Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.
- Indiana dentists Jeffrey Mader, DDS, and Daniel Klauer, DDS, are excited to resume elective procedures, despite new processes and regulations to protect patients and staff from COVID-19.
- American Dental Association President Chad Gehani, DDS, discussed how dentists should be communicating and engaging with their dental team members to address any concerns related to returning to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Massachusetts dentist Abe Abdul, DMD, developed Dental Cupid, an online directory that matches patients with dentists and helps individuals avoid hospital emergency rooms amid the pandemic.
- Georgia dentist Ann Linton, DDS, detailed financial challenges and difficulty obtaining personal protective equipment as her practice reopens.
- Alaska Board of Dental Examiners President David Nielson, DDS, explained the possible effects that mandated COVID-19 testing will have on dentistry.
- Nebraska dentist Justin Dworak, DDS, discussed the reopening process under new guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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