COVID-19 Updates

A May 19 update to CDC interim guidance includes important recommendations for patient screening, facilities and equipment, disinfection and administrative controls, among others.

Legislation unanimously passed today by the U.S. Senate majorly reforms the most troubling terms of the federal Paycheck Protection Program that millions of small-business owners in the U.S., including California dentists, are depending on to maintain their practices and keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

CDA is aware that members have questions about ADA’s plans to begin distributing PPE from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unfortunately, the ADA did not prioritize dentists in California as one of 18 states selected to receive the first round of distribution

CDA is encouraging California dentists to contact dental plans  to stress the need for stabilization grants that will help sustain their practices in the new COVID-19 environment. With dentists facing dramatically increased costs and decreased patient volumes to comply with new infection control requirements, dental plans need to provide relief now.

In fall 2017, I attended the National Association of Dental Plans’ annual conference, which brings together NADP’s commercial and Medicaid participating dental plan members, much like CDA Presents.