COVID-19 Update: April 15, 2020

April 15, 2020 | Issue 22

FastSigns Taking Orders for Face Shields

FastSigns is using their tools and talents to make face shields. The CDC recommends dental offices use face shields when treating patients. For more information about these face shields and to order, contact the FastSigns location near you. Currently, Iowa stores are shipping to locations throughout the state and Midwest.

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State Releases Updated Dashboard on COVID-19

During her press conference yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds unveiled the new COVID-19 dashboard on www.coronavirus.iowa.gov. The new dashboard includes the Regional Medical Coordination Centers (RMCC) Hospital Data Summary, Regional Assessment, Epi Curve, and additional information regarding COVID-19 cases at the county level.

The governor continues to host a daily press conference at 11:00 AM. Access the press conferences via Facebook and on many local news channels.

READ PRESS RELEASE

On-Demand CE Webinars Available

IDA has four CE webinars available on-demand. These webinars include courses to satisfy infection control and dental radiology requirements. As a reminder, the Iowa Dental Board is allowing dentists, hygienists, and assistants to complete all remaining CEUs online for 2020 and 2021 license renewals.

IDA is offering OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard: What You Need to Know satisfying the one-hour infection control requirement free of charge to all dentists (members and nonmembers), hygienists, and assistants. Additional live and on-demand webinars will be available soon on the IDA website. Retired life members and students may register for IDA webinars at no cost. Contact the IDA staff with questions regarding IDA educational offerings.

Cost: Free for all

Cost: $50 IDA members, hygienists, and assistants; $100 for nonmember dentists.

Cost: $75 IDA members, hygienists, and assistants; $150 for nonmember dentists.

IDA Leadership Working During Pandemic

Yesterday the IDA Board of Trustees held a Zoom meeting to discuss the latest information regarding the SBA loans, funding available through the state of Iowa, and what the practice of dentistry will look like post-COVID-19 pandemic.

The latest information on these topics and responses to member questions are the subject of the April 20 IDA Virtual Townhall. The IDA Virtual Townhall is open to IDA members.

New Dentist Committee Call for Nominations

The ADA New Dentist Committee is seeking New Dentist Members to fill ADA council positions for the following councils for the 2020-2021* term:

The New Dentist Member would be a full voting member of the council. The nominee must be a dentist who graduated from dental school with a DDS or a DMD degree less than 10 years prior to the selection, which in this case is 2011 or later.

The term would begin at the close of the 2020 House of Delegates and the nominee must be able to attend the 2020-2021 meeting(s) of the respective council. The known meeting dates are below:

Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention (CAAP)

January 7-9, 2021

July 13-15, 2021

Council on Dental Benefit Programs (CDBP)

November 5-6, 2020

May 13-14, 2021

The term is one-year with the option to be reappointed for up to four years provided the member remains qualified. Additionally, the candidate should submit a report to the New Dentist Committee following each meeting.

Those interested in a council appointment, please submit the appropriate nomination form to Melissa McManigle by April 24.