Here is a list of resources to help you navigate a COVID-19 exposure in your dental office. (Note: Some resources below require an ADA login.)
If you are concerned about a potential exposure, contact your local public health department or CDPHE’s COVID Help Line at 303-692-2700. The hold time to reach someone differs across departments. CDPHE is currently reporting a 15 minute or less hold time.
- Steps to Take if a Patient Reports COVID-19 Exposure After Treatment
- Protocols to Follow if a Staff or Household Member is COVID-19(+)
- Contacting CDPHE and your local public health agency
- Returning to Work After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Guidance on Continuing to Practice Ethically During COVID-19
- Diagnostic Testing Options for Sars-CoV-2
- Contact Tracing and Patient Notification and HIPAA Disclosures