Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC Updates Guidance for Dental Treatment During the Pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their Interim Infection Prevention...

WHO, CDC, and FDA Offer PPE Updates for the COVID-19 Outbreak

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers...

ER Patients Commonly Receive Opioid and Antibiotic Prescriptions for Dental Issues

More than 50% of patients who visit the emergency department for a dental-related condition...

The CDC Needs a Lead Dental Officer

Looking for a new career opportunity? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Dentistry and the Measles Epidemic

The United States is now experiencing its largest outbreak of measles in 20 years....

99% of Toddlers Consume Too Much Added Sugar

Children in the United States begin consuming added sugar at a very young age...

Infection Control? There’s an App for That

Infection control practices are essential for ensuring the safety of patients and staff alike....

Ensure Best Practices for Infection Control in Your Dental Office

Infection control is an afterthought in the medical community. But in the dental arena,...

Fewer Adolescents Using Tobacco

Fewer adolescents are using tobacco these days, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

Sealants Save Dental and Productivity Costs in the Long Run

Recent research has demonstrated that school-based dental sealant programs effectively protect the permanent teeth...