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 – based on information from the local, state and federal levels – via email and on our social media channels. WDA email updates will be archived on this page.
Healthcare workers, including dentists and members of the dental team, are considered “essential” under the state “Safer at Home” order in place until Friday, April 24. The order is NOT a mandate to close dental offices – dental professionals remain available to provide emergency care to the public. That said, the order does supersede previously issued ADA and WDA recommended timelines for suspending non-emergency procedures. Wisconsin dental offices should continue limiting services to emergency treatment through April 24, unless the order is rescinded or changed. Read the order
ADA Resources
ADA Coronavirus Center for Dentists
ADA COVID-19 Resources for Dentists
ADA Interim Guidance for Minimizing Risk of COVID-19 Transmission (4/1/2020)
Summary of ADA Guidance During the COVID-19 Crisis (4/1/2020)
- CARES Act Small Business Interruption Loans
- The Small Business Owners’ Guide to the CARES Act (prepared by the Senate Small Business Committee)
- Fact Sheet on SBA loan options, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Loans (ADA and the Academy of Dental CPAs)
These pages are updated daily, visit often for the latest information on:
- Emergency vs. non-emergency care
- COVID-19 billing and coding guidance
- ADA Code of Ethics and COVID-19
- Practice management resources, including financial, contract and third-party payer information
- Safety and clinical guidance
- On-demand links to digital events and webinars
WDA Resources
WDA Business Q&A – HR, Insurance and Financial Relief
WDA Service Solutions – How to Prepare Dental Equipment During Extended Absence
WDAISC and N-Tech Consulting Cybercrime Protection Guide
CDC Resources
CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response – (3/27/2020)
CDC Recommendation: Postpone Non-Urgent Dental Procedures, Surgeries and Visits – (Updated 3/27/2020)
CDC COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Professionals
CDC COVID-19 print resources, including fact sheets and posters
World Health Organization (WHO) Resources
Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – including clinical guidance
Video: Coronavirus – What is it?
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Resources
U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Combating the Coronavirus: Resources for Businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide
Article: Handling Coronavirus Layoffs
U.S. Department of Labor Resources
Temporary Rule: Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (4/1/2020)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
Downloadable poster for placement in dental offices
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Updates
Telehealth Guidance – Memo from Secretary Dawn Crim (4/1/2020)
FAQs about Gov. Evers’ Emergency Order 16 (4/1/2020)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Resources
OSHA Resources
Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease)
Listing of Wisconsin County Public Health Departments
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center – SBA Economic Impact Disaster Loan Assistance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
Gov. Evers’ request to extend SBA disaster assistance to Wisconsin
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Resources
Enforcement Policy for Gowns, Other Apparel, and Gloves During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
U.S. Department of Treasury Resources
Assistance for Small Businesses
Paycheck Protection Loans – Top-line overview
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Resources
Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance news update (3/27/2020)
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – Unemployment COVID-19 Public Information
Wisconsin Department of Economic Development Corporation Resources
WEDC announces targeted grants to small businesses suffering losses due to coronavirus emergency
IRS Resources
Economic Impact Payments: What You Need to Know
Mental Health Resources Available
We’re living through a time of uncertainty and it’s normal to feel stressed and anxious. Members have asked for mental health information, and the ADA posted these new resources today:
- Under Stress? We’re Here to Help: Access the ADA Health and Wellness Program Directory, with contact information for help in your state.
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly [Webinar]: Addresses how to identify stress, recognize the physical and mental impacts of stress and how to manage the negative types of stress.
- Mindfulness Techniques May Help You Reduce Your Stress: Tackle your stress through mindfulness exercises.
Here are other resources that may provide helpful information.
- Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19: Manage Anxiety and Stress
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – COVID-19 Information and Resources
- American Psychological Association – Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus
- Cleveland Clinic: 5 Ways to Manage Stress During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Wisconsin Public Radio: Feeling Anxious or Stressed About the Coronavirus? Psychologist Offers Strategies to Cope
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Managing COVID-19 Anxiety
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Emotional Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Outbreak
WDA Coronavirus Update Email Archive (This is a fluid and ever-changing situation; update content was up-to-date at the time of distribution.)
4/1 – Ethical Considerations for Dental Practices Choosing to Ignore Recommendations to Limit Elective Procedures During COVID-19 Crisis
3/31 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Tuesday, March 31 – Evers requests federal disaster declaration
3/27 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Friday, March 27 – House passes CARES Act; Trump to sign
3/26 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Thursday, March 26 – U.S. Senate passes CARES Act
3/24 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Tuesday, March 24 – “Safer At Home” order exempts dental offices
3/20 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Friday, March 20 – DHS Issues Guidelines for Dental Providers
3/19 – COVID 19 UPDATE: Thursday, March 19
3/18 – COVID 19 UPDATE: Wednesday, March 18
3/17 – COVID-19 UPDATE: Information for Affected Businesses
3/16 – WDA Supports ADA Recommendations for Dental Offices Regarding COVID-19
3/13 – Communicating with Patients about COVID-19
3/12 – Coronavirus Update – Protocol for Managing Patients
Additional Resources
WDAISC Coronavirus Resource Center
WPS Health Insurance COVID-19 page
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Advance Payment Support Program | Details
ThinkHR COVID-19 Crisis Response Center
ThinkHR – When Business Threats Are Contagious: 10 Answers for Employers Navigating the Coronavirus
ThinkHR – COVID-19 FAQs Webinar
ThinkHR – COVID-19 HR Guidance and Best Practices Webinar (recording)
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing FAQs (with special section regarding COVID-19 considerations)
BMO Harris Bank – COVID-19 Update
MedPro Group’s COVID-19 FAQs and Risk Resources
COVID-19 ForwardHealth Provider News and Resources page
Husch Blackwell Coronavirus Toolkit – various resources for business and healthcare
Carlson Black O’Callaghan & Battenberg LLC – Guidance on SBA Paycheck Protection Loans
Milwaukee Business Journal: Small Business Resource Guide
The Atlantic: Why the Coronavirus Has Been So Successful (3/20/2020)
Academy of General Dentistry: COVID-19 Information
American Dental Hygienists Association: Coronavirus Information for Dental Hygienists