More COVID-19 Booster Shots to Come from Moderna and J&J
COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) submitted data demonstrating the efficacy of their COVID-19 booster shots among those ages 18 and older to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The…
Combatting the COVID-19 Infodemic
As if dealing with COVID-19 over the past 22 months hasn’t been enough, the pandemic also caused an “infodemic”—when media sources disseminate incorrect information about a subject. In this case, all sorts of false information spread…
More Than a Third of Those Who Recover from COVID-19 Experience Long-Term Effects
An Oxford University study found that 37% of those who have recovered from COVID-19 illness still experience at least one side effect 3 months to 6 months later. The most commonly reported side effects were respiratory issues, malaise,…
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates in the US Continue to Increase
More Americans are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the pandemic wears on across the globe. Today, approximately 72% of US adults are currently immunized, up from 68% in July. The biggest gains were found among…
COVID-19 Severity and Poor Oral Health Are Linked in Those With Heart Disease
Individuals with cardiovascular disease experienced greater severity of COVID-19 illness and longer recovery times in the presence of poor oral health, according to new research out of Egypt. In the study of 86 patients with cardiovascular…
MouthWatch Launches HD Intraoral Camera
MouthWatch, a leader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral cameras, will debut its MouthWatch Plus+ HD intraoral camera during SmileCon 2021 in Las Vegas. With a launch special price of $999…
Pfizer Requests EUA to Administer its COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids
Pfizer has applied for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to administer its COVID-19 vaccination to children ages 5 to 11. The FDA has already granted full approval to the Pfizer…
Are You Creating Long-Lasting Bonds With Your Patients?
A patient asked me recently, “why should I have my treatment done here instead of a practice on my insurance plan? It costs me more.” That’s a loaded question, particularly when it comes at the end of the appointment. Fortunately, that’s…
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Approval for COVID-19 Booster Shot
United States pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has requested approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow booster shots of its one-dose COVID-19 to be administered to millions of Americans. J&J’s…
Effectiveness of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Drops Significantly After 6 Months
A new study recently published in the Lancet found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19 infection drops significantly after 6 months. Following administration of the second dose of the two-shot series, the efficacy…
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