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Hidden Camera Investigation Finds Misleading Information, Questionable Treatment Plans From SmileDirectClub

by CBC News

Following Marketplace investigation, company announces increased training and changes to ‘customer experience’ In a time when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is encouraging Canadians to stay inside, one company says that physical distancing shouldn’t stop you from straightening your teeth. “This pandemic isn’t stopping us, or you,” the company posted on Facebook and Instagram late last … Read more

Dental Industry – Outreach to Manufacturers and Suppliers

by DIAC

Dear Manufacturers and Suppliers, Please see below note regarding 3D printed masks, specifications, volumes, and supply chain coordination: Masks can be 3D printed and it’s amazing that so many people are stepping up to offer this!  Thank you for rallying your members together. On our side, we’re trying to connect everyone together with relevant specifications, … Read more

Pandemic Coverage: The Big Unknown for Dentists

by Canadian Underwriter

Are Canadian dentists covered for business interruption or commercial liability arising from the COVID-19 pandemic? That is open to question right now for some existing policies. What seems clear is that if a dentist wants to buy a new policy through CDSPI, it will exclude pandemic. Toronto-based CDSPI, originally known as Canadian Dental Service Plans … Read more

COVID-19 – Emergency Screening of Dental Patients Using Teledentistry

by RCDSO

The following provides direction for Ontario dentists on the acceptable use of teledentistry during the current State of Emergency. It does not authorize the use of teledentistry in any other setting or circumstance. PDF version available here. What is teledentistry? Teledentistry is the provision of patient dental care at a distance, using information and communication technologies. … Read more

Cancelled: FDI World Dental Congress 2020 in Shanghai

by FDI

Open letter from FDI President Dr Gerhard K. Seeberger and Executive Director Mr Enzo Bondioni regarding the FDI World Dental Congress 2020 in Shanghai  Dear colleagues and friends, The world is going through a very challenging time as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is affecting all of us in some way or another. … Read more

COVID-19 Update from Image Dental Laboratory

by Image Dental Laboratory

To all friends and clients of IDL, As we enter day five of physical distancing (we closed the doors for all but emergencies last Friday), many of us are finding it particularly frustrating to be in a position where we can merely watch and not act as this health crisis unfolds. Yesterday I gave myself … Read more

‘No Social Distancing in Dentistry’: How Care Has Changed During Coronavirus

by Global News

Like many Canadians, Natalie Archer has been adjusting to her new life in the time of coronavirus. For someone who has spent years sitting side-by-side with patients, whether to clean someone’s teeth or yank them out, new distancing protocols amid the pandemic have been particularly difficult. “I think dentists, in general, feel helpless and frustrated,” Archer … Read more

Are You Practicing Social Distancing?

by TIDE

As your health and safety is our primary concern, T.I.D.E. is taking all necessary precautions to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to show our support to the dental community during this time by offering our Implant Complications webinar free of charge (reg. $149 + tax). From now through to … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 as a Dentist in Canada (Updated Regularly)

by Oral Health

Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Oral Health has compiled a list of all updates pertaining to the dental industry in Canada that have been shared on our website for your convenience. This article will be updated regularly. Please click the title of each story to read more. March 24, 2020 COVID-19 Benefits … Read more

COVID-19 Benefits – From the Office of DCY

by DCY Chartered Professional Accountants

We would like to update everyone and provide more clarity on the Government’s Covid-19 benefits, based on information available as of 3:00pm, March 24, 2020. The benefits that are available are as follows: Employment Insurance (EI) regular or sickness benefits Emergency Care Benefit Emergency Support Benefit Temporary Wage Subsidy EI REGULAR AND SICKNESS BENEFITS In … Read more

B.C. Dentist Dies After Attending Dental Conference with COVID-19 Outbreak

by Global News

A B.C. dentist who attended a Vancouver dental conference at the centre of a novel coronavirus outbreak in the city has died of suspected COVID-19 complications, Global News has learned. Dr. Denis Vincent of North Vancouver attended the Pacific Dental Conference, which took place at the Vancouver Convention Centre from March 5-7. The Ministry of … Read more

The Race to Get Personal Protective Equipment to Health Care Workers

by Maclean's

On Friday, Dr. Michael Warner, an ICU physician at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, started calling the city’s veterinary clinics, looking for animal ventilators that could be repurposed for people with COVID-19. By Saturday, he realized that ventilators were no longer the chief priority: hospitals around the country are burning through personal protective equipment (PPE) for … Read more

Guidance On True Emergency Situations During COVID-19 Pandemic

by RCDSO

The College strongly recommends all non-essential and elective dental services are suspended immediately. Emergency treatment should continue. What is a “true emergency situation”? In dentistry, a “true emergency situation” includes oral-facial trauma, significant infection, prolonged bleeding or pain which cannot be managed by over-the-counter medications. How should emergency cases be managed? Considering the current pandemic … Read more

Access dentalcorp’s COVID-19 Resources

by dentalcorp

In recent weeks, Canadians have had to come to grips with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the profound impact it has and will have on our country. In an effort to support the dental community as we collectively navigate this unprecedented situation, dentalcorp has opened our COVID-19 resources to the entire dental community. We believe that … Read more

Announcement: Global Symposium 2020 is Postponed to Early 2021

by Nobel Biocare

After careful consideration and monitoring of the ongoing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Nobel Biocare Global Symposium in Las Vegas, NV originally scheduled for April 16-18, 2020. The unprecedented circumstances presented by the coronavirus, the increasing health and safety concerns as well as travel restrictions in … Read more

An Update From UBC Continuing Dental Education

by UBC Continuing Dental Education

Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, all UBC Continuing Dental Education April courses have been postponed. Participants who have registered for April courses have already been contacted by our office via email. If you are registered for an April course and have not received an update from CDE, please email cdeconf@dentistry.ubc.ca. Further … Read more

Coronavirus: Dental Hygienists Concerned Dentists are Still Providing Non-Essential Service

by Global News

The B.C. Dental Hygienists Association is concerned dentists in the province are ignoring advice and continuing to operate regular service, despite the novel coronavirus pandemic. Andrea Burton, executive director of the association, says there are some hygienists being told they will get fired if they don’t show up to work. “They are being threatened by … Read more