{"id":2661,"date":"2020-06-16T15:19:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T21:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/being-in-sync-with-cdc-guidelines-for-dental-practices\/"},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T23:16:17","slug":"being-in-sync-with-cdc-guidelines-for-dental-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/blog\/being-in-sync-with-cdc-guidelines-for-dental-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundamental and Innovative Solutions for Being In Sync with CDC Guidelines for Dental Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are times when being in sync is essential. COVID-19 has forced that issue related to CDC (Centers for Disease)<\/a> guidelines for dental practices.<\/p>\n

The transition from solely providing emergency dentistry to reopening dental practices for routine care has prompted increased alignment between the CDC and the ADA (American Dental Association).<\/p>\n

The CDC has recognized that non-emergency dental care is necessary going forward. And as states and municipalities lift their restrictions that opportunity has increased – an advantage to dental practices like yours.<\/p>\n

Synchronizing care standards with CDC guidelines for dental practices<\/h2>\n

As you know, your dental practice has maintained a high level of infection control protocols – pandemic or not. Your due diligence is now another layer of protection as the ADA and CDC synchronize their recommendations for patient safety during and post COVID-19<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201dThe CDC guidance iterates the ADA\u2019s earlier recommendations by describing how dental professionals, building upon existing infection control measures, can help protect patients and the dental team when re-engaging in providing the full range of oral health care.<\/span>\u201d [1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Beyond infection control, there\u2019s also the need to extend those precautions to patient and staff interactions, appointment protocols, and routine functions including sterilization and disinfection during and after your daily schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

Current CDC guidelines alongside those of the ADA remain somewhat aligned with those issued early in the pandemic. The overall tone remains that extreme vigilance is necessary to maintain patient and staff safety for infection control.<\/span><\/p>\n

For review, the following represent the fundamental recommended guidelines to follow as you reopen your dental practice:<\/span><\/p>\n