Clinic Closures Precipitate Pediatric Dental Health Crisis
2021-02-26
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, school-based dental clinics across New York remain closed based on state guidance to help prevent the spread of
coronavirus
Two thirds of countries are not allowing dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
2021-02-25
Two thirds of the world’s countries are not allowing dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines, it has been revealed. Data also shows that half of the
Oral Symptoms Common in Children With COVID-Linked MIS-C
2021-02-25
Although children infected with COVID-19 typically have mild or no symptoms, a small percentage has developed a condition known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
Remote consultations – half of dentists report difficulty obtaining patient consent
2021-02-25
Dental professionals think it is harder to gain consent when they do not see the patient face to face. More than half (52%) of dental
CDO Sara Hurley issues technical warning over FFP3 face mask
2021-02-25
Chief dental officer Sara Hurley has urged dental teams to read an alert relating to FFP3 masks. A new central alert system notification warns of
Dental Hygienists Experience Low Rates of COVID-19 Infection
2021-02-24
Despite having been designated as high risk for COVID-19 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, only 3.1% of dental hygienists have had COVID-19 based
‘Huge inequalities’ – data reveals dramatic drop in children’s dental visits in Scotland
2021-02-23
The number of children seen by a dentist in Scotland fell to one quarter of the 2018-2019 average, it has emerged. Between May and December
Matt Hancock ‘acted unlawfully’ in failing to publish PPE contract details
2021-02-22
Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, acted unlawfully by delaying the publication of contracts carried out during the pandemic. Last week, it was ruled that he
ADA Asks for Liability Protection in COVID-19 Vaccine Administration
2021-02-18
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out across the country, the ADA is asking the US Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance about temporary
The US Army and OSAP Team Up for COVID-19 Infection Control Training
2021-02-17
A select group of US Army dentists, enlisted dental specialists, and civilian dental staff assigned to the Rhineland-Pfalz Dental Activity recently participated in specialized training
Dentists Can Join the Fight to Vaccinate the Public Against COVID-19
2021-02-17
As medical professionals, we have an incredible opportunity right now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to make a significant difference in our communities
‘Deeply disturbed’ – dental students in Aberdeen told they will not receive financial support
2021-02-16
Calls are being made for clarification after Scottish dental students at a university were told they would not be compensated. This follows the news that
