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FDA rescinds emergency use authorization for several KN95 masks
The FDA removed its emergency use authorization for some KN95 masks made in China after they failed to meet a filtration efficiency rate of 95 percent during testing by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
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Arkansas dentists say state reopening guidelines are 'ill-conceived,' have caused harm
Orders allowing Arkansas dentists to resume elective procedures are "ill-conceived" and "sow confusion and disorder," according to a letter from the Arkansas State Dental Association, KATV News reports.
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Large boxes of PPE from government barely filled, West Virginia dentists say
Dentists in West Virginia said they were disappointed after each receiving a large box of personal protective equipment, only to find a handful of supplies inside, according to WCHS.
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4 tips for dentists dealing with potential COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines for dental professionals who may have been exposed to COVID-19 during emergency care.
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Dental visits may start to resemble hospital visits
Routine dental care may never be the same, and visits to the dentist are more likely to resemble hospital visits due to screening and safety precautions, Alec Parker, DMD, executive director of the North Carolina Dental Society, told the Charlotte Observer.
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12 tips to avoid buying fake N95 masks
The American Dental Association released guidelines to prevent the purchase of counterfeit N95 masks.
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Dentists urge Congress to allow Paycheck Protection Program loans to cover PPE purchases
The nation's leading dental associations are calling on Congress to expand the non-payroll costs allowable for the Paycheck Protection Program to include personal protective equipment costs as dental offices reopen nationwide amid the pandemic.
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PPE dentists need most, per Net32 survey
About 90 percent of dental practices reported concern about their PPE supply amid the pandemic, according to a survey from dental supply company Net32.
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10 key interim dental infection control measures when treating emergencies
The CDC released interim dental infection control measures for treating emergency patients April 27.
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'This is the future of dentistry': Nebraska dentist details changes in office due to COVID-19
One Nebraska dentist detailed the reopening process under new guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by ABC affiliate KLKN.
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'Do not go see your dentist,' Ohio dental hygienist says
Ohio dental offices are allowed to reopen May 1, though one dental hygienist is urging nonemergency patients not to visit, citing a lack of personal protective equipment and safety concerns, according to radio station WOSU.
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Some Indiana dentists happy to reopen, return to role as 'masters of sterilization'
Some Indiana dentists are excited to resume elective procedures, despite new processes and regulations to protect patients and staff from COVID-19, according to WSBT.
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ADA develops interim guidance toolkit for dentists returning to work
The American Dental Association has developed a toolkit to help dentists return to work while taking precautions to protect staff, patients and themselves from COVID-19.
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'We don't have a choice': How one dentist revamped his office to limit COVID-19 spread
Gary Moore, DDS, a dentist in Colorado Springs, Colo., is creating negative air pressure rooms in his dental office so he can see patients.
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Oklahoma dentist joins effort to turn sleep apnea machines into respirators
A dentist in Oklahoma is asking for donated sleep apnea machines to create respirator masks for front-line healthcare workers, CBS affiliate News On 6 reports.
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Utah governor reopens dental offices, unveils COVID-19 tracking app
Dental offices in Utah can immediately reopen, Gov. Gary Herbert announced April 22, according to the Cache Valley Daily.
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Confusion surrounds reopening guidelines for Texas dentists
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he was relaxing restrictions on certain surgeries and procedures in the state, but some dentists are struggling to interpret what care is allowed under the order, according to KXAN-TV.
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Some dental professionals in Nebraska 'definitely afraid of coming back'
Some dental professionals are voicing concern over Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts' reopening plan, which will allow dentists, optometrists and elective surgeries to return May 4, according to KETV.
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Dentists urge White House to provide offices with COVID-19 tests before reopening
Dentists are asking government officials for COVID-19 tests before reopening, according to The Hill.
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CDA: Roadmap for dentists returning post-pandemic
As parts of the U.S. move to gradually reopen, the California Dental Association outlined how dentists will resume patient care and what changes will be needed to provide such care.
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