Podcast: Your AAO Exhibit Hall Shopping List: PPE, Instruments, and Sterilization Equipment
What’s on your shopping list for the AAO exhibit hall at the upcoming American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in Miami Beach, May 21 to 24?
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PlastCare Dental Products Added to bttn E-Commerce Platform
Medical supply startup bttn announced the addition of 93 PlastCare USA products for dental professionals to its business-to-business e-commerce platform.
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Align Technology Launches Asana Smiles for Align
Through a partnership with Asana, a work management platform for teams, Align will offer Invisalign-trained doctors a customizable workflow solution to help practices track tasks connected to the patient’s treatment journey.
Latest ADA HPI Poll Finds PPE Prices Surging
The ADA Health Policy Institute poll found that prices for PPE have tripled or more since the onset of the pandemic, with surgical masks and gloves seeing the highest price spike.
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The Orthodontic Clinic in 2020
COVID-19 has done more to change the look and feel of the orthodontic clinic than any trend or technology that came before. Orthodontic Products visited the practice of Richard E. Boyd, DMD, MS, to see how the practice has adapted to meet the moment.
Read MoreThe Orthodontic COVID Update: The surge, the vaccine, and point-of-care testing
In this episode, we talk about how the surge in cases should be shaping treatment planning, whether your team can be vaccinated any time soon, and what to consider if you want to offer COVID-19 testing in your office.
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ADA Supports Point of Care COVID-19 Testing by Dental Practitioners
ADA President Daniel Klemmedson, DDS, MD, says it’s critical to identify people carrying the COVID-19 virus to minimize their contacting and potentially infecting others.
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ADA to Host Free PPE Webinar
The webinar will educate dental professionals who want to learn more about the impact of enhanced personal protective equipment on their health during COVID-19.
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OSAP Launching COVID-19 Infection Prevention Webinar Series
The four webinar series will focus on varies aspects related to the pandemic in the dental setting including the Respiratory Protection Program, PPE optimization, guidance for assistants, and airborne precautions and ventilation.
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ZShield Wrap Offers an Alternative to Head Mounted Face Shields
The ZShield Wrap features a neck mount that allows the face shield to be ratcheted into multiple positions to find the desired angle without touching the face.
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Inspired by Technology, Texas Orthodontist Creates Business Partnerships to Help Practices Breathe Easier
Amy Jackson, DDS, MS, seeks out solutions to make the day-to-day running of an orthodontic practice easier—whether that be air filtration systems to make daily mask wear more comfortable or a retainer subscription service to streamline retention.
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Carestream Dental’s New Practice Safely Line Provides Solutions to Support Safer, Healthier Operations
The Practice Safely line of PPE and eServices, is part of Carestream Dental’s Digital Reboot program to drive safer, faster practice recovery.
Read MoreNew Research Reinforces the Importance of Wearing Masks
In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, we talk about what the recent spike in cases means for practices and new research showing the efficacy of masks.
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Delta Dental of California Providers to Receive Reimbursement for PPE Expenses
This is the latest initiative implemented by the company to provide financial assistance to dental providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ADA Backs PPE Tax Credit Legislation
The bill calls for a $25,000 tax credit for small businesses, including dental practices, to purchase PPE and retrofit or install equipment that reduces the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
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ADA Receives KN95 Masks from National Stockpile
The association will distribute the first allotment of 350,000 masks to dentists working in 17 states and one territory where PPE is in low supply.
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ADSO Applauds Northeast Insurance Dental Companies for PPE Support During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has irreversibly affected and changed the procedures necessary to ensure continued mitigation of infectious disease control, says the Association of Dental Support Organizations.
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Virginia Delta Dental’s $3 Million donation will Help Oral healthcare practitioners Safely Reopen
Dental practices may use these donated funds to cover operating expenses associated with safety guidelines including acquiring personal protective equipment.
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Emergency PPE Now Available to California Dental Professionals Through The Dentist Supply Company
California licensed dental professionals can now purchase limited quantities of critical personal protective equipment that is in short supply through traditional, commercial distribution channels.
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AAO MeEts with Congressional Member to Advocate for Members on PPE, Regulatory, PPP Loan Issues
Representatives for the AAO met with the office of Arizona Rep Paul Gosar as part of its series of meetings with members of Congress who are dentists.
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Dental Lab Offers 3D Printed Custom Face Mask Fitter
The 3D printed reusable plastic frame from Bayshore Dental Studio is contoured to the user’s face to provide a better seal for surgical or similar face masks.
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SmileDirectClub Creates New VP of Sales Role for Industry Expert, Chris Thompson
The position strengthens SmileDirectClub’s capabilities into the office direct and wholesale channels, that enable dental professionals to provide affordable, convenient teeth straightening solutions for patients.
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ADA Issues Tip Sheet on Identifying Counterfeit N95 Masks
The tip sheet includes CDC guidance and provides dental professionals with information on identifying suspicious websites and marketplaces and characteristics common in counterfeit masks.
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