COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Updated August 29, 2022
Stay tuned to this webpage for ongoing updates to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest Highlights
- From the White House: Path Out Of The Pandemic
- (August 29, 2022) ADA Releases Updated Infection Prevention and Control Guide
- (March 8, 2022) USPHS Chief Dental Newsletter, Issue #62 March 2022
- (March 2, 2022) ADA offers guidance on indoor masking in dental practices
- (Jan. 4, 2022) ADA: CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Health Care Personnel
- (Jan. 3, 2022) Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Multiple Actions to Expand Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- (Dec. 27) CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population
- (Dec. 19) CDC: Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
- (Nov. 10) ADA/JADA: November JADA Finds Mouthrinses Reduce SARS-CoV-2 in Saliva
- (Nov. 2) FDA Investigating Certain Imported Medical Gloves
- (Oct. 21) ADA council addresses ethical issues involving COVID-19 vaccination
- (Oct. 15) JOE: Endodontic Specialists' Practice During the Initial Outbreak of COVID-19
- (July 28) ADA ‘strongly’ encouraging dental professionals to be vaccinated for COVID-19
- (July 27) CDC: When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated
- (May 25) JADA study: COVID-19 incidence lower among dentists than other health care workers
From the CDC, FDA and WHO
- CDC Highlights
- FDA Dashboard
- WHO Website
- CDC: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- World Health Organization: Rolling Updates on Coronavirus Disease
- EPA: List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Patient Resource Center
- (July 28, 2020) Now Available: Updated Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
- (July 9) ADA Patient Resource Center
- (June 19) OSAP/DQP Best Practices for Infection Control in Dental Clinics During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- (April 23) AAE Public and Patient Statement
- (March 30) Have a Dental Emergency? Go to Endodontist, Not to Emergency Room or Urgent Care
- AGD Return to Work Guidance
- OSHA Dentistry Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Communicating With Patients
- For Patients: Infection Control
- Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 | Five Things To Know About Properly Washing Your Hands
- Coronavirus.gov
Latest Research
- (Dec. 9) Dentistry during COVID-19: Engineering analysis offers guidelines to reduce exposure
- (November 16) Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine is strongly effective, early look at data show
- (November 9) COVID-19 Vaccine From Pfizer and BioNTech is Strongly Effective, Early Data From Large Trial Indicate
- (October 27) Predicting the response of the dental pulp to SARS-CoV2 infection: a transcriptome-wide effect cross-analysis
- (July 20) American Association for Dental Research Hosting Several Free COVID-19 Webinars
- (May 13) From Annals of Internal Medicine: "Variation in False-Negative Rate of Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction–Based SARS-CoV-2 Tests by Time Since Exposure"
- Journal of Endodontics In-Press Article: "Development of a Device to Reduce Oropharyngeal Aerosol Transmission"
- JADA Article Collection
- Australia Dental Organization Queensland: COVID-19 Video Updates
- (Feb. 6) Courtesy of the Healthcare Infection Society and its Journal of Hospital Infection, the AAE is able to share this extensive review article. (Citation: Kampf G, Todt D, Pfaender S, Steinmann E. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents. J Hosp Infect 2020;104:246–51.doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022)
- Indian Endodontic Society: IES Position Statement on Dental Practice During COVID-19 Pandemic
- (March 12) Journal of Dental Research: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Emerging and Future Challenges for Dental and Oral Medicine
- (March 5) New England Journal of Medicine: Transmission of 2019-nCoV Infection from an Asymptomatic Contact in Germany
- Journal of Endodontics: Characteristics of Endodontic Emergencies during COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan
- Journal of Endodontics: COVID-19: Implications for Dental Care
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AAE COVID-19 Webinar Series
The AAE is proud to offer this series of open-access webinars to provide the endodontic community with information regarding COVID-19. Anyone with a MyAAE account can log in to Endo On Demand and select "Subscribe" to view these COVID-19 webinars for free. If you do not have a MyAAE account, create one for free to gain access.
View Previous Webinars
10 Powerful Strategies to Increase Endo Production in the COVID-19 Era
(Aug. 4, 2020) Presented by Dr. Roger P. Levin
Guidance for Dental Settings
(July 29, 2020) Presented by Dr. Michelle Neuburger
Respiratory Protection During Dental Care
(June 29, 2020) Presented by Eve Cuny, M.S., and Kathy Eklund, R.D.H., M.H.P.
