COVID-19 Guidance for Dentists

COVID-19 Guidance for Dentists
Supplementary Dental Health and Oral Hygiene Recommendations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Supplementary Dental Health and Oral Hygiene Recommendations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Supplementary information provided on dental health and oral hygiene recommendations is provided. 

COVID-19 Guidance for Dentists - UPDATED 5-27-2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Dentists - UPDATED 5-27-2020

This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the implications for dental practice. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will update this guidance as additional information becomes available.

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