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Category: Dentists

New York State Dentists Can Administer COVID-19 Tests

With the issuance of a new Executive Order in New York, dentists can now administer COVID-19 point-of-care tests according to the state guidelines and requirements.

ADA Declares Dentists Essential, Disagrees With WHO Advice to Delay Care

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”

Informed Consent: What Dentists Need to Know

Obtaining informed consent creates a legal doctrine that protects you as the dentist while also protecting patients’ rights. Here, we answer questions our policyholders ask most frequently about the process.

ADA Predicts Recovery of Dental Economy in 2020 and 2021

To help dentists plan for recovery, the ADA in March began projecting the effects of the pandemic. In its most recent iteration of the data, the ADA foresees four likely scenarios, barring another shutdown.

Updated CDC Guidance on Delivering Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The CDC has updated its guidance on infection protection and control for dental practices delivering care during the pandemic.

Strategies for Reopening Medical and Dental Practices Post Pandemic

MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.

PPE Guidance for Dental Practices as Conditions Change During Pandemic

When dental practices return to more standard care, they’ll have to do so while mitigating the spread of the virus. The ADA’s Interim Mask and Face Shield Guidelines are available to help them prioritize the safety of patients, dentists and staff as long as COVID-19 infection remains a risk.

Due to COVID-19, ADA Recommends Dentists Postpone Elective Procedures

Out of concern for the health of patients and staff, the American Dental Association (ADA) is recommending that dentists postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks.

What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk

New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.

MLMIC Partners with CRICO Strategies to Boost Data Analytics Capabilities

Through a new partnership with CRICO Strategies, MLMIC will now be able to expand the capabilities of MLMIC Analytics, including delivery of more robust risk management analyses, educational programs and industry reports.