ADA Creates New COVID-19 Practice Resources for Dentists

COVID-19 UPDATE

The American Dental Association (ADA) has created a C OVID-19 Resources for Dentists page, which includes new practice management, safety, and clinical guidance.

The latest resources are below:

Interim Rapid Guidance for Treating Dental Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key recommendations on how to proceed before, during, and after treating dental emergencies

Pathway for Triaging and Treating Patients: Three corresponding algorithm flowcharts detailing the steps offices should take to treat patients with dental emergencies, including:

Algorithm 1: Triaging Patients Over the Phone for Emergency and Urgent Dental Care
Algorithm 2: Over-the-Phone Screening to Identify COVID-19 Infection for Emergency and Urgent Dental Patients
Algorithm 3: Risk of COVID-19 Transmission for Emergency and Urgent Dental Patients and Their HCP

Summary of ADA Guidance During SARS-CoV-2 Crisis: Overview of the emerging science, how to minimize risks during emergency treatment, and tools to help you

Updates to ada.org/virus and the COVID-19 Resources for Dentists are happening on a regular basis. Please be sure to check out the new additions and reorganized Q&A within the last few days, which can assist with your practice or safety questions.

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