Socially Distanced Dentistry
Dentistry is a very socially interactive profession. COVID-19 has changed our abilities to interact completely. Never in our wildest dreams would any of us ever … more
COVID-19
So How Have You Been?
Catherine Wilson was a British serial killer who was hanged for one murder, but was generally thought at the time to have committed six others. … more
Dentists in New Brunswick Prepare to Reopen Clinics Under New COVID Protocols
After getting the green light from the provincial government, dentists will reopen their offices Wednesday to patients waiting for much-needed dental work. “It’s been almost … more
Costs of Reopening Adding Up for Dentists, Could Lead to Fee Increases
Manitoba’s dentists are trying to reopen their practices after being closed for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic, but increased safety measures come with … more
As Provinces and Economies Re-Open, Canadians Wary of Hands-On Healthcare, But Bullish on New Virtual Options
As Canadian provinces and their economies slowly begin to re-open, a survey on consumer attitudes towards use of healthcare services reveals hesitancy to return to … more
“Managing Endodontic Emergencies in the COVID-19 Era”
Introduction Imagine the following scenario. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can only treat patients with acute emergencies, in order to help slow or stop … more
Dentistry in the Coronavirus Era
It’s fair to say that day-to-day life and dentistry as we’ve known it have been turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Overnight, we … more
Equipment Shortage Means Some B.C. Dental Offices May Not Reopen When Given the Go-Ahead
After being closed for more than two months, B.C. dental offices have been given the green light to reopen ofter the Victoria Day long weekend … more
New Brunswick Dental Offices Will Not Open Before May 13
The New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) said late on Friday that they don’t’ expect to have dental offices open until at least Wednesday, May 13. … more
Alberta Dental Hygienists, Assistants Raising Alarm Over Reopening
As dentist offices begin to reopen across Alberta, there are growing concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We gave a lot of our [personal … more
Reopening of Quebec Dental Clinics is Stymied by Confusion and Fear
Confusing directives on how to safely treat patients and a lack of protective equipment are preventing dentists from taking care of thousands of clients and … more
Victoria Dentists, Physiotherapists and Restaurants Prepare to Open Their Doors
Dr. Stefan Picard is gearing up to reopen his downtown Victoria dental office soon, and is taking no chances keeping his staff and patients safe. … more
Dentists Flock to Buy Industrial Masks in Hopes of Getting Back to Business
A Winnipeg business that sells fire fighting and safety equipment is seeing a different kind of clientele these days. Dental health professionals have been flocking … more
Shortage of PPE a Growing Concern Among Dentists as Offices Slowly Reopen
Canadian dental offices that closed their doors during the initial shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic now worry the equipment needed to conduct … more
Calgary Patients Quick to Get Appointments as Province Moves to Expand Dental Care Amid COVID-19
As of May 4, dentists in Alberta have been able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The … more
CareCru Announces a Critical Tool for Dental Practices Implementing Re-opening Protocols That Ensure Patient and Provider Safety
CareCru™, a growth and engagement platform for health care practices announced today the release of the Virtual Waiting Room, a contactless patient check-in and check-out experience to … more
Taking Care of Each Other
Ivoclar Vivadent is all about Making People Smile. It is the spirit that inspires their employees to go the extra mile. It’s about developing innovative … more
A Letter Written in Support of Evidence-Led Sustainable Precautions
“The task of making choices in how we will equip our offices and arm our staff to deal with the coronavirus is fraught with uncertainty. … more
Guidelines on Emergency and Urgent Treatment from ADA&C
The ADA&C is providing the following information for members to use as a resource in addition to appropriate clinical judgment on making decisions to provide … more
Researchers at U of T Faculty of Dentistry Explore Rapid, Low-Cost COVID-19 Test
A simple mouth swab and rinse with testing technology adapted from a common viral detection method – the pap smear – could provide an easy, low … more