Patient Screening Procedure (PDF)
The CDC recommends health care facilities, including dental offices, evaluate patients before they arrive for their appointment to screen for anyone who may be ill with, or who may have been exposed to, the new coronavirus (COVID-19). CDA recommends putting the following procedures in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 and minimize the risk of exposure for patients and staff.
March 16, 2020
Unemployment benefits for business owners
Business owners may have unemployment options available, depending on factors such as whether you are paid as an employee of your corporation. If you are an employee, you may be eligible for unemployment.
March 23, 2020
Patient screening procedures during COVID-19
Begin the patient screening process with standardized questions when the patient calls for an appointment. All appointment reminders for routine care should include a check-in with patients regarding their health status and reminders to reschedule if they do not feel well, are running a fever or believe they have been exposed to COVID-19 and are waiting through the two-week incubation period.
March 23, 2020
Advocacy through CDA
CDA continues to advocate for economic relief for dentists and their staff around loss of income.
March 26, 2020