PDT is excited to announce the release of its new First Line™ Kits, instrument recommendations to supplement your current hygiene set-ups any time there is contraindication to using power scalers and aerosols.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals signed a $450 million deal with the United States via Operation Warp Speed—a program initiated by the federal government to speed up the development and implementation of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19—to…

From trailblazing innovative teaching strategies to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, this dental hygiene program director is not one to shy away from a challenge—even during a pandemic.

As most dental offices have reopened for elective care in spite of rising SARS CoV-2 rates, infection control has gained new meaning.

While it has long been recognized that vitamin D is essential for good health, recent research indicates it could also come in handy in fighting off COVID-19.

The superhero-themed, Oral Health Action HERO Challenge, runs through August 15, 2020. 

Patients often ask their dental hygienists how to obtain a more esthetic or beautiful smile.

The World Health Organization (WHO) previously asserted that the novel coronavirus was spread through droplets (i.e., from coughing, sneezing) that quickly dissipate, and not floating droplets that remain in the air. However, a group of…

Periodontal diseases are related to an immunoinflammatory response to various types of oral biofilm.

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a public health emergency declaration (PHE) on January 31, 2020, due to the emerging threat posed by the novel coronavirus. The declaration provides public health…