The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Guidance for Dental Settings” on August 4. One of the most significant changes is the recommendation that oral health professionals wear eye protection in…

The grants awarded include $225,000, as part of Align Technology’s ongoing Annual Research Awards Programs.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline for dentists to apply for financial help through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal to August 28. The American Dental Association advises that…

Candibell Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its Truthbrush device that allows parents to track the toothbrushing habits of their families and dentists to monitor their patients' brushing…

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art speaks to one of the top dental management consultants in the country, JoAnne Tanner of Tanner Management. Joanne and Art discuss how hygiene schedules in the first…

A recent survey by DentalPlans.com, an online marketplace for dental savings plans, reveals nearly 90% of respondents will go to the dentists despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as safety precautions are in place.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a template for companies to use in obtaining emergency use authorization for rapid COVID-19 testing that can be performed in homes, offices, schools, and other non-medical…

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating in the United States and while pharmaceutical companies hustle to develop a safe and effective vaccine, considering how such a vaccine will be distributed is prudent. The US Centers for…

A relative of the novel coronavirus, RaTG13, has been present in bats for the past 40 to 70 years, according to new research published in Nature Biology. The Scottish study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 has likely been poised to crossover to…

A report released by the national business and technology consulting firm, West Monroe, indicates health insurers are more interested in offering dental benefits than they were two years ago.