Henry Schein One has announced the availability of PhoneSight, a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) solution that integrates with Henry Schein One patient communication software Dentrix Patient Engage, Demandforce, and Lighthouse, to help…

Data from Johns Hopkins University show that the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in 2021 is higher than the total death toll in 2020 in the United States. Thus far, 386,000 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported this year. In 2020, the…

The effectiveness of mRNA vaccines (such as those used to prevent COVID-19) is predicated on ensuring the vaccine reaches the cells without significant degradation. Scientists are now looking at whether the alternative medicine therapeutic,…

The White House released a statement indicating the United States will not go back into lockdown amid rising COVID-19 cases here and across Europe. Austria recently reinstituted lockdown measures in response to a new COVID-19 surge. The US…

A study out of the University of Toronto revealed that dentists are at lower risk of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2 than the general public. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study included 644 Canadian…

Dentists go to school to learn how to diagnose and treat patients. They often miss the important components needed, yet need to learn how to run a business, especially when it comes time to manage their own practice. It’s important to…

Prior to the recommendation that all adults receive COVID-19 booster shots, people older than age 65 and those with comorbidities were at the front of the line. The list of qualifying preexisting conditions included mental health problems,…

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the premiere organization for cosmetic dental professionals in the world, has released the program for their flagship conference, the 38th Annual AACD Scientific Session. This year the AACD…

A study that sought to establish whether a relationship exists between use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and periodontal disease severity has demonstrated that patients with periodontitis who use PPIs have fewer teeth with elevated…

Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom have developed a new technique to improve scientific understanding of how acids from the caries process affect teeth at a…