PPE

Medicom Celebrates 32 Years of Infection Control Expertise with Launch of New Website

by Medicom Group, Cision

Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and N95 masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control products, is proud to announce the launch of their completely redesigned website at https://medicom.com/. The fully responsive, modern, intuitive new site marks 32 years in business for the Montreal-based company. In recent years, the Medicom product portfolio has grown … Read more

COVID-19 Fee Appears on Bills at the Dentist and Some Businesses in Ottawa

by CTV News

As businesses and services such as dentists, mechanic shops and salons reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic; some places are passing on the cost of personal protective equipment to customers. Not everyone is happy about having to pay the extra fees. Stephanie Platero is heading to the dentist next week, but was surprised to find out … Read more

‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense’: Quebec Just Relaxed its COVID-19 Rules for Dentists, Alarming Some

by CTV News

Quebec relaxed its COVID-19 rules for dentists on Friday, but some dentists say the move causes more stress than relief and that it’s coming too soon. “It doesn’t make any sense with regard to the patients that I’m seeing on a daily basis, because I have no idea if they are carriers or non-carriers,” said … Read more

AAPD, AAPD Foundation, and Henry Schein to Help Enhance Access to Dental Care for Children by Providing PPE to AAPD Members

by AAPD

In the largest single commitment in its 33-year history, the AAPD Foundation has allocated up to $1.6 million to provide all AAPD members with one 50-count box supply of KN95 masks, in a joint collaboration between the Foundation and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. As part of Henry Schein, Inc.’s commitment to help enhance … Read more

Medicom Announces UK Mask Manufacturing Facility in Alliance with British Government

by Medicom

The Medicom Group, (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical and respiratory masks, has announced the further expansion of its global footprint with the plan to open a new mask manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom this year. Established as Medicom HealthPro Limited, the factory will produce hundreds of millions of respiratory and medical masks under … Read more

Opencare Partners with Michele Romanow’s Medical Supply Company to Tackle the PPE Shortage Impacting the Dental Industry Across Ontario

by Opencare, Cision

While dentists offices in Ontario are allowed to open for in-person care for non-essential, and elective services, many are slow to do so, due to PPE shortages. To help its patients get back to oral health sooner and safely, Opencare announces its partnership with Michele Romanow’s Safe Direct Medical Supplies to ensure dentists have the PPE they need to reopen. “As an … Read more

UB Dental Students 3D Print Free Face Shields For Local Dentists

by The University at Buffalo

A team of University at Buffalo dental students are using 3D printers to supply UB and Western New York dentists with much-needed protective equipment as local practices return to providing oral health care. The students, working under the guidance of Praveen Arany, assistant professor of oral biology in the UB School of Dental Medicine, are … Read more

Federal Government Creates Web Hub For Organizations Buying and Selling PPE

by Betakit

The federal government has created a web hub aimed to contain resources for organizations buying and selling personal protective equipment (PPE) as businesses across the country begin to re-open. The Supply Hub, as it is called, provides federal, provincial, and territorial resources and information about PPE, including consumer advice. Buyers can find PPE supplier lists, in … Read more

Manitoba Dentists Now Able to Charge Clients Additional Fees to Offset PPE Costs

by Global News

Dentists now have the option to charge clients additional fees to offset the costs of PPE. “There is an increased need for PPE by our entire team that’s resulted from COVID-19. In addition there’s a general shortage of PPE across the country,” Manitoba Dental Association president Marc Mallot told Global News. “The result of that increase in … Read more

Rising Cost of PPE Means Some Newfoundland and Labrador Dentists are Charging Patients an Extra Fee

by The Telegram

Dental offices across the province closed during the COVID-19 shutdown have been reopening their doors to the public this past week, but not everyone is smiling. As people return to visit their dentists for dental work put off during the pandemic, some patients are being informed they must pay an extra fee for the use … Read more

Lack of PPE, Conflicting Guidelines Slow Reopening of Dental Clinics

by CP24

A lack of personal protective equipment and conflicting guidelines for COVID-19 practices between dentists and dental hygienists are delaying the reopening of many practices, the association representing dentists said as the province began the second stage of its reopening plan this week. Dr. David Stevenson, a former president of the Ontario Dental Association who is … Read more

Quebec Dentists Charging Patient Fees for PPE, Infection Control Measures Related to COVID-19

by The Globe and Mail

Quebec’s dentists are charging the first set of patient fees in the country aimed at recouping the extra costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and their counterparts in other provinces are studying whether to follow suit. Earlier this month, dentists resumed regular appointments and began charging up to $30 per visit extra for personal protective … Read more

The Peculiar Reality of COVID-19

by John Hardie, BDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC
COVID-14

From its earliest days COVID – 19 has been an evolving dilemma. As this is being written in mid May 2020, it would be foolish to predict the future profile of the infection. Instead, some of the known and unknown aspects of the disease will be discussed. The presumptive pandemic – inducing virus known as … Read more

US Dentists Want Coronavirus Testing Kits Before Reopening

by The Hill

Dentists are calling on the Trump administration to provide them with coronavirus tests before reopening, arguing that conditions in dental offices make patients and staff more susceptible to exposure. The American Dental Association (ADA), which has more than 163,000 members, wants the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to supply testing kits to dentists … Read more

Team Focused COVID-19 Tips: Disc Resource

by Transitions Group

As you carryout preparations for your return to dentistry, i.e. manage your checklist, order your PPE, master donning and doffing technique, etc., don’t lose sight of your team. Anticipating and addressing the needs of your team members and positively leading them through change will make for a smoother transition back to business. As leaders, it is critical … Read more

Counterfeit, Sub-Standard and Non-Equivalent N95 Respirators

by Canadian Dental Association

Counterfeit, sub-standard and non-equivalent N95-like respirators are flooding the marketplace as the demand for N95 respirators continues to rise. These products have not been certified and will not deliver the same respiratory protection as N95 respirators which are certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). N95 Compliance, Fit, Varieties and … Read more

Delays Are Leaving Workers Waiting For PPE

by National Post

With personal protective equipment in short supply in the battle against COVID-19, many Canadian manufacturers have retooled and begun producing hand sanitizer, gowns, masks, face shields and ventilators. But despite the great need on the part of healthcare facilities, many are reporting being tied up in red tape as they seek approvals from the federal … Read more

New Web-Based Platform Aims to Ease Supply Chain Information Bottlenecks for Personal Protective Equipment.

by Financial Post

A new platform to improve the flow of supply chain information for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks has been developed by faculty members at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.  www.CovidPPEHelp.ca is designed to enable better information flows by providing an easy-to-use marketplace that will connect Canadian customers, suppliers, logistics … Read more