On January 13, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the White House’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare professionals may remain in place, but it struck down the mandate for companies with more than 100 employees. The vote on…

The United States military is sending physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island, Michigan, and New Mexico to support those states’ hospital systems as they face surging numbers of…

As hospitals across the United States struggle to handle an overwhelmingly high number of COVID-19 patients, the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) has made a public plea to keep patients with dental issues out of emergency departments.…

A University of Chicago study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, suggests that an oral solution of cannabidiol (CBD)—derived from the cannabis plant—may be an effective antiviral agent with the potential to prevent SARS-CoV-2…

A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The study of 500 practicing dental hygienists in South Korea discovered that…

From massage to dental hygiene, Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, makes a difference in the lives of patients.

A research team in Japan uncovers differences between ancient and modern oral pathogens.

Social media influencers suggest mouth taping to combat snoring. But is it safe?

As the United States continues to break records with skyrocketing COVID-19 case numbers, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed its recommendation for the Pfizer and Moderna booster shots. Individuals who have received two doses…

Rapid antigen tests conducted via nasal swab may not be effective at detecting COVID-19 caused by the Omicron variant within the first few days of infection. Swabbing the throat has been suggested as a more effective alternative as the…