization at alarming rates. According to Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, 60% of nursing home staff have declined COVID-19 vaccination. Approximately 40% of COVID-19 deaths in the United States are among nursing home/long-term care facility residents or staff members, per the New York Times.

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Is Sleep Dentistry Safe for Children?

Healthy Smiles

Children can get scared and anxious about dental procedures. Dental visits can stress them out. However, the advanced medical system offers an interesting solution – sleep dentistry. With sleep dentistry, performing dental procedures that are necessary for the oral health of the children becomes easy for the dentist and comfortable for the kids. Sleep dentistry is a practical and widely practised process that encourages children to get oral care solutions.

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Hockey Season Is Upon Us - Is Your Star Athlete Ready With Mouth Protection?

Cherokee Dental Professionals

The New Year: Time to put away those holiday decorations, collect tax records and—if you're a pro hockey player—get chummy with your dentist. That's right! After a disrupted 2020 season.

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