ADA Tells White House There’s No Grave Danger of COVID-19 Exposure in Dental Settings
The ADA told the White House Office of Management and Budget that there doesn’t appear to be any grave danger of COVID-19 exposure.
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NDEB Cancels Dental Exams As It Investigates Possible Cheating
The National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) said it is investigating potential exposure and unauthorized use of NDEB examination content and has.
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The Top 10 COVID-19 News Stories of 2020
One story dominated the headlines this year, and the editors at Dentistry Today were on top of every development. We considered it our.
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Study Analyzes Aerosol Exposure in Open-Layout Dental Offices
The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic pose potential health risks that may be more problematic.
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More Than 50% of Tested Gowns Fail to Meet Protection Standards
More than 50% of the disposable isolation gowns that ECRI tested failed to meet standard levels of protection, putting healthcare workers at risk.
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Marquette Dental Students Quarantined After Potential COVID-19 Exposure
Members of the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s second-year class have been put into quarantine after concerns of potential exposure to COVID-19 occurred.
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Dentists Recommended to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine First
When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, dentists and dental hygienists should be among the first people receiving it, according to the National Academies.
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Has COVID-19 Affected Your Mental Health? Survey Wants to Know
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are experiencing greater rates of mental health issues such as depression as a result of the pandemic,.
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OSHA Poster and Video Teach Professionals How to Use Respirators
As dental practices reopen, dental personnel are going to be using more respirators. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a.
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Training Demonstrates How Improper PPE Use Leads to COVID-19 Exposure
Despite the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), many healthcare workers are contracting the COVID-19 virus. Combine improper PPE use with the aerosol-generating.
