How dental offices are keeping patients safe during the pandemic
For almost two years, we have all been staying home as much as possible. This has been to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. While [...]
Does mouthwash protect against COVID-19?
People across the globe are constantly learning new ways to protect themselves against the novel coronavirus. Some ways are tested in labs, others are home remedies. As we have [...]
Dental office safety protocols amid the pandemic
As we continue to adjust our lives to the Coronavirus pandemic, it can be difficult to schedule routine dental appointments. Since it is impossible to have a thorough dental [...]
Don’t skip your dental appointment: It may protect against COVID-19 complications
Studies have shown a direct link between periodontitis and respiratory conditions. Periodontitis is a gum disease that damages the gums and can potentially destroy the jaw bone if left [...]
Dental health care is vital for public health
We are quickly approaching the one year mark of the official declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. With it comes experience with better understanding this new virus and what [...]
Dental care should continue during second surge of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread in our society, reaching a second surge of cases, the topic of dentistry comes up quite often. Can dentists and oral health professionals practice [...]
Skipping dental appointments causes harm
People continue to take safety precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19. That means wearing a mask, washing your hands and keeping your distance. However, even with proper precautions, many [...]
Mouthwash, oral rinses found to inactivate human coronaviruses
We continue to learn more as the pandemic continues, which is great. However, it is important to understand that things will continue to change as we learn more. Remaining [...]
Keep up with dental health care throughout pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, just about all aspects of life have been altered. Dentistry wasn’t left out of that alteration. We began the pandemic by postponing routine dental [...]
COVID-19 rate among dentists is less than 1%
As we continue to navigate the current COVID-19 pandemic, we want to share some good news that will help you feel safer about visiting the dentist. A study by [...]