WDA CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION HUB - Wisconsin Dental Association - Oral & Dentistry Advocates

The WDA will continue to keep members and other dental health professionals informed about COVID-19 on this page. Additionally, we will issue frequent updates via email and on our social media channels. All WDA Coronavirus Update emails are archived at the bottom of this page.

As Wisconsin dental offices continue to reopen, the WDA is supporting members and encouraging patients to return by highlighting additional measures dentists are taking to protect their patients, dental teams and communities. Messaging for our new public awareness campaign stresses that dentists have always been leaders in patient safety and infection control, and lists a few new things – like health screenings, social distancing measures and additional PPE – that patients could notice on their next dental visit.

COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR WISCONSIN DENTISTS

We recommend that all dentists request the ADA’s Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit and bookmark the ADA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists. These pages are updated regularly with the latest ADA resources, including interim guidance and tools dental practices can use in making important decisions about returning to elective care. There are specific sections on SBA loans, digital events, FAQ, practice resources, safety and clinical guidance, mental health resources and exclusive offers for ADA members.

Additional resources are listed below:

Clinical and Safety

Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Dental Health Care Interim Recommendations – Return to Work (scroll down to “Dental health care professionals guidance”) | Interim Guidance Document for Respirator Use
Wisconsin Dental Association: How Wisconsin Dentists Can Request Emergency PPE from the State | PPE Fee Sign
Wisconsin Emergency Management: Long Term PPE Distribution Process
Battelle – Free N95 mask decontamination for Wisconsin healthcare providers: FAQs and How to Enroll | Instructions for Healthcare Personnel
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: COVID-19 Updates and Information
ADA: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Center for Dentists | Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit | Patient Communication Toolkit: What to Expect at Dental Visits | Protocols to Follow if Staff or Household Member is COVID-19 Positive
CDC: Information for Healthcare Professionals about Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response
OSHA: Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 | COVID-19 Control and Prevention/Dentistry Workers and Employers

Business

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development: Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation: COVID-19 Business Resources | ‘We’re All In’ Small Business Grants
Wisconsin Bankers Association: Consumer and Small Business Resources for COVID-19
Wisconsin Department of Revenue: Tax Return Due Dates and Payments
U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Coronavirus Small Business Guide
U.S. Department of Labor: Coronavirus Resources, including workplace safety; wages, hours and leave; unemployment insurance
U.S. Department of the Treasury: Assistance for Small Businesses
IRS: Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

Endorsed Partners

ThinkHR: Coronavirus Resource Library
WDA Service Solutions: How to Prepare Dental Equipment During Extended Absence | Dental Equipment Start-Up Guide
WDA Supply Source: PPE Sales for WDA Members

Student Loans

U.S. Department of Education: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers and Parents
SoFi: Student Loan Refinancing FAQs (with special topic – COVID-19 Considerations)

Teledentistry

Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services: Memo from Secretary-designee Dawn Crim regarding Telehealth Guidance
ForwardHealth: Additional Services to be Provided via Telehealth
Wisconsin Officer of the Commissioner of Insurance: Removing Barriers to Timely Coverage during the Public Health Emergency (including telemedicine)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
ADA: COVID-10 Coding and Billing Guidance (scroll down page, under “Vendors and Third-Party Payers)
WDA Insider Blog: Teledentistry tips during COVID-19 closures

WDAISC/Professional Insurance Programs

WDAISC: Coronavirus Resource Center
MedPro Group: Covid-19 FAQs and Resources
WPS Health Insurance: What You Should Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019
West Bend Mutual Insurance: COVID-19 Resources
Professional Insurance Programs: Health Insurance FAQ
WDAISC and N-Tech Consulting: Cybercrime Protection Guide

Mental Health

ADA: COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
State Department of Health Services: Resilient Wisconsin

WDA Coronavirus Update Archive (member login required)

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WDA remains open, working to serve members

The WDA, as well as the WDAISC and Professional Insurance Programs, has stayed open throughout the public health crisis to meet the needs of our members. Staff are working – some in the office, some remotely – from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Friday. You can find a list of all staff, including direct line phone numbers and email addresses, here.