Reopening of Quebec Dental Clinics is Stymied by Confusion and Fear
Confusing directives on how to safely treat patients and a lack of protective equipment are preventing dentists from taking care of thousands of clients and … more
COVID-19
Victoria Dentists, Physiotherapists and Restaurants Prepare to Open Their Doors
Dr. Stefan Picard is gearing up to reopen his downtown Victoria dental office soon, and is taking no chances keeping his staff and patients safe. … more
Dentists Flock to Buy Industrial Masks in Hopes of Getting Back to Business
A Winnipeg business that sells fire fighting and safety equipment is seeing a different kind of clientele these days. Dental health professionals have been flocking … more
Shortage of PPE a Growing Concern Among Dentists as Offices Slowly Reopen
Canadian dental offices that closed their doors during the initial shutdown of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic now worry the equipment needed to conduct … more
Calgary Patients Quick to Get Appointments as Province Moves to Expand Dental Care Amid COVID-19
As of May 4, dentists in Alberta have been able to provide urgent dental care in addition to emergent care as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The … more
CareCru Announces a Critical Tool for Dental Practices Implementing Re-opening Protocols That Ensure Patient and Provider Safety
CareCru™, a growth and engagement platform for health care practices announced today the release of the Virtual Waiting Room, a contactless patient check-in and check-out experience to … more
Taking Care of Each Other
Ivoclar Vivadent is all about Making People Smile. It is the spirit that inspires their employees to go the extra mile. It’s about developing innovative … more
A Letter Written in Support of Evidence-Led Sustainable Precautions
“The task of making choices in how we will equip our offices and arm our staff to deal with the coronavirus is fraught with uncertainty. … more
Guidelines on Emergency and Urgent Treatment from ADA&C
The ADA&C is providing the following information for members to use as a resource in addition to appropriate clinical judgment on making decisions to provide … more
How to Adapt Your Marketing During the Coronavirus
A global pandemic that’s keeping all of us in our homes – it’s beyond fair to say that these are unprecedented times. Though marketing might … more
Researchers at U of T Faculty of Dentistry Explore Rapid, Low-Cost COVID-19 Test
A simple mouth swab and rinse with testing technology adapted from a common viral detection method – the pap smear – could provide an easy, low … more
P.E.I. Dentists Prepare to See Patients — But Emergencies Only
Dentists on P.E.I. will be allowed to reopen for business in a couple of weeks — but the trip to the dental chair will be … more
COVID-19 Update for CDHA Members
Provincial Re-Opening Announcements As provinces announce their frameworks and timeframes for re-opening across the country, CDHA is actively reviewing and assessing relevant information for dental … more
Innovative Virus-Killing Products Poised to Help Dentists, Medical Offices and Care Homes Re-Open Safely Amid COVID19 Outbreak
Health and wellness care providers who, have all been severely impacted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, could be some of the first to safely re-open … more
Core3dcentres® Launches Open Health® to Help Address the Shortage of PPE in Canada and the United States
Core3dcentres® (Core3dcentres®) announced on April 30, 2020 the launch of its new division – Open Health® (Open Health®). Open Health® has rapidly retooled its additive … more
Dentists Advised Non-Urgent, Elective Services Remain Suspended in Manitoba
As Manitoba begins to ease restrictions on non-urgent surgery and diagnostic procedures and therapeutic and medical services on Monday, the Manitoba Dental Association is strongly … more
Alberta Dentists, Physiotherapists Need Rules in Place Before Reopening
Albertans itching for a routine dental checkup or eye exam might have to wait a little bit longer than Monday. Although the provincial government said … more
No Time for Doom and Gloom…But Be Prepared to Make Some Changes!
Well we are seeing signs of the flattening of the curve and the hope is we will start to return to some degree of “normal” … more
The New Normal – Donning & Doffing Systems
Today we continue our plan with getting ready for a phased return to dentistry and joining the equivalent to medical and hospital protocols when delivering … more
Interim IPC Guidelines Related to COVID-19 Management in Manitoba Effective May 4, 2020
On April 29, 2020 the Province of Manitoba released “Restoring Safe Services – Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery.” Manitoba provincial public health authorities … more