Autoclaving and Alcohol May Damage N95s and Face Masks
A University of Cincinnati researcher is advising against using two widely available sterilization methods to clean disposable surgical masks and N95 respirators for.
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Humana to Pay $7 Per Dental Claim to Offset COVID-19 Costs
Humana will pay an additional $7 per Humana member dental claim for all fully insured Humana dental members to offset the increased costs.
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OSHA Publishes FAQs on Masks in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a series of frequently asked questions about the use of masks in the workplace.
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90% of Dental Practices Now Open for Elective Care
Dentistry’s rebound continues with 90% of practices now open for elective care as of June 1, according to the ADA Health Policy Institute.
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English Dental Practices Still at Risk of Collapse Despite Reopening
Though dentists in England were allowed to resume elective care on June 8, the British Dental Association (BDA) warns that increased costs and.
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Program Reprocesses N95 Respirators for Future Use
To ensure it has enough personal protective equipment (PPE) to treat a second wave of COVID-19, the University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto.
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Eta Products Donates Innovative Masks to Frontline Workers
Eta Products, which produces dental masks that provide additional eye protection, has donated its entire 20,000-piece inventory to frontline workers in Boston.
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CDA Distributes 25,000 PPE Kits to California Dentists
The California Dental Association (CDA) is distributing approximately 25,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to licensed dentists in the state. The supply of.
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OSHA Issues Best Practices for Dental Offices to Protect Employees
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help.
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Dental Groups Ask for PPP Flexibility in PPE Costs
A coalition of 16 national dental organizations has asked Congress for flexibility in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan costs related to personal protective.
