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3 drugs dentists use recalled in 2020
Two oral rinses and one sedative administered by dentists were recalled in 2020, according to the FDA.
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'Still getting gouged': California dentist struggles to remain profitable
One of the biggest struggles right now is trying to afford enough personal protective equipment, Kevin Cabugao, DDS, a dentist with three practices in California's North Bay Area, told The North Bay Business Journal.
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26 states where dentists are reporting 0-day supply of N95 masks, per ADA
Some dentists in 25 states and Washington, D.C., are reporting a zero-day supply of N95 or KN95 masks as of Nov. 2, according to the American Dental Association's latest COVID-19 economic impact survey.
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ECRI: 52% of isolation gowns from global suppliers don't meet US standards
More than half of disposable isolation gowns tested by the ECRI Institute didn't meet standard protection levels, according to a Nov. 10 news release.
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Some PPE costs up 500%, Chicago dentist says
Lauren Zalay, DDS, of Chicago-based University Associates in Dentistry discussed personal protective equipment supply issues with radio station WBBM.
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10 key dental suppliers to know
Below are 10 key players in the dental supply industry.
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3 key trends shaping the future of dental supply industry, per Zacks
Zacks Investment Research identified three trends affecting the trajectory of the dental supply industry.
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3 rising dental suppliers, per Zacks
Zacks Investment Research has named three suppliers likely to make gains as the pandemic continues to alter the dynamics of the dental industry.
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Company that decontaminates N95 masks receives FDA warning
The manufacturer of a system used to decontaminate certain N95 respirators for healthcare personnel received an FDA warning Oct. 7 for failing to comply with regulatory requirements for medical device reporting.
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Dental supply chain challenges, solutions: 4 notes
Amid the new wave of the pandemic, some dental practices are still struggling to obtain enough personal protective equipment.
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States tell Congress they need $8.4B for COVID-19 vaccine efforts
States are asking Congress for at least $8.4 billion to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, according to The Hill.
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Henry Schein, The Dentists Supply Company partner to form new dental supply website
Henry Schein has partnered with The Dentists Supply Company to launch TDSC.com, an online-only option for purchasing dental supplies that will go live in late October.
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Lawsuit alleges federal failure to supply front-line healthcare workers with enough PPE
Labor unions representing healthcare workers as well as teachers, transit operators and other front-line workers are suing the federal government over its alleged failure to provide adequate protective gear and other medical supplies to essential workers.
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'It's a little scary': Chicago dentists still struggling to obtain PPE
Plagued by pandemic-induced product shortages and price gouging, some Chicago dentists are still finding it difficult to manage their personal protective equipment supply amid the pandemic, according to local CBS affiliate WBBM-TV.
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How a New York dental practice avoided shutdown amid a COVID-19 surge
A New York dentist explained how his practice remained open for emergency services even when other practices had to shut down amid a statewide COVID-19 surge, according to the Democrat and Chronicle.
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Each state's dentist supply, ranked
Access is one of the most pressing issues surrounding healthcare equity, and the U.S. has work to do to ensure residents across all 50 states can efficiently receive the dental care they need to maintain their oral and systemic health.
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Virginia dentist fined $5K for unsanitary conditions
A Virginia dentist who was the subject of a WTVR investigation after a whistleblower alleged unsanitary conditions has to pay $5,000 to the Virginia Board of Dentistry.
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Practices struggling to obtain PPE in preparation for fall, Rhode Island dentist says
Procuring personal protective equipment is still a volatile and uncertain process for Rhode Island dental practices, according to The Providence Journal.
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FDA updates list of 75 hand sanitizers to avoid
Seventy-five hand sanitizers are on an updated FDA list of products to avoid because of potential toxicity.
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'It is horrific,' Massachusetts dentist says of increasing cost to run practice
Some Massachusetts dentists say the price of operating a dental practice has significantly increased, according to The Salem News.
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