FDI Outlines Dentistry’s Role in WHO’s Pandemic Response
2020-06-01
As the World Health Assembly held its seventy-third session virtually on May 18 and 19, the FDI World Dental Federation submitted a statement addressing the
coronavirus
Yes, You Can Safely Visit a Dentist During Emergency
2020-05-31
Main Content To anyone wondering whether it’s safe to visit a dentist amid this pandemic? My answer will be an Absolute yes!! As dental practices
Dentistry Tops List of Professions Facing the Greatest COVID-19 Risks
2020-05-29
Dentistry accounts for the top four jobs where the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus is the highest, according to the Alberta Federation of Labour
CDA Distributes 25,000 PPE Kits to California Dentists
2020-05-29
The California Dental Association (CDA) is distributing approximately 25,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to licensed dentists in the state. The supply of masks, face
Delta Dental of Virginia Offers $3 Million to Help Dentists Reopen
2020-05-29
As dental offices across Virginia reopen with new and costly health and safety protocols, Delta Dental of Virginia and the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation
Intervention on obesity needed to prevent further COVID-19 deaths, experts say
2020-05-29
Campaigners are calling for an immediate government intervention on obesity in a bid to drive down the coronavirus death rate. Action on Sugar and Action
Dental Protection confirms continued indemnity of members
2020-05-28
All dental team members who want to return to work will continue to be supported, an indemnity provider has confirmed. Dental Protection is reassuring its
CDO Sara Hurley announces reopening date for dental practices
2020-05-28
The CDO for England has released a date for dental practices to reopen – as well as information instructing the profession how to prepare. In
What does becoming a clinical contact tracer involve?
2020-05-28
Bhavin Patel explains why he became a clinical contact tracer and how he’s staying positive during the COVID-19 outbreak. In February when it was becoming
65% of Dental Practices Now Open
2020-05-28
According to the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI), 65% of dental practices were open during the week of May 18, with 38% saying that patient
ADA Emphasizes Guidance for Elective Treatment as Practices Reopen
2020-05-28
As dentists in nearly every state are now allowed to perform elective procedures again, the ADA notes that oral health is integral to overall health
Coming out of lockdown: informing the public and patients
2020-05-27
Martin Addy, emeritus professor in dentistry and Liam Addy, consultant in restorative dentistry, look at how dental teams can keep the public informed as the
