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CDC reports 27% decline in overdose deaths last year |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 03:33 PM |
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There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Read more. |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 03:03 PM |
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Not quite half of dentists appear to have been grappling with depression and anxiety since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new systematic review published recently in Health Science Reports. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,813: RSV infant hospitalization rates, live chikungunya vaccine use paused for age 60+, and more |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:28 AM |
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IZ Express #1,813: RSV infant hospitalization rates, live chikungunya vaccine use paused for age 60+, and more. Read more. |
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Far-UVC Technology Poised to Transform Indoor Infection Control |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:06 AM |
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Far-UVC technology offers a promising solution for continuous disinfection in occupied spaces, with growing evidence supporting its safety, efficacy, and potential in health care environments. Read more. |
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How Often Does Poor Communication Affect Patient Safety? |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 AM |
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A systematic review shows that poor communication contributes to about one quarter of patient safety incidents. Read more. |
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Mental Health Spotlight: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Patient Well-Being |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 01:38 PM |
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Dental professionals often focus on the clinical aspects of patient care, endeavoring to perfect skills. However, what lies beneath the surface for our patients can be a complex web of emotions and experiences. Dental professionals, equipped with both clinical and empathetic skills, are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to the weighty impact of trauma on oral health and well-being. Read more. |
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Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Outbreak at Surgery Center Highlights Infection Control Lapses |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:58 PM |
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A rare Tennessee outbreak of Mycobacterium fortuitum revealed deep gaps in infection prevention at outpatient surgery centers—where oversight, staffing, and reporting often fall short. Read more. |
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How to Teach Medical and Dental Students About Infection Prevention and Control? Comparison of Two Learning Methods |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:23 AM |
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The aims of this study were to evaluate medical and dental students' evolution of knowledge and satisfaction after infection prevention and control (IPC) training using two methods. Read more. |
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Register for the Sustainability in Dentistry Summit to learn about eco-friendly practices. |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 09:38 AM |
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Don’t miss FDI’s annual Sustainability in Dentistry virtual summit taking place from 5th to 6th June. Learn about best practices and solutions for delivering environmentally sustainable oral healthcare. Read more. |
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New Drug Targets Oral Cancer’s Deadliest Forms |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 05:21 PM |
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A cutting-edge oral cancer therapy is moving closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UT Health San Antonio and biotech startup Keraceuticals. Their first-in-class drug, CIDD99, could finally offer patients a powerful, targeted option against aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers. Read more. |
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Engineering an antibody against flu with sticky staying power |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 01:02 PM |
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Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The new molecule combines the specificity of a mature flu fighter with the broad binding capacity of a more general immune system defender. Read more. |
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ADEA Launches Pathways to Smiles Program in Collaboration With 13 AHEC Sites Nationwide |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 12:28 PM |
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The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) announces the launch of Pathways to Smiles, a groundbreaking immersive training program designed to expand oral health awareness and inspire the next generation of oral health professionals by engaging underserved and underrepresented high school students. Read more. |
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Aerosol Dispersion and Efficacy of Protective Strategies During Dental Procedures. |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 09:11 AM |
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Aerosol generation during dental procedures poses significant risks due to the potential for transmitting aerosol-bound microorganisms, including those in dental unit waterlines. This study aimed to quantify aerosol dispersion at various distances from dental procedures using a high-speed electric handpiece, with a focus on the effectiveness of various aerosol mitigation strategies. Read more. |
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Vaccine Policy Remains a Topic of Interest for State Legislatures |
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Sunday, May 11, 2025 12:49 PM |
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More than 2,500 vaccine-related bills introduced since 2021. Read more. |
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Georgia Dental Association Leadership Expands Access to Oral Health Care |
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:49 AM |
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Governor Brian Kemp today signed into law House Bill 567, a milestone piece of legislation that expands access to oral health care across the state through teledentistry. Championed by the Georgia Dental Association (GDA), the bill aims to eliminate barriers to care while safeguarding consumer protections and maintaining quality of care. Read more. |
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Call for public nominees to CODA |
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 07:51 AM |
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The Council on Dental Education and Licensure is assisting the Commission on Dental Accreditation in identifying individuals interested in serving as public/consumer representatives on the board of commissioners. Read more. |
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COVID-19 Boosters Might Not Be Updated for Next Season, FDA Commissioner Says |
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Friday, May 09, 2025 10:53 AM |
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Companies applying for approval of COVID boosters are being encouraged to use “gold standard science,” including full-fledged clinical trials involving healthy people. Read more. |
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The story behind a dentist-turned-scientist who created a device to detect early cavities without X-rays |
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Friday, May 09, 2025 09:32 AM |
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When parents of her young patients expressed frustration over the number of cavities their children needed filled, Gili Naveh, an orthodontist-turned-scientist, had a light-bulb moment. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 8, 2025 |
