Shingles is a viral infection caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). Approximately 1 million cases of shingles are diagnosed each year in the United States, and these numbers continue to rise.
Terri Patrick, RDH, MS, CHES—an orofacial myofunctional therapist—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
Returning to clinical practice has left many oral health professionals wondering if they can get…
The OCTOdent extraoral aerosol scavenger is designed specifically to remove and filter viruses, bacteria, and potentially toxic vapors away from the immediate area of the dentist, assistant, and patient.
Affecting the quality of life for more than 10 million Americans, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are musculoskeletal conditions associated with pain and dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and muscles of mastication.
Clinical trials on an inhaled type of the antiviral treatment remdesivir will start on patients with COVID-19 beginning in August. Phase 1 trials on healthy volunteers will begin the week of June 22. Made by Gilead Sciences Inc, remdesivir…
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from respiratory infections (including the common cold to flu-like or pneumonia symptoms), as well as gastrointestinal symptoms—all which may or may not appear and…
The Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, led by the University of Michigan School of Dentistry (U-M), has received a $31.4 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to continue…
European researchers suggest that blood type may impact the risk of acquiring COVID-19 as well as the severity of symptoms once infected. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the study examined the genes of more than 4,000…
A review of the literature published in Function suggests that mouthrinses may be able to penetrate the lipid envelope that encases the novel coronavirus and its spike glycoproteins that cause the infection. The review notes that…
