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.
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March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Benefits – From the Office of DCY
DCY wanted to update everyone and provide more clarity on the Government’s Covid-19 benefits that dentists may qualify for.
B.C. Dentist Dies After Attending Dental Conference with COVID-19 Outbreak
The Race to Get Personal Protective Equipment to Health Care Workers
Health care workers are in need of more PPE and are asking nail salons, dental offices and veterinary clinics to help.
March 23, 2020
Guidance On True Emergency Situations During COVID-19 Pandemic
The RCDSO defines a dental emergency and how to handle emergency cases.
Access dentalcorp’s COVID-19 Resources
dentalcorp shares a way to access resources during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Announcement: Global Symposium 2020 is Postponed to Early 2021
Nobel Biocare announces the plans to reschedule their Las Vegas event to next year.
March 21, 2020
An Update From UBC Continuing Dental Education
UBC announces that all of their Continuing Education courses in April have been postponed.
Coronavirus: Dental Hygienists Concerned Dentists are Still Providing Non-Essential Service
Some hygienists are still being told by dentists to come in to work because stopping non-essential work is only being seen as a suggestion.
RCDSO Update – A Message to All Ontario Dentists Regarding COVID-19
The RCDSO reminds dentists who should be self-isolating during this time.
March 20, 2020
Some dentists were upset that there has been no official ban on performing dental procedures, despite the province being in a state of emergency.
The AAE announced their recommendations for how dental professionals can help reduce the spread of the virus.
MouthWatch announced the latest software upgrades to TeleDent, helping dental offices deliver care during the coronavirus pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus And Record of Employment – A NASTY SURPRISE
Some advice on how to handle having employees out of the office during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 18, 2020
ODA Events Cancelled for Next Three Weeks Due to COVID-19
The ODA made the tough decision to cancel the ASM20, previously scheduled for May.
Coronavirus – A Financial Survival Kit
Tips and strategies to help you prepare yourself and your finances during this time.
Henry Schein Launches COVID-19 Resource Center
Henry Schein released a web-based hub that provides industry specific information for dentists to navigate the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Alberta Dental Association Suspends All Non-Emergent Treatment, Services
The Alberta Dental Association announced the suspension of dental services in the province.
Regular Dental Services Suspended Immediately in N.L.
All dentist appointments were canceled in Newfoundland and Labrador, unless an emergency.
How Dentists are Trying to Flatten the Curve of the COVID-19 Virus in Manitoba
The Manitoba Dental Association makes recommendations on how to minimize the spread of the virus.
Non-Essential Dental Work Postponed in Kamloops and B.C.
Non-essential dental work continues to be postponed in other provinces, including B.C.
Thousands of Attendees at Vancouver Dental Conference Told to Self-Isolate Immediately
4 new cases of the virus were found among attendees of the PDC. Everyone who attended the event was told to self-isolate immediately.
Are You Prepared for COVID-19?
TGNA makes recommendations for how you can keep your team and community safe during the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 16, 2020
A Message to All Dentists in Ontario – COVID-19 Pandemic
The RCDSO made the decision to recommend that all non-essential dental treatment in Ontario be suspended immediately.
A Message to All Dental Hygienists in Ontario – COVID-19 Pandemic
The CDHO showed support for the RCDSO’s decision.
Oral Reconstruction Global Symposium New York Postponed to 2021
With the announcement of the pandemic, dental events began to cancel or be postponed.
March 13, 2020
Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Dental Conference in Vancouver, Health Officials Warn
It was found that one person who had attended the Pacific Dental Conference that took place early March was showing symptoms of the virus.
February 28, 2020
IDEM 2020 is Postponed Until June 2020
The Singapore event was postponed until the summer.