A pair of Muskoka businesses are coming together to manufacture Personalized Protective Equipment (PPE) Face Shields for front line workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Bracebridge Councillor Andrew Struthers who also works as Director of Operations for True North Printed Plastics…
American Dental Association President Chad P. Gehani has assembled an advisory task force to oversee the ADA’s development of tools for dentists as they bounce back from the effects of practice restrictions and closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The…
Live Webinar The COVID-19 global pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges for Canadian dentists. As the ability to practice has been significantly restricted, dentists are facing difficult employment-related decisions. This webinar will address employment law considerations for Dentists, including: Solutions for…
dentalcorp, Canada’s largest network of dental practices, announced today it has donated a substantial supply of gloves and surgical masks to two Toronto hospitals—The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and North York General Hospital—to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The donation was made in…
During the current COVID-19 shutdown, you may have a team member who was left on the payroll and is working in isolation at your dental practice. This role is a temporary position during the shutdown to help streamline and deliver…
B.C. dentists say they’ve been unable to collect pandemic insurance because the province’s current directives do not clearly require that dental offices close so they can provide emergency care. Since March 23, the province has recommended that all dental offices suspend non-emergency care.…
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, CADH donated PPE to Trillium Health Partners and Chartwell Retirement Residences; Will offer free dental hygiene services to all healthcare workers in Mississauga CADH, one of Canada’s leading Dental Hygiene colleges located in Mississauga, announces the donation…
The pain was going to be worth it. Easter Brown opened her mouth as wide as she could as a dentist yanked out the seven teeth she had left. At 77 years old, she was finally going to get a…
Urgent request for Volunteers to Assist with COVID-19 from Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer CDHA received a letter from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) asking to reach out to our members with this call for assistance.…
Dentists have always had infection control guidelines in place, but COVID-19 is putting the regular operations of the profession on pause, says dentist and Dental Council of P.E.I. registrar Dr. Maurice Coady. Dental offices across the Island have been closed…
Dental clinics were among some of the first places to be shut down in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Public Health officials singled out the practice due to its high risk of spreading droplet-spread viruses like COVID-19.…
The second round of results from the ADA Health Policy Institute poll on the impact of COVID-19 on dental practices showed significant financial impact, with collections for the vast majority of dentists less than 5% of what is typical in…
Some dental offices in Alberta are defying COVID-19 orders from the province and the body that regulates dentists to only offer services in emergencies. In a Tuesday memo sent to members of the Alberta Dental Association and College, the regulator said it…
The importance of addressing and communicating with your patients today is more critical than ever. Isolation can feel depressing, and the fear of the unknown only makes it worse. Now is the time to let your patients know that you are there…
More Than One Dozen Experts to Discuss What Dental and Medical Health Care Practice Owners Need to Know Now Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today its latest virtual resource to help dental and medical practice owners navigate the COVID-19…
The federal government is rolling out a massive aid package for businesses affected by Covid-19, including billions in wage subsidies and credit. See the table below for a summary of the programs available to business owners during the pandemic. The…
The College has received a large number of calls from patients who believe they may have a dental emergency but cannot find a dentist to see them. In some cases, their regular dentist has closed the office and left a…
Join David Chong Yen and Eugene Chu on the LIVE Webinar entitled, “Financial, Tax and Accounting Plan to Survive COVID-19”. WHEN: 12:00pm on Thursday, April 9, 2020 HOW TO REGISTER: https://edropin.com/e/durbanlabs-financial Financial strategies as well as Government programs to help…
The below frequently asked questions are a helpful resource to share with team members looking for guidance on best practices in the current situation. 1. When should I stay home? All Canadians are asked to practice social distancing and self-isolation…
How should emergency cases be managed if patient is suspected of having or has tested positive for COVID-19? During the pandemic crisis, only emergency cases should be treated in office, regardless of whether a patient has acute respiratory symptoms. In…
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