Disposable face masks, such as surgical masks and filtering facepieces used in clinical dentistry, have been found to release harmful microplastics in a new study.
Healthcare settings providing NHS care are reintroducing face masks in the face of rising Covid-19 cases. NHS England has asked dental practices, hospitals and GP
Respirator masks have been hailed the go-to face covering to mitigate COVID-19. Researchers at the University of Surrey recommend the masks are worn between 3.2
When practices were given the go-ahead to resume routine appointments, it was never going to be a return to normal. Concerns about the safe return
Monday 19 July – the date we will wave goodbye to the restrictions that have guided our lives for more than 16 months. Dubbed ‘freedom
The Face Mask Store explains the key role that it is playing in helping others to navigate the mask-wearing maze. Based in Shepton Mallet (Somerset),
The Henry Schein Cares Foundation (HSCF), in partnership with the UPS Foundation, has launched the second phase of its Wearing Is Caring campaign, which focuses
Adam Nulty provides an evidence-based literature review on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) within the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. In epidemics of highly
Wearing face coverings to protect against COVID-19 does not lead to a false sense of security, a study suggests. It is also unlikely to boost
Dental staff in primary care environment must all wear face masks if the practice is not COVID-19 secure. Following the Secretary of State for Health
Health Canada has determined that KN95 respirators manufactured by 16 companies do not meet the required standards for filtration or the design features related to
The Joint Commission says that it is aware of the shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE), ventilators, and swab kits at hospitals and elsewhere and that
