Dentists Report They Aren’t Confident in Their Infection Control
Many dentists feel a significant lack of confidence in their ability to implement necessary infection control measures and acquire personal protective equipment (PPE),.
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Do You Charge an Added Fee for PPE?
There is no doubt that dental offices are incurring additional expenses due to the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE) related to the.
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OSAP and DQP Release Best Practices for Infection Control
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement (DQP) have released best practices for dental.
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PPE Fees May Violate Consumer Protection Act
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh is alerting consumers to surcharges by some dental providers that could violate the Consumer Protection Act as.
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Humana to Pay $7 Per Dental Claim to Offset COVID-19 Costs
Humana will pay an additional $7 per Humana member dental claim for all fully insured Humana dental members to offset the increased costs.
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KN95 Respirators Fail to Meet Health Canada Standards
Health Canada has determined that KN95 respirators manufactured by 16 companies do not meet the required standards for filtration or the design features.
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OSHA Publishes FAQs on Masks in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a series of frequently asked questions about the use of masks in the workplace.
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90% of Dental Practices Now Open for Elective Care
Dentistry’s rebound continues with 90% of practices now open for elective care as of June 1, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.
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English Dental Practices Still at Risk of Collapse Despite Reopening
Though dentists in England were allowed to resume elective care on June 8, the British Dental Association (BDA) warns that increased costs and.
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Program Reprocesses N95 Respirators for Future Use
To ensure it has enough personal protective equipment (PPE) to treat a second wave of COVID-19, the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto.
