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CDC raises concerns over lung disease rates among dentists in the US

CDC raises concerns over lung disease rates among dentists in the US

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has raised concerns over the prevalence of a rare, progressive lung disease in dentists. The condition Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is rare, but research has flagged up an unexpected spike in cases among dental professionals. Studies show that around 200,000 people in the US suffer from IPF; […]