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ADA Says Dental Practices Are Largely Exempt from Emergency OSHA Standard

The ADA said that it is pleased that dental practices are largely exempt from the new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 issued.

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OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Workers

The US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers including dental.

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ADA Tells White House There’s No Grave Danger of COVID-19 Exposure in Dental Settings

The ADA told the White House Office of Management and Budget that there doesn’t appear to be any grave danger of COVID-19 exposure.

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WHO Videos Provide Infection Control Training for Oral Healthcare Personnel

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released three short animated videos designed for infection control training of oral healthcare personnel. Oral healthcare providers.

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Should Dentists Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? The ADA Offers Guidance

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) have included dentists and dental hygienists in the first phase of its proposed COVID-19.

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Fallow Periods Recommended Only for Highest-Risk Procedures

The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP(UK)) and College of General Dentistry (CGDent) say they welcome the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme.

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New York Looks for PPE Fee Refunds from Dental Providers

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has issued guidance to dental insurers that their participating providers should not be charging.

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Updated CDC Guidelines Resemble ADA Recommendations

The ADA welcomes the release of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recently updated Guidance for Dental Settings, noting it is.

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CDA Asks Newsom for Aligned Healthcare Directives

Nothing how the lack of uniformity around the guidance and orders related to the provision of dental healthcare has created confusion among dental.

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20% of Dental Practices Are Fully Closed

According to Net32 Inc, 68% of dental practices are open by appointment only, 20% are fully closed, and 12% are open for emergencies.

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