This podcast will discuss the origins of the SARS-COV-2 virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be followed by a review of the virus, its transmission routes, infectivity, symptoms, risk factors and the current status of this pandemic.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss Dental Office Restrictions, Emergency and Urgent Care and Elective vs non-elective procedures, etc. (ADA info included), as well as the screening and handling of patients at the current time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss challenges in the dental and dental hygiene educational setting and how these challenges are being met.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss recommended hand hygiene and personal protective equipment (PPE) in dental offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss the recommended procedures and products recommended for the management of clinical contact surface for the dental office during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, instrument reprocessing will briefly be addressed.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss the contamination and routine management of dental unit waterlines. This will be followed by a discussion on what to do when offices reopen after being restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss origins of dental fear, including due to COVID-19. This is followed by a discussion on ways to try to alleviate patient fear associated with COVID-19 and the dental office.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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This podcast will discuss the ADA Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit in the context of the anticipated re-opening of dental offices for normal care, which will vary by State and location. Recommendations and actions will be discussed.
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After completing this podcast, listeners should be able to:
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