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 on the Hot Issues page (member-login required).
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR WISCONSIN DENTISTS
** ADA: Protocols to Follow if a Dental Staff or Household Member Tests Positive for COVID-19
** ADA: Steps to Take if a Patient Reports COVID-19 Exposure After Treatment
** Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19: Health Care Providers (scroll down to “Caring for health care workers exposed or diagnosed with COVID-19” and “Dental health care professionals guidance” under the “Physical health and safety guidance” tab near the middle of the page.)
Note: If you have a possible exposure to COVID-19 in your office – involving either a patient or staff member – it is recommended that you also contact your local county health department to see if they have any county-specific protocols to follow. You can find contact information for your local public health department here.
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 | Talking with patients about dental office safety | WDA Video: Safe Care
- 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 | Steps to Take if a Patient Reports COVID-19 Exposure After Treatment
- 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)