Embracing diversity
2020-07-03
CODE explains how principals can help create a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion within dental practices. As businesses, we should all work to create
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Leicester dentists told ‘use clinical judgement’ on new lockdown measures
2020-07-02
NHS England is telling dental practices across Leicester to use their clinical judgement as to whether they can remain open. The move comes after Health
Singapore-Based 3D Printing Startup, Structo, Starts Production of Millions of Pre-Sterilized Nasopharyngeal Testing Swabs
2020-07-02
Structo, a NUS-born 3D printing startup, has begun manufacturing 3D printed nasopharyngeal (NP) testing swabs in Singapore to help in the fight against the COVID-19
Colorado dental practice temporarily shuts down after two employees contract COVID-19
2020-07-02
One employee received positive test results June 26, leading the practice to temporarily close. Since then, another employee has tested positive, but none of the
Fluid Dynamics Proposes Reduction in Mask Efficiency During Cough Cycles
2020-07-02
Main Content A recent study shows that the criteria employed for assessing face mask performance must be modified to take into account the reduction of
Taking control of fallow periods for reduced down-time
2020-07-02
Christopher Lehr explores how long fallow periods between patients need to be, and what that means in practical terms. A significant change to day-to-day dental
Dental therapists now licensed to practice in Maine
2020-07-02
The Maine Board of Dental Practice finalized the regulations in April, creating specific qualifications for dental therapy licensure. Dental therapists are licensed to perform preventive
Study Published in the Journal of Dental Research Demonstrates That Oropharyngeal Secretions May Help Reduce False Negative Test Results From Patients Who Were Treated for COVID-19
2020-07-02
As the global battle to understand and eliminate the coronavirus continues, a new study published in the Journal of Dental Research demonstrates that testing of
How the new immigration laws affect the dental industry
2020-07-02
President Donald Trump signed an executive order June 22 suspending new H-1B and H-4 visas until the end of the year, barring workers from seeking
CQC to discuss registration repayment options
2020-07-02
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) will discuss repayment options if practices are struggling to pay their registration fees, a meeting heard. The British Association of
Microbrush® Introduces New Nasopharyngeal Test Swabs
2020-07-02
Microbrush, a leading US-based global manufacturer and supplier of flocked applicators, has launched a nasopharyngeal test swab to meet the growing demand for COVID-19 testing
10 steps back to practice after COVID-19 – PPE
2020-07-02
Neel Kothari explores the different options of PPE available to practices and the dental team as they look to reopen. Let me start by making