What we know about COVID-19: June 26
2020-06-26
8 key COVID-19 facts: 1. The CDC’s most recent list of symptoms linked to COVID-19 is: fatigue, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea
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How prepared is dentistry for a second COVID-19 wave?
2020-06-26
Seb Evans explores the possibility of a second COVID-19 wave and the impact this will have on dentistry. In an open letter published in the British
NHS England dental practices told to assess vulnerable staff within four weeks
2020-06-26
Dental practices, hospitals and other NHS employers have been told to finish the assessments for at-risk staff within four weeks by NHS England. This month,
‘He was hurting and needed help’: Wife challenges fatal police shooting of Colorado dentist
2020-06-26
Scott Johnson, DDS, had reportedly expressed suicidal thoughts to his son on the day of his death. A surveillance video from that night shows the
Return to practice – advancing instrument decontamination
2020-06-26
Dr Fiona Collins is hosting a free webinar on the key protocols in instrument decontamination and sterilisation on Thursday 2 July at 19:00. The webinar
Mask Up! A Guide to Understanding Masks Currently Used in Dentistry
2020-06-26
Main Content As we prepare to return to our practices, it is essential to know about different types of masks and respirator options available and
Get the Most Out of Reputation Management
2020-06-26
Reputation management has become a huge piece of the online marketing puzzle. Many dentists now spend money each month on search engine optimization (SEO) to
‘That’s money we will never recoup’: Missouri dentist battles insurance company over pandemic profit loss coverage
2020-06-26
After having to close his four dental offices during the pandemic, Dr. Klein lost more than $1 million, which he called “money we will never
Study Shows How Far Splatter Goes During Dental Procedures
2020-06-26
Despite personal protective equipment (PPE) use, potentially infectious splatter can reach clinicians’ faces, bodies, arms, legs, and elsewhere, according to researchers at the University of
ADEA Toolkit Facilitates Diversity in Recruitment and Retention
2020-06-26
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has released a toolkit aimed at bolstering the recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, including historically underrepresented racial, ethnic,
DenScreen – patient screening and COVID-19 testing for dental practices
2020-06-26
DenScreen is a systematic screening system, allowing clinicians to individually and accurately assess each patient’s COVID-19 risk. Professor David Denning discusses why it is an
Nonprofits Receive $105,046 in Patterson Foundation Grants
2020-06-26
The Patterson Foundation awarded $105,046 in first quarter grant funding to 10 nonprofit organizations in oral health and animal health based on their value to