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Articles
SARS-CoV-2 might enter lungs through gingivae, experts say
LEIPZIG, Germany: As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, more and more has been discovered about the virus and disease. Previously, it was assumed that ...
COVID-19 business interruption claims: Legal and accounting perspectives
LONDON, UK: The COVID-19 pandemic has left companies in unprecedented difficulties, and without government support, many businesses would have undoubtedly ...
Pandemic causing increase in stress-related oral health conditions
CHICAGO, U.S.: A survey by the American Dental Association (ADA) has found that more patients have developed bruxism as a result of stress during the ...
HHS launches portal for potential vaccinators
WASHINGTON, U.S.: As vaccine supply continues to increase in the coming weeks and all adults across the United States become eligible for vaccination, the ...
The mouth and SARS-CoV-2: Evidence of infected cells suggests key role in infection, transmission
BETHESDA, Md., U.S.: COVID-19 can cause a number of symptoms in the oral cavity, such as lesions, ulcerations and a loss of taste, and yet the role of the ...
Study shows dentistry must adapt to be prepared for future crises
JERUSALEM, Palestine: A May 2020 survey asked dentists located in the West Bank area about their preparedness to resume offering routine dental care after ...
EFP survey reveals effect of COVID-19 on periodontal practice
BRUSSELS, Belgium: More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, its seismic impact on different elements of the dental profession is becoming clearer. In ...
Vaccine nationalism poses threat to global health
LEIPZIG, Germany: Many understood the news of the first SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in late 2020 to represent a panacea in the global fight against the pandemic. In...
IDS 2021: The countdown is on
LEIPZIG, Germany: Exactly six months from today, the 2021 International Dental Show (IDS) is slated to open. The 39th edition of the world’s leading ...
HHS authorizes dentists and dental students to give COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON, U.S.: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is amending an emergency declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency ...
Study reports low SARS-CoV-2 infection rate among dental hygienists in the US
CHICAGO, U.S.: As no studies have reported on the SARS-CoV-2-associated experiences of dental hygienists in the U.S., the American Dental Hygienists’ ...
Dental giants inch towards recovery
LEIPZIG, Germany: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has already proved to be the greatest challenge that dental manufacturers have faced. The oral health giants ...
Study recommends aspirating system with HEPA filter for dental practices
YEKATERINBURG, Russia: Aside from personal protective equipment (PPE), high-volume aspirators are recommended in dental clinics during the SARS-CoV-2 ...
Interview on the impact of
SARS-CoV-2 on dental implantology
The ongoing pandemic has had a great impact on many fields in dentistry, including routine procedures and the way in which dental education is delivered. In...
Saliva testing for SARS-CoV-2 takes off
LEIPZIG, Germany: Researchers in India have found that scientific literature supports salivary diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 infection as an alternative to ...
SARS-CoV-2 variant identified in South Africa complicates inoculation plans
LEIPZIG, Germany: The lead scientist behind a “disappointing” study into the efficacy of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against a variant of SARS-CoV-2 ...
Pandemic-proof? Align Technology sold a record number of clear aligners in 2020
TEMPE, Ariz., U.S.: Align Technology sold a record 1.6 million cases of clear aligners in 2020—the same year in which most governments and businesses ...
Researchers stress importance of appropriate PPE selection during COVID-19 pandemic
OPORTO, Portugal: A recently published paper, which is the second of a three-part series on the management of COVID-19 in clinical dental care settings, ...
Elective dental care suspended in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE: Non-urgent dental treatment has been suspended in the emirate of Dubai—the most populous city and territory in the UAE. According to the Dubai...
“COVID tongue”—dentists urged to remain alert to symptoms in the oral cavity
LEIPZIG, Germany: New discoveries about COVID-19 are outpacing the nomenclature. Research is emerging that suggests that a large number of COVID-19 patients...
Interview: Fears and worries of dental students during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Elham Kateeb’s professional career has been devoted to dentistry: She is an associate professor of dental public health and the dean of scientific ...
Dwindling patient numbers leave UK clinics short of lockdown targets
LONDON, UK: The British Dental Association (BDA) warned in early January that hundreds of dental practices would be put out of business if the government ...
Dentist facing charge for putting pressure on employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
PFAFFENHOFEN AN DER ILM, Germany: Healthcare providers worldwide have started administering the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. In many countries, dental ...
Researchers scramble to understand new SARS-CoV-2 strains
LEIPZIG, Germany: New variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that emerged in the UK and South Africa in 2020 show higher transmissibility. And whereas they are ...
COVID-19 vaccination: Where does the dental profession stand?
LEIPZIG, Germany: After months of hoping and waiting, the news finally broke at the end of 2020 that a number of vaccines for SARS-CoV-2 had been developed ...
Californian dentists allowed to join COVID-19 vaccination effort
SACRAMENTO, Calif., U.S.: As a result of the Californian Dental Association’s (CDA) endeavors, dentists have been authorized to administer the COVID-19 ...
Researchers develop tent to prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 in dental settings
SINGAPORE: With the aim of preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a portable ...
UK dentists expect drop in earnings, patient numbers in 2021
LONDON, UK: A new report commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has found that UK dental professionals are pessimistic about being able to meet ...
Researchers suggest slower drill rotation to make dental practices safer in pandemic
LONDON, UK: Dental procedures were flagged early on in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic as posing a high risk for the spread of the virus. The strict infection ...
COVID-19 in 2020: Reflecting on the most difficult year in dentistry
LEIPZIG, Germany: A team of World Health Organization (WHO) researchers will head to the Chinese megalopolis of Wuhan in January to further research the ...