We wanted to make you aware that the CDC has updated its Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response. Below is a summary of recent changes:

• The recommendation to wait 15 minutes after completion of clinical care and exit of each patient without suspected or confirmed COVID-19 to begin to clean and disinfect room surfaces has been removed to align with CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings.
• The time period recommended for patients to inform the dental clinic if they develop symptoms or are diagnosed with COVID-19 following a dental appointment has been changed to 2 days to align with CDC’s Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure Guidance.
• Clarifying language has been added to Engineering Controls.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dennis Bradshaw
WSDA President