97% of Dental Practices Now Open for Elective Care
2020-06-24
Dentistry’s recovery continues, with 97% of offices reporting that they are open for elective care with patient volume at 65% of pre-pandemic levels as of
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Dentists rank highest for infection risk – but have no increased COVID-19 death rate
2020-06-24
Dentists rank highest in the list of unhealthiest job roles when it comes to risk of infection, a study shows. According to data released by
Project restart – financial considerations for dentists
2020-06-24
Michael Copeland covers some financial considerations for dental practices as project restart gets the green light. Coronavirus is having a significant impact on businesses and
OSAP and DQP Release Best Practices for Infection Control
2020-06-24
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
Public supports NHS dentist protection from COVID-19 litigation
2020-06-24
Seven in 10 believe NHS staff – including dentists – involved in treating patients during the COVID-19 pandemic should be shielded from the risk of
DJ Khaled wears full hazmat suit to dental practice
2020-06-23
DJ Khaled donned plenty of PPE, including a full hazmat suit, as he left his home for the first time in more than three months
BAPD calls for resignation of England’s CDO Sara Hurley
2020-06-23
The British Association of Private Dentistry (BAPD) is calling for the resignation of England’s CDO in a rebuttal of her recent letter to MPs. In
Business Interruption Insurance May Be in Doubt
2020-06-22
Business interruption insurance often is part of the protection provided by business property policies. Compensation is designed to cover the loss of business-related income. Payouts
FDA Warns Dental Practice to Stop Marketing COVID-19 Antibody Tests
2020-06-22
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Dr. Jason Korkus, DDS, and Sonrisa Family Dental, doing business as My COVID19
PPE Fees May Violate Consumer Protection Act
2020-06-19
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is alerting consumers to surcharges by some dental providers that could violate the Consumer Protection Act as dentists begin
CDO Sara Hurley announces appointment of new deputy
2020-06-19
The chief dental officer and NHS England have announced the appointment of a new deputy CDO. The position has been given to Jason Wong MBE,
The impact of COVID-19 on the profession’s mental health
2020-06-19
Dental professionals are urging struggling colleagues to reach out for support in a bid to break down stigmas surrounding mental health. Following recent reports of
