A team of Israeli researchers is investigating a single injection treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They created a vaccine that encourages type B white blood cells to make antibodies against HIV. The type B white blood cells…

The Center for Health Workforce Studies, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, published results from surveys of providers and patients who had worked with or been treated by dental therapists,…

The United States Department of Health and Human Services is spending big money to end the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic by 2030. On June 16, the agency awarded $115 million in grants to 60 organizations working to meet the…

A new TikTok video that shows viewers how to mix balsamic vinegar with sparkling water to create a purported unique and healthy alternative to soda has some oral health professionals furrowing their brows. And new research demonstrates this…

When clusters of monkeypox cases began popping up in countries where the viral disease is not normally found, including the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initially recommended mask wearing to prevent…

With prices rising sharply in the United States and around the world, people are feeling the pinch in their pocketbooks. And when the dollar stops going very far, many people reduce their spending on non-essential items. Will dental care…

As monkeypox continues to spread throughout the globe, Germany’s vaccine board has recommended that Germans who are exposed to anyone with monkeypox should receive two doses of the smallpox vaccine Imvanex. Those who have never received a…

The new proposed state budget for Virginia includes more than $700 million to increase reimbursement to dentists who care for patients covered by Medicaid, in addition to healthcare professionals serving patients with developmental…

As many Americans’ budgets are tight, much less expensive alternatives to professional dental care have been gaining traction on social media. A woman in North Texas learned the hard way how wrong do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry can go. She…

Most dental school graduates are excited to start the next phase of their careers. However, high student loan debt can be an unwelcome shock as new dentists try to find their footing. Some will graduate with more than $300,000 of dental…