COVID-19 practice resources
Navigate the uncertainties of the pandemic with insights on employment law, patient and staff safety, finances and more.
Practice guidance
Help your practice make informed decisions about indoor masking and speaking with patients.
See what procedures should (or shouldn’t) change.
A guide modeled after OSHA recommendations to help you conduct your own assessment.
Use this form to help determine your risk level.
Read OSHA's Fact Sheet on the ETS to understand what you need to do.
A guide to prioritizing dental emergencies during the pandemic.
COVID-19 testing and tracing
A complete guide to providing point-of-care COVID-19 tests for your patients.
Guidance from the U.S. Office on Civil rights on sharing patient test results.
Learn about different diagnostic tests authorized by the FDA.
CDC infection prevention and control recommendations for healthcare personnel
Requiring employees to get tested for COVID-19 antibodies or antigens raises legal issues.
How to respond when authorities ask for patient information about COVID-19.
Employee and staff issues
Why it’s still important for your dental team to get their flu shots.
Clear agreements can help you support your staff in uncertain times.
Security
How to spot scammers that target businesses in turbulent times.
Patient communications
Communicating with patients’ spouses and others during COVID-19.
How to respond when patients say they can’t wear masks due to disability.
Reasonable accommodations that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Your COVID-19 procedures should comply with Americans with Disabilities Act rules.
Help patients understand when they should — or shouldn’t — make a dental appointment.
Financial assistance
Answers to common questions about the HHS Provider Relief Fund.
Learn about financial help available through the ADA Foundation.
Get details on loans offered by the Small Business Administration.
Third-party payers and vendors
These blanket waivers offer health care access for patients in Medicare, Medicaid & CHIP.
Guide to managing disputes with vendors and difficulties getting patient data.