The VDA worked alongside the Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association for the revised recommendations. The guidelines will continue to be updated as new scientific data emerges,
An innovative easy solution to prevent clinicians’ exposure to airborne particles from dental procedures using redirection and trapping. Aerosol clouds carry airborne particles including SARS-CoV-2,
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement (DQP) have released best practices for dental providers to
The survey was sent out May 19 and garnered responses from 2,710 dentists. Here are some of its other notable findings on how dentists are
The United Health Foundation (UHF) is increasing its support of the American Indian College Fund’s United Health Foundation Tribal Scholars Program with a $430,000 grant
Due to concerns over COVID-19 and government restrictions, many dental offices were closed or are dramatically reducing hours to help protect patients and staff. This
Stars of Dentistry is back! We’re publishing some of our past Stars of Dentistry lectures on Dentistry Online, completely free. To kick start the Stars
The six staff members with COVID-19 are all asymptomatic, according to an email to faculty from Carol Lefebvre, DDS, dean of the Dental College of
Dental practices in Scotland were allowed to reopen on June 22, but the British Dental Association (BDA) warns that a combination of higher costs and
Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be shielded from the risk of
With dental practices returning to work and recalling their dental teams, Stuart Craig outlines some of the legal complications after the COVID-19 lockdown. As dental
A simulation model of different designs of taxes on sugary drinks suggests that all tax designs would generate substantial health gains and reduce health costs