Covid-19

Based on laboratory testing, two Lysol products shown to be effective against COVID-19.

Teledentistry is not new but it's currently experiencing great growth accelerated by COVID-19 as dentists need a means to virtually maintain contact with their patients and conduct dental emergency triage during the pandemic shut down.

Dr. Jeff Rohde rejoins our regular interview series to share an update on how his Santa Barbara dental practice is managing during the ongoing pandemic.

The CDC has removed its recommendation that dental care personnel wait 15 minutes after completion of clinical care.

A view from the rooftop: our world of dentistry post pandemic. So far, 2020 has been a crazy, anxious time, but with the right perspective you can see better days ahead.

Mindreading in a dental practice: Fear and stress are ramped up, but focus on the positives and the belief that we will all get through this pandemic.

AutoLobby texting service designed to help dentists re-launch practices. Dental Innovations solution provides the ability to manage patient staging in the parking lot, convey relevant information to the patient, and send a text message when it's time to enter the building.

Don’t lose hope even if pandemic causes financial, emotional turmoil. Dentists hit hard by COVID-19 are not alone and need to be aware that there are solutions and methods for recovery available.

CDA Presents latest dental convention cancelled by pandemic. California Dental Association cancels CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry in San Francisco this September.

While there has been some good news about increased production of PPE and plenty of upbeat stories about companies from a variety of industries shifting gears to help out during the pandemic, reports of limited critical supplies are still drawing concern.

Sterngold Dental, a highly regarded name in the restorative dental community, rallies behind #ReadyNow, a hashtag that sums up its proactive plan to help clinical practices and dental laboratories on their road to a faster restart.

ADA Putting the Well-Being of Attendees First. Live version of annual meeting will not take place in Orlando in October.

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Dentsply Sirona: customer interaction, virtual education key during pandemic times. Eric Bruno answers questions, provides company updates as dental industry looks to bounce back after mandated shutdowns.

KaVo Kerr launches 'Restart Together' program to support the dental community as practices reopen. Dental company expands vital resources, support services, and significant savings to help doctors ease the transition and get back to practicing exceptional patient care.

Dental Products Report and Modern Hygienist Editorial Director Noah Levine is joined by Modern Hygienist Editorial Advisory Board Member Alyssa Aberle, RDH, BSDH, MBA to discuss her experiences working at a community health center and conducting COVID-19 tests during the pandemic.

5 tips to recover more quickly after COVID-19. Boosting your hygiene care one of the key steps as dental practices begin re-opening across the country.

Deep Dive: We may be headed toward a new mouthrinse protocol. With the renewed interest in pre-rinsing for dental procedures, chlorine dioxide deserves a closer look.

Dr. Low discusses approaches such as the use of high volume evacuation and dental lasers to reduce aerosol production during dental procedures.

Bringing back team members and ensuring their safety are just a few of the obstacles practices face.

Special Report on COVID-19: Winning back patient trust. Dental professionals offer guidance about how to handle getting patients comfortable and alleviating anxiety about returning to the practice after the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders.

In a time where everything can feel out of our control, it’s often helpful to focus on what is in our control.

As the founder of dentalsoftwareadvisor.com, Mike Uretz has been consulting with teledentistry providers for years, and this interview includes his advice about the current wave of applications hitting the industry, as well as what he thinks teledentistry will bring to dental practices once the pandemic is in the rear view mirror.

Dental Products Report Managing Editor Stan Goff talks with Dental Practice Solutions founder and CEO Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS, about the new hurdles dental practices face as they begin seeing more patients in the wake of COVID-19-related practice closures.

How complete health dentistry can help practices thrive after COVID-19. Debbie Seidel-Bittke, RDH, BS, and Kristine Berry RDH, MSEC, introduce complete health dentistry on-line training.

Molar Media Mount launches innovative new PPE solution, the HoverShield. This innovative product providing unique protection for dentists adjusting to new PPE guidelines in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has just been launched by dental equipment company Molar Media Mount, and it's called the HoverShield.

Patients with underlying health conditions who contract COVID-19 are more likely to suffer more adverse outcomes or be hospitalized. What steps can practices take to treat these patients?