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Apply for CARES Act Provider Relief Funds by Sept. 13

Dentists have through Sept. 13 to apply for pandemic relief grants through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Enhanced Provider Relief Fund ...

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2021 Midwinter Meeting is going virtual

CHICAGO, U.S.: The Chicago Dental Society announced in an email today (Aug. 27, 2020) that the 2021 edition of its annual meeting will be conducted entirely...

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ADA responds to World Health Organization: Dentistry is essential healthcare

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: In a news release issued today (Aug. 12, 2020) the American Dental Association (ADA) said that it “respectfully yet strongly disagrees...

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How dental practices can pivot during difficult times

With dental offices across the U.S. having closed temporarily or reduced services due to the coronavirus pandemic, business leaders are trying to find ways ...

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Chicago Dental Society launches campaign to promote the safety of dental offices

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) has launched a new public awareness campaign called #SAFESMILES to reinforce public confidence in the ...

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Epic Hygiene laser meets guidelines to minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission

BIOLASE, a global leader in dental lasers, has announced that the Epic Hygiene dental laser meets recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control ...

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Jim Glidewell describes his experience overcoming COVID-19

Jim Glidewell was hospitalized for 12 days recently with COVID-19, and he recounted his experience in Chairside Magazine. “The intubation left me ...

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Dentsply Sirona and ADA collaborate to address practice recovery and patient safety

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: As part of Dentsply Sirona’s continued pledge to create healthy practices for healthy smiles and drive practice recovery, the Dental...

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Interview: Biosecurity in the dental office

As a pioneer and market leader in sterilization, Austria-based company W&H is renowned for developing high-quality sterilization devices for the dental ...

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Seeing dentist more important than getting a haircut, survey respondents say

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J., USA: Lanmark360, a full-service healthcare agency with deep experience in the dental space, has announced the immediate availability...

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AAPD, AAPD Foundation and Henry Schein provide masks to AAPD members

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: In the largest single commitment in its 33-year history, the AAPD Foundation has allocated up to $1.6 million to provide all AAPD ...

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Dental students provide free face shields for local dentists

BUFFALO, N.Y., USA: Dental students at University at Buffalo are using 3-D printers to supply local dentists with much-needed protective equipment as local ...

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OSAP adds COVID-19 sessions to its 2020 virtual conference

ATLANTA, Ga., USA: The continuing COVID-19 pandemic leaves many unanswered questions, especially for those in the dental field. Every year, sessions ...

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With new safety measures in place, Dentsply Sirona World 2020 is a go for Las Vegas in October

CHARLOTTE, N.C., USA: Dentsply Sirona World 2020 will take place Oct. 1–3 at the all-new Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Dentsply Sirona announced in a press ...

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CDC guidance for dental settings echoes ADA guidance

CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The American Dental Association welcomed the release of recently updated Guidance for Dental Settings issued by the U.S. Centers for ...

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Reinvent your practice for the new world: Efficiency is the way

The COVID-19 outbreak has certainly tested us all — our patience, our sanity and our preparation. We’ve been awarded (yes, we think it’s a good thing)...

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Henry Schein offers ‘Recovery Pricing’ for dental professionals

MELVILLE, N.Y., USA: Henry Schein Inc. announced today (May 21, 2020) the Henry Schein Recovery Pricing Plan, offering discounts of as much as 18 percent ...

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Foundation for Endodontics is providing COVID-19 relief grant to graduating residents

CHICAGO, Ill., U.S.: The Foundation for Endodontics, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), is providing a one-time $500 ...

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New social media campaign helps dentists keep in touch with their patients

ARLINGTON, Va., USA: The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), in collaboration with Lanmark360, has developed a social media-based campaign that dentists and their ...

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Thousands of orthodontists participate in a virtual annual session conducted by AAO

ST. LOUIS, Mo., USA: The coronavirus pandemic forced the American Association of Orthodontists to cancel its in-person annual meeting, which had been ...

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OperaDDS partners with Benco Dental to provide tools for teledentistry and COVID-19 screening

Pittston, Pa., USA: Benco Dental is teaming with OperaDDS, a provider of HIPAA-compliant intra-office communication tools, to provide customers with ...

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Henry Schein launches program to help dentists safely return to providing care

MELVILLE, N.Y., U.S.: Henry Schein has launched the Henry Schein Thrive Practice Recovery Program, which it describes as a single, cost-effective suite of ...

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7 steps to care for your equipment during down time

In these extraordinary times many dental offices are closed or dramatically reducing hours to help protect patients and staff and conform to local/state ...

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As some states consider reopening, ADA offers PPE guidance to dentists

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommended on March 16 that dentists restrict their practices to all but urgent and emergency care. This ...

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3-D printed swabs help fill gap in COVID-19 test kits

Innovation at the University of Louisville involving multiple departments has led to a promising solution for the shortage of swabs in COVID-19 test kits. ...

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Dentists report financial impact of COVID-19 on their practices

The COVID-19 crisis has caused a significant financial impact on dental practices, with collections for the vast majority of dentists less than 5 percent of...

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Calif. dentists may register to help with state’s COVID-19 pandemic response

Sacramento, Calif. — California health-care providers will be challenged to meet the needs of patients during this pandemic, with active COVID-19 cases...

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Coltene SciCan launches COVID-19 information resource webpage

TORONTO — As an infection control specialist, Coltene SciCan remains committed to providing solutions and sharing knowledge to help prevent the spread of ...

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