ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists

The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our daily lives is rapidly evolving. Here are some resources and guidance to help dentists navigate this unprecedented time for their practices, staff and patients.

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GUIDANCE FOR REOPENING DURING COVID-19

As government mandates lift and dentists reopen practices, ADA offers a Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit & COVID-19 Hazard Assessment with recommendations before, during and after appointments to protect dentists, patients and staff.

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Last updated: September 23, 2020

Update | Dental FAQs on the Provider Relief Fund

Statement | NEW ADA Responds to WHO Recommendation: Dentistry is Essential Health Care

Video | NEW ADA attorney discusses COVID-related leave in dental offices.

Video | HPI and public health experts discuss COVID-19’s impact on the dental care safety net.

ADA News | NEW HPI poll: Dentists see increase in patients’ stress-related oral health conditions (09/29/20)

ADA News | NEW HHS announces Provider Relief Fund reporting requirements (09/22/2020)

ADA News | NEW ADA releases video to showcase response to COVID-19 pandemic (09/21/2020)

ADA News | House bill proposes $25,000 tax credit for businesses purchasing PPE (09/15/2020)

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