The American Dental Association (ADA) is “strongly” encouraging dental professionals be vaccinated for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases—although the association is not calling for mandated vaccination. 

More than 2,000 children are hospitalized due to COVID-19, a number much greater than has been seen before during the global pandemic. The Delta variant is highly transmissible, and with children ages 11 and younger ineligible for a…

Dentists often contemplate partnering with large group practices or Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) to maximize resources and grow. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with David Lohmann, CEO…

According to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the risk of violent attacks by domestic terrorists is rising in the face of additional COVID-19 restrictions being implemented nationwide as cases surge due to the Delta…

Solmetex is pleased to announce that Amy Gagne, RDH, has been named director of special markets.

The governor of Maine, Janet Mills, instituted a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for all medical providers—including oral health professionals—in the state. The mandate includes those who work in dental practices, hospitals, healthcare…

A study published in Anesthesia Progress comparing the effects of nitrous oxide/oxygen and room air/oxygen on inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection pain and mandibular pulpal anesthesia success rates found that administering…

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised individuals, who already experience a reduced immune response to the initial vaccination. The government agency will not suggest…

Life is full of uncertainty, and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to be adaptable both personally and professionally. We have definitely felt this as oral health professionals in both India and the United States, as well as…

A study led by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers has found extracting third molars may improve a patient’s tasting ability.