Individuals with vitamin D deficiency may be at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, according to a study published in Nutrition. Researchers at the University of Florida College of Dentistry’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial…
Yu Zhang, PhD, a professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, is exploring new ways to create more durable ceramic restorations, as well as a novel imaging…
The Maryland Senate has passed a bill that would establish a task force on oral healthcare to explore issues related to access and barriers to dental services.
For those who have recovered from COVID-19, one dose of the Pfizer vaccine offers significant, long-lasting protection, according to two research studies recently published in The Lancet. It is thought that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine…
The Pew Charitable Trusts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public policy and encouraging civic life in the United States, reports that even during a challenging year for oral healthcare due to the global pandemic, dental…
I work in a family dental practice that will see children only beginning at age 5. I know the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends children visit their dental provider by their first birthday. How should I approach my…
