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When is it appropriate to visit a dentist?

American Dental Association News
As Some States Consider Reopening, ADA Offers PPE Guidance to Dentists
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COVID-19 Recommendations and Mandates for Dentists
Safe practice of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic varies widely from state to state. View information for your state

Guidance for Dental Settings
Interim infection prevention and control during COVID-19 response. View the information

Quick Resources

What is a dental emergency?

The ADA recognizes that there are questions about when to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 - Nutrition Resources April 2020

The Rutgers School of Health Professions Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences compiled this document to assist in food and nutrition questions during the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-19: Resources for Managing Stress

The COVID-19 (cornoavirus) outbreak has the potential to increase stress and anxiety. There are steps you can take to manage stress and improve your well being.
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FREE POSTER!

Print the 5 STEPS TO WASH YOUR HANDS poster for your bathroom, kitchen or wherever you can as a reminder to keep your hands clean and help prevent the spread of COVID-19!
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Prevention and Coping

What is coronavirus?

It's normal to have questions or to feel anxious abut COVID-19. Watch this video to learn what it is,how it spreads, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

7 Ways To Stay Safe If You're High Risk (4:17)

Here are 7 ways you can protect yourself if you are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.

Seeking Care

COVID-19: Been Exposed (3:13)

If you've been exposed to COVID-19, here's what you can do to take care of yourself and help lower the risk of spreading the virus.

COVID-19: If you have it (3:00)

Here's what you can do to care for yourself at home and protect others if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you have the virus that causes COVID-19.