Public Health Order 20-29 was amended by CDPHE and released this afternoon. This order provides some clarification and modifies text of the original order that was released on April 27. The CDA submitted comments to the health department and met with officials last week to voice concerns about the restrictions on aerosolizing procedures during the Safer at Home phase of state …
May 1, 2020 Make sure your donning and doffing technique is on point with these steps from Hippo Education.
May 1, 2020 The ADA recently released a COVID-19 State Mandates and Recommendations webpage which features an interactive map that illustrates the various dental regulations by state and includes case totals. Dentists can view how COVID-19 is affecting the dental profession in each state with a visual comparison. The state-by-state list further breaks down mandates and recommendations from state entities, …
April 27, 2020 Several orders have been released in the past 24 hours from the governor’s office, DORA, CDPHE and local government entities. Governor Polis’ Executive Order D 2020 045 CDPHE Public Health Order 20-29 (As of 4/29) We have several questions and concerns about this public health order and have submitted comments to CDPHE. Once we have clarification on these concerns, …
April 24, 2020 This morning, DORA released a statement to every dental licensee in Colorado regarding the expiration of Executive Order D 2020 027 – the Temporary Cessation of All Elective and Non-Essential Surgeries and Procedures. While Colorado is entering the “Safer-at-Home” phase of its recovery plan on April 27, dentists should NOT expect to return to work as normal …
As some states are preparing to consider reopening their dental offices, the ADA has issued interim guidance related to PPE. In these states that are considering reopening when the state mandates are lifted, the ADA is encouraging dentists to exercise professional judgment and carefully consider the availability of appropriate PPE to minimize risk of virus transmission. Currently, FDA approved tests …
Last night, Gov. Polis signed an executive order extending the state’s stay at home mandate. Gov. Polis also extended the temporary suspension of elective and non-essential surgeries and procedures to preserve PPE. These executive orders are in effect through April 26 at the earliest.* This order continues to restrict all voluntary or elective surgeries or procedures, whether medical, dental, or veterinary. A voluntary or …
March 30, 2020 Good afternoon Governor Polis, On behalf of more than 3,500 members of the Colorado Dental Association (CDA), we commend you on your decision to postpone all elective surgeries and issue a Stay at Home order to slow further spread of COVID-19. At this uncertain and troubling time in our history it is paramount that we have strong …
What is a Dental Emergency? This guidance may change as the COVID-19 pandemic progresses. Dentists should use their professional judgment in determining a patient’s need for urgent or emergency care. On March 19, Gov. Polis issued an executive order to limit all treatment to emergency care to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and conserve PPE. An executive order has the …
This afternoon, Gov. Polis signed an executive order temporarily suspending elective and non-essential surgeries and procedures to preserve important medical equipment, like personal protective equipment and ventilators, needed to combat COVID-19. The executive order is in effect from March 23 to April 14, with the exception of rural and critical access hospitals. This includes all voluntary or elective surgeries or procedures, …
