‘Mask Mouth’ is a Seriously Stinky Side Effect of Wearing Masks
Some bad breath just can’t be covered up. Now that dentists have reopened their doors, they’re having patients show up with a nasty set of … more
COVID-19
Poor Oral Care May Affect the Accuracy of COVID-19 Tests
Failing to maintain good oral hygiene may result in clinically recovered COVID-19 patients continuing to test positive for the novel coronavirus for longer periods of … more
Whitehorse Dentists Booked Up After COVID-19 Restrictions, Communities Wait for Clinics
Dentists are working non-stop to treat a backlog of patients after COVID-19 restrictions lifted last month, says the Yukon Dental Association. But people outside Whitehorse … more
Prepare for Patients Who Refuse to Wear a Mask in Your Practice
There have been numerous videos shared on social medial of individuals entering businesses and refusing to wear a required mask. This has happened at restaurants, … more
Are Your Recovery Fundamentals in Order?
By this time, our practices have been re-opened at various levels for a while now. We may be used to some of the new procedures … more
Implementation of IPAC Standards Through Best Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic
Infection prevention and control (IPAC) has never been discussed or read about more until now. The pandemic, caused by COVID-19, is having a devastating impact … more
Dentistry is Back! RE-flect and RE-learn to RE-build
Dentistry is finally back after a historical and unprecedented shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Transitions Group, whose mission was to remain open as an … more
Developing a Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan
As the COVID-19 curve flattens, communities across North America are cautiously lifting restrictions, and health services are among the first to resume in most regions. … more
Courageously Facing The Challenge Ahead
Everyone will go through trying times – often alone. For the first time in many of our lives, we are collectively going through the same … more
The GentleWave® System Shown to Produce Virtually No Aerosols, Potentially Reducing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 During Root Canal Treatment
Sonendo®, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave® System, today announced that the GentleWave System creates virtually no aerosols during root canal treatment. Even … more
Possible Implications for Returning to Practice
As we review what we have learned from other countries and other provinces, it is quite apparent that dental offices will be allowed to open … more
ART (Atraumatic Restorative Treatment): Modified for Dental Clinics During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic and Beyond…Using Biodentine
Introduction: December 31, 2019: Chinese medical authorities announced a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown etiology. January 9, 2020: The Chinese Center for Disease Control … more
COVID-19 Update – Screening Health Care Workers
Recent media reports suggest some health care workers are being screened as “positive” and, as a result, cannot access health care services immediately. Note that … more
This Guelph Dental Office is Taking Extra Precautions to Protect Patients
Dental offices in Ontario were allowed to begin reopening at the end of May, but Jain Dental Care in Guelph held off. “As dental offices, … more
COVID-19 Government Benefit – Update
We would like to provide you with an update on changes to the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). The following changes are based on the … more
Ten Tips to Smooth the Reopening Process
No one was ready for the sudden economic shutdown sparked by coronavirus. For weeks, dentists and patients alike have eagerly awaited the day when practices … more
COVID-19 Government Benefits – UPDATE
CANADA EMERGENCY WAGE SUBSIDY (CEWS) WHAT ARE THE CHANGES? CEWS will be extended until December 2020. Previously the CEWS was expected to end on August … more
Six Ways U of T Plans to Keep Students, Faculty and Staff Safe on Campus This Fall
The University of Toronto is implementing a number of changes on campus to ensure the U of T’s community’s safety in advance of the fall … more
VOCO Highlights Products for the “New Normal”
Reduce Products in the Operatory, Reduce Disinfection Needs, Reduce Procedural Steps In order to help offices with the “New Normal,” VOCO is highlighting products that … more
University of Toronto Tests Confirm First Mask That Deactivates Coronavirus
i3 BioMedical Inc. today announced that a team of scientists at the University of Toronto tested and established that the virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, cannot … more