Tapping Into Teledentistry
(May 18, 2020) Presented by Dr. Nathan Suter
What Will Recovery Look Like for Endodontic Practices?
(May 4, 2020) Presented by Dr. Roger Levin
An Update on Endodontic Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
(April 13, 2020) Presented by Dr. Ken Hargreaves with infection specialists Jason Bowling, M.D. and Eve Cuny, M.S.
Download Presentation Slides
Advocacy Efforts
- (Feb. 9) White House: Community Health Centers Launch Vaccination Programs
- (Sept. 21) Action Alert: Vote Imminent on Federal Legislation - Act Today!
- (July 24) Application Deadline for Enhanced Provider Relief Fund August 3
- (July 23) AAE Co-signs a Letter from the ADA and the Organized Dental Coalition to Leaders in Congress
- (June 22) AAE Sends All-Member Email Updating Membership about Latest Advocacy Letters
- (June 18) AAE Sends All-Member Email Notifying Membership of Updated CDC Guidance for Dental Settings
- (April 14) CDT to Include Coronavirus Testing Codes
- (April 10) All-Member Email With Updates on Obtaining PPE for Endodontics
- (April 23) New Legislation Replenishes COVID-19 Loans and Grants for Small Businesses
- (April 27) Small Business Administration to Continue Accepting Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program
- Learn More About PPE for Endodontists and Take Action
Legislative Updates
- (April 23) House of Representatives Passes Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
- (April 23) New Legislation Replenishes COVID-19 Loans and Grants for Small Businesses
- (March 26) What the CARES Act Means for Endodontists
- (March 20) What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Media Center
Satellite Media Tour
- (June 15) AAE President Dr. Alan S. Law Completes Satellite News Media Tour: watch his TV appearances today!
- (Aug. 10, KCBS - San Francisco) Dr. Alan H. Gluskin participates in a lively Q&A session on KCBS Radio San Francisco's "Ask an Expert" segment
- (Aug. 10, WBBM - Chicago) Dentists Taking Necessary Precautions to Ensure Patient Safety
- (Aug. 10, Q102) Dentist Offices Are Ensuring Safe Patient Visits
- (Aug. 7, CBS 7 WSAW) Ignoring tooth pain can led to greater health concerns
- (Aug. 6, CBS 6 WXTR) Endodontist provides tips to avoid emergency dental care
- (Aug. 6, CBS 3 KMTV) Hygiene plan sees more dental offices opening back up
- (Aug. 6, Fox 7 KTBC) Importance of taking care of dental emergencies
- (Aug. 5, Fox 59 WXIN) Endodontist explains why not to avoid dentist during pandemic
- (Aug. 5, Fox 2 KTVI) New safety protocols in place to help with in-person dentist visits
- NBC 3 WSAZ
- NBC 3 KQCA
- CBS 58 WDJT/WMLW
- Spectrum News North Carolina
- NBC Radio/National
- KRLD AM Radio/ Regional Dallas, TX
- WONK FM Radio/ Washington D.C.
- KRGM AM Radio/ Tulsa, OK
- WAGG AM Radio/ Birmingham, AL
Expert Interviews
- (June 15) How to Leverage Social Media to Help Your Practice During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Q&A with Kathryn Inman, Director of Social Media Marketing for PBHS Inc., an AAE Advantage partner.
