Better Gum Disease Prevention Could Save Billions in Healthcare Costs
More effective prevention of gum disease could save billions in healthcare costs and lead to healthier lives, according to the European Federation of.
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Inequities in Oral Health Persist in Japan
Japan is economically advanced and has plentiful dentists as well as universal healthcare, but it also has inequities in oral healthcare, according to.
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ADA Says Dental Practices Are Largely Exempt from Emergency OSHA Standard
The ADA said that it is pleased that dental practices are largely exempt from the new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 issued.
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Henry Schein Acquires 70% of eAssist Dental Solutions
Henry Schein has acquired a 70% ownership position in virtual dental billing outsourcing service developer eAssist Dental Solutions. Headquartered in American Fork, Utah,.
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NDP Wants to Expand Dental Coverage in Canada
The New Democrat Party (NDP) of Canada is urging the government to support its proposal to provide dental coverage to millions of Canadians.
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Smartphone Camera Identifies Oral Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a technique that uses images taken by smartphones to identify potentially harmful bacteria in the.
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Another Study Confirms Link Between Alzheimer’s and Gum Disease
Researchers at the University Medical Center Greifswald have confirmed the results of a previous study that found an association between inflammatory gum disease.
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NSAIDs Outperform Codeine for Post-Surgical Pain Control
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen provide better pain control and have fewer adverse effects than codeine, a commonly prescribed opioid, when.
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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Workers
The US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers including dental.
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Report Documents Australian Oral Health Workforce
The Australian Oral Health Workforce Report was drafted to provide comprehensive data about the demographic, geographic, and employment characteristics of dental hygienists, dental.
