Overview
On May 19, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) released updated Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental
Settings During the COVID-19 Response. This interim CDC guidance provides
details for dental health care personnel as they begin to resume non-emergency care
for patients. Considerations for prioritizing the most critical dental services and providing care
in a way that minimizes harm to patients from delaying care
and harm to personnel from potential exposure to COVID-19 will be
discussed.
Presenters
Eve Cuny, MS, Director of Environmental Health and
Safety, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of
Dentistry
Kathy Ecklund, RDH,
MHP, Director of Occupational Health and Safety and
Forsyth Research Subject and Patient Safety Advocate, The Forsyth
Institute
Dr. Pamela Porembski,
director of the ADA’s Center for Dental Practice
After this course,
learners should be able to:
Describe patient and personnel screening for
COVID-19.
Explain dental facility and equipment
considerations as dental practices resume non-emergency
care.
Review respiratory protection measures for
dental personnel.
