With booster shots approved for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines, in addition to the previously approved Pfizer vaccine, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may update its…

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the United States has dropped by nearly a quarter since September, with all signs pointing to a continuing decline, especially as vaccinations become available to children ages 5 to 11. Cases have…

The American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Ethics, Bylaws, and Judicial Affairs released a statement on October 20 regarding ethical questions surrounding COVID-19 vaccination. The statement leaves the door open for dentists to…

Just as the world is looking forward to a continuing decline in COVID-19 cases and growing immunity, researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a mutation to the Delta variant that may pose a renewed threat. The AY.4.2, or Delta Plus…

A study conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health surmise that unvaccinated individuals will catch COVID-19 every 16 months to 17 months due to waning natural immunity. Researchers used a model in which all individuals…

With the new Lexa sterilizer, W&H offers more of what counts in everyday dental infection control: incredible capacity, efficiency and protection. Large chamber capacity combined with short cycle times and full traceability speed up…

The IFDH is encouraging its members to develop projects that empower women through better oral health Empowering women by creating awareness of oral health is a vital and worthwhile mission. A healthy smile generates higher self-esteem…

While the world’s wealthiest nations are offering booster shots to their populations, some poor countries have very little access to COVID-19 vaccines. Now with a new medication to treat COVID-19-related illness on the horizon, public…

Kandice Swarthout, MS, RDH, LPC, creates her own interesting career path combining dental hygiene and counseling.

Boat bottoms are treated with antifoulants to prevent damage from marine organism attachment. Wouldn’t it be great if we could outfit teeth with the same protection?