While many healthcare providers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs, Forbes recently reported on the fact that oral health professionals have been generally left out of vaccine mandates.  The article noted that the…

Three antiviral medications are currently under investigation for their ability to lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and reduce transmissibility of the virus. Merck & Co, Pfizer, and Roche are testing pill regimens to see how…

In light of conflicting news reports and mixed messages from federal agencies, it is no wonder Americans feel confused about who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

On September 29, the United States Department of Health and Human Services will open the application process to medical providers—including dentists—for another round of grants through the Provider Relief Fund. The federal government has…

Dental, oral, and craniofaciacial (DOC) tissues are integrated with the entire body. Many body functions are executed within and around the DOC organs, such as mastication, digestion, respiration, speech, facial recognition, taste, and…

Written by leading KOLs, this continuing education article underscores the ongoing importance of periodontal maintenance, including scaling and root planing. As the authors note, high-quality instrumentation, effective self-care,…

Planmeca Oy, one of the largest privately held manufacturers in the dental field, has entered into a binding contract to acquire the KaVo Treatment Unit and Instrument business from Envista Holdings Corp. The acquisition will strengthen…

Over the past 2 weeks, Alabama has reported approximately 100 deaths per day due to COVID-19, making it the state with the highest pandemic-related death rate. The statistic means that 18 out of 100,000 Alabamians are dying each week. West…

As the United States continues its struggle to get surging COVID-19 cases—fueled by the Delta variant—under control, some researchers suggest there is light at the end of the tunnel. Through an analysis of mathematical models used to…

Across America, millions of kids lack access to dental care. Kids with untreated tooth decay can have difficulty eating, sleeping, and concentrating at school. Their poor oral health often contributes to a lifetime of hardship as kids…