Many scientists believe the origins of the novel coronavirus remain unknown, and that no door should be shut as worldwide investigations continue. A group of scientists penned a letter to the highly regarded journal Science about keeping an…

Professionals and researchers in dentistry, medicine, and public health continue to discover more effective and innovative ways to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. In dental settings, operatory preparation and…

New research from the United Kingdom finds that when older adults waited 12 weeks before receiving their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the resultant level of antibodies produced was 3.5 times higher than among those who…

Colleges and universities are some of the few places that regularly tested their entire populations for COVID-19, providing a rich source for data mining. A new study took advantage of these metrics and found that a small percentage—2%—of…

A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that a procedure consisting of removing a tumor from a patient’s jaw, followed by immediate jaw reconstruction using viable bone from the patient’s leg, can treat…

A hotly debated article based on in vitro evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may insert its own genetic blueprint into the DNA of those who become infected with COVID-19. This would explain why some patients continue to experience positive…

A study led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina has found children living in rural areas are less likely to receive preventive dental care than urban…

Researchers from The Ohio State University (OSU) School of Dentistry took a close look at the origin of bacteria and viruses in dental aerosols in their article, “Sources of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Microorganisms in Dental Aerosols.” They…

India is facing a daunting COVID-19 crisis with a huge increase in number of cases and deaths amid dwindling resources. Part of India’s pandemic problem may be due to the emergence of a new variant: B.1.617. This variant creates two…

The skies are not as friendly these days with growing numbers of unruly airline passengers who refuse to wear masks, as is currently required on commercial airline flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported 1,300 complaints…