As California continues to navigate through the pandemic dentists may still wish to consider using telehealth to reduce in-office patient volume.

Find key facts regarding the COVID-19 vaccines currently available.

This toolkit was created to help dentists determine whether administering COVID-19 tests in their office is appropriate for their practice. 

Institute for Safe Medication Practices article on preventing age-related COVID-19 vaccine mix-ups.

Compliance requirements for preventing transmission of aerosol transmissible diseases (ATDs) at health care facilities. 

California businesses are required to have a written COVID-19 prevention plan. It may be a separate document or an addendum to the injury and illness prevention plan.

This form should be used in tandem with your Mandatory COVID-19 Booster Policy.

 

Employers may require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they engage in the interactive process with any employee who requests a reasonable accommodation

Answers to members’ top questions about physical distancing, patient screening, the use of face coverings, and other COVID-19 prevention requirements.

Learn more about how the COVID-19 vaccines were approved. 

Get tips and templates for preparing a meeting agenda and facilitating staff training on COVID-19 vaccination.

Resources to inform patients and the public about COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters for offices both offering vaccines and supporting vaccination. Resources include infographics, flyers, sample promotional language, addressing hesitancy, and answers to common questions.

Form to document employee refusal of recommended or required flu vaccination.

Interim guidance from the CDA COVID-19 Clinical Care Workgroup on considerations for managing dental aerosols.

COVID-19 Vaccine Training:  General Overview of Immunization Best Practices for Healthcare

 Follow these step-by-step instructions for cleaning, disinfecting the operatory.

The Dental Board adopted emergency regulations effective June 23, 2022 and expiring Feb. 22, 2023, providing the board time to adopt regulations through the regular rule-making process.

Use these measures provided by Cal/OSHA & the CA Dept of Public Health.

This recommendation is current as of August 1, 2022.

Employers should continue to evaluate employee health regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

Understand best practices regarding employee vaccination, including vaccine policies, employer mandates and employee vaccine reactions.

Disinfectants for use against novel coronavirus SARS.

Although face coverings are required to be worn in California healthcare settings by individuals over the age of two, accommodations must be made for those individuals who have conditions that either prevent the use of masks or else mask-wearing is a significant impediment.

Questions and answers from the American Academy on Pediatrics on masks for children during COVID-19.

Prepare to answer questions about the vaccine from dental team members and patients. Most importantly, give your personal strong recommendation to get vaccinated.

Financial resources and programs for California business owners affected by COVID-19.