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
As your infection control specialist, Coltene SciCan remains committed to providing solutions and sharing knowledge to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. That’s why we have launched a dedicated web page, www.scican.com/corona-virus-resources containing articles on surface disinfection, information on maintaining your steri-centre equipment during office closures as well as resources and links to assist … Read more
Wednesday, April 8 – 3:00 pm Eastern / Noon Pacific Join Prosperident’s David Harris and Amber Weber as they outline strategies for making use of enforced downtime to improve protection and enhance your practice’s financial well-being. YOU WILL LEARN: The current state of embezzlement in dentistry How the post-COVID workplace will be different Ten amazing … Read more
As the coronavirus continues to spread, there is increased concern over keeping our healthcare professionals safe and productive. To address these critical needs, Twice as Nice Uniforms (2AN) has converted its New Jersey based factory to exclusively produce personal protective gear such as face masks and protective gowns. “Many in the dental and medical fields, … Read more
With their chairs empty for now, Nanaimo dentists decided they have plenty of equipment they can spare in a crisis. Dentists in the Nanaimo area donated 4,000 masks – including 800 N95 masks – as well as 25,000 disposable gloves and other needed items to health-care workers in the region this week. Nanaimo Division of … Read more
Join Dr. Gary Glassman for another educational discussion on The Management of Endodontic Emergencies during the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond presented by Dentsply Dr. Glassman will discuss the necessary precautions dentists must take in treating patients, with the underlying assumption that ANY patient could be “that” patient. Additionally, this webinar will address how to manage the … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was seen personally picking up thousands of face masks from a dental office on Monday in Markham, Ont. A tweet by Toronto-based lawyer and author Warren Kinsella shows a photo of the premier, donning an N95 mask, with two workers from Dental Brands, a company in Markham, loading boxes of face … Read more
Aviva Canada CEO Jason Storah says the insurance company will “stand by” its pandemic coverage for dentists who followed provincial orders to close down their practices because of the outbreak of COVID-19. The reassurance to the dental community comes two weeks after provincial dental associations “strongly recommended” that thousands of dentists immediately suspend all non-essential … 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
The Ministry of Health is asking you to share ventilators and other medical supplies and equipment to support Ontario’s health care system in treating COVID-19. The critical need is for standard ventilators, emergency transport ventilators, anesthesia gas machines capable of providing controlled ventilation and assisted ventilation or other appropriate equipment that can operate independently for a … 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
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
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
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
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