Province Supporting Innovative Made-in-Ontario Technology to Sanitize PPE
The Ontario government is providing Clean Works Medical and Pure Life Machinery with $2 million from the Ontario Together Fund to help manufacture a one-of-a-kind, … more
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Polymers Prevent Potentially Hazardous Mist During Dentist Visit
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago couldn’t stop thinking about the spinning, vibrating tools in a dentist’s office that turn water into mist … more
PPE Reserve for Essential Service Workers
PPE is an essential part of the fight against COVID-19, and it’s vital that healthcare workers have access to a steady supply of this equipment. … more
Statement From the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 23, 2020
In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: “There have been … more
Millions of Brits Face Agonizing Wait to See the Dentist After 10M Appointments Delayed by Coronavirus Pandemic
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned it could take months to clear the backlog with campaigners claiming the coronavirus crisis has been disastrous for children’s oral … more
Increasing Efficiency to Improve Productivity During COVID-19
The CDC’s guidance for dental settings to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread requires dental offices to thoroughly sterilize tools and disinfect operatory rooms between … more
Putting Off Routine Medical Appointments Because of Coronavirus? Go Now, Doctors Say
Now’s the time to catch up on any routine tests, screening and care you might have postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak, doctors say. Unlike at the … more
Statement from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association on the Safety of Non-Essential Dental Procedures
On August 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised that “routine non-essential oral health care—which usually includes oral health check-ups, dental cleanings and preventive care—be … more
Dentists on Foreign Work Visas are Risking Their Health to Maintain Their Legal Status
Dentists like Azeez Swarup risk getting COVID-19 every day on the job. But as an immigrant on a work visa, his main concern isn’t the … more
Canadian Dentists Resilient in Face of COVID-19 Pandemic According to 2020 Dental Industry Association of Canada Survey
As might be expected given the COVID-19 pandemic, “Financial Concerns” are now the top challenge Canadian dentists intend to address in their practice in 2020 … more
Odontologist, Engineer Design Suit for Protection Against Coronavirus
Odontologist Adela Rendón Campillo and biomedical engineer Fernando Avilés have created a Covid-19 protection suit for dentists, orthodontists and others who treat people’s teeth. In … more
CDA Clarifies WHO Considerations to Delay Non-Essential Oral Health Care are Not Relevant for Canada
The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) clarifies that the World Health Organization’s (WHO) considerations to delay the provision of non-essential oral health care during the COVID-19 pandemic are … more
GC America Launches Safe4Dentistry.com, a Resource Center for Dental Professionals on Mitigating Risks of Aerosols During Treatment
Recognizing how dramatically the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the practice of dentistry, GC has developed a microsite dedicated to providing the latest updates on evolving … more
American Academy of Periodontology Stresses the Importance of Periodontal Health During COVID-19
Periodontists taking extra precautions to protect patient safety during global pandemic Despite recent World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to delay routine dental procedures, the American … more
Medical Experts Speak Out Against Anaheim Councilwoman’s Claim That Wearing Masks Causes Dental Issues
Anaheim Councilwoman Lucille Kring said at Tuesday’s council meeting that dentists are finding that wearing masks can cause serious dental issues, but local medical professionals … more
American Dental Association Responds to World Health Organization Recommendation: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
The American Dental Association (ADA) respectfully yet strongly disagrees with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to delay “routine” dental care in certain situations due … more
Medicom Mask Production Facility in Montreal Opens in Record Time
AMD Medicom Inc. (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, confirmed that surgical mask production has begun at their new facility in Montreal, … more
COVID-19 Highlights Need for Improved Dental Care in Remote Communities, Hygienist Says
When the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, all of Haida Gwaii’s three dentists were away at a dental conference, leaving one hygienist to deal with any dental emergencies. The … more
Quebec Company with No Factory Snags $133M Contract to Make PPE
A company in Quebec has been awarded $133,486,868 in sole-sourced federal orders to manufacture PPE even though it didn’t have a factory in Canada. AMD … more
Pulpdent Stresses Commitment to Health and Safety in New Video
Pulpdent is a family-owned medical device company that has been serving dentists and their patients for 73 years. The Boston-area dental manufacturer has released a short … more