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Is digital dentistry the solution to the sustainability dilemma?

I think we can agree that dentistry is not the most environmentally friendly profession. Just take into consideration the number of single-use materials ...

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Povidone iodine in dental practice

Frequent hygiene practices and proper antiseptic use by medical personnel are vital for the protection of patients from infections. Povidone-iodine (PVP-I) ...

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New study examines extent of occupational risk of COVID-19 in UK

BIRMINGHAM, UK: To fill a research gap, researchers have recently examined whether dental professionals are, in fact, at an increased risk of becoming ...

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Let dentists keep working—lessons from the second Israeli lockdown

TEL AVIV, Israel: Dental clinics in Israel are operating as usual this week, despite a government-imposed lockdown that has been implemented to curb the ...

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Researchers develop saliva-based SARS-CoV-2 test and examine COVID-19 prevalence among dentists

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada: Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon are currently working on two large projects that have ...

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Protocols for maintaining asepsis during surgical documentation in dentistry : Dr Mayur Davda

In dentistry, preventing working site infection can prove to be a challenge along with chances of cross-contamination and potential disease transmission ...

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Ankit's back-zip PPE: A modification in the PPE to minimize the cross-contamination & virus spread

Healthcare workers (HCWs) spend a lot of time up working in close proximity to their patients, which is a high-risk activity. Standard Personal Protective ...

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COVIDEA: "Pat's PONCHO" to prevent the virus spread via surface contamination- by Dr Vivek Patni

Dental Tribune South Asia has launched COVIDEAS - an initiative to encourage innovative thought processes and bring innovative ideas to the attention of ...

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DT South Asia No. 12, 2023

Enhancing oral care in autistic kids with sensory-adapted dental environments / News / Interview: “The concept of the root canal blockage course was born out of the desire to teach and practise different techniques”