COVID-19 Resource Center for Dental Hygienists

CDC: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response

6/18/2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated Guidance for Dental Settings.

Key highlights from CDC

Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant specific infection control considerations.
Prioritize the most critical dental services and provide care in a way that minimizes harm to patients from delaying care and harm to personnel from potential exposure to COVID-19.
Proactively communicate to both personnel and patients the need for them to stay at home if sick.
Know the steps to take if a patient with COVID-19 symptoms enters your facility.

View full guidance here.

Click here for a summary of statements made by federal officials regarding COVID-19 and oral health.

2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Saturday, November 7, 2020

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THE IDHA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS GOING VIRTUAL!

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We founded Indiana Dental Hygienists' Association in 1946 out of a pure passion for our profession. Our goals, ambitions and inspirations have come together to form a truly amazing association that all of us are proud to be a part of.

GOALS OF THE INDIANA DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION

Promote membership and participation in the Indiana Dental Hygienists’ Association while providing for a viable financial base.
Achieve self-regulation of dental hygiene education, licensure and practice.
Promote consumer advocacy in oral health care as a part of total health.
Serve as the authoritative resource for the profession of dental hygiene.

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