Abstract The predominant mode of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is aerosols, and e-cigarettes/vaping products are a source of aerosols.
Abstract Purpose/Objective: On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and universities transitioned to online learning. The objective of this
Abstract Objectives: In most North American jurisdictions, guidelines for use of biologic indicators (BIs) in general dental practice have recommended testing at least weekly.
Abstract Introduction: Occupational characteristics of dental care — including closed environment, proximity to staff and patients and the use of aerosol-generating procedures — put
Abstract Objectives: In early 2020, COVID-19 was classified a pandemic. During phase 1 (16 March–18 May 2020) in British Columbia (BC), dental services were
Abstract The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced spectacular development and growth over the past two decades. With recent progress in digitized data
Abstract Background: Government-funded and pro bono dental care are important to populations with limited means. At the same time, dentistry is experiencing a gender
Abstract Background: This study aimed to describe dental care provision and the perceptions of dentists in Nova Scotia, Canada, during 1 week of the
Abstract Objective: To investigate pedagogical approaches and perceived barriers to teaching about caries-control medications, particularly silver diamine fluoride (SDF), in Canadian undergraduate dental and
ABSTRACT Background: Early childhood dental decay or caries (ECC) is common, often painful and costly to the health care system, yet it is largely preventable.
Abstract Objectives: To explore the psychosocial impacts of dentistry as described by patients. Methods: I conducted 6 qualitative interviews with people whose access to dental
Abstract We examine the perspectives of 14 key informants with extensive knowledge of dental care provision in Canada regarding systemic factors that could push Canadians
