University at Buffalo dental students took inspiration from how water beads up on lotus leaves to solve the problem of foggy face shields during the pandemic. “The hydrophobic nanostructure keeps water from being absorbed in the leaves,” Praveen Arany, associate professor of oral biology, said. “They float and secrete a natural wax.” The researchers needed … Read more
Three years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new invention is helping health care workers stay safe during various disease outbreaks. The innovation results from the work of scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), and Dental Clinic Senamiesčio Stomatologijos Klinika. The inspiration comes from the fact … Read more
maxill inc has announced the release of a new personal protective product line, Packard Healthcare following increasing demand for quality PPE. The line will feature nitrile gloves and disposable gowns at affordable prices. The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has fluctuated greatly during the pandemic. Disposable gloves and gowns have been a crucial component … Read more
COVID-19 has certainly turned our world upside down. Nowhere is this truer than in the dental profession. Dental offices all over our country have had to step up measures to ensure that our patients and staff are safe. In fact, dentistry has been a success story with how well we have all done to prevent … Read more
In response to a global shortage of respiratory PPE for healthcare and industrial frontline workers … Dentec became part of a revolution to reinvent the reusable respirator. Dentec Safety is proud to announce that they have been awarded a portion of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for … Read more
The province is further protecting health-care workers, patients, families and frontline workers during COVID-19 with Western Canada’s first accredited personal protective equipment (PPE) lab, specializing in testing and validating PPE. The lab is a pandemic-driven innovation by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), with support from the Ministry of Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). … Read more
2021 Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, announces that Dentec’s Sentec line now has a new replaceable foam insert that will add protection against dust and debris. Mr. Dente remarked, “this works well in construction for concrete cutting and dry wall sanding, fire fighters for smoke pollutants, farm workers working with animals and agricultural … Read more
Quebec-based Medicom Group Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, announces the creation of Meltech Innovation Canada Inc. (“Meltech”), a new manufacturing subsidiary dedicated to the production and innovation of the inner filter material used in the manufacture of surgical, pediatric and N95-type respiratory masks. As a result of this … Read more
Donations to be Distributed through C.H. Robinson to Health Systems and Key Areas by Direct Relief, Heart to Heart International, IsraAid, MAP International, and Project HOPE Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), in partnership with C.H. Robinson and the C.H. Robinson Foundation, announced its commitment today to donate more than 2.5 million personal protective equipment (PPE) … Read more
Our survey revealed that returning to work after the shut down last year resulted in over half of staff members feeling highly concerned for their personal safety. However, less than half of patients felt highly concerned returning to their dental appointments. Dentists and practice owners needed to make the necessary changes to how they ran … Read more
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the current pandemic has had many negative impacts on dentistry. As discussed last month, revenue has been down while costs are up. Despite the many hurdles you have had to face, we would also like to explore the potential opportunities that have emerged during the last year. … Read more
Donations to be Distributed in More Than 40 Countries and Territories by Americares, Direct Relief, International College of Dentists, MAP International, MedShare, Project HOPE, and Special Olympics Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has donated more than 10 million items of personal … Read more
A Malaysian company that is the world’s biggest manufacturer of surgical gloves will close over half of its factories after a surge in coronavirus cases among workers, authorities said Monday. Top Glove has seen a huge jump in demand since the start of the pandemic as countries scrambled to stock up on protective equipment, pushing … Read more
The purpose of this letter is to provide a high-level overview of the proposed new interim order and proposed transition regulations being developed by Health Canada. Background The Interim Order respecting the importation and sale of medical devices for use in relation to COVID-19 (the IO) is set to expire in March 2021. It provides … Read more
The pandemic may make your next visit to the dentist a little more expensive with a surcharge added to your bill to cover the cost of masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment. The Ontario Dental Association says its giving members the option of charging patients between $8 and $18 per appointment to help defray … Read more
Some B.C. dentists are charging patients a COVID-19 fee to help recoup their increased costs during the pandemic. The surcharges are meant to offset increased spending on masks, face shields, high-volume suction machines, and cleaning supplies, as well as decreased revenues as offices serve fewer patients per day to ensure physical distancing. In May, the … Read more
PPE is an essential part of the fight against COVID-19, and it’s vital that healthcare workers have access to a steady supply of this equipment. To address the gap in PPE availability, the Government of Canada has created the Essential Services Contingency Reserve (ESCR) to provide short-term coverage of PPE. The ESCR premits eligible essential service business … Read more
A company in Quebec has been awarded $133,486,868 in sole-sourced federal orders to manufacture PPE even though it didn’t have a factory in Canada. AMD Medicom Inc. was given the ten-year contract and some MPs are now demanding to see the terms of the contract, according to a report by Blacklock’s Reporter on Tuesday. “As … Read more
Concern is growing over some dentists in Ontario no longer accepting patients who use a government funded free dental program for kids. Additional costs of personal protective equipment (PPE) has led to some dentists spending more to treat patients. This in turn is making it difficult for them to afford to treat patients under the … Read more
What is the difference between a mask and a respirator? There are several different types of masks and respirators. Dependent upon the type of procedure, either a mask or respirator will be indicated. Medical Face Masks Help prevent biological particles (e.g. saliva and mucus) from being expelled by the wearer into the environment. Many medical … Read more