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OSAP/CareQuest Institute Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, begins to resolve, dental practices must remain diligent in their infection control efforts. Establishing an infection control plan that places patient and staff safety first is the rationale behind this best practices resource.

This resource is a compilation of current regulations, guidance, and practice tips assembled by national and international dental infection prevention experts. These leaders completed an extensive review of guidance provided by agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and others, and developed straightforward instructions addressing all the major aspects of safely engaging in dental practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed for dental clinicians, front office staff, and other personnel, this document has two sections, a practical checklist, and a companion resources/tools section.

Because COVID-19 is still a very real pandemic, it is important for dentistry to:

• Regularly consult state dental boards and state or local health departments for current local information for requirements specific to their jurisdictions, including recognizing the degree of community transmission and impact, and their region-specific recommendations.
• Use professional judgment in situations where there is no specific guidance or regulation with the goal of patient and personnel safety.
• Understand that these best practices will continue to be updated as the pandemic resolves.

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