‘We Are Specialists’: Why One Ontario Dentist Supports COVID-19 Testing in Dental Clinics
Patients coming in to see their dentist or hygienist should be able to get a COVID-19 test, says one Ontario dentist. Dr. George Christodoulou, co-CEO … more
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What You Need to Know About the Controversial “COVID-19 Fee”
While dentists and patients alike are happy to see practices reopening, the new normal carries some harsh realities. One of the most notable is the … more
Henry Schein Named to Fortune® Magazine’s ‘Change the World’ List
Company Recognized for Its Role as Co-Founder and Private Sector Lead of the Pandemic Supply Chain Network Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that … more
COVID-19 Update – Regional Approaches to AGPs
Recently, the College received new advice from PIDAC – the Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee – via Public Health Ontario on the treatment of patients when performing aerosol-generating … more
Mental Stress Can Lead to Dental Stress, and Some Alberta Dentists are Seeing the Signs
Some Alberta dentists are worried the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic is causing a surge in dental issues like broken teeth and jaw problems. Mintoo … more
A Hygienist Responds to a Study on COVID-19 and the Dental Practice
Public health dentists and dental assistants in Italy who treated patients while the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant did not appear to develop the disease, according to … more
U of A Researcher Studying How Well COVID-19 Safety Measures are Protecting Canada’s Health Workers
There is heightened anxiety among physicians and jumps in depression among nurses, health-care aides and personal support workers, according to early data from a University … more
‘Teeth Are Taking a Beating’: Dentists Say Cracked Teeth Are More Common Post-Lockdown
Dentists have seen a surge in patients with cracked or damaged teeth over the course of the pandemic, a phenomenon some believe may be related … more
Teledentistry Platform Helps Dental Practices Provide Safe Quality Care Amid COVID-19
TeleDent® By MouthWatch Now Available Through Henry Schein Henry Schein (Nasdaq: HSIC) is now offering TeleDent by MouthWatch, a teledentistry and patient engagement platform that … more
Massachusetts Company Partners with Bisco Dental Products Canada to Introduce an Innovative Disinfecting Solution to Canadian Dental Community
Force of Nature Disinfectant System – EPA Registered, Green Seal Certified Kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses with Zero Toxic Chemicals HCl Cleaning Products LLC, … more
COVID-19: Amended Guidance on Managing Infection Risks During In-Person Dental Care
The College has revised its Guidance on managing infection risks during in-person dental care. That document is available on their website by clicking here. Key changes … more
Governments of Canada and Manitoba Announce Nearly $400,000 to Support Orthopaedic Innovation Centre in Winnipeg
The governments of Canada and Manitoba will invest $399,647 in support of the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre, to help improve the supply chain of medical devices in Canada, in the fight against COVID-19. … more
Dentists Are Seeing an Epidemic of Cracked Teeth. What’s Going On?
“How’s your dental practice?” a friend of mine asked, brow furrowed, concern evident on her face. I’ve seen this look a lot recently. Since the … more
Building Your Basics: Building Your Confidence
Turning the page on August was particularly challenging this year. Let’s face it, as much as we cannot wait to see the end of 2020, … more
REBUILD: Is Your Practice Pandemic-Proof?
We are approaching the last quarter of one of the most challenging years in history. Dentistry has finally reopened its doors for non-essential and elective … more
High Touch Social Media: Succeeding in a New Dental Era
Fear stops about 20% of patients from visiting the dentist. This statistic is pre-COVID-19, according to Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD, Dean University of Pennsylvania, … more
Dentistry in the COVID Era: Beware of Blind Spots
Dental practices worldwide have adapted and adopted new processes, protective measures and steps within the patient appointment to align with recommendations, mandates and regulations that … more
Making Lemonade From 2020’s Lemons: Finding the Space for Transformational Change in the Midst of Uncertainty
This month’s issue of Oral Health Office is a perfect snapshot of fall 2020, with articles on COVID-19, patient retention, and taking better advantage of … more
Update to CDHO Guidance on Returning to DH Practice and Use of Isolation Gowns
The College has revised the CDHO Guidance on Returning to Dental Hygiene Practice to include references to: its new documents CDHO Guidance on the Extended Use of N95 … more
COVID-19 Pandemic Shines Light on Telehealth Services
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Dr. Brooke Fukuoka and her team were no longer able to go into long-term care facilities to see their patients. … more