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Oct 25, 2023

What if Dentistry Was Disorganized?

This editorial from 1931, written at the front end of the Great Depression, gives us much to contemplate.1 After all, as members of the dental profession, we continue to have a public to serve emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic. We are entrusted by society with the right to self-regulate.

Oct 25, 2023

Pain, Pills and New Perceptions

The beauty of dentistry and medicine, in general, is the ever-present evolution and growth of evidence-based practices guided by novel understanding. The advancement of knowledge allows our “practice” of the healing arts, to be refined continuously to better serve our patients and customize treatment modalities for maximized efficacy in rendering patient care.

CDC Changes to Isolation and Quarantine Period

Dec 1, 2021
CDC Announces Changes to Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period

On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shortened the recommended isolation time for COVID-19 positive individuals from 10 days to 5 days from the positive test date, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask around others. This applies regardless if the individual is vaccinated. If the individual has a fever, they should continue isolation until the fever ends.

Additionally, the CDC shortened the recommended quarantine time for those exposed to a person that is COVID-19 positive. Those unvaccinated or 6 months out from their second vaccine does (or more than 2 months after the Johnson and Johnson vaccine) should quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. Those exposed but unable to quarantine for 5 days should wear a mask around others for 10 days after exposure. Individuals that received their booster vaccine dose do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after exposure.

It’s important that the mask is well-fitting.

Anyone exposed should also test at day 5 after exposure. However, if symptomatic, immediately quarantine until a negative test.

The CDC reported that these changes are supported by science showing that a majority of COVID-19 transmissions generally occur early in the 1-2 days prior to the onset of symptoms and 2-3 days after. For details, see the CDC’s media statement. Dentists are reminded to update their written COVID-19 plan with the new CDC isolation and quarantine recommendations.