The number of new COVID-19 infections in the United States hit a new low on May 20 with an average of fewer than 30,000 cases reported over the past 7 days. Over the past 2 weeks, new cases have fallen by more than 35%. Nearly 40% of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the number of deaths across the globe attributed to COVID-19 is most likely two times to three times higher than the official figure given. WHO suggested that the COVID-19 death toll in…
Ohio, Maryland, New York, and Oregon are offering lotteries worth millions of dollars to increase vaccination rates. On May 13, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio residents ages 18 and older who receive a COVID-19 vaccination…
Gingival crevicular fluid may be used as a biomarker for assessing the risk and stages of periodontal disease, as well as other oral and systemic conditions.
Dental hygienists should be able to recognize the symptoms of this neuropathic pain condition and adapt the provision of care to avoid triggering pain in this patient population.
As more people turn to social media for all things trending, oral health professionals should be prepared to remind patients that not all TikTok trends should be followed.
A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches.
