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…

A bill that was recently signed into law in Minnesota aims to increase dental benefits and access to care for Medicaid enrollees in the state. According to ADEA Advocate, HF 33 is an omnibus health and human services bill that amends the…

A partnership between the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has resulted in a complimentary training for all oral health professionals on ensuring safe…

Finnish company Athlos Oy introduces a new generation of intraoral X-ray sensors to the dental setting.

First Use of Carbon's Patented Dual Cure Process in a Dental Application

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…