Mortality rates for rural Americans are twice as high as Americans living in urban areas. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, one in 434 rural Americans is dead due to infection with SARS-CoV-2. This rate is one in 513 for urban…

While the United States’ public health focus has been strictly on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu shot remains an important tool in efforts to support the health of all Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has had…

The American pharmaceutical company, Merck, announced its medication, molnupiravir, decreased hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first…

The American Dental Association (ADA) updated its COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet on September 30. The revised version includes information on who is eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots. Healthcare professionals, including…

Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a statement issued September 29, the federal agency noted that currently only about one-third of…

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is pleased to announce a new dental public health research training program for dentists. The full-time, three-year fellowship on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, will…

Understanding the various influences affecting the markets will help dentists navigate any financial uncertainty. For peace of mind and financial security, it’s important to obtain guidance from experienced financial advisors who understand…

This week, the United States experienced the first decrease in COVID-19 cases in more than 3 months. And this may not be an isolated trend. Infectious disease researchers suggest that the nation’s peak occurred in mid-September when daily…

A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that more than one in four children born with a cleft lip and/or palate face barriers to certified care, especially in the South and rural regions of the United…

Children and young adults who experience pain from routine dental care or oral surgery are frequently exposed to unsafe opioid prescriptions, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. Appearing in Pediatrics, the…