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​Recommendations ​from Authorities ​and Guidance on Infection Control Procedures

• Weekly provider call presented by NC DHHS, Friday, ​​J​uly 4 at 12:30 p.m. NEW!
  
• CDC guidance for dental settings (​​6.17.20)
• ​Current data on COVID-19 from CDC and WHO (6.15.20)
• ADA OSHA guidance for dentistry workers and employers (5.13.20)
• NCSBDE emergency rules on licensing (5.13.20)
• NCSBDE statement on providing dental care during COVID-19 (4.28.20)
• NCSBDE definitions of emergency treatment (3.27.20)
• ADA COVID-19 resource center for dentists​

​​Minimizing COVID-19 Transmission Risk

• Secure PPE for your practice NEW!
• ​What to do if someone on your staff tests positive for COVID-19 (6.24.20) NEW!
• Testing dental teams for antibodies and antigens (6.24.20) NEW!
• NC DHHS and NC AHEC COVID-19 testing overview (6.15.20)
  
• Understanding mask types (5.29.20)
• Steps to take if a patient reports COVID-19 exposure after treatment (5.29.20)
• Contact tracing, stemming the spread of COVID-19 (5.28.20)
• Toolkit companion: COVID-19 hazard assessment (5.26.20)
• The role of aerosol on the transmission of coronavirus (5.14.20)​

Guidance on Re-Opening My Practice

• Managing your online presence in uncertain times webinar, July 15 at 2 p.m. NEW!
• Rebounding your practice webinar with Dr. L'Tanya Bailey (6.19.20)
  
• COVID-19 economic impact: the dental care rebound (6.15.20)
• Return to Work Toolkit (6.9.20)
• Back to practice staff training (5.27.20)
• As dental practices resume operations, ADA offers continued guidance (5.21.20)
• NCDS COVID-19 Summit

Loan Usage/Forgiveness

• Senate approves extending PPP application deadline (6.30.20) NEW!
• PPP EZ instructions and application
• HHS releases provider relief funds for Medicaid, CHIP providers (6.10.20)
  
• Senate passes Paycheck Protection Program reform bill (6.4.20)
• DOL Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Q&A (continually updated)

Stress and Mental Health Resources

• What makes humans happy?
  
• Why your mental health matters more than ever
• How to take care of yourself, as a dentist, during these trying times
• Under stress? We're here to help 
• Mindfulness techniques may help you reduce your stress