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A new suite of resources to prepare dentists and their staff in safely returning to practice
Official Guidance
Released May 7, updated guidance for resuming deferred and preventive dental care.
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Updated May 19, interim infection prevention and control guidance for dental settings during the COVID-19 response.
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Get set to restart office equipment, review supply needs and update PPE protocols.
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Navigate patient communications, screening and new infection control steps.
Manage essential record-keeping and better understand economic relief options.
Step-by-step guide to help you prepare for and facilitate a formal training session with your team to get ready for safely welcoming patients back to your practice.
Compilation of resources for N95 respirator/mask requirements.
For each topic, you’ll find expert guidance and resources to help you in returning to routine care. Pair these tools with the latest public health guidance and state directives.
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The information provided on this site is based on the most current information and data available to CDA. The contents of the site will be updated as new information and data emerges. The site provides sample written plans and forms to assist a dental practice in compliance with COVID-19 return to care protocols. It is designed to provide practical information in a summarized manner in regard to the subject matter covered. These guidelines are intended to help dental practices lower (but not eliminate) the risk of COVID-19 transmission during the current pandemic. Dental practices should not presume that following the guidelines will insulate them from liability in the case of infection.
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