Kids Are Going Without Dental Care During the Pandemic
Children are missing out on preventative dental care including teeth cleaning and checkups during the pandemic, according to a new survey. Covid-19 is a barrier … more
COVID-19
Ireland’s Toothless Travel Restrictions Exposed as Sunseekers Take ‘Dental’ Holidays
Thousands of sunseekers are flying through Ireland’s ban on non-essential foreign travel simply by booking an overseas dental appointment. Police armed with the threat of … more
Independent Dentists Struggled for Visibility During the Worst of COVID–19 — Can They Survive?
According to a new study by cloud-based Business Intelligence firm DMscore™, marketing spend by dentists nationwide dropped significantly between April 2020 and December 2020—an unsurprising finding. Can … more
Weekly Wisdom: Systems Resistance
Weekly Wisdom: Dr. Angela Mulrooney is sharing a tip this week! Here’s why you should have your systems in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. … more
Less Drilling, Less Germ Spray: Dentistry Adapts to the Covid Era
Ann Enkoji normally enjoys seeing her dental hygienist, but when her dentist’s office in Santa Monica, Calif., canceled her cleaning visit last spring, she felt … more
Survey Reveals COVID-19 a Major Factor in Americans’ Failing Dental Health
A recent survey commissioned by the American Association of Endodontists reveals that more than half of Americans say the COVID-19 pandemic has caused them to … more
The Problems with the COVID-19 Test: A Necessary Understanding
Viewpoint: Introduction On August 26th, 2020 Professor Mark Woodhouse, a senior scientific advisor to the UK Government stated the following, “We couldn’t think of anything … more
The Biggest Impact of COVID-19 on Dentistry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the dentistry industry from the initial lockdown in March 2020 to present day, nearly one year … more
NHS Dental Patients ‘Told to Go Private’ as Watchdog Warns of Crisis
Some NHS dental patients are being asked to pay for private appointments to get treatment while others face two-year waits to be seen, a watchdog has warned. … more
Nova Scotia Updates its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, Including Dentists and Dental Hygienists
Nova Scotia says it’s still on track with its coronavirus vaccination rollout as it releases an updated plan on Wednesday. The province has administered around … more
Dentists Administering Vaccines Gaining Acceptance in States
The ADA and state dental societies are advocating giving dentists the ability to be an integral part of stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, … more
Saskatchewan Dentists Eagerly Await Vaccinations Despite Delivery Delays
Recent delays in vaccine shipments to Canada from European suppliers means dentists, hygienists and office staff will likely be waiting until at least May to … more
Jagmeet Singh Wants Millions Of Canadians To Have Access To Free Dental Care ASAP
Jagmeet Singh is calling on the prime minister to implement free dental care in Canada for the “millions” of Canadians who have no coverage. In a tweet shared on … more
Nova Scotia Dentists Seek Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Many Nova Scotia dentists say they want to help vaccinate people against COVID-19. In a survey sent out by the Nova Scotia Dental Association, more … more
State Dental Associations See Wins, Challenges as They Advocate for Dental Teams to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine high and much of the U.S. experiencing a confusing rollout, state dental associations are advocating for dental teams in … more
Designing for Style, Comfort & Safety: Smart Office Design for Post-COVID Times
The effects of the lockdowns, layoffs and massive public measures to contain COVID-19 will likely last long after any threat from the virus are gone. … more
The First Dentist in Ontario to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?
On December 28, 2020, I received a text from Dr. Gurbaz Sandhu (GP, London and Port Elgin). Ontario had just entered into a strict lockdown. … more
Tax Deductions, Breaks and Planning in the COVID-19 Era
COVID has fundamentally changed how we live and how businesses operate. It has taught us the importance of being resilient and to look for opportunities … more
Nanaimo Dentist Among Dental Professionals Urging Province to Include Them in Phase 2
A Vancouver Island dentist is joining the chorus of dental professionals calling to be included in Phase 2 of B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout. Last weekend, … more
GTHA Dental Group Wants Quicker Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Dentists and Their Staff
Dentists and their staff should have quicker access to the COVID-19 vaccine because they’re at high risk for the virus and play a key role in … more