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Friday, May 09, 2025 09:14 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 16. Read more. |
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Hot Topics in IPC for May 9, 2025: HICPAC, Measles, H5N1, and More |
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Friday, May 09, 2025 09:07 AM |
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This week’s Infection Control Today’s Hot Topics in IPC discusses the latest in the measles outbreak, H5N1 in cattle herds, HICPAC, and more. Read more. |
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Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds |
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Friday, May 09, 2025 08:46 AM |
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Researchers looked at PFAS serum concentrations in health care workers for the first time and were surprised by what they found. Read more. |
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The Risk of Nitrous Oxide Misuse |
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 12:02 PM |
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Kanye West’s lawsuit against his dentist for alleged nitrous oxide addiction is shining a spotlight on an uncomfortable question: Can this everyday tool in the dental office lead to dependency? As recreational use surges and regulation tightens, dental professionals must reckon with their role in nitrous safety. Read more. |
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Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50 |
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 11:49 AM |
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Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall. Read more. |
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Los Angeles declares hepatitis A outbreak |
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 10:28 AM |
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There have been 29 confirmed cases of hepatitis A in Los Angeles this year, following 165 in 2024. Read more. |
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How to communicate effectively in the dental office |
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 09:37 AM |
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Strategies to help you reach a positive resolution. Read more.
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ASM and IDSA launch the Interdisciplinary Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovation in 2026 |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 01:13 PM |
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The American Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America are excited to announce the launch of the Interdisciplinary Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance and Innovation. This inaugural conference will serve as a one-of-a-kind forum for collaboration and exploration around the latest advances in antimicrobial drug discovery and development. The first conference will take place Jan. 28-30, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read more. |
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Importance of Reinstating CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 12:59 PM |
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CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) is a critical asset to the nation’s public health infrastructure. It provides evidence-based guidance that directly informs federal healthcare standards and protects both patients and healthcare workers across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and extended care facilities. HICPAC’s recommendations are the basis for healthcare practices that facilities use daily to keep people safe from complications from healthcare-associated infections (including disinfection and sterilization practices for patient care instruments and equipment, isolation precautions for infectious diseases both confirmed and suspected, and disease-specific care and guidance recommendations). These guidelines inform facility-level policies, procedures, and standard work to keep patients and health care workers safe. Read more. |
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Clean Indoor Air Improves Health—What You Need to Know |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 11:25 AM |
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Indoor air impacts infection risk, allergies, cognition, and overall well-being. Read more. |
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70% of Americans say it’s likely the U.S. will have a widespread outbreak of a new infectious disease in the next decade |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 11:10 AM |
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A new YouGov survey on vaccines finds that two-thirds of Americans believe a widespread outbreak of a new infectious disease in the U.S. is likely in the next 10 years. Most also consider it likely that the U.S. will experience a widespread resurgence of an existing disease that children are currently regularly vaccinated against. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,812: New measles resources from CDC, updated COVID-19 resource checklist, orientation video series, and more |
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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 06:33 AM |
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IZ Express #1,812: New measles resources from CDC, updated COVID-19 resource checklist, orientation video series, and more. Read more. |
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Study highlights threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in cancer patients |
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025 04:49 PM |
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A new study of cancer patients indicates that drug-resistant bacteria may pose more of a threat than previously known. Read more. |
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COVID-19 causes more severe disease in men. This tricky enzyme may be partially to blame. |
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025 10:32 AM |
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In 2021, a team of researchers from South Africa analyzed data from 423,117 COVID-19 patients around the world. Read more. |
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School of Dentistry celebrates second graduating class with diploma privilege |
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025 09:00 AM |
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Marquette University School of Dentistry celebrated its second class of graduates to receive diploma privilege to practice in the State of Wisconsin, continuing to set a precedent as the first and only dental school in the country to offer such a program. Read more. |
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Biosafety Knowledge and Compliance among Dentistry Students in Intraoral Radiography: A Cross-sectional Study at a Private Institution in Brazil |
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Monday, May 05, 2025 04:07 PM |
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Aims: To assess the level of knowledge of Dentistry students at FIPMoc Afya University Center (UNIFIPMoc) regarding biosafety regulations in the execution of intraoral radiographs. Read more. |
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Gloves do not replace hand hygiene – reminder from WHO |
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Monday, May 05, 2025 04:00 PM |
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Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools we have to prevent the transmission of infections and provide high-quality, clean and safe medical care.
While medical gloves serve a vital role in preventing transmission of infection, for example when there is risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, they are not a substitute for cleaning hands at the right time. Read more. |
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