An analysis of immunization data from Israel—a global leader in COVID-19 vaccination—show that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective against the United Kingdom (UK)-based variant, B117. The evaluation of data, conducted by Pfizer,…
The National Partnership for Dental Therapy (NPDT) has announced the community-driven movement to improve access to dental care across the nation has grown to include more than 100 partners.
Alaska is the first state to allow all of those living and working in Alaska age 16 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Alaska has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccination—16%—in the nation. Some parts of the state have 90%…
Licensed dental hygienists in the US are invited to participate in a research study that seeks to understand COVID-19-related employment, management, risk, and infection control methods used by dental offices and dental hygienists.
This information is from the article Reaching Beyond the Operatory by Olivia Morzenti, RDH, BS, CDHC, and Leciel Bono, RDH-ER, MS. To read the article, click here.
Oral health professionals reported a significant uptick in the number of patients presenting with stress-related oral problems since the global COVID-19 pandemic began impacting dental practices in March 2020, according to the American…
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on March 8 that small indoor gatherings are safe for those who have been fully vaccinated. However, the CDC asserts that, regardless of vaccination status, all…
This information is from the article What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines by Michelle Wood, RDH, MS, and JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, MS, PhD, AFAAOM. To read the article, click here.
