A man from Kitchener says he was turned away from his dental office after recovering from COVID-19. Greg Ross reportedly tested positive for the virus two months ago and was cleared by public health. He was told he wasn’t contagious anymore, but asked for a second test to make sure. “I said ‘how do you … Read more
The ADA has received 350,000 3M-made KN95 masks from the national stockpile that the Association is distributing to dentists working in states where personal protective equipment is in low supply. To secure the masks, ADA staff met with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the … Read more
Dentsply Sirona and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) congratulate the winners of the 2020 Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application Awards (SCADA) program. Due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the traditional competition and awards ceremony at this year’s IADR/AADR/CADR General Session & Exhibition had to be suspended, and students … Read more
The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and university spinoff OptiMed Technology were awarded a $50,000 manufacturing grant from the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund to accelerate the development of their products to the market. OptiMed Technology utilizes nanotechnology to develop toothpaste and 3D-printed denture materials that treat irreversible gum overgrowth and fungal infections, conditions … Read more
The New Normal Practice Playbook will help prepare you for moving into the next phases of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The playbook includes the considerations, office policies and programs for effective occupational health and safety used to educate the dental team and patients about their roles in infection prevention. We don’t want you to miss … Read more
Profluorid® Varnish has been a success story since its introduction to the US market in 2009. With its low film thickness, subtle, great-tasting flavors and smooth feel, Profluorid Varnish quickly gained U.S. popularity and became one of the leading brands of Fluoride Varnish with dentists, hygienists, and patients. Today, VOCO expands its line of Profluorid … Read more
Getting your teeth cleaned is going to look different next time you make a dental appointment. Dentists reopening in Ontario have new rules to adhere to in order to maintain a safe environment for both workers and patients. Some protocols will even include installing floor-to-ceiling walls as barriers and wearing facemasks. Last week, the Ontario government announced that … Read more
The American Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the release of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recently updated Guidance for Dental Settings, noting it is very similar to science-based guidance issued a month ago by the ADA. Both guidances describe how dental professionals, building upon existing infection control measures, can help protect patients … Read more
Dentists are calling on the Trump administration to provide them with coronavirus tests before reopening, arguing that conditions in dental offices make patients and staff more susceptible to exposure. The American Dental Association (ADA), which has more than 163,000 members, wants the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to supply testing kits to dentists … Read more
As more businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, dental practices are considering enhanced measures to clean their facilities and equipment, as well as protect their patients and staff. One of these tactics involves the use of ultraviolet light to sanitize the air, surfaces and equipment in dental offices. Disinfecting with UV light products is widely used in … Read more
As dental offices start to reopen across the country, the guidelines vary from province to province but the concerns remain the same: having the right protocols and enough protective gear to safely see patients, and seeing enough of them so they can keep the office running. “It is going to be a little slower,” said Dr. … Read more
In emails blasted to their patients, America’s dentists are announcing their return from the coronavirus lockdown. “WE ARE OPEN,” was the all-caps heading for one email from a dentist in Miami. “We are beyond ready to get back to work and see everyone that we have missed so much!” said another, from a dentist in Washington, D.C. … Read more
The RCDSO’s new guidance, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care, is now available on the College’s website. The guidance was developed by the RCDSO based on the best available evidence and research, along with expert feedback. This includes information obtained through: Daily calls with the Ontario Ministry of Health Discussion with other dental regulators in … Read more
Counterfeit, sub-standard and non-equivalent N95-like respirators are flooding the marketplace as the demand for N95 respirators continues to rise. These products have not been certified and will not deliver the same respiratory protection as N95 respirators which are certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). N95 Compliance, Fit, Varieties and … Read more
A new platform to improve the flow of supply chain information for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks has been developed by faculty members at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. www.CovidPPEHelp.ca is designed to enable better information flows by providing an easy-to-use marketplace that will connect Canadian customers, suppliers, logistics … Read more
After getting the green light from the provincial government, dentists will reopen their offices Wednesday to patients waiting for much-needed dental work. “It’s been almost eight weeks since the suspension of regular treatment. Since then we’ve been dealing with just dental emergencies,” said Paul Blanchard, executive director of the New Brunswick Dental Society. Dentists and their … Read more
Manitoba’s dentists are trying to reopen their practices after being closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, but increased safety measures come with added costs, supply chain issues, and less capacity to treat patients. “It’s a much more stringent protocol because the virus is so communicable,” said Dr. Alan Grant, who owns Kildonan … Read more
Confusing directives on how to safely treat patients and a lack of protective equipment are preventing dentists from taking care of thousands of clients and hampering their return to regular practice, Quebec dentists say. The work of dentists, dental surgeons and orthodontists in the midst of a viral pandemic is akin to “looking down the … Read more
As of May 4, dentists in Alberta have been able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The change to accommodate more patients is welcome news for Eric Tse. He said he has been suffering from jaw pain for weeks and was finally able to get an appointment … Read more
As Manitoba begins to ease restrictions on non-urgent surgery and diagnostic procedures and therapeutic and medical services on Monday, the Manitoba Dental Association is strongly advising its members that all in-person non-urgent and elective dental services should remain suspended until further notice, according to the head of the association. “The Manitoba Dental Association wants to … Read more