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Survey reveals illegal dental practice as a global health risk we can’t ignore |
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Tuesday, September 02, 2025 03:44 PM |
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Illegal dental practice is a growing global health risk, with unlicensed providers endangering patients and undermining dentistry. FDI’s survey reveals weak enforcement and urgent need for tougher laws, public awareness, and global collaboration. Read more. |
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Can you still get a COVID shot? Here’s what to know |
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Monday, September 01, 2025 12:10 PM |
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A week of fast-moving developments has left some with questions about access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more. |
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The Silent Side of Patient Safety: Redefining Health Care Readiness Through the Built Environment |
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Monday, September 01, 2025 11:57 AM |
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Hospital readiness is no longer just about staff and equipment—it’s about infrastructure. From flooding to infection risks, restoration now plays a vital role in protecting patients and ensuring uninterrupted care. Read more. |
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Evaluation of Different Disinfectant Chemistries and Application Methods on Surfaces Contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 04:28 PM |
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Transmission of healthcare-acquired infections from pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus is still a concern in hospital environments. Proper cleaning and disinfection application methods are essential to mitigate the spread of pathogens. We hypothesized there would be significant differences in hygiene outcomes of the products, application methods, and wiping cloths. Read more. |
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US COVID-19 levels continue to climb gradually |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 03:47 PM |
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Data on US COVID-19 activity continue to reflect low but increasing levels of illness, with activity increasing in most parts of the country, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest update. Read more. |
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FDA - DermaRite Industries Expands Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to Potential Burkholderia cepacia Contamination |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 02:11 PM |
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DermaRite Industries, LLC is voluntarily recalling individual lots of products in the table below due to microbial contamination identified as Burkholderia cepecia. Read more. |
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AI won’t replace dentists, but it will replace dental practices that ignore it |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 09:45 AM |
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AI is no longer futuristic—it’s foundational. From diagnostics and patient care to scheduling and equipment maintenance, smart practices are using AI to build trust, streamline workflows, and drive growth in 2025. Read more.
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Are plastic dental devices cause for concern? |
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Friday, August 29, 2025 09:27 AM |
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Modern dentistry and orthodontics rely heavily on plastic — from toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes to night guards, aligners and retainers. While plastics are often essential for dental treatments, some researchers have raised concerns about the nanoplastics shed into the mouth. However, definitive evidence in humans is lacking. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - August 28, 2025 |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 04:25 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 32. Read more. |
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Stop holding that suction! Your posture will thank you |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:54 AM |
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Protect your career and health. Hands-free suction devices improve ergonomics, reduce strain, prevent injuries, and extend the careers of dental hygienists. Read more. |
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FDA Authorization: Raising the Bar for UVC Disinfection in Health Care |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:34 AM |
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As hospitals turn to UVC technology to combat health care-associated infections, a new FDA mandate is changing the game—requiring formal authorization for devices that claim to reduce microbial contamination. For infection preventionists and health care leaders, understanding this regulatory shift is now essential to protecting patients and ensuring compliance. Read more. |
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NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak: 6 Deaths, 112 Cases |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:17 AM |
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The latest death occurred earlier this month outside the city and was discovered during the health department’s ongoing investigation. Read more. |
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Disability Gap in Workplace Evacuation Planning |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM |
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Physical, mental and emotional disabilities that aren’t glaringly obvious are often overlooked or unnoticed in the workplace. That can complicate, or even stymie, emergency preparedness plans. Here’s what you can do to support your employees. Read more. |
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 09:54 AM |
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Insights from the ADA Health Policy Institute on the current and future supply of dentists and shifting demographics within the workforce. Read more. |
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PAHO warns antibiotic-resistant pertussis is spreading |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 05:03 PM |
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) yesterday urged countries in the Americas region to step up their pertussis (whooping cough) surveillance and vaccination efforts due to rising infections that now include the spread of antibiotic-resistant strains. Read more. |
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FDA limits approval for new coronavirus vaccines to high risk people |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 02:32 PM |
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The narrowed approval marks a shift from past recommendations for everyone ages 6 months and older to receive annual coronavirus vaccines. Read more. |
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The role of artificial intelligence in dentistry |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:10 AM |
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Today, the role of artificial intelligence has become stronger within the field of medicine and dentistry. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,829: RSV preventive antibody standing orders, AAP issues immunization schedule, ACOG guidance, and more |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:53 AM |
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IZ Express #1,829: RSV preventive antibody standing orders, AAP issues immunization schedule, ACOG guidance, and more. Read more. |
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Podcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnout |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:40 AM |
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In our recent survey of dental professionals, it's clear that stress is one of the biggest issues for dentists. Read more. |
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First U.S. case of flesh-eating New World screwworm detected in Md. |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 01:23 PM |
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The first human case of a flesh-eating parasite has been detected in Maryland, involving a person who had recently traveled to El Salvador, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Read more. |
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'Back to Basics': A Self-Administered Survey of Undergraduate Dentists' Prevalence, Impact and Understanding of Lower Back Pain |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:30 PM |
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The aim of this paper is to assess the prevalence, impact, and understanding of Lower Back Pain (LBP) amongst final year dental students to inform the development of a module in the dental curriculum. LBP has a significant impact on the dental workforce; yet little is reported about the profession's knowledge, or the necessity for tailored self-care education. Read more. |
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Experts say overall dental health is on the decline due to poor brushing |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:23 PM |
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Some health experts have said that overall dental health is on the decline due to poor brushing technique. Over 42% of U.S. adults over the age of 30 have gum disease. Read more. |
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10:42 AM |
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infection in the US. Read more.
