Tue.Aug 10, 2021

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COVID-19 and Dentistry: An Updated Overview of Dental Perspectives and a Recommended Protocol for Dental Care and Emergency Dental Treatment

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract Actions Search in PubMed Search in NLM Catalog Add to Search. 2021 May 1;22(5):572-586. Abstract Aim and objective: This manuscript aims to provide an overview of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from dental perspectives, and presents standards and guidelines of dental care provision based on available research in this field as well as clinical experience and practice.

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Do Clear Masks Improve Patient Experience?

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study found that surgeons who wore clear masks so their mouths could be seen received higher ratings from patients than surgeons wearing traditional masks. Surgeons with clear masks were found to be more empathetic and trustworthy, as well as better at patient education. Patients’ inability to view providers’ faces may negatively impact these qualities among healthcare professionals.

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When should you start looking for disability income insurance?

ASDA Blog

At our firm, we have always held that disability income insurance is protection that anyone practicing dentistry should secure as soon as possible (read: immediately!). As a financial services professional, I am all too familiar with the common reasons doctors offer for putting off the purchase of this important risk management tool. I’ve heard, “Well, you know what, I am not making any money right now,” or “I’m still paying tuition!”.

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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too

Coshocton Dental

Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER , George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still going strong, as seen in the recent film The Midnight Sky, which Clooney directed and starred in. This sci-fi drama set a record as the most-watched movie on Netflix for the first five days after its late December release.

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Dental Staffing Has Changed Forever. Here’s How to Stay Ahead.

3M

The post Dental Staffing Has Changed Forever. Here’s How to Stay Ahead. appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Covid Infections Reach Highest Level Since February

Denticle

Another short post today as I try to dig out from under all the things that accumulated during my week off. The Delta variant continues to ravage the U.S. and the world. The CDC has stated that the Delta variant is as contagious as Chicken Pox and I think most of us know how virulent that virus is. I have a subscription to the New York Times and saw this article today.

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