FDA Approves COVID-19 Booster Shots for Immunocompromised
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised individuals, who already experience a reduced immune response to the initial vaccination. The government agency will not suggest…
Nursing and Dentistry Partnership Benefits Pediatric Patients
The University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing and College of Dentistry have entered a partnership to deliver dental care to children more quickly.
Providing Dental Care in India vs the United States During a Global Pandemic
Life is full of uncertainty, and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the need to be adaptable both personally and professionally. We have definitely felt this as oral health professionals in both India and the United States, as well as…
ADA Releases Document to Guide COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Although the American Dental Association (ADA) stopped short of recommending a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for oral health professionals like the American Medical Association did for healthcare workers, the organization strongly recommends all…
Tooth Loss Associated With Increased Cognitive Decline
Researchers at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing have found a connection between tooth loss and increased cognitive impairment.
Death Rates May Be Lower in the Fourth COVID-19 Surge
While the easily transmissible Delta variant rages on throughout the world, there may be a silver lining. It seems that the death rates during this COVID-19 surge are significantly lower than in the previous three. This is due to the…
Study Finds Nitrous Oxide Increases Dental Anesthesia Success Rates
A study published in Anesthesia Progress comparing the effects of nitrous oxide/oxygen and room air/oxygen on inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) injection pain and mandibular pulpal anesthesia success rates found that administering…
Texas Asks Hospitals to Halt Elective Procedures as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the state’s hospitals to put elective procedures on hold while the state deals with skyrocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases. The governor’s request was sent to the Texas Hospital Association in an effort…
Do Clear Masks Improve Patient Experience?
A study found that surgeons who wore clear masks so their mouths could be seen received higher ratings from patients than surgeons wearing traditional masks. Surgeons with clear masks were found to be more empathetic and trustworthy, as…
Study Shows Elevated MI and Stroke Risk Among Those With COVID-19
New research out of Sweden demonstrates that patients with COVID-19 face an increased risk for myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. The study compared the prevalence of heart attack and stroke among more than 86,000 individuals with…
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