A dentist who was being evicted from his office allegedly doused medical gowns and masks with accelerant and set fires in his exam and X-ray rooms, according to The Seattle Times.
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States are preparing for the upcoming dramatic economic hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The American Dental Association has compiled data from the CDC, World Health Organization and Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University so dentists can track COVID-19 cases, both in the U.S. and worldwide.
The American Dental Association created a fact sheet for dentists applying for small business loans through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
The Delta Dental Foundation is giving $500,000 to help safety-net dental clinics and nonprofits in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio amid the pandemic, according to a March 30 news release, cited by WILX 10.
Dentists in California can register to assist with the state's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the California Dental Association.
The American Dental Association is offering free resources for dentists regarding stress management amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Irvine, Calif.-based Smile Brands has released COVID-19 official sterilization protocols to stop the spread of the virus.
The Pennsylvania Health Department adjusted its dental restrictions after facing backlash from dentists claiming the March 22 order prevented even emergency procedures, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
A dental practice in Lansing, Mich., has remained open despite guidance from state officials to close. By doing so, the practice was able to help save a patient’s life, according to local news station WLNS.