CDC DentalCheck App Includes Infection Control Requirements
The CDC DentalCheck app lets users review basic infection prevention principles to help dental professionals stay compliant.
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How Financing Flexibility Can Offset a Cash Flow Crunch in Orthodontics
With higher overhead and aligner treatment lab fees, many orthodontists are experiencing a cash flow crunch.
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LightForce Brings Former Align Technology Executive to Leadership Team
3D-printed braces maker LightForce named former Align Technology executive Frank Quinn as the company’s chief revenue officer.
Webinar Explores Connection Between OSHA Compliance and Office Leases
Henry Schein Dental Academy is hosting a webinar that examines the connection between OSHA compliance and dental office leases.
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ADA HPI: Patient Volumes Inch Upward But Pandemic Puts Pressure on Staffing
The latest HPI survey shows that patient volumes are closer to pre-pandemic levels, but complications make it harder to meet staffing demands.
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ADA Asks Insurance Payers to Consider Pandemic Overhead for Dental Professionals
The ADA asked major dental insurance payers to consider the increased overhead from the pandemic when negotiating fees with private practices.
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Webinar Provides Update on Pandemic’s Effects on Dentistry
The Henry Schein webinar will review the current state of the pandemic, vaccinations, and how it is affecting dentistry.
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Global Safety First Offers Free N95 Mask Samples for Dental Professionals
Global Safety First is offering a free sample of N95 RediMask respirators to introduce dental professionals to its comfort-focused design.
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OnDiem Digital ID Helps Practices Maintain COVID Mandate Compliance
The company’s software allows practices to upload and verify employee documents related to vaccination status.
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Study Recommends Oral Care Professionals Be Aware of Long COVID
The JADA study found that patients with long COVID may have symptoms or be on medications that affect oral health care treatments.
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OSHA Issues Vaccine Mandate for Businesses with 100 or More Employees
A new OSHA rule will require all employees of businesses with 100 or more workers to be vaccinated or submit to weekly testing.
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Study Finds that Mouth Rinses Reduce SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva
A study published by the ADA found a 60-second mouth rinse can reduce SARS-CoV-2 viral loads for 45 minutes.
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HHS Releases Guidance on HIPAA Rules Regarding Patient Vaccination Status
The HHS determined that HIPAA does not prevent health care providers from asking patients about vaccination status.
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ADA Ethics Council Weighs Ethics of Treating Unvaccinated Patients
The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs addressed ethical issues that dental professionals may have with treating unvaccinated patients.
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Webinar Reviews How Covid-19 is Still Affecting Dental Practices
The webinar will cover the current state of the pandemic, hospitalization trends, and provide information on vaccines and booster shots.
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Webinar Examines Covid-19 Requirements for Dental Practices
A webinar from Henry Schein Dental Academy will offer advice for dental practices on navigating Covid-19 policies.
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ADA Honors First Female Executive Director, Top Oral Health Official
The ADA recognized a long-time executive director and the nation’s top oral health official with its Distinguished Service Award.
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ADA Webinar Examines Need for Dental Volunteering During the Pandemic
The course prepares dental professionals in alternative methods for volunteering internationally when travel is not possible.
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ADA HPI Specialist Breakdown: Orthodontists Report 89% of Patient Volume Compared to Pre-Pandemic Times
Only 51.5% of surveyed orthodontists reported that things were open and business as usual, more than 10% lower than general dentists at 62.5%.
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In this episode of In the Sterilization Room, a breakdown of the CDC update and info on a free CE infection control course from the CDC.
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ADA: SmileCon Attendees Required to Show Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID-19 Test
The requirement extends to all dentists, dental team members, guests, exhibitors, vendors, and ADA staff attending the October event in Las Vegas.
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ADEA Calls for COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Dental School, Residency Programs
The association’s points to the fact that its top priority is the well-being of oral health professionals who provide oral health care and educate future dental professionals.
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ADA Report: Net Income Down Among All Dentists, But Female Practitioners Take the Biggest Hit
The ADA Health Policy Institute released the findings of its new report which took a close look at how the pandemic impacted net income and hours worked among general practitioners and specialists.
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