Practice News: COVID-19

NYDHA is monitoring the COVID-19 situation and actions of government and healthcare entities on a daily basis and advocating for NYS dental hygienists. 

NEW: On August 23, the FDA granted full approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older. Read more

CDC has edited its guidance for dental settings to continue to avoid aerosol-generating procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (rather than for all patients). Read more

New York State's COVID-19 disaster emergency was ended June 24. Federal CDC guidance remains in effect. State and local government health departments are still able to ensure mask rules and other health precautions are adhered to in those settings. Read more

Get the Vaccine: Dental hygienists are in the NYS Phase 1A priority group (healthcare workers) for receiving the vaccine. See Am I Eligible?

Give the Vaccine: Dental hygienists who have a restricted local infiltration anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia certificate and basic CPR certification can administer the vaccine with DOH online training. See training information

Other NYS Resources: NYS vaccine; Health Dept. Interim Guidance for Dentistry During the COVID-19 Pandemic; summary of guidance and safety plan template; Office of Professions including CE, licensure; 

More Resources:

ADHA, CDC, NIH, OSHA; New York State Dental Association; American Dental Association; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services