Dentistry in a Time of Covid: What to Expect in the “New Normal”
Dentistry has faced more challenges in the last six months than in any similar span of time in history. A torrent of information about COVID-19 … more
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Considerations When Buying a Practice Post-COVID
This is undoubtedly a weird time to be finishing your final years of dental school. Uncertainty is everywhere around you. When will class return to … more
Can Brushing Your Teeth Prevent the Spread of COVID-19? Not Exactly
A U.K. dental expert has suggested that frequent tooth brushing could be used as a preventative measure against COVID-19 in a similar vein to hand … more
Masks Not Causing a Negative Impact on Dental Health, But Stress Might Be
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life and brought additional stress into the community. It may also be impacting dental health, but the reason has little … more
Study: Dental Practices Effective in Preventing Spread of COVID-19
99.7% of practices have implemented enhanced infection control procedures; less than 1% of dental professionals report COVID-19 positivity The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) announced … more
Report Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less Than One Percent
Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a … more
Consumers Believe Maintaining Good Oral Health is Essential to Protecting Overall Health During the Pandemic
This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental Plans Association applauds Americans for continuing to make their oral health care a priority as they navigate the … more
Some B.C. Dentists Charging COVID-19 Fee to Cover PPE Costs
Some B.C. dentists are charging patients a COVID-19 fee to help recoup their increased costs during the pandemic. The surcharges are meant to offset increased … more
Never Waste a Good Crisis: An Opportunity to Bounce Forward
Given the requirement for aerosol generating procedures to provide effective dental treatment, the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging for all dental professionals. As leaders … more
Demonstrating Resilience in a Professional Program During COVID-19: Top Five Pieces of Advice
The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected everyone in some way. The combination of stressors seems endless – the fear of contracting the virus, losing a … more
COVID-19 Update – New Provincial Measures
The Government of Ontario announced a series of new measures to address the recent “second wave” increase in COVID-19 community transmission. Toronto, Ottawa and Peel regions … more
Teeth Grinding and Other Dental Damage is Increasing During the Pandemic
New data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute indicates that there has been an rise in stress-related dental conditions, like tooth grinding and … more
Medicom Announces New USA Mask Manufacturing Plant
The Medicom Group (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, today announced the expansion of its U.S. mask manufacturing operations. The … more
Vaccine Allocation Framework Identifies Dentists as Essential
Dentists and dental hygienists are essential health care workers who should be afforded early access to a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a vaccine distribution framework … more
Dentistry in the Second Wave
Looking back to the glorious month of August, it was not just the wonderful summer weather we were enjoying. We were also enjoying the easing … more
Coping During COVID: How Charity, Cancer, and Coincidence Brought These Dentists Together
Michael Carabash Ontario Dental Lawyer, Practice Seller, DMC LLP “It was a Valentine’s day I’ll never forget,” recalls Michael Carabash. “I was visiting Dr. Ron … more
Dentistry Will Prevail If It Keeps Pivoting
Without a doubt, 2020 will go down as one of the most unique “leap years” in history: 28 days in February, 100 days in March, … more
Ottawa Public Health Redeploying Dental Staff to COVID-19 Front Line
Four Ottawa Public Health dental clinics are closed until further notice so that staff can be redeployed to assist with the city’s response to COVID-19. … more
The COVID Crunch: Winnipeg Dentist Says Teeth-Grinding a Sign of Pandemic Stress
A Winnipeg dentist says he’s seen a significant uptick in people grinding their teeth in recent months, and there’s an obvious culprit: stress caused by … more
Ontario Dentists to Consider Possibility of Testing Patients for COVID-19
The Ontario Dental Association will meet Friday to discuss whether it’s possible for dental clinics to administer COVID-19 tests to patients throughout the province. This … more