It’s fair to say that day-to-day life and dentistry as we’ve known it have been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Overnight, we went from normal, day-to-day dental care to a near medically induced coma with many, if not most, dental offices shutting their doors. Even though these are fluid times, the common … Read more
OPTIM® has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Novel Coronavirus on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against 2019-nCoV when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces, and non-invasive medical devices. This enveloped virus, also known as 2019-nCoV, is part of … Read more
The below frequently asked questions are a helpful resource to share with team members looking for guidance on best practices in the current situation. 1. When should I stay home? All Canadians are asked to practice social distancing and self-isolation when required. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and … Read more
Dear Dental Community, 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. As an organization dentalcorp recognizes that in this crisis we have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in dentistry and help protect the health and wellbeing … Read more
Thousands of Canadian dentists who followed industry recommendations to shut down their practices nearly two weeks ago because of the COVID-19 outbreak have still not received insurance payments despite taking out business interruption policies that include pandemic coverage. The industry-wide policy – sold to dentists and dental specialists by CDSPI Advisory Services Inc. and underwritten … Read more
A group of Edmonton-area dentists are using technology to offer free dental consultation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group hopes its new website will take unnecessary pressure off hospital emergency rooms and offer a service that’s currently difficult to obtain. Earlier this month, Alberta dental clinics were ordered to suspend all appointments and services except for … Read more
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
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
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
Like all dentists’ offices across the Island, the Nanoose Bay Dental Centre has had to curtail services due to concerns related the COVID-19 pandemic. But the centre has still managed to find a way to lend a helping hand to support frontline health care workers. To help ensure worker safety, the NBDC has donated 1,000 … Read more
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
After a full week of closure, now might be a good time for getting in touch with your patients. After all, they’re probably not aware of where they stand in regard to dental care or your practice if they haven’t heard from you yet in the last few weeks. Reaching out could be a good way … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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