Working together to improve dental team wellbeing
2021-02-18
In this exclusive interview, Ros Keeton introduces the collaborative guide Wellbeing Support for the Dental Team. She explains why it is such an important tool
COVID-19
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
Live webinars to discuss COVID-19’s impact on dental hygienists
2021-02-15
Researchers from the American Dental Association and American Dental Hygienists’ Association will discuss the findings of their studies on U.S. dental hygienists’ infection rates, infection
ADA shares dental priorities for next COVID-19 relief package with Congress
2021-02-15
Washington — The ADA is urging Congress to pass additional COVID-19 relief legislation with provisions the Association believes are crucial to ensuring the safety and
Trio of organizations agree more research needed on COVID-19’s effect on oral health
2021-02-12
The ADA, American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and the American Academy of Periodontology agree in a Feb. 12 press statement that there is
Coalition asks Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidance on COVID-19 vaccination
2021-02-11
Washington — The ADA and a coalition of more than 40 stakeholders are asking the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidance regarding employer-provided incentives
ADA to HHS: Grant temporary liability protection to dentists who administer vaccines
2021-02-10
The ADA is asking the federal government to grant temporary liability protection to dentists who administer COVID-19 vaccines. “The Biden administration has determined there is
‘Setting us up to fail’ – further push for government to abandon dental targets
2021-02-09
Dentist pushes for government to make changes to NHS contract targets for dentistry after weeks of no action. Speaking on the BBC Breakfast Show with
Dentists Should Be Allowed to Administer the COVID-19 Vaccination Everywhere
2021-02-09
As the United States and its territories continue to refine their COVID-19 vaccination plans following the Food and Drug Administration’s December 11 authorization of the
Dentists should offer recall appointments on a case-by-case basis, says indemnity group
2021-02-08
Dental teams should offer recall appointments based on a patient’s needs, says the Dental Defence Union (DDU). The group argue against a blanket ban on
