Paleogenomics: How teeth told the history of epidemics!
2021-02-16
Main Content The coronavirus pandemic is changing lives and the global economy, historians tell us, but this is not the first time this has happened
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California Dental Hygienists Can Administer the COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-02-16
Registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in California who meet specific training and supervision requirements can now administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the state’s Department of
How Data Breaches Impact Dental Practices During a Pandemic
2021-02-15
Data breaches have emerged as a more significant threat and also a more likely threat than on-site break-ins. They are especially troublesome for dental and medical
Type of Aspirator System Impacts COVID-19 Infection Rates in Dental Clinics
2021-02-10
Though high-volume aspirators are recommended in dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic, the type of aspirating system can significantly affect the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection
‘Setting us up to fail’ – further push for government to abandon dental targets
2021-02-09
Dentist pushes for government to make changes to NHS contract targets for dentistry after weeks of no action. Speaking on the BBC Breakfast Show with
Dentists Should Be Allowed to Administer the COVID-19 Vaccination Everywhere
2021-02-09
As the United States and its territories continue to refine their COVID-19 vaccination plans following the Food and Drug Administration’s December 11 authorization of the
Dentists should offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis, says indemnity group
2021-02-08
Dental teams should offer recall appointments based on a patient’s needs, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The group argue against a blanket ban on
‘Two year wait’ for NHS appointment forces patients to opt for DIY dentistry
2021-02-08
More than seven in 10 are still struggling to access dentistry as patients continue to carry out DIY dentistry, a watchdog has revealed. Additionally, patients
More than one third in north west Norfolk not registered with dental practice
2021-02-05
More than one third of people living in north west Norfolk are not registered with a dental practice, it has emerged. James Wild, the Member
Stony Brook Students and Staff Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-02-05
Oral healthcare providers at the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine have received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Patient-facing faculty, residents,
‘Completely unacceptable’ – dentist ‘physically assaulted’ in dental practice
2021-02-04
A dentist was physically assaulted while working in his dental practice, it has been revealed. Deputy chief dental officer (CDO), Jason Wong spoke out about
Dugoni Dental School Students and Staff Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
2021-02-03
COVID-19 vaccine doses began rolling out on campus at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, in partnership with the San
