SARS-CoV-2 is a strange and wily virus, exerting a wide variety of effects from mild to severe. Some who have recovered from the initial novel coronavirus infection report a range of symptoms that linger after the virus has passed; these…

The Pfizer vaccine, which shows 95% efficacy but must be stored at -94° F, has been approved for use in the United Kingdom. The first 800,000 shots will be distributed across the pond next week, with Britons residing in assisted living…

Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants are Essential Health Personnel That Play Vital Role in Distributing Coronavirus Vaccine

Marjorie K. Jeffcoat, DMD, award-winning dental researcher, professor, and administrator, has passed away. A pioneer in the field, Jeffcoat was the first female editor in chief of the Journal of the American Dental Association and…

United States House and Senate leaders have reached across the aisle to come up with a new stimulus package to support Americans through the global pandemic, which has shown no signs of abatement. The $908 billion proposal would provide…

A Canadian study of more than 2,400 children who received a COVID-19 test found that over one-third of those diagnosed with the infection were asymptomatic. Out of the 2,463 subjects, 1,987 tested positive for COVID-19 and 476 tested…

With funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, scientists have bioengineered a nanoparticle that might provide an alternative treatment to help prevent caries, rather than treat lesions once they form. This…

Leaders from across the dental industry have announced the formation of the Dental AI Council (DAIC), an organization devoted to helping define the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry. Representing all major industry…

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering reducing the suggested quarantine period after exposure to an individual with COVID-19 from 14 days to 7 days, followed by a COVID-19 test. The quarantine…

With most Americans abiding by pandemic safety precautions coupled with a highly effective flu vaccine, rates of influenza in the United States are expected to be the lowest in recent history. Preliminary data from countries below the…