While the risk remains very low, an investigation into federal vaccine data found that individuals who had received the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one-shot COVID-19 vaccination had a three times to five times higher risk of developing…

In the “Golden State,” 94% of all licensed dentists are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a survey by the California Dental Association and the California Department of Public Health. Conducted between May 26 and June 8, the…

The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine welcomed the first cohort of 24 students to its new Destination Dental School program.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected to issue a new directive stating that all schools should reopen this fall even if they can’t meet all of the recommended COVID-19 safety guidelines such as…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began enforcing its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare on July 6, 2021. The standard went into effect on June 21. Now federal OSHA inspectors will investigate…

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, patients with mental health disorders were more likely to have more dental problems than the general population.

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, which is now the dominant strain in the United States and in many nations across the world, seems to show quite an ability to evade the immune system. It is also highly contagious, with experts estimating…

Pac-Dent Inc has announced the launch of its ProMate CL, a new cordless hygiene handpiece.

The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation has announced a new scholarship initiative in partnership with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF).

Individuals who become gravely ill with COVID-19 often experience an overzealous immune response, worsening their condition. The use of interleukin-6 receptor blockers, such as tocilizumab and sarilumab, can quell this overreaction,…