Back to normal at the dentist? Not quite. cbc.ca, June 15: Dr. Michael Connolly tells CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about changes as P.E.I. dental offices reopen. Watch 5:01
PPE use likely to push up the cost of your next dental visit in Nova Scotia. cbc.ca, June 15: Nova Scotia Dental Association working on suggested fee schedule for dentists. Read more
After COVID delays, London's low-income dental clinic eyes November opening. lfpress.com, June 15: …the city’s first dental clinic for low-income Londoners is on track to open by year’s end, the project’s leader says. Read more
Some N.L. businesses charging a COVID-19 service fee as province reopens. cbc.ca, June 15: ... Some say fee needed. Which is the same reason why the executive director of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association believes some businesses, like dental offices, might have to charge extra. Read more
Soins dentaires et COVID-19 : combien devrait-on payer de plus? latribune.ca, 14 juin : La reprise graduelle des activités de soins de santé oblige certains professionnels à revoir les tarifs des services offerts afin de répondre aux nouvelles exigences sanitaires de leur pratique. Lire plus
P.E.I. Opposition raises concerns about Island's PPE stockpile. cbc.ca, June 12: The Official Opposition raised concerns in the P.E.I. Legislature Friday over the province's supply of personal protective equipment — in particular, the supply for dentists and other private businesses and health-care providers. Read more
Ontario dental offices reopen, but ‘it’s not like flipping the switch’. capitalcurrent.ca, June 12: …dentists in Ontario were given the go-ahead to re-open their offices under COVID-19 protocols. Each province has its own dental governing body under which clinics operate. The Canadian Dental Association, the profession’s national body, is also working to make sure every dentist in the country is making appropriate decisions during the pandemic. Read
CDA Appearance at Health Committee. parlvu.par.gc.ca, June 10: CDA representatives appeared at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health as part of its study on the response to the COVID-19 crisis. Watch (CDA starts at 16:41:30).
Lack of PPE, conflicting guidelines slow reopening of dental clinics. nationalpost.com, June 11: A lack of personal protective equipment and conflicting guidelines for COVID-19 practices between dentists and dental hygienists are delaying the reopening of many practices, the association representing dentists in Ontario said as the province began the second stage of its reopening plan this week. Read more
COVID-19 Update: A note on our guidance. rcdso.org, June 10: Senior RCDSO staff spoke with representatives of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario this morning, June 10, 2020. The conversation was congenial and productive. We touched on the differences in current guidance to our respective membership and considered how they might be aligned. We will continue this discussion and keep you informed. In the meantime, COVID-19: Managing infection risks during in-person dental care provides dentists with the direction they need to safely provide essential and non-essential oral health care. Read more
ADA FDC 2020 to move online in light of COVID-19 pandemic. ada.org, June 16: The American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association have decided not to move forward with the ADA FDC Annual Meeting as an in-person convention in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
COVID Challenges in Dentistry: Consent to Treatment. lexology.com, June 15: Guidance on social distancing and the use of face coverings will undoubtedly impede the development of rapport, as well as physically impeding communication. The strange and unfamiliar circumstances associated with the resumption of dental practice will only serve to exacerbate issues relating to anxiety associated with dental treatment. Read more
Coronavirus lockdown eating habits take dental toll. irishtimes.com, June 14: ‘You could in all probability say it’s down to the Covid diet,’ says Carlow dentist. Read more
CAMH survey shows pandemic affecting mental health, but anxiety levels may be easing. cbc.ca, June 17: Findings from a new survey by Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) indicate the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of Canadians. Read more
P.E.I. puts up $2.4M for doctors to cover office closures. cbc.ca, June 17: The P.E.I. government has announced a new fund that the opposition Liberals are calling CERB for doctors. The $2.4 million fund is designed to compensate fee-for-service doctors whose offices were shut down during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Canada- U.S. border to remain closed to non-essential travel until July 21. cbc.ca, June 16: Canada is now allowing some immediate family members to reunite. Read more
Ontario will not make it mandatory to wear masks or face coverings. toronto.ctvnews.ca, June 16: …The premier went on to say that while his government thinks wearing face coverings is “critical”, policing 14.5 million people would be “very, very difficult.” Read more
We have flattened the curve, now what? thebusinesscouncil.ca, June 15 [OPINION]: Canadians should now be looking to restart their lives and get back to work. However, many lack the confidence needed to return to school, to work and to running our businesses. Read more
More than a quarter of Canadians at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness: study. ctvnews.ca, June 15: ...While the data suggests that illness would likely be mild for most with underlying health conditions, it also suggests that in the absence of a vaccine and containment measures, the burden on hospitals could worsen. Read more
