Covid-19

A new study demonstrates that dental opioid prescribing increased during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reinforcing the importance of non-opioid pain management solutions even during global health emergencies.

Study conducted at Tohoku University determined that extraoral and intraoral suction can greatly reduce droplet and aerosol spread within the air during dental treatment.

How dental practices used PPP loans and what that money meant to the industry.

With 2023 fast approaching, now is a great time to look back at what has happened and think about how it can affect the year to come.

There is some important infection control terminology that every dental professional should know. Experts weigh in on the key points for every clinician.

Many of the challenges hygienists face—and will continue to face—are the same as pre-pandemic.

Infection control is often overlooked or neglected. Here's how to get back on track.

The pandemic led many to relocate. Dentists should take advantage of newer technologies and software such as NexHealth, designed to allow practices to be more successful this year and in the foreseeable future.

Looking at how to handle challenging infection control tasks and the variability in how we can optimize these tasks moving forward.

As with many infection control measures over the years, the need for personal air filtration manufacturing has arrived.

A roundup of some of the best PPE on the market now.

As new variants emerge and we navigate the beginning of the year, it is increasingly important to manage our anxiety.

The Tellies, or Teledentistry Innovation Awards, are designed to recognize and highlight strides in the industry for dental telehealth. Here are the 2021 Award recipients.

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, DDS, and Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, to discuss the importance of finding silver linings during challenging times. [21 Minutes]

Be aware of misconceptions that can prevent you from improving overall air quality and safety for dental practices and dental labs.

Going over the resources that you need to stay on top of infection control matters in your practice.

Here we take a look at some of the infection control issues to address in the new year

This new tool can help practices know the quality of air ventilation in both the treatment and waiting room.

onDiem’s new feature will allow COVID-19 records documentation to help employees stay on top of state mandates.

This investigation from CNN showed that tens of millions of used and dirty nitrile gloves were imported to the US.

While it may be difficult with less resources, it is just as important for dental practices to adhere to the same level of infection control as hospitals

We take a look at some of the ways that the future of dentistry has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These N95 respirators have had their approval revoked in order to make health care settings safer for patients and professionals.

Evaluators need to be diligent in dental practice evaluations, but there are a variety of ways in which practices were valued before and during COVID-19.

With A-dec’s growing line of practice protection solutions, clinicians and patients can feel confident they’re in a safe and healthy environment.

Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Yamaoka, DDS, MS, and his son Zach Yamaoka set out to design a face shield that stands out from the rest.

This survey set out to understand why a patient may be hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and why trust between a patient and doctor is a key factor.

The CDC has now revoked emergency authorizations as production of N95s has increased domestically.