pandemic

Patients Avoiding Dentists as England’s Second Lockdown Continues

Many National Health Service (NHS) dental practices now face an uncertain future, according to...

Tough Times Prompt Consumers to Cut Back on Their Dental Insurance

In the past year, 39% of Americans reduced or eliminated the insurance they carry,...

Dentist Recommends Saliva COVID-19 Tests During Dental Appointments

Dentists should provide saliva-based COVID-19 testing whenever patients visit their office, according to Dr....

Face Shields Protect Dental Heroes As They Protect Our Smiles

While it may be harder to see each other’s smiles all the time these...

Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings

Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has...

Helmet Contains Cough Droplets During Dental Procedures

Researchers at Cornell University have designed an open-faced helmet that patients can wear to...

California Dentists Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

The California Department of Public Health says that local health departments and providers should...

Dentists Prioritized in England’s Vaccine Administration

Dental professionals in England will be prioritized in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, according to...

CDC Recommends Including Dental Professionals in the First Wave of COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have said that dentists, dental hygienists,...

Pandemic Prompts Dental Students to Adjust Their Career Plans

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted dental education and training, according to the Virginia...