Study explores online misinformation around immune boosting and COVID-19. news.umanitoba.ca, June 15: ...immune boosting is a form of misinformation that was popular even before COVID-19 and the researchers noticed a big uptake when performing a trend analysis. The team decided to conduct a small case study to get a sense of how misinformation spreads, who is spreading it and how it is being framed. Read more
Coronavirus: Dexamethasone being used to treat NHS patients today. bbc.com, June 17: A life-saving treatment for seriously ill hospital patients with Covid-19 is being used across the UK from today, following breakthrough results in a UK trial. Read more
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). who.int, June 16: Situation report - 148. Read more
Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Wednesday. cbc.ca, June 17: More than 60% of commercial flights to and from Beijing cancelled after new outbreak. WHO moves to update guidelines on treating people stricken with COVID-19 after clinical trial shows a steroid can help save critically ill patients. India, with the fourth-highest caseload after the U.S., Brazil and Russia, adds more than 2,000 deaths to its tally. Russia reports 7,843 new cases of the novel coronavirus, its lowest daily caseload registered since April 30. Read more
Study: 22 percent of people worldwide at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 if infected. About 1.7 billion people have at least one underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk for serious COVID-19 illness if infected, according to a study published this week in the Lancet medical journal. Read more
Vaccine heroes? COVID-19 pitfalls, pricing put pharma on the spot. fiercepharma.com, June 16: The halo from pharma’s rapid response in research and discovery…has propelled the industry’s reputation at an all-time high. Read more
Dr. Fauci says normalcy may not return until next year following Covid-19 case spikes. edition.cnn.com, June 15: A return to normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic could come within a year, but people need to tamp down their expectations for typical summer travel and activities. Read more
FDA revokes emergency use of hydroxychloroquine. cnbc.com, June 15: The Food and Drug Administration said it is ending its emergency use authorization for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. Read more
Fast COVID-19 vaccine timelines are unrealistic and put the integrity of scientists at risk. Theconversation.com, June 15: It typically takes a minimum of 10 years for a vaccine to complete the three consecutive phases of the clinical research pipeline…What are the chances that this can be reduced to 12 months? Read more
An Army of Volunteers Is Taking On Vaccine Disinformation Online. wired.com, June 15: Anti-vaccine messages on social media have tripled since the pandemic began. One public health group wants to teach pro-vaccine Americans to fight fire with fire. Read more
Anti-vaccine groups threatening fight against COVID-19. ca.sports.yahoo.com, June 16: …while the world is waiting for a vaccine, there is a growing number of people who oppose what may be one of the only ways to counter the virus. Read more
Rise in infections shows need for vigilance as world reopens. ctvnews.ca, June 15: European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, although international visitors are still being kept away and there was uncertainty over whether many Europeans will quickly embrace travel outside their home countries. Read more
Self-screening technology for COVID-19 symptoms available as open source code. medicalxpress.com, June 15: Employers across the country can advance reopening efforts with technology developed…to check employees for potential COVID-19 symptoms before they report to work each day. Read more
Small employers paying too much for benefits during outbreak: advisor. hrreporter.com, June 15: Despite health services such as dentist and paramedical practitioners being closed for months, small companies continue to pay benefit premiums and that’s wrong, according to a benefits advisor. Read more
Province has 'moral obligation' to ban flavoured vaping products, say some Alberta doctors. dailyheraldtribune.com, June 13: Vaping poses too high a health risk for youth, says a group of Alberta doctors calling on the provincial government to ban flavoured vaping products and limit their nicotine concentration. Read more
Rise in opioid deaths serve as reminder COVID-19 isn't Canada's only health crisis. cbc.ca, June 14: Public health agencies push federal government for pharmaceutical alternative to street drugs. Read more
FDA Approves HPV Vaccine Gardasil As Throat Cancer Prevention. forbes.com, June 17: The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for males and females ages 9 to 45 years to prevent HPV-related genital tract and anogenital infections and cancers for several years. Read more
Could the cure for IBD be inside your mouth? medicalxpress.com, June 16: While many people put off their regular trips to the dentist, recent research has shown that the consequences of doing so may go beyond cavities and root canals. From heart disease to diabetes, poor oral health is often a reflection of a person's overall health and may even be the cause of systemic disease. Read more
Why a pandemic response should include dentistry. sydney.edu.au, June 15: As a frontline health service, dentistry is well-placed to triage patients - during a pandemic or otherwise. Adequate government funding could ensure this in the future, say dental practice and policy experts. Read more
Stuck at home, the world is consuming less sugar. bnnbloomberg.ca, June 14: The global closure of restaurants, sports arenas and cinemas means sugar demand will drop this season for the first time in four decades. Read more
Will coronavirus pandemic change Big Pharma's long-term focus? dw.com, June 15: Many leading pharmaceutical companies have focused on developing cancer medication. A fresh study by EY looks at whether some may find virus research an even more lucrative business model in the future. Read more
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