Is COVID-19 Switching From Pandemic to Endemic?
Many public health experts suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic will come to a close by the end of 2022, and while it will not disappear, the pandemic will mutate into an endemic disease. This change will mean that most people will have…
Pending Legislation Promotes Oral Health Literacy
Federal legislation of interest to the oral health community was recently included in a hearing held by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee: the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 (H.R. 4555).…
The Demographics of COVID-19 Continue to Evolve
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear who was at greatest risk for COVID-19-related mortality and morbidity—older adults and those with preexisting conditions such as diabetes, and where—urban centers with dense populations in…
A Sad COVID-19 Milestone Reached: 5 Million People Dead
While the United States is experiencing a much-needed slow down in the number of new COVID-19 cases across the country, a tragic milestone has been met—throughout the globe, more than 5 million people have died due to illness caused by …
New Colgate® Optic White® Professional
New Colgate® Optic White® Professional is extraordinary whitening made simple. Help patients achieve a dramatically whiter smile in just 5 days, when used as directed. ALL-NEW patented technology designed for no tooth sensitivity, no gum…
Myriad Reasons Behind COVID-19 Supply Chain Disaster
An MIT Sloan Management Review article reports that more than one factor caused the COVID-19 supply chain perfect storm. First, consumers and businesses over-ordered goods due to concern about the length of the pandemic lockdown. This…
Inexpensive Antidepressant Medication May Reduce Severity of COVID-19
Research shows that fluvoxaminean, an inexpensive antidepressant medication, decreases the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19. The drug fights inflammation and is traditionally used to address depression and…
Study Finds Mouthrinses Can Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Load in Saliva
A new study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that four mouthrinses, with each one containing a different active ingredient—saline, hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine, and povidone-iodine—were all effective at…
Iowa State Dental Board Addresses COVID-19-Related Personnel Shortage
The state of Iowa is dealing with a crippling shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants. As such, the Board of Dentistry is creating a working group to address the problem. The group will include dentists from across the state,…
Create an Instrument Processing Protocol
What sterilization protocol do you suggest to ensure our instruments are truly sterilized but will be simple for all dental team members to follow?
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