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
Pickles, a heimishe classic, may also be a dentist’s dream, with new research suggesting that they can protect teeth from cavities. When scientists from two pickle-passionate nations, Israel and China, put their heads together to advance dental care, their thoughts turned to pickles. A team from Ben Gurion University of the Negev and China’s Sichuan University has … 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 waiting list for dental treatment is increasing by up to 40,000 patients a day, the profession’s leadership has revealed, amid warnings of chaos as surgeries reopen. The British Dental Association (BDA) said on Monday night that the official backlog is likely to exceed one million by autumn, with strict coronavirus infection control rules reducing the flow of … Read more
Many dental offices and their team members will be performing more hand scaling and root planning to minimize aerosol generating procedures. WE SUGGEST: Dentists and their team members: Consider the exercises HERE to reduce the likelihood of injury, subject to their medical doctor’s advice. Dentists: Consider enrolling their office for workers compensation insurance. This will … 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
Shofu Dental Corporation is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its first restorative product containing proprietary bioactive GIOMER Technology. This groundbreaking technology features a specially engineered filler particle that allows Shofu’s restorative products to have clinically proven, long-term bioactive, and therapeutic properties. These healthful properties are unavailable in other restorative materials, including anti-bacterial/anti-plaque effect, … Read more
At Oral Science, we are always looking ahead and planning for future needs. Today, we understand the world has changed and precautionary measures are needed now more than ever. This is why we are thrilled to announce a unique solution to enhance today’s safety and protection: “Cold & Flu Guard”, a spray creating a barrier … Read more
As many shuttered dental clinics are preparing to reopen, a rift is growing in the industry over proper protocols to keep patients and staff safe — with one Ontario dental hygienist calling clinics a “ticking time bomb” for creating new COVID-19 cases. After shutting down for all appointments except emergency services in mid-March, clinic owners … 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
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is seeking ways to return to delivering programs it once delivered in schools, daycare centres and to seniors, which have on hold since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those programs include oral health and vision screening, among others. In March, Public Health began to suspend non-critical programs and services to redeploy its staff … Read more
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to dental hygienists who are planning for the return to practice. This document outlines the conditions under which dental hygiene care may be provided. Dental hygienists who are unable to meet these conditions must not return to practice. Guiding Principles Oral healthcare providers must follow directives … Read more
NYU’s “Decade of Smiles” Program is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the NYU-Henry Schein Global Student Outreach Program (GSO). The GSO program provides oral health care education, emergency dental services, screenings, prevention, sealant application, and restorative treatment to underserved communities throughout the United States and Latin America. In addition, the NYU College of Dentistry … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) has developed the following interim guidance for dental hygienists considering a return to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. CDHA’s best practice recommendations are based, first and foremost, on ensuring safety for dental hygienists, their clients, team members, families, and communities. Because the scientific evidence guiding COVID-19 decision making continues … Read more
NSK LIVE is a new, virtual platform designed for dental professionals and dealers to receive live support “anytime, anywhere” NSK Americas, the world’s largest manufacturer of rotary instruments, including air-driven and electric handpieces for dental professionals, has officially launched NSK LIVE: a virtual platform that helps NSK Representatives provide constant support to customers. “As a … Read more
FDI Council recently published an official statement outlining key principles for dental practice and oral health promotion during the pandemic. After its emergence in December 2019, COVID-19 has grown to pandemic proportions with over 5.7 million cases and 350,000 deaths confirmed in over 200 countries as of the beginning of June 2020. COVID-19 is not … Read more
In response to COVID-19, Care Dental in Kelowna BC (www.caredental.ca) has made significant investment and renovated their entire facility to meet Canadian Healthcare Facilities HVAC Negative Pressure Airborne Infection Isolation Room Standard. It is believed to be the first of its kind in a BC dental setting. Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms are used by hospitals to … Read more
At the offices of Dr. Taras Konanec, patients can expect to see an extra charge on their next dental visit, thanks to COVID-19. The Montreal dentist is adding a set fee to visits as suggested by his professional association to compensate for increased expenses. Most of his colleagues are doing the same. “Patients who are … Read more