Although less invasive and more evidence-based approaches are available for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) some dentists continue to rely on aggressive or costly procedures as a first-line treatment, says a new report from the National…

While scientists note that the creation of a viable vaccine for the novel coronavirus is 12 to 18 months away, those studying its genetic code have found the virus to be relatively stable, meaning it does not change significantly when…

On March 25, 2020, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) added more than 200 EPA-registered disinfectant products to the list of those that are effective against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Forty products made the cut after…

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a multifactorial disease with etiological factors being enamel hypoplasia, elevated levels of cariogenic bacteria, and the metabolism of fermentable carbohydrates, which produce acid to demineralize teeth.

Recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that the novel coronavirus can remain viable in aerosols for up 3 hours, on copper for up to 4 hours, on cardboard up to 24 hours, and on plastic and stainless steel…

BURST is assisting these dental professionals whose offices have either closed temporarily, or remain open but then put them at risk through close contact, potential contamination of saliva, and shortage of protective equipment during the…

When envisioning the future of the dental therapy profession, all of its moving parts need to be considered. Significant changes to the United States’ dental health care delivery system are on the horizon.

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials and services to dental professionals, announced that its board of directors has appointed Gregory Chavez as chief executive…

With new legislation recently passing in the House and Senate to provide relief for Americans experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association…

Many respiratory infections have been linked to the microbial inhabitants of the oral cavity. Dental procedures that use low- and high-speed handpieces, laser or electrosurgery units, ultrasonic scalers, air polishers, prophy angles, hand…