University at Buffalo Receives Grant for Mobile Dental Clinic
The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine has received a $780,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to expand its S-Miles to Go dental program through the addition of a second mobile dental clinic.
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Is Effective for Kids Ages 12 and Older
New data from Pfizer show that its COVID-19 vaccine is highly protective against infection with the novel coronavirus among children ages 12 to 15. The study of more than 2,200 subjects found zero cases of COVID-19 among those who received…
CDT Committee Approves New COVID-19-Related Codes
The American Dental Association’s Code Maintenance Committee has approved eight new Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes created in response to the global pandemic. The new codes focus on the administration of vaccines by oral health…
Henry Schein Cares Foundation Launches Next Phase of the ‘Wearing is Caring’ Campaign
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation, in partnership with The UPS Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Wearing is Caring campaign, focusing on raising awareness about oral-systemic health.
More Good News on the COVID-19 Vaccine Front
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections. The CDC has found that both…
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Will Battle Inequity in Healthcare
New national nonprofit will champion health transformation to build a future in which better health through oral health is possible for everyone.
Researchers Use Artificial Intelligence to Better Predict Oral Cancer Treatment
A research group is applying the investigative and predictive capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) to better identify which patients with early stage oral squamous cell carcinoma will require chemotherapy, radiation, or other…
Study Suggests New Way to Treat Orofacial Pain Without Opioids
A low dose of the semisynthetic drug naltrexone has been found to provide pain relief for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, and without risk of addiction, a new study reports. The paper, “Use of Low-Dose Naltrexone in the Management…
More States Open Up COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to All Adults
With SARS-CoV-2 infection rates remaining stable, many states are working hard to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to all residents who want them. At press time, 31 states have opened COVID-19 vaccination to all adults already or plan to do so…
Delta Dental Of Arkansas Foundation Launches Oral Health Education Grant Program
Eligible organizations can apply for a new grant established by Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.
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