New data from Pfizer show that its COVID-19 vaccine is highly protective against infection with the novel coronavirus among children ages 12 to 15. The study of more than 2,200 subjects found zero cases of COVID-19 among those who received…

The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee has approved eight new Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes created in response to the global pandemic. The new codes focus on the administration of vaccines by oral health…

The Henry Schein Cares Foundation, in partnership with The UPS Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Wearing is Caring campaign, focusing on raising awareness about oral-systemic health.

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. The CDC has found that both…

New national nonprofit will champion health transformation to build a future in which better health through oral health is possible for everyone.

A research group is applying the investigative and predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to better identify which patients with early stage oral squamous cell carcinoma will require chemotherapy, radiation, or other…

With SARS-CoV-2 infection rates remaining stable, many states are working hard to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents who want them. At press time, 31 states have opened COVID-19 vaccination to all adults already or plan to do so…

A low dose of the semisynthetic drug naltrexone has been found to provide pain relief for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, and without risk of addiction, a new study reports. The paper, “Use of Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Management…

Eligible organizations can apply for a new grant established by Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.

A group of researchers has discovered that SARS-CoV-2 infects cells in the mouth, making the oral cavity a possible transmitter of the viral infection to other parts of the body. Published in the journal Nature Medicine on March 25, the…