Sleep apnoea a risk factor for COVID-19, study reveals
2020-11-16
Sleep apnoea is a suspected risk factor for COVID-19, a new study has suggested. This is the first coronavirus-related study where sleep apnoea as a
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‘Huge concern’ – significant spike in the prescription of antibiotics by dentists
2020-11-13
There has been a steep rise in the number of antibiotics prescribed to dental patients, a study has revealed. Data shows a 25% spike in
Dental Students Join “Houses” to Maintain In-Person Contacts During the Pandemic
2020-11-13
When the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry first closed its doors to all but essential emergency services at the start of the pandemic, assistant
Shils Awards Recognize Dental Leaders
2020-11-13
The Dr. Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund recognized clinicians, executives, and other dental leaders for their significant positive impacts on the oral health community and
UK’s chief dental officers release update on COVID-19
2020-11-11
The UK’s chief dental officers have released a joint letter in response to the growing number of coronavirus cases. As the nation adjusts to the
Toothbrushing Habits Linked With COVID-19 Spread
2020-11-10
Poor oral hygiene measures such as sharing toothbrushes or toothpaste, keeping toothbrushes in the same container, and keeping the same toothbrush after testing positive for
WHO Tweaks COVID-19 Dental Treatment Guidelines
2020-11-10
The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its “Considerations for the Provision of Essential Oral Health Services in the Context of COVID-19” to refer to
COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective, trials suggest
2020-11-09
The first COVID-19 vaccine can stop 90% of people getting infected with the virus, according to the manufacturers. Large-scales trials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine suggests
ADA Calls for Point-of-Care COVID-19 Testing at Dental Offices
2020-11-09
Point-of-care testing to screen patients for chronic diseases and other medical conditions such as COVID-19 that could complicate dental care or put the patient and
What the pandemic taught me as a practice manager
2020-11-09
Practice manager Gurjit Sonsoy reveals the top tips and lessons that her practice took from the pandemic. I’ve worked in dentistry for the last 15
16% of UK Dental Practices Are in Financial Trouble
2020-11-07
The Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert has found that 16% of dental practices in the United Kingdom are feeling financial pressures as they face the
Creighton University Builds Two Negative Pressure Treatment Rooms
2020-11-06
The Creighton University School of Dentistry has used a $100,000 federal grant to construct a pair of negative pressure rooms at the dental school to
