Suction Significantly Reduces Aerosol Risks in Open Clinic Settings
Suction substantially decreases contamination in open clinic settings, according to Newcastle University, which has been studying how to mitigate the risks of dental.
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Helmet Contains Cough Droplets During Dental Procedures
Researchers at Cornell University have designed an open-faced helmet that patients can wear to minimize the risks of SARS-CoV-2 transmission during dental procedures..
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Collaboration Launches Online Fallow Time Calculator
Dental practices that need to figure out how long they should wait between treating patients can use the online Fallow Time Calculator. The.
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Patients Miss 14.5 Million Dental Appointments in England
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned that dentists face an uphill struggle to restore services unless the government is willing to support.
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Fallow Periods Recommended Only for Highest-Risk Procedures
The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) and College of General Dentistry (CGDent) say they welcome the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme.
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England’s Chief Dentist Releases Guidance for Fallow Time Following AGPs
England’s Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley has released guidelines for how much fallow time dentists should give their operatories after performing aerosol-generating procedures.
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CDC Updates N95 and Eyewear Guidelines for Dental Practices
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their Guidance for Dental Settings, emphasizing the role of N95 masks and eyewear.
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WHO Continues Recommendations for Restricting Non-Essential Dental Care
In its latest recommendations, the World Health Organization (WHO) advises that routine non-essential oral healthcare such as checkups, cleanings, preventive care, and aesthetics.
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Study to Examine COVID-19 Infection Rates Among Dentists
Researchers with the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry will conduct a long-term study of COVID-19 incidence rates among dentists and risks associated with.
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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),.
