Understanding Personal Protective Equipment
What is the difference between a mask and a respirator? There are several different types of masks and respirators. Dependent upon the type of procedure, … more
PPE
Medicom Celebrates 32 Years of Infection Control Expertise with Launch of New Website
Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and N95 masks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control products, is proud to announce … more
COVID-19 Fee Appears on Bills at the Dentist and Some Businesses in Ottawa
As businesses and services such as dentists, mechanic shops and salons reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic; some places are passing on the cost of personal … more
‘It Doesn’t Make Any Sense’: Quebec Just Relaxed its COVID-19 Rules for Dentists, Alarming Some
Quebec relaxed its COVID-19 rules for dentists on Friday, but some dentists say the move causes more stress than relief and that it’s coming too … more
AAPD, AAPD Foundation, and Henry Schein to Help Enhance Access to Dental Care for Children by Providing PPE to AAPD Members
In the largest single commitment in its 33-year history, the AAPD Foundation has allocated up to $1.6 million to provide all AAPD members with one … more
Medicom Announces UK Mask Manufacturing Facility in Alliance with British Government
The Medicom Group, (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical and respiratory masks, has announced the further expansion of its global footprint with … more
Opencare Partners with Michele Romanow’s Medical Supply Company to Tackle the PPE Shortage Impacting the Dental Industry Across Ontario
While dentists offices in Ontario are allowed to open for in-person care for non-essential, and elective services, many are slow to do so, due to PPE shortages. … more
UB Dental Students 3D Print Free Face Shields For Local Dentists
A team of University at Buffalo dental students are using 3D printers to supply UB and Western New York dentists with much-needed protective equipment as … more
Health Product Advertising Incidents Related to COVID-19
COVID-19 is a new disease not previously identified in humans. Currently there is no vaccine or therapeutic product for COVID-19 that is authorized to treat … more
Federal Government Creates Web Hub For Organizations Buying and Selling PPE
The federal government has created a web hub aimed to contain resources for organizations buying and selling personal protective equipment (PPE) as businesses across the country … more
Rising Cost of PPE Means Some Newfoundland and Labrador Dentists are Charging Patients an Extra Fee
Dental offices across the province closed during the COVID-19 shutdown have been reopening their doors to the public this past week, but not everyone is … more
Lack of PPE, Conflicting Guidelines Slow Reopening of Dental Clinics
A lack of personal protective equipment and conflicting guidelines for COVID-19 practices between dentists and dental hygienists are delaying the reopening of many practices, the … more
Quebec Dentists Charging Patient Fees for PPE, Infection Control Measures Related to COVID-19
Quebec’s dentists are charging the first set of patient fees in the country aimed at recouping the extra costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and … more
Some Dentists Extract New Fee From Patients to Keep Up with Rising COVID-19 Costs
After nearly two months at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Schoenradt was making plans in May to see her dentist for a checkup. … more
US Dentists Want Coronavirus Testing Kits Before Reopening
Dentists are calling on the Trump administration to provide them with coronavirus tests before reopening, arguing that conditions in dental offices make patients and staff … 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
Delays Are Leaving Workers Waiting For PPE
With personal protective equipment in short supply in the battle against COVID-19, many Canadian manufacturers have retooled and begun producing hand sanitizer, gowns, masks, face … more
New Web-Based Platform Aims to Ease Supply Chain Information Bottlenecks for Personal Protective Equipment.
A new platform to improve the flow of supply chain information for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks has been developed by faculty … more
Digital Screenings, PPE and No Waiting Rooms — How COVID-19 is Changing Dentistry
Dentistry clinics, like many businesses, shut down operations in mid-March when the coronavirus pandemic took hold of Canada. Two months later, they are wrestling with how to reopen … 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