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.
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”)
- 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 | Information and FAQs on CDC Interim Guidance for Dental Settings | Q&A on OSHA Guidance for Dentistry Workers and Employers
- 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)