HRSA updates Provider Relief Fund Phase 4 information
2021-09-24
The deadline to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund is Oct. 26. The application process opens
COVID-19
Let’s call the whole thing off: a case study
2021-09-20
Louise Eggleton considers what happens when a patient and dentist have very different perceptions of a treatment journey hindered due to practice closures, resulting in
SmileCon to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests
2021-09-14
To ensure SmileCon attendees have a safe and enjoyable meeting experience, they will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit negative COVID-19 test
Why do patients switch dentists?
2021-09-13
Criticism dished out by dentists and lower costs are just some of the reasons why patients switch dental practices. A fresh survey reveals that more
Spread the news of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month
2021-09-10
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect dental practices across the country, the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) is spearheading an annual campaign
ProHEALTH Dental Releases Study Exploring Correlation Between Oral Health and COVID-19
2021-09-08
New Data Finds Most Americans Are Unaware that COVID-19 andOther Serious Illnesses Can Be Connected to Poor Oral Health ProHEALTH Dental, in collaboration with The
Vatech – supporting better care in Uganda
2021-09-07
For the first time ever, Vatech – a market leader in digital X-ray equipment – has outreached corporate social responsibility projects in Africa. Starting with
Teledentistry ‘viable option’ to replace some in-person consultations
2021-09-06
Teledentistry rose to prominence during the pandemic – and now a study is suggesting it could be here to stay. Research led by King’s College
Pandemic’s effect on dentists’ net income revealed in new HPI research brief
2021-09-03
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a 17.9% drop in net income for general dentists in 2020 compared with 2019. That is just one of the
Decon Pete – legionella and the potential risks
2021-09-01
With a rise in legionella deaths as services restart, Pete Gibbons explains how dental practices can safely reopen. In last month’s article I discussed the
Welsh dentists calling for the relaxation of COVID rules
2021-08-31
BDA Wales is calling for the relaxation of COVID rules to avoid patients unnecessarily losing teeth and allow more dental check-ups. Russell Gidney, chair of
Teledentistry a Viable Option for Replacing In-Person Initial Consultations
2021-08-27
A study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King’s College London including dentistry consultants at Guy’s Hospital has found that teledentistry may