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    5 ways to stay connected to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic From boosting the practice’s online presence to sending e-newsletters, here are the top five strategies McNickle recommends to stay virtually connected to patients... Practice Management
    7 things to know about using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic As California and some counties in the state begin to loosen stay-at-home orders and dentists begin the process of returning to practice, dentists may still wish to... Finance & Billing
    Associate dentists, independent contractors may qualify for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Associate dentists who are independent contractors or sole proprietors can apply online now for weekly financial benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance... Practice Management
    Back to Practice Letter to Employees

    Tell employees the "new normal" before returning to practice.

     Practice Management
    Back to Practice Staff Training

    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.

     Practice Management
    Bringing your staff back to work checklist

    Useful checklist to teach, discuss and practice important staff and office procedures.

     Practice Management
    C.E. waiver extension granted for California dentists, RDHs, RDAs California-licensed dental professionals whose licenses expire in July and August now have through Dec. 1 to complete their required C.E. according to a waiver issued... Guidance & Regulations
    CDA advocating for timely licensure for 2020 dental school graduates As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruption throughout the dental community, the progress of students from California’s six dental schools has been... Guidance & Regulations
    CDC removes 15-minute wait recommendation for cleaning, disinfecting dental operatories The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends that dental care personnel “wait 15 minutes after completion of clinical care and exit of each... Infection Control & PPE
    Certain N95 mask substitutes can no longer be decontaminated for reuse, says FDA After reviewing tests showing that authorized respirators manufactured in China can “vary in their design and performance,” the FDA chose to remove certain... Guidance & Regulations
    Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

    How to clean & disinfect facilities.

     Infection Control & PPE Source: CDC
    Clear patient communication during COVID-19 pandemic will help dentists avoid charges of patient abandonment Although dental practices in California have suspended routine care to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in accordance with the state directive and CDC... Patient Care

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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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