The Necessary Reassessment of Mask Use in Dentistry
This viewpoint aims to start an open, scientific discussion in the dental community and the authors’ opinion on the use of masks. It does not … more
Masks
Dental Patient Irate Over Mask Policy Gives Waiting Room Wall a Cavity
A Niagara Falls woman who allegedly refused to put on a mask in a dentist’s office and then refused to leave was charged Thursday after … more
Delta Variant: Medicom Now Offers Quebec-Made Medical Grade Masks Direct to Consumers
Quebec-based AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”) has announced that their medical grade masks will now be made available directly to the general public through an online … more
Manitoba Dental Staff and Visitors are Required to Wear Masks
The Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) regulates dentistry and dental assisting in Manitoba in the public interest. On August 5, the Province of Manitoba updated its … more
A Canadian First: Medicom to Open New Plant to Produce Raw Material for Surgical and Respiratory Masks as Well as New PPE R&D Centre
Quebec-based Medicom Group Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, announces the creation of Meltech Innovation Canada Inc. (“Meltech”), a … more
Government of Ontario Joins Forces with Ontario Dental Association to Offer Free N95 3M™ AURA™ Masks to Dental Professionals Through ODA Supply Hub
Sowingo, the largest cloud-based dental eCommerce and inventory management company in Canada, has partnered with the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) to offer its registered members N95 3M™ … more
Medical Mask Manufacturer Medicom Announces New Consumer Face Mask Line
The Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, today announced the launch of Medicom Expressions, the company’s first … more
New Study Shows Impact of Mask Wearing on Patient Trust and Perception of Surgeons
A first-of-its-kind study out today in JAMA Surgery suggests that patients have a more difficult time understanding and building trust with their surgeons when they cannot see the surgeon’s … more
N95-Type Respirator Masks: Medicom Now Producing Almost 5 million Units Per Month at New Montreal Plant
Quebec company AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of procedure and respiratory masks, announced today that the company is now producing 4.8 … more
Medicom Canadian Mask Facility Begins Producing New Pediatric Procedure and Tie-On Surgical Masks
The Quebec-based AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory face masks, today announced that they had begun production of additional … more
Medicom Announces Long-Term Supply Agreement with Canadian Government in Support of New Mask Production Facility
AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, confirms a long-term agreement with the Canadian Government to produce 20 … more
Counterfeit, Sub-Standard and Non-Equivalent N95 Respirators
Counterfeit, sub-standard and non-equivalent N95-like respirators are flooding the marketplace as the demand for N95 respirators continues to rise. These products have not been certified … 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
Twice as Nice Uniforms Steps Up During COVID-19 Crisis
As the coronavirus continues to spread, there is increased concern over keeping our healthcare professionals safe and productive. To address these critical needs, Twice as … more
Nanaimo Dentists Donate 4,000 Masks, 25,000 Gloves to Health-Care Peers
With their chairs empty for now, Nanaimo dentists decided they have plenty of equipment they can spare in a crisis. Dentists in the Nanaimo area … more
COVID-19: Premier Doug Ford Seen Personally Picking Up Mask Donation from Dental Office
Ontario Premier Doug Ford was seen personally picking up thousands of face masks from a dental office on Monday in Markham, Ont. A tweet by … more