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Helping Member Dentists Succeed & Serve
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A Message from our Executive Director
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The COVID-19 virus is now a worldwide pandemic. The links below provide important information you need to know.
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
COVID-19 Hotline - 1-800-722-5725
The KDA Leadership Retreat scheduled for April 17-19 has been cancelled.
We will provide information regarding a new date in the future. In the meantime, avoid crowds when possible. Keep washing those hands and stay well!
Insurance got you down? The KDA board is considering legislation to address your concerns. Tell us what issues impact you the most by completing our member survey by March 31st. Find the survey by clicking
here
or by scanning the QR code.
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Flattening the Coronavirus Curve
nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org, March 13
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Coronavirus likely spreading person-to-person in Kentucky, Beshear says. He urges calm
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Medicaid, CHIP programs will pay for COVID-19 testing
(ncnewsonline.com, March 12
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Americans snap to attention on virus as big events canceled
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Pediatrics doctor implements new policy amid COVID-19 concerns
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Should we close the practice if we run out of masks and our vendors and distributors have put caps on how much, and how often, we can get new shipments?
Practices experiencing difficulty obtaining PPE may have to triage patients as a way to ensure that adequate PPE is available for patients whose appointments are most urgent. If your office is concerned about a potential or imminent shortage of PPE, CDC recommends you alert your state/local health department and local healthcare coalition, as they are best positioned to help facilities troubleshoot through temporary shortages. You can also report the shortage to the FDA at
[email protected]
. CDC recommends that Dental Health Care Personnel (DHCP) concerned about healthcare supply for PPE regularly monitor
Healthcare Supply of Personal Protective Equipment
for updated guidance. They should also be familiar with the
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations
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Ohio, Kentucky rank high on 3 'grim' illicit drug trends, new patient tests show
(cincinnati.com, March 4
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Opioid epidemic keeps shadowing Ky. policy
(themoreheadnews.com, March 9
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Telehealth Beyond The Hospital
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To Avoid Quarantining Healthcare Workers, Hospitals Expand Telehealth to Screen for COVID-19
(infectioncontroltoday.com, March 10
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Kentucky Medicaid Rebids Its MCO Contracts
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Study: Evidence does not support classifying fluoride as cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard
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Keep up with the latest dental developments from Washington, D.C., and around the country with
Tooth Talk
, a podcast from ADPAC and the ADA covering everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship and canines to the campaign trail.
New episodes drop on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month and you can listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.
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ADA Switches to Digital Membership Cards in 2020
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ADA Accelerator Series seeks to speed up dentists' success
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New Dentist & Member Resources
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Free ADA webinar to help dentists with social media marketing
(ada.org, February 12)
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The Dentists Supply Company
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Amalgam separator deadline approaching quickly
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Amalgam Q&A
(ada.org)
ADA Log In Required
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Is your office compliant with OSHA? ADA can help
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Members with questions about OSHA compliance can also call the ADA Member Service Center at 312.440.2500.
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Marketing Your Dental Office with Video [Webinar]
(ada.org)
ADA Log In Required
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Helps dentists manage the regulatory environment
(ada.org)
ADA Log In Required
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The Growing Impact of PPO Leasing on Your Dental Practice [Webinar]
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Upcoming Meetings
& Events in
2020
KDA Retreat
CANCELLED
KDA Ex Bd Jun 13, 2020
2020 KY Mtg Aug 27-30, 2020
2020 ADA Mtg Oct 15-19, 2020
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Reserve your hotel accommodations now!
2020 Kentucky Meeting
French Lick Resort
August 27-30, 2020
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Editor's Note: KDA eXPRESS is a compilation of news stories relevant to KDA members. Publication of an article in KDA eXPRESS in no way implies KDA's endorsement, agreement, or promotion of a particular article.
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