As Americans’ COVID-19 fatigue continues to grow, Pfizer announced it will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 vaccine designed to target the highly transmissible Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. Pfizer’s original two-dose COVID-19 vaccine…

On January 15, the White House announced that private health insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of eight rapid at-home COVID-19 tests per month. However, Medicare, the insurance program that covers adults ages 65 and…

A Reuters analysis of COVID-19 cases in the United States has found that cases are declining in regions that first experienced an Omicron-fueled spike. Nineteen states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico have all seen dips in new COVID-19…

A new study found that people who reported symptoms of moderate to severe depression were more likely to believe misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and were less likely to have received them than those without depression. With high…

This summer, the state of California instituted a “vaccine-or test” mandate that requires healthcare providers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The federal government’s provision of four free rapid…

A New York University study found that older adults with few social connections have more missing teeth and lose teeth at a faster rate than those with a variety of social connections and regular contact with others. Due to the global…

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Crest + Oral-B is calling for nominations of oral health professionals who are dedicated to improving the oral health of vulnerable children in their communities. Beginning…

ProphyPaste HAp from Directa (800-537-8765; directausa.com) is a new addition to the company’s ProphyCare lineup. ProphyPaste HAp has a unique composition that includes hydroxyapatite to effectively block open dentinal tubules on exposed…

Julia Hippisley-Cox, MB, ChB, MD, FRCP, DRCOG, FRCGP, a professor at Oxford University in Oxford, England, has created QCovid®, a living risk calculator to assess the risk among vaccinated individuals for serious illness or death due to…

In underserved communities across the United States, many families don’t have enough information about what causes dental disease or how they can prevent tooth decay. America’s ToothFairy helps improve the lives of children by preventing…