20% of Dental Practices Are Fully Closed
2020-05-08
According to Net32 Inc, 68% of dental practices are open by appointment only, 20% are fully closed, and 12% are open for emergencies only, based
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ADA Recognizes Oral Medicine as a Dental Specialty
2020-05-04
The ADA’s National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has approved a resolution recognizing oral medicine as a dental specialty, following the
The ADA Asks HHS to Authorize COVID-19 Point of Service Tests at Dental Offices
2020-04-23
As experts agree that widespread testing is necessary to identify who has and doesn’t have the COVID-19 coronavirus, the ADA is asking the Department of Health
ADA Updates PPE Guidelines as States Prepare to Reopen
2020-04-20
As state and federal agencies begin planning to reopen non-essential businesses, the ADA is advising practices that government decisions regarding closures including restrictions on elective
How to Create a Resilient Practice During Tough Times
2020-04-17
More than ever, dentists are wondering what they can do during this downtime. Now is a good opportunity for themto implement ideas that will help
Dental Groups Ask Governments to Ensure PPE Supply
2020-04-16
Though most dental practices have stopped routine care, emergency treatment continues around the world. Organized dental groups are now asking their respective governments to ensure
ADA Resources Help Dentists Cope With the Stress of the Pandemic
2020-04-09
The ADA’s Center for Professional Success is offering free resources about stress management to help dental professionals navigate the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Q&A: COVID-19 Treatment With AAE President Dr. Keith V. Krell
2020-04-07
Practices are limiting care to urgent and emergency cases to limit exposure to the COVID-19 coronavirus, preserve personal protection equipment (PPE), and reduce the burden
MDS Names McNulty Executive Director
2020-04-02
Conor McNulty, CAE, has been appointed executive director of the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS), which represents more than 5,000 member dentists and is a statewide
ADA Extends Closure Recommendation Through April 30
2020-04-02
As the rate of COVID-19 transmissions is rising in most states, the ADA now recommends that dentists keep their offices closed to all but urgent
Joint Commission Engages With Government in Managing PPE Shortages
2020-03-30
The Joint Commission says that it is aware of the shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE), ventilators, and swab kits at hospitals and elsewhere and that
AAE Guidelines Separate Emergency and Non-Emergency Treatment
2020-03-27
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is providing recommendations to dentists for determining the difference between essential and non-essential treatment in providing care to their patients
