Considerations to Reopening Dental Offices

Navigating your return to dental practices will be filled with many challenges. Fully understanding the challenges of practicing within a world where COVID-19 exists but a vaccine does not is paramount. In an effort to flesh out the risks this virus presents to the practice of dentistry as well as potential clinical initiatives to mitigate those risks, the GDA has created a resource page to help throughout this process. 

GDA Innovation Task Force White Papers

The GDA Innovation Task Force has produced two white papers entitled, COVID-19 Testing in Dentistry and Aerosol Management Strategies in Dentistry. Please be advised that these white papers are strictly intended for informational purposes only to assist GDA members with understanding these subjects and possible alternatives to consider. They are not an official position and/or policy statement of the GDA.

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COVID-19 Testing White Paper

Aerosol Management Strategies in Dentistry

Emergency PPE Supplies Available Now

KN95 masks, face shields and other PPE supplies are available now at GDAsupplies.com. Click the button below for a listing of the available supplies and pricing.

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ADA Interim Guidance as Some States Consider Reopening

To aid dentists who may be reopening their practices when state mandates are lifted,” the ADA issued an updated statement and interim guidance April 18 on the personal protective equipment recommended in order to practice during this pandemic and minimize the risk of virus transmission.

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