While the easily transmissible Delta variant rages on throughout the world, there may be a silver lining. It seems that the death rates during this COVID-19 surge are significantly lower than in the previous three. This is due to the…

A study published in Anesthesia Progress comparing the effects of nitrous oxide/oxygen and room air/oxygen on inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection pain and mandibular pulpal anesthesia success rates found that administering…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the state’s hospitals to put elective procedures on hold while the state deals with skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The governor’s request was sent to the Texas Hospital Association in an effort…

A study found that surgeons who wore clear masks so their mouths could be seen received higher ratings from patients than surgeons wearing traditional masks. Surgeons with clear masks were found to be more empathetic and trustworthy, as…

New research out of Sweden demonstrates that patients with COVID-19 face an increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. The study compared the prevalence of heart attack and stroke among more than 86,000 individuals with…

A study led by University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers has found extracting third molars may improve a patient’s tasting ability.

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the injection of two monoclonal antibodies—casirivimab and imdevimab—significantly reduces risk of COVID-19 infection among those exposed to the virus. The research…

Moderna published data on the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine, and the news is good: the shot remains 93% effective with two doses administered 6 months post-jab. The immunization is 94% effective 2 weeks following the second dose of…

As the Delta variant rapidly spreads throughout the United States and other wealthy nations, some public health officials and representatives from vaccine manufacturers have suggested that those age 60 and older should receive a COVID-19…

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has announced the winner of its fourth annual Dental Hygiene Superhero Competition.