Valuable Lessons Learned from a Global Pandemic
In March 2020, as Corona virus cases grew rapidly, it was advised that routine, non-essential oral health care be delayed until there had been sufficient … more
In March 2020, as Corona virus cases grew rapidly, it was advised that routine, non-essential oral health care be delayed until there had been sufficient … more
In the ‘before times,’ as people are now calling the period before COVID-19, dentists were already managing a highly demanding profession with significant mental health stressors. … more
After successful representation by the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) along with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), the WHO guideline, Considerations for the provision … more
Dr. Angela Mulrooney returns to Weekly Wisdom to encourage you to take action in your practice due to the culture shifts that have happened … more
Dr. Pirjo Friedman hasn’t travelled to see her dental clients in smaller N.W.T. communities since March when she was in Łutselk’e, N.W.T. “We had two … more
With Public Health and OHS inspections increasing due to COVID-19 tracing requirements, our IPAC expert, Sonia Gracias, has identified 10 key questions dental offices should … more
Most dental offices across Canada were severely affected by the pandemic lockdown period. However, although most are doing fairly well in the first 3 months … more
Effectively differentiating and identifying COVID-19 symptoms among team members and staff is a key element of managing risk in your practice as we move into … 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 … more
The British dental industry is facing an impending recruitment “crisis”, with Brexit uncertainty and the Covid-19 pandemic choking the supply of overseas dentists to the … more
In the past, our clients have frequently enquired about claiming tax deductions for car expenses and home office expenses. Let’s review how the COVID-19 pandemic … more
“There is nothing permanent except change.” This is a quote I was introduced to at a young age, and it has stuck with me. It … more
Dentistry has faced more challenges in the last six months than in any similar span of time in history. A torrent of information about COVID-19 … more
This is undoubtedly a weird time to be finishing your final years of dental school. Uncertainty is everywhere around you. When will class return to … more
A U.K. dental expert has suggested that frequent tooth brushing could be used as a preventative measure against COVID-19 in a similar vein to hand … more
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life and brought additional stress into the community. It may also be impacting dental health, but the reason has little … more
99.7% of practices have implemented enhanced infection control procedures; less than 1% of dental professionals report COVID-19 positivity The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) announced … more
Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a … more
This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental Plans Association applauds Americans for continuing to make their oral health care a priority as they navigate the … 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 … more