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Articles
COVID-19 softened decline in US dental opioid prescriptions
ANN ABOR, Mich., US: Dental opioid prescriptions are associated with an increased risk of opioid overuse, addiction and overdose, and at least 39 US states...
Research examines burn-out during COVID-19, offers strategies for resilience
ALBANY, N.Y., US: Mental health support is now a great priority for many employers who wish to show their commitment to promoting well-being in the ...
COVID-19 pandemic had both positive and negative consequences for orthodontists
RICHMOND, Va., US: No orthodontic clinician in the world was left unaffected by the extreme adaptation to practice and procedure required during the ...
New report reveals impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals
GENEVA, Switzerland: The COVID-19 pandemic caused fatigue, frustration and emotional exhaustion among healthcare workers. This is evident in a new report ...
Being involved in clinical activities did not increase risk of COVID-19, study says
BOSTON, US: During the pandemic, the majority of dental professionals had to cease their dental activities in order to slow down the spread of COVID-19. The...
Scoping review finds dentists lacked infection control training during pandemic
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A study led by researchers at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad has examined the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Mental health of dentists and dental hygienists fluctuated during COVID-19, study reports
CHICAGO, US: In the first-known US study of its kind, researchers have recently evaluated the mental health of front-line dentists and dental hygienists ...
What the dental community has learned from COVID-19
The dental profession was hit hard by COVID-19, and there was great uncertainty about how to properly manage patient care at the start of the pandemic. Now ...
GDC reveals continuing impact of COVID-19 on UK dentistry
LONDON, UK: As the statutory regulator for all dental professionals across the UK, the General Dental Council’s (GDC’s) main aim is to maximise patient ...
Sino-Dental postponed as Beijing clings to zero-COVID strategy
BEIJING, China: The 27th Sino-Dental China International Dental Exhibition and Scientific Conference has been postponed owing to concerns related to the ...
Novel PCR test expected to improve oral cancer detection and treatment
LONDON, UK: Seeking to improve oral cancer detection and treatment, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed the first polymerase ...
Study sheds light on impact of COVID-19 pandemic on dental hygienists
CHICAGO, US: Similarly to other dental professionals, dental hygienists have been put in the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic owing to the belief that...
COVID-19 pandemic: Young dentists concerned, doubtful about their future in dentistry
LONDON, UK: Dental Protection says that the vast backlog in patient treatments—a lingering consequence of the pandemic—is negatively affecting the ...
New face shield could reduce dental clinical waste, provide better protection
BRISTOL, UK: As Dental Tribune International has previously reported, thoughtful waste management is an increasingly important issue in dentistry in view of...
Study links social isolation to having fewer teeth in older adults
NEW YORK, US/SHANGHAI, China: Ample evidence shows that social isolation and loneliness can affect overall health and well-being. In a new study, ...
Australian dental and healthcare services weather Omicron surge
SYDNEY, Australia: For the majority of 2020 and 2021, large parts of Australia managed to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 to an enviable level. Despite ...
São Paulo International Dental Meeting postponed
SÃO PAULO, Brazil: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the dental calendar, and the São Paulo International Dental Meeting (CIOSP) is the first ...
Is loss of taste overestimated among COVID-19 patients?
TRIESTE, Italy: The majority of COVID-19 patients self-report olfactory and gustatory disfunction, making these among the most common symptoms of the ...
Poor oral health may increase risk of severe COVID-19 for cardiac patients
CAIRO, Egypt: Previous studies have linked poor oral hygiene with hyper-inflammation and cardiovascular disease. Similarly, the severity of COVID-19 has ...
Study identifies oral bacteria that lower antiviral immunity in oral cavity
LOUISVILLE, Ky., US: Researchers from the US have recently examined the role that oral microbes play in regulating antiviral responses in the oral cavity. ...
Study: Orthodontists believe COVID-19 could permanently change their profession
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia: A recent study conducted by dental researchers from Saudi Arabia’s Batterjee Medical College sought to better understand how ...
Happy holidays? Fees up and confidence down among US dentists in December
CHICAGO, US: Private dental clinics in the US finished the year with stable patient volumes. However, in the latter months of 2021, a greater number of ...
COVID-19 advances acceptance of teledentistry among patients
Dubai, UAE: A survey of residents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia has found that 88% of the respondents appreciate the advantages of teledentistry and online ...
Health regulators reiterate support amid pandemic pressures
LONDON, UK: Providing health and social care during the pandemic has been fraught with challenges. As health services face ongoing pandemic and seasonal ...
Chewing gum sets trap for SARS-CoV-2, reduces transmission
PHILADELPHIA, U.S.: A study led by researchers from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found that a chewing gum laced with ...
Omicron and NHS targets: Dentists in England struggle to restore services
LONDON, UK: Since the English government has decided to ease some of the COVID-19 restrictions just as the winter season has arrived, some professional ...
Pandemic headwinds batter SmileDirectClub
NASHVILLE, Tenn., U.S.: SmileDirectClub (SDC) is a leading provider of remote clear aligner therapy, but the company has missed out on the economic immunity...
New NHS Scotland guidance criticised by BDA
STIRLING, UK: Earlier this week, NHS Scotland released new guidance for the prevention and handling of potential respiratory infections in healthcare ...
COVID-19: Study shows benefits of local exhaust ventilation in dental settings
NEWCASTLE, UK: One of the main ways in which SARS-CoV-2 is communicated is through airborne respiratory droplets—droplets that can be dispersed as a ...
Dentistry learns to live with COVID-19 as incidence and earnings bifurcate
LEIPZIG, Germany: COVID-19 infections have increased dramatically in many countries—particularly in Europe—as the northern hemisphere inches towards its...