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Dentists could potentially find themselves facing liability claims from patients who allege they contracted COVID-19 while receiving treatment at a dentist’s office, but whether that lawsuit will be successful is another question.

The American Dental Association emphasized that dentists, as essential health care workers, should be among those groups allowed early access to the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

With the issuance of a new Executive Order in New York, dentists can now administer COVID-19 point-of-care tests according to the state guidelines and requirements.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that people delay dental care. However, as stated in a recent statement, the American Dental Association (ADA) “respectfully yet strongly disagrees.”

Obtaining informed consent creates a legal doctrine that protects you as the dentist while also protecting patients’ rights. Here, we answer questions our policyholders ask most frequently about the process.

To help dentists plan for recovery, the ADA in March began projecting the effects of the pandemic. In its most recent iteration of the data, the ADA foresees four likely scenarios, barring another shutdown.

The CDC has updated its guidance on infection protection and control for dental practices delivering care during the pandemic.

MLMIC and MedPro Group have partnered to develop a series of checklists that can help hospitals, medical offices, surgical facilities and dental providers prepare for post-COVID-19 operations.

When dental practices return to more standard care, they’ll have to do so while mitigating the spread of the virus. The ADA’s Interim Mask and Face Shield Guidelines are available to help them prioritize the safety of patients, dentists and staff as long as COVID-19 infection remains a risk.

Out of concern for the health of patients and staff, the American Dental Association (ADA) is recommending that dentists postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks.