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 consider using telehealth to reduce in-office patient volume. From processing insurance claims to Medi-Cal coverage, here are seven things you need to know about utilizing telehealth services during the COVID-19 crisis. 

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

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

CDA continues to advocate for economic relief for dentists and their staff around loss of income.

Customize this sample plan to demonstrate compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations. It is an addendum to the dental Practice’s injury and Illness protection program. Updated Jun 2021.

Employers may use this form to request an employee document recovery from COVID-19 and their ability to return to work. 

Employers must establish a method to track unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated workers for weekly COVID-19 testing. Use this sample form to track weekly testing.

Employers may require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as long as they engage in the interactive process with each employee who requests a reasonable accommodation from the mandatory vaccination program. Use this form to establish a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy in your practice.

The vaccine mandates can include employees who have been infected with and recovered from COVID-19. 
 

CDA Practice Support answers members’ top questions about physical distancing, patient screening, the use of face coverings and other requirements that continue in health care settings after June 17.

With various forms of COVID-19 tests available, it is important to understand how each type works, what results can tell (or not tell) a provider and how reliable test results can be. It is important to note that testing can be a valuable tool to assist dentists to determine the COVID-19 status of patients, but due to current availability and reliability rates, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends that test results be used in conjunction with clinical evaluation and screening protocols to assess patient health.

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

IRS provided FAQ on COVID-19-related tax credits for required paid leave provided by small and midsize businesses.

Form to request and document leave for qualified reasons related to COVID-19.

Employers may choose to recommend or require employees obtain the flu vaccine based on policy or mandate. An employer may need to grant an employee a reasonable accommodation and permit an employee to be exempt from a mandatory (Influenza) flu vaccination. This form may be customized according to your practice need and used to document accommodations provided for employees who decline to be vaccinated.

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

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

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.

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

Get answers to questions about the state’s public health order requiring California health care workers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular testing. 

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