Dental groups urge Congress to support PREVENT HPV Cancers Act
2021-08-26
Washington — The Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging Congress to pass HR 1550, the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, which encourages the use of the human
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How Often Are Dental Care Workers Exposed to Occupational Characteristics that Put Them at Higher Risk of Exposure and Transmission of COVID-19? A Comparative Analysis
2021-08-19
Abstract Introduction: Occupational characteristics of dental care — including closed environment, proximity to staff and patients and the use of aerosol-generating procedures — put
A tale of two cities finds that community water fluoridation prevents caries
2021-08-10
The prevalence of caries in the primary dentition of children was significantly higher in Calgary, Canada, without fluoridated water, than in Edmonton, where the water
Show off vaccine support
2021-07-26
With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Immunization Action Coalition is offering free buttons to dentists who provide or promote COVID-19
PREVENT HPV Cancers Act clears House committee
2021-07-23
Washington — The ADA is supporting HR 1550, the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, which encourages the use of the human papillomavirus vaccine in order to
Comments sought on draft report addressing updates to CMS core sets of quality measures
2021-07-16
Members of the oral health community are encouraged to submit comments about a draft of the Recommendations for Improving the Core Sets of Health Care
Characteristics of Emergent and Essential Dental Services in University and Hospital-based Settings During COVID-19 Pandemic in Vancouver, Canada
2021-07-12
Abstract Objectives: In early 2020, COVID-19 was classified a pandemic. During phase 1 (16 March–18 May 2020) in British Columbia (BC), dental services were
ADA supports legislation on mobile dental units, community health centers
2021-06-01
Washington – The ADA is supporting federal legislation to expand the ways health centers are permitted to use grant funds in order to better serve
ADA urges HHS to include oral health in next COVID-19 equity task force meeting
2021-05-07
Washington — The ADA is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to discuss how oral health has been affected by the COVID-19
Health equity and dentistry
2021-05-06
Dr. Klemmedson Dr. Meeske Dr. Kessler It’s more than just seeing patients. It’s helping them understand what dental care is. It’s giving easily understood explanations
Webinar explores health literacy as it applies to vaccination
2021-05-06
A May 19 webinar will discuss how health literacy can be an instrumental tool when discussing and providing vaccinations. Presented by the ADA Council on
Dentist strives for health equity in New Jersey
2021-05-04
Giving back: Nicole McGrath-Barnes, D.D.S., started KinderSmile Foundation toto increase oral care access and provide oral care education to low-income, marginalized communities. Dr. McGrath-Barnes Nicole