The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a relaxation for mask use outdoors among those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 on April 27. The new guidelines suggest that those who are fully…

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A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that 2% of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) pediatric dental practice’s patients are asymptomatic carriers of SARS-CoV-2. The study included children who…

Researchers from the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have shown how machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), may help healthcare providers identify undiagnosed cases of fragile X syndrome based on…

While COVID-19 case numbers were falling across many parts of the United States, some states experienced a spring surge. States located along the Great Lakes, particularly, Michigan; parts of New England, especially Maine, Massachusetts,…

The popularity of dental implants has skyrocketed over the past 20 years, and their use is only projected to increase. The expected prevalence of dental implants in 2026 ranges from 5.7% to 23%.1 A desirable and advantageous method to…

A kitten in the United Kingdom that became infected with SARS-CoV-2 via its owners has died after experiencing respiratory problems. In addition to the 4-month-old kitten, the owners’ adult cat also contracted the novel coronavirus but has…

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association determined unmet pediatric dental care was more common in households with pandemic-related household job loss.

A study recently published in Nature Medicine found that the novel coronavirus infects the cells lining the oral cavity and salivary glands, which explains why saliva tests can be used to detect SARS-CoV-2 and why COVID-19 illness exerts…

Research from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrates that one dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is enough to facilitate an adequate antibody response among those who have recovered from COVID-19 illness. Those who…