The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning against using the drug ivermectin, traditionally prescribed to eradicate parasites, to prevent or treat COVID-19. The warning was issued after reports of individuals…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is continuing to develop new COVID-19 vaccines to provide protection against a host of SARS-CoV-2 variants. Currently on the pharmaceutical giant’s agenda is creating a vaccine to combat the South African…
Dental professionals are invited to join the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) on Wednesday, April 28, for the 2021 ADEA Virtual Capitol Hill Day!
A new WalletHub survey that compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 26 key indicators of oral health to determine where people have the healthiest teeth and gingiva ranks Wisconsin as the state with the best oral health,…
A research group is applying the investigative and predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to better identify which patients with early stage oral squamous cell carcinoma will require chemotherapy, radiation or other…
A low dose of the semisynthetic drug naltrexone has been found to provide pain relief for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, and without risk of addiction, a new study reports. The paper, “Use of Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Management…
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced changes to its COVID-19 guidelines that may enable school districts to offer in-person learning to more of their students. The CDC now says that elementary school…
To celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20 and put Mars Wrigley's Better Moments, More Smiles purpose in action, the Mars Wrigley Foundation announced $1.5 million in grant funding to provide oral care treatment and education for…
A study led by the University of Birmingham School of Dentistry in the United Kingdom suggests a causal effect between periodontal inflammation and kidney function.