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With more than 85,000 cases, the United States has now outpaced China with its number of known COVID-19 infections. The death toll is at 1200. The virus continues to make its way across the US with new entries into the Midwest and Southern…

Delta Dental has released new findings from its Original Tooth Fairy Poll® that show a 30-cent increase in the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift for a total of $4.03 per tooth.

Using a mouthguard while playing ice hockey does more than protect the athlete from dental trauma, according to a study that found athletic mouthguard use also reduces the risk of concussion.

As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise at a rapid pace, public health experts warn that a shortage of medical personnel may be on the horizon. New York’s Department of Health is currently asking retired physicians to come back…

The US Chamber of Commerce—a national business-oriented lobbying group—has compiled a list of resources to help small businesses survive the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. The organization itself has created a toolkit that includes a…

Linda Miles, world-renowned dental consultant, speaker, and author, is Art’s guest on today’s episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management. Linda has over five decades of experience in the dental profession and has worked with over…

On March 25, 2020, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added more than 200 EPA-registered disinfectant products to the list of those that are effective against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Forty products made the cut after…

Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, was named the recipient of the 2020 International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Award in Salivary…

While scientists note that the creation of a viable vaccine for the novel coronavirus is 12 to 18 months away, those studying its genetic code have found the virus to be relatively stable, meaning it does not change significantly when…

New legislation, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), was introduced on March 19 to support American businesses suffering economically due to ramifications of COVID-19.