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Surviving and thriving through the pandemic: Business insights for multipractice offices

By Dr. Oleg Drut

Dr. Oleg Drut and his Diamond Braces locations had big plans for 2020 -- and then COVID-19 hit. However, his business has successfully weathered the pandemic economy, opening six new offices and hiring 80 new staff members. How did he and his team do it? He shares his story in this article.

January 18, 2021

Are you performing aerosol-generating procedures safely?

By Melissa Busch

The risk of exposure to infections such as SARS-CoV-2 from aerosol-generating procedures appears low in open plan clinics where there are several feet of distance between bays, according to a study published online January 6 in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 17, 2021

Is a helmet key to protecting dentists, team members from SARS-CoV-2?

By Melissa Busch

A newly designed open-faced, disposable helmet that is connected to an air filtration pump and can be worn by patients may minimize the transmission of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, to dental teams, according to a study published on January 12 in Physics of Fluids.

January 12, 2021

CDA provides COVID-19 vaccine information

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) has provided updated information for dentists on COVID-19 vaccination in the state.

January 10, 2021

Can you use dental drills safely during the pandemic?

By Melissa Busch

Drilling at lower rotation speeds and eliminating the use of dental drills that use both air and water could significantly reduce the spray of aerosols, which may contain SARS-CoV-2, according to a study published on December 16 in the Journal of Dental Research.

January 7, 2021

ADA offers guidance on reusable dental instruments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has released a technical report that gives dental practitioners guidance on cleaning reusable instruments.

January 6, 2021

Trained dentists in Calif. can give COVID-19 vaccines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in California can give COVID-19 vaccines to patients if they complete all required training programs and follow state and federal guidelines, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

January 5, 2021

What can dentists expect as the COVID-19 pandemic continues?

By Melissa Busch

As COVID-19 surges throughout the U.S., dentists may face rocky times in terms of expenses and patient volumes over the next few months, according to recent data from the ADA's Health Policy Institute.

January 5, 2021

Dental resident makes history with COVID-19 vaccine

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Ryan Thrower in Oregon made history in December by becoming the first dental resident in the U.S. to give a COVID-19 vaccination, according to a news report.

January 3, 2021

What were DrBicuspid's top 10 stories of 2020?

By Melissa Busch

News about the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated nearly all of DrBicuspid.com's communities, so it's no shock that these stories account for eight of our top 10 stories of 2020. Surprisingly, our top story of the year wasn't about SARS-CoV-2. Read on to find out what took the top spot.

January 3, 2021

NC seeks applicants for public health residency program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The North Carolina Dental Public Health Residency Program is accepting applications through March 1, 2021, for its 2021-2022 academic year.

December 23, 2020

What were the top 5 infection control stories of 2020?

By Melissa Busch

SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus spreads have been on everybody's minds for what feels like an eternity. From personal protective equipment failures to mouth rinses that inactivate the virus, DrBicuspid.com brought you the most important infection control and prevention news during this historic year.

December 22, 2020

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