The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a public health emergency declaration (PHE) on January 31, 2020, due to the emerging threat posed by the novel coronavirus. The declaration provides public health…

The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, led by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (U-M), has received a $31.4 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to continue…

In light of the United States’ state-by-state approach to the COVID-19 pandemic and Americans’ high-level of mobility, the novel coronavirus spread to all 50 states and 90% of all US counties within 4 months of the initial outbreak,…

Moderna, one of the front-runners in the race to develop an effective SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, is adjusting its clinical trial protocol, which will delay the start of a 30,000 subject human trial on the vaccine, which was scheduled to start July…

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) announced the newest members to be elected to AACD volunteer leadership positions.

Researchers based in Wuhan, China found that testing oropharyngeal secretions reduced the number of false negative test results among those with COVID-19.

New offering is part of UnitedHealthcare Dental’s comprehensive response to COVID-19, which also includes financial support for customers and enhanced payments for network providers.

While the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention removed the recommendation to wait 15 minutes after aerosol-generating procedures have been performed before disinfecting the operatory from its guidelines, the American…

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) has announced an innovative new program for nurses, physician assistants, and other non-dental healthcare providers seeking advanced training in oral health and dental medicine.

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which has provided loans to small businesses (some of which need not be paid back) to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic, still has $130 billion of unspent funds. The deadline to apply for those funds…