Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a statement issued September 29, the federal agency noted that currently only about one-third of…
A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that more than one in four children born with a cleft lip and/or palate face barriers to certified care, especially in the South and rural regions of the United…
Children and young adults who experience pain from routine dental care or oral surgery are frequently exposed to unsafe opioid prescriptions, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. Appearing in Pediatrics, the…
This week, the United States experienced the first decrease in COVID-19 cases in more than 3 months. And this may not be an isolated trend. Infectious disease researchers suggest that the nation’s peak occurred in mid-September when daily…
A partnership between the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has resulted in a complimentary training for all oral health professionals on ensuring safe…
While many healthcare providers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs, Forbes recently reported on the fact that oral health professionals have been generally left out of vaccine mandates. The article noted that the…
Three antiviral medications are currently under investigation for their ability to lessen the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and reduce transmissibility of the virus. Merck & Co, Pfizer, and Roche are testing pill regimens to see how…
In light of conflicting news reports and mixed messages from federal agencies, it is no wonder Americans feel confused about who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
