An Update From UBC Continuing Dental Education
Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, all UBC Continuing Dental Education April courses have been postponed. Participants who have registered for April … more
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Dental Hygienists Concerned Dentists are Still Providing Non-Essential Service
The B.C. Dental Hygienists Association is concerned dentists in the province are ignoring advice and continuing to operate regular service, despite the novel coronavirus pandemic. … more
RCDSO Update – A Message to All Ontario Dentists Regarding COVID-19
Message to Ontario Dentists We’ve heard concerns from the public about dentists not respecting Public Health advice about self-isolation following travel or attendance at the … more
‘Unbelievable’: Some Sask. Dentists Outraged Province’s State of Emergency Doesn’t Ban Optional Dentistry
The province’s chief medical health officer says optional dental work will not be banned in Saskatchewan, despite the province having declared a state of emergency and … more
ADA Develops Guidance on Dental Emergency, Non-Emergency Care
The ADA provided its members and their patients detailed guidance on March 18 on what to consider dental emergencies and nonemergency dental care as part of an … more
American Association of Endodontists Provides Considerations for Dental and Endodontic Care Amid COVID-19
The AAE announced several recommended considerations to its 8,000-plus endodontist and dentist members amid COVID-19. The announcement came at a time when other dental organizations … more
Possible COVID-19 Exposure at Dental Conference in Vancouver, Health Officials Warn
A dental conference in Vancouver may have been the site of COVID-19 exposure earlier this month, local health authorities are warning. Vancouver Coastal Health said … more
Coronavirus Forces Dental Practice in Scotland to Shut Down
Stewart and Stewart Dental Practice in Lanarkshire is closing temporarily after NHS Lanarkshire confirmed a coronavirus case at the practice. The practice is contacting patients … more
Dental Cancellations, Layoffs Possible Due to Mask Shortage From COVID-19 Hoarding
The B.C. Dental Hygienists Association is warning its members could be laid off, and dental visits cancelled, if a medical mask shortage caused by COVID-19 … more
COVID-19: Occupational Groups That Are at High Risk
As the global number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, scientists are grappling with numerous questions about the novel coronavirus. Many of these questions concern … more
Coronavirus Panic-Buying May Force Australian Dentists to Shut Their Doors
Dentists and GPs say “critically low levels” of vital surgical supplies such as face masks – brought on by frenzied buying amid the coronavirus outbreak … more
ADA Releases Coronavirus Handout for Dentists Based on CDC Guidelines
The American Dental Association has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19. The handout covers strategies for helping prevent the transmission … more
Saskatoon Dentist and Researcher Pushing for Saliva Test to Detect COVID-19
A dentist and researcher is working at the University of Saskatchewan to develop a test to detect the corona virus, now known as COVID-19, in … more
IDEM 2020 is Postponed Until June 2020
Following guidance from Singapore’s Ministry of Health and to address the concerns of all stakeholders about holding IDEM in April 2020, Koelnmesse and the Singapore … more
Dentists Worried About Shortage of Masks in Light of New Coronavirus Outbreak
The Ontario Ministry of Health says it’s working with manufacturers of medical masks to address shortage concerns expressed by dentists in light of the new … more
China’s Island Province Hainan Suspends All Dental Clinics to Avoid Coronavirus Risks
The Hainan provincial health commission has suspended all stomatology departments and dental clinics to prevent risks amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. Hospitals and clinics will … more
Overcoming the Unknown: 5 Tips to Combat Coronavirus
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a “public health emergency of international concern”, meaning that it considers the emergence of novel … more