Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of suspected NTM infections after procedures at a pediatric dental clinic, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory to emphasize the critical need to follow established DUWL maintenance protocol

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Scarlett, a working therapy dog in the Upper West Side of New York City, is always ready for her next gig with a beautiful smile and no “doggy breath,” thanks to her owner who is a dentist. The 2.5-year-old mix of poodle, Doberman Pinscher, and bloodhound breeds undergoes a rigorous daily oral hygiene regimen that includes brushing with a power toothbrush.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. The recently announced 2023 Physician Fee Schedule final rule also promotes innovation in Medicare through accountable care organizations (ACOs), which are provider groups that deliver coordinated, high-quality care to patients with Medicare.

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