- Practice: A Q&A with AAE Member Dr. Matthew Chesler
- (June 2) Aerosols and COVID-19 in Dentistry with Dr. Purnima Kumar
- (May 15) Endo Voices Podcast: COVID-19: A Conversation with the ADA President, Dr. Chad Gehani
- (May 1) An SBA Update from Kirk Dewart
- (April 24) Planning the Recovery Process: A Q&A With Dr. Roger Levin
- (April 20) Infection Control Q&A With Webinar Presenter Eve Cuny
- (April 14) Diving Into COVID-19 Relief Programs for Endodontists with Brian Bernardoni, managing partner, Aurelius Public Affairs
- (April 9) A COVID-19 Q&A with ADA President Dr. Chad P. Gehani
Member Stories
- (August 5) Life as an Endodontist in Florida during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- (July 28) AAE Member Develops Microscope Shield to Protect Endodontists from ‘Splash Back’
- (July 6) AAE Member Dr. I-Ping Chen Awarded NIH Grant
- (June 8) AAE Member Dr. Christian Dahl in the News: Dental College Of Georgia Team Prints Nasal Swabs For Statewide COVID-19 Testing
- (April 23) AAE Interviews Member Dr. Judy McIntyre About Life on the Endodontic Front Lines
- (March 21) Endodontics on the Front Lines: Managing the Emotional Toll of Serving During a Pandemic
Save Your Tooth Month Member Stories
- Dr. Rina Campbell
- Dr. Mark Doherty
- Dr. Helen Meyer
- Dr. Angela Noguera
- Dr. Bernardo Sarmiento
- Dr. Tadros Tadros
AAE in the News
- (Feb. 10) Spectrum News Service: AAE Survey says Americans Have Put Off Routine Dental Visits Due to COVID-19
- (Feb. 9) In the grip of a toothache? Seek out this pro to save your smile
- (Nov. 17) Cracked Teeth Are Worth Saving: A Look at New Management Protocols and Outcomes
- (Sept. 24) COVID Bites: Cracked Teeth Another Coronavirus Scourge
- (Sept. 11) Cracked Teeth, Gross Gums: Dentists See Surge of Problems, and the Pandemic is Likely to Blame
- (July 2) Five Kinds of Health Appointments You Should Consider Keeping, Despite the Pandemic
- (May 28) AAE President Completes Successful Radio News Media Tour
- (April 13) MultiBriefs: With Dental Practices Seeing ‘Emergency Cases Only,’ What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
- (April 7) Dental Products Report: Endodontists During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- (April 7) Dentistry Today: Q&A: COVID-19 Treatment With AAE President Dr. Keith V. Krell
- (April 1) Dental Tribune: AAE Tells Governors and State Health Officials That Endodontists Need PPE
- (April 1) WDVM: Taking Care of Your Oral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- (March 26) KSAT.com: Emergency Dental Specialists Work Daily Despite Extreme Risk of COVID-19 Transmission
- (March 25) Dentistry IQ: What is the 'COVID-ified' Future for Dentists?
Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
The CDC has not changed its guidance on single-use disposable face masks, which are regulated by FDA to be single use and should be worn once and discarded.
Page 41 of the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings has the following guidance:
- Wear a surgical mask and eye protection with solid side shields or a face shield to protect mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth during procedures likely to generate splashing or spattering of blood or other body fluids;
- Change masks between patients, or during patient treatment if the mask becomes wet.
CDC Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of PPE
American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities: N95 Reuse Q&As
From the ADA
- (Jan 7, 2022) ADA: Private Practice Poll Results: Economic Impact
- (May 19) ADA Providing Guidance on Updated Mask Recommendations from CDC
- (Feb. 24) Research finds 3.1% COVID-19 infection rate among US dental hygienist
- (Feb. 4) COVID-19 Vaccine and Training
- (Dec. 21) Lawmakers Reach Agreement on COVID-19 Relief Bill
- (Dec. 15) ADA Unveils COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
- (October 15) Estimating COVID-19 prevalence and infection control practices among US dentists
- (August 18) Watch now: HPI's Learn How Consumers Feel About Going to the Dentist in a Pandemic
- (August 12) American Dental Association Responds to World Health Organization: Dentistry is Essential Health Care
- (June 26) ADA Thanks Lawmakers for Introducing PPE Tax Credit Legislation
- (May 21) As Dental Practices Resume Operations, ADA offers Continued Guidance
- (May 15) FDA Removes Emergency Use Authorization for Some KN95 Masks
- COVID-19 Economic Impact on Dental Practices
- ADA Interactive Map Shows COVID-19 Dental Regulations By State
- Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit
From the Industry
- To Help Protect Your Practice, Porter is Donating Disposable Nitrous Oxide Breathing Circuits to Endodontists in Need
In lieu of attending AAE20, Porter is repurposing its show budget by donating a limited supply of Silhouette disposable breathing circuits to AAE members in need.
Click here to view a special letter from Porter, and access this special offer. - A Message From Our AAE Advantage Partner, SoFi
During this period of uncertainty and volatility, SoFi wants to assure you that they stand by their promise to help tackle your student debt.
Click here to view the full message.