Healthcare Professionals Revisit Face Mask Policies in Manitoba
Dentists, doctors and other private healthcare workers in Manitoba are considering making changes to the face mask policies. Shared Health has announced the end of … more
Face Masks
ADA Providing Guidance on Updated Mask Recommendations From CDC
The ADA has issued guidance to help dentists answer questions about new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding mask use for fully vaccinated people. “The … more
Introducing a Reusable N95 Mask with No Exhalation Valve
2021 Claudio Dente, President of Dentec Safety Specialists, has announced the new ComfortAir®NxMD, the latest development for medical applications such as hospitals, clinics and EMS. … 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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
Dentist’s Clever Hack for Making Face Masks Fit Better Goes Viral on TikTok
As health officials continue to urge people to wear masks in public, a dentist in Canada has shared a genius hack for making face masks fit … more
Medicom Announces UK Mask Manufacturing Facility in Alliance with British Government
The Medicom Group, (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of medical and respiratory masks, has announced the further expansion of its global footprint with … more
Medicom Announces Second Kolmi-Hopen Mask Facility in France
The Medicom Group, (“Medicom”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of surgical and respiratory masks, has announced plans to open a second mask production facility … more
KN95 Respirators – Update on Actions Required
As part of its ongoing surveillance and assessment of KN95 respirators that may not meet filtration standards, Health Canada has determined that KN95 Particle Respirators … more
ADA Receives Masks From National Stockpile
The ADA has received 350,000 3M-made KN95 masks from the national stockpile that the Association is distributing to dentists working in states where personal protective … more
Dental Cancellations, Layoffs Possible Due to Mask Shortage From COVID-19 Hoarding
The B.C. Dental Hygienists Association is warning its members could be laid off, and dental visits cancelled, if a medical mask shortage caused by COVID-19 … more