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CDC Updates Its COVID-19 Guidelines for Dental Settings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their Interim Infection Prevention...

Online Benefit Auction to Spotlight Pandemic Products

America’s ToothFairy will host its annual fundraiser with a special focus this year. Bid...

COVID-19 Patients With Periodontitis Face Greater Risk of Dying

Coronavirus patients who have been hospitalized are far more likely to die of respiratory...

Healthcare Workers Face Greater Risks of Depression During the Pandemic

Healthcare workers in the United States are struggling with a suite of mental health...

Study to Examine COVID-19 Infection Rates Among Dentists

Researchers with the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry will conduct a long-term study of...

Most Americans Comfortable Visiting the Dentist Despite the Pandemic

Most Americans say they are comfortable visiting a dentist and plan on scheduling a...

How to Talk to Patients About Safety and COVID-19

During normal times, nearly 75% of adults in the United States encounter some amount...

Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate COVID-19 Virus

A diluted version of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as...

Humana to Pay $7 Per Dental Claim to Offset COVID-19 Costs

Humana will pay an additional $7 per Humana member dental claim for all fully...

How to Address Dental Anxieties During the Pandemic

According to the ADA, 22% of adults admit to being afraid of the dentist....