Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 18, 2021

The American Dental Association (ADA) has added new information to its Update to Office Procedures During COVID-19 to help oral health professionals make informed decisions regarding the safe practice of dental care during the ongoing pandemic. Patient screening prior to dental appointments.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The October 2020 issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association explores COVID-19 connections in oral health care and dentistry. Decoding Dental Aerosols in the Age of COVID-19” discusses how emphasis on dental aerosol mitigation may have created a false impression that visits to the dentist are dangerous.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A survey of American dentists regarding their health found a steep increase in anxiety compared to 2003, with concerns regarding COVID-19 cited as a likely contributor. The stress of practicing during a global pandemic and the resultant shortage in available dental team staff members were noted as possible factors.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 18, 2022

A national survey of 2,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that one in three respondents had stopped practicing regular oral hygiene during the global pandemic. Instead, daily oral hygiene regimens scattered into a range of configurations. Instead, daily oral hygiene regimens scattered into a range of configurations.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

To help ensure the financial viability of dental practices across the United States, the American Dental Association (ADA) has asked Congress to provide additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read more.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2020

After all, "hygiene and infection control" is a core competence of the dental and dentist technician teams as well as of their dental industry partners. The International Dental Show (IDS) from 9 to 13 March 2021 in Cologne will also be conducted under a safe hygiene concept of Koelnmesse.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 11, 2021

Periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene may be a more accurate predictor for COVID-19 severity than other risk factors, a study has found. This research suggests mouthrinse use and simple oral hygiene practices can reduce the risk of transmission from the patient’s oral cavity to the lungs. .

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic was marked by the closure of American dental practices except for emergency care. Their subsequent reopening for the full range of dental services and seemingly low rate of COVID-19 transmission beg the question, “What is essential oral healthcare?” Read more here.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 22, 2023

High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine, the only private dental school in North Carolina, faces leadership changes as the founding dean, Scott De Rossi, DMD, MBA, departs shortly after the groundbreaking ceremony. The reasons behind De Rossi’s departure remain unclear. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

At the time, nearly 10,000 cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed with more than 200 deaths reported. As the nation continues to struggle to control the virus, COVID-19 fatigue may set in. Second, dentists and/or practice owners need to serve as examples to the rest of the dental team. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

When left untreated, dental caries can inflict major damage. But as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that the virus has left its mark. But as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that the virus has left its mark. million dependents by June 2020.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The American Dental Association (ADA) states that dental practices should remain open to serve their patients during the resurgence of the global pandemic, emphasizing the fact that dental care is essential. Read more here.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 14, 2021

Life is full of uncertainty, and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to be adaptable both personally and professionally. However, the pandemic meant that Mhay, a practicing dentist, could not leave India. COVID-19 in India. During this time, Mhay continued to deliver emergency care in his practice.

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Central Ohio Periodontics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A collaborative study between the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene, looking at the work status of practicing dental hygienists before and during the pandemic. associated with the COVID-19 virus. •

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Hand washing, though it may seem simplistic during a pandemic, can actually be the most e­ffective way of preventing the spread of germs, including those that cause COVID-19. Hand hygiene: step by step. In fact, the U.S. To wash with soap and water, first wet your hands.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The American Dental Association Health Policy Institute released new data from its polling of private dental practices across the United States, demonstrating that patient volumes are at 89%, which is the highest percentage seen since polling about the impact of COVID-19 on dentistry began in March 2020.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 26, 2021

A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that 2% of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) pediatric dental practice’s patients are asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2. All children were screened over the phone during which they reported no symptoms. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 13, 2021

The California Dental Association (CDA) has published some helpful tips to help oral health professionals deal with patients who are resistant to following pandemic safety precautions. The post Tips for Handling Patients Who Won’t Comply With COVID-19 Precautions appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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Off the Cusp

JUNE 15, 2021

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Like a painter who prefers to use a certain brush, or even an IT professional who favors an ergonomic mouse and keyboard, dental hygienists also have a lot to say about the tools they use, which is why more practices are rethinking the way they equip staff. American Dental Association.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA) has issued a statement on the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s decision to invoke their emergency powers to modify the professional license and certification statutes, along with regulations for Illinois licensed dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

A dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were fired by a North Texas dental practice after raising concerns regarding safe practices during the global pandemic will receive more than $15,000 in back pay after an investigation by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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Dental News and Technology

APRIL 26, 2022

Metuchen, NJ – April 20 2022 – MouthWatch, LLC, recognized throughout the dental industry as a leader in teledentistry solutions and digital imaging devices, recently marked its 10-year anniversary of innovation and growth. Why launch a product during a pandemic?” I often reflect on our good fortune and how far we’ve come.”

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Denticle

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Even before the 2020 shutdown from Covid-19, I had been in some skilled nursing facilities and was witness to an incredible need the ability for doctors to remotely evaluate dental problems. Unfortunately due to the setup of the current system, dental care gets pushed down on the "hierarchy of healthcare needs".

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Off the Cusp

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Though holiday plans for many families will be different in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to show your patients they’re part of your practice’s family and create some excitement heading into the new year. Marketing during the holidays.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 28, 2020

High-speed imaging of particle aerosolization at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry’s dental clinic. The risk of COVID-19 transmission via dental aerosols is a conundrum faced by dental practices across the United States. Photo courtesy of Joseph Xu, University of Michigan College of Engineering.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- eAssist Dental Solutions, the nation's leading provider of virtual insurance and patient billing services for dental offices, proudly launches its new Dental Health Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization on a mission to spread awareness of the importance of dental cleanings.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In a poll by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, three out of four dentists said they were confident in the stability of their practices when looking through the end of 2021. During the pandemic, one in five reported increasing patient fees to offset losses caused by COVID-19-related closures.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Growing up in Arizona, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, had originally set his sights on becoming a dentist after working in a dental office. Instead, he found himself drawn to the preventive nature of dental hygiene. You were president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) from 2019 to 2020.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 25, 2021

A poll conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute found that one in four dentists will raise treatment fees due to the financial hardships endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Some Dental Practices Increase Fees in Response to Pandemic appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.

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Friendswood Dental Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

Proper hand hygiene has always been especially important in dentistry, considering they spend a majority of their time getting up close and personal with their patients’ mouths. Much like handwashing, disposable gloves are an excellent way to protect yourself from the germs that cause COVID-19, but only when used properly.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Virtual dental office hours can consist of the initial triage, consultation and diagnosis, as well as patient education, treatment planning, electronic prescription dispatch, and specialist referral. Consider reading more about this important facet of dental hygiene care. ipopba / iStock / Getty images Plus. Pennsylvania.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Many dental and other healthcare providers switched to telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings have practical and policy implications, the authors explain. . “ These findings have practical and policy implications, the authors explain. . “

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 12, 2023

The awards were presented during the 2023 OSAP Annual Conference on June 2 in Tucson, AZ. The awards were presented during the 2023 OSAP Annual Conference on June 2 in Tucson, AZ. Crawford Award: Andy Whitehead This award, named in honor of one of the founders of dental infection control, recognizes lifetime achievement in the field.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 9, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, patients with mental health disorders were more likely to have more dental problems than the general population. The pandemic exacerbated these issues, as subsequent COVID-19 restrictions resulted in job losses, increased stress, and isolation.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 12, 2021

The AiroPur Dental Aerosol Suction Cup is a disposable suction device for controlling aerosols, especially during procedures such as ultrasonic scaling or coronal polishing. The product provides peace of mind for dentists and dental hygienists at a friendly price-point. Inserts Right into the HVE Hose.

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Denticle

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

MouthWatch, LLC a leader in dentist-managed, patient-friendly teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recently recognized five teledentistry pioneers during its third annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards, affectionately known as the “Tellies”.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2021

She now hits the road in a van tricked out with the furnishings of a dental office to expand oral healthcare access to those who may otherwise go without it. Many of my fellow bikers are also veterans who need dental treatment but can’t afford it because they don’t qualify for it with the Veterans Administration.

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