pandemic

#SAFESMILES Campaign Stresses the Safety of Dental Visits

The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has launched its #SAFESMILES public awareness campaign to reinforce...

Dentistry’s Recovery Levels Off

Dentistry’s economic recovery seems to have plateaued, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute...

Take Three Steps to Make Your Practice Invincible

So many practices are tired of falling into the volume trap. Most of the...

Oropharyngeal Secretion Testing May Reduce False Negative COVID-19 Results

Oropharyngeal secretion (OS) testing may reduce the number of false negative results from patients...

Three Ways to Reorient Your Staff During COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has sent shockwaves throughout dentistry. When practices fully reopen, dental teams...

Dental School to Develop COVID-19 Saliva Test

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry will use more than $550,000...

Ozone May Effectively Disinfect PPE for Reuse

Ozone gas, a highly reactive chemical comprising three oxygen atoms, could provide a safe...

Standard Doesn’t Cover Safe Removal of Laser Plume Dispersed by Water Spray

The ANSI Z136.3 Standard for Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care (2018 Edition)...

Most Americans Comfortable Visiting the Dentist Despite the Pandemic

Most Americans say they are comfortable visiting a dentist and plan on scheduling a...

How to Talk to Patients About Safety and COVID-19

During normal times, nearly 75% of adults in the United States encounter some amount...