Distributors Remove Allocation Limits on PPE Orders
The dental industry is turning a corner and now has ample supplies of some personal protective equipment (PPE) including surgical masks, respirators, and.
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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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The CDC Says N95s Can Be Decontaminated and Reused
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that N95 respirators can be decontaminated and reused as protection against the virus that.
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CDC Calculator Figures Out Your PPE Burn Rate
Dentists who are concerned about how quickly they go through their personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies can use the Burn Rate Calculator, which.
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LLNL Investigating Inexpensive Methods for Sterilizing and Reusing N95 Masks
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is studying ways to safely and rapidly remove viral threats from N95 respirators without compromising the device’s fit.
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85% of Endodontic Practices Are Still Open
According to the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), 85% of endodontic practices have been open for emergencies during the pandemic, based on an.
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CDC Issues Warning About Counterfeit Respirators
As practices reopen, they will need respirators to protect their personnel and their patients from exposure to the COVID-19 virus. But the Centers.
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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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PPE Shortages Hit Nearly Half of All Healthcare Facilities
Nearly half (48%) of healthcare facilities in the United States are already out of or almost out of respirators to use in caring.
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Australian Government Sources 54 Million Masks for Medical and Dental Offices
With thousands of Australian dental practices facing imminent closure and the dental health of Australians in jeopardy, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) says.
