May 22, 2020
New KDA Video Minute
In this episode of the Video Minute, KDA Executive Director, Kevin Robertson, starts by discussing the wrap-up of the 2020 Kansas legislative session.

He then provides an update on the work of the KDA Reopening Task Force to get PPE in the hands of Kansas dentists, and new CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response.

Finally, Kevin fills members in on the improving health of Dr. Brett Roufs (Newton, KS), who many of you have heard had a severe stroke on Tuesday morning.

If you are interested in helping Dr. Roufs by working for a day (or more) in his Newton office, please contact the KDA office and let us know what days you are available.
CDC Issues Updated Interim Guidance for Dental Settings
Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant additional infection control considerations during the COVID-19 response. As such, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings.

The changes to this guidance include:
 
  • Prioritizing the most critical dental services and provide care in a way that minimizes harm to patients from delaying care and harm to personnel from potential exposure to COVID-19.
  • Proactively communicating to both personnel and patients the need for them to stay at home if sick.
  • Knowing the steps to take if a patient with COVID-19 symptoms enters your facility.

More information will continue to be posted to the KDA COVID-19 Resource Center at ksdental.org/virus.
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