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Protecting healthcare workers protects us all: |
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Monday, August 25, 2025 08:58 PM |
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Canadian coalition gets overwhelming support backing stronger protections for healthcare workers in updated CSA respirator standard. Read more. |
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Despite decolonization efforts, nursing home rooms remain contaminated with resistant organisms |
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Monday, August 25, 2025 06:01 PM |
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A study conducted in three US nursing homes highlights the challenge of reducing environmental contamination with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Read more. |
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Clostridioides difficile infection risk and contemporary antibiotic use: Evidence from a large real-world dataset highlighting the need for a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship in dentistry |
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Monday, August 25, 2025 04:35 PM |
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In dental care, antibiotics are frequently used for infection control. While certain antibiotics are historically linked to the increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Existing risk classifications may not reflect current prescribing practices or patient outcomes. This study seeks to investigate antibiotic exposure patterns in patients prior to CDI symptom emergence and diagnosis to better understand true risk associations. Read more. |
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The Oral Health Awareness Project Promotes the Role of Dental Hygienists |
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Monday, August 25, 2025 11:29 AM |
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A new initiative is rallying dental hygienists nationwide to fund a campaign that elevates the profession’s role in healthcare. Through one-time membership contributions, supporters will help finance public relations efforts, legal compliance, and operational needs to safeguard the future of dental hygiene. Read more. |
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Safe evacuation during an emergency |
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Monday, August 25, 2025 10:27 AM |
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The “immediate and urgent movement of people away from a threat or actual occurrence of a hazard.” That’s how OSHA defines an “emergency evacuation.” Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of August 16-23 |
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Sunday, August 24, 2025 11:15 AM |
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This week, people with HIV are living longer on antiretroviral therapy but face elevated comorbidity risks, requiring tailored screening and multidisciplinary care as they age, and more. Read more. |
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NIH Publishes Plan to Drive Gold Standard Science |
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:52 PM |
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Gold standard science isn’t just what we strive for, it is embedded in everything we do, from the research we support to the policies and programs we create. Read more. |
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Hand eczema symptoms, exposures and skin care in orthodontics : A national, cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey |
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:37 PM |
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Occupational hand eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition among healthcare professionals. Orthodontists are frequently exposed to a variety of irritating and allergenic substances, and therefore they belong to a predisposed group to develop hand eczema. However, current data on the prevalence and predisposing factors among orthodontists to provide adequate prophylaxis are lacking. Read more. |
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OSHA extends comment period on proposal removing remaining COVID-19 emergency temporary standard requirements |
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Saturday, August 23, 2025 01:21 PM |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a 60-day extension of the comment period on its proposed rule to remove the remaining requirements of its emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19, which called for certain health care employers to protect workers in health care settings from exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more. |
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Cybersecurity Law's Expiration Could Leave Healthcare Facilities Exposed |
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Friday, August 22, 2025 02:59 PM |
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The pending sunset of CISA 2015 threatens to weaken critical information sharing that helps healthcare facilities defend against cyberattacks. Read more. |
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CDC Confirms Biannual COVID-19 Peaks as ACIP Shifts to Targeted Vaccination Guidance |
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Friday, August 22, 2025 02:35 PM |
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New data show consistent late-summer and winter surges, reinforcing the need for seasonal vaccine timing and focused protection for high-risk groups. Read more. |
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B. Braun recalls IV solutions over serious patient safety risks |
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Friday, August 22, 2025 02:14 PM |
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B. Braun Medical has issued a recall on two of its intravenous fluid products due to the presence of particulate matter in the bags. Read more. |
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