Recommendations are provided for resuming non-emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New information is included regarding facility and equipment considerations, sterilization and disinfection, and considerations for the use of test-based strategies to inform patient care.
Expanded recommendations for provision of dental care to both patients with COVID-19 and patients without COVID-19.
CDC Mini Webinar Series for Long-Term Care Staff: This series of 5 short webinars reviews basic infection prevention steps including: proper use of PPE and facemasks, how and when to perform hand hygiene, how and when to clean surfaces, and the need to check residents and staff daily for symptoms of COVID-19.
