Severe cases of hepatitis—some with outcomes as significant as death—started popping up this spring, puzzling researchers. More than 1,000 pediatric patients have been impacted throughout 35 countries. Scientists may now have an answer—a…

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Philips (PhilipsOralHealthcare.com) has unveiled its Sonicare Cordless Power Flosser, an interdental cleaning aid that provides a simple and effective way to remove up to 99.9% of plaque and improve gingival health. The device was developed…

The latest United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 tracker notes that the level of COVID-19 transmission is “medium” or “high” in more than 75% of US counties. The number of cases, hospitalizations, and…

Pennsylvania residents have seen a 10% reduction in the dental care workforce, lower pay for all dental workers, $6.3M in annual state tax revenue losses, and the loss of $73M in yearly rural labor income.

What if you had the opportunity to unlock your professional potential with just one decision?  Bringing together dentists from all over the world, the Aligner Global Community is growing, with more than 7000 members from 82 countries who…

We may be acting like COVID-19 is a bitter memory; however, the pandemic still carries on as the latest variant Omicron BA.5 quickly spreads across the United States. Public health officials in Los Angeles are considering reinstituting an…

While consumers gripe about paying more at the gas pump and the grocery store, they are facing another hit to their pocketbooks when sitting in the dental chair. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the cost for dental…

When monkeypox began to pop up outside of its native Africa—where it is typically transmitted via animal bites—public health officials in both the United States and Europe seemed confident the viral disease could be contained.…

Poor oral health reduces the economic vitality of American society by increasing healthcare costs and limiting participation in the workforce. This is a key finding in “Oral Health in America: Implications for Dental Practice,” a report…