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Dear AzDA Members,

With 2021 underway, your Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) has been and continues to stress that dentistry is essential healthcare and AzDA has worked to get dentists in Phase 1A for Arizona’s vaccine administration. As far as the actual planning/distribution of the vaccine, the government is handling that, taking into consideration various populations, the amount of vaccines they have, the number of vaccine providers they have, etc.  We will continue to share information we receive with AzDA members, and if you have questions before then, please check your county health department’s website or contact your county health department. To find out county specific information for the vaccine and other information, please visit -  https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-vaccine

To not miss out on AzDA’s updates in 2021 and to take advantage of other AzDA benefits (advocacy, CE, PPE, member savings, etc.) be sure to register for your 2021 membership TODAY at https://www.azda.org/member-center/join-us.   

AzDA dentists who register for membership soon will also automatically receive a free allotment of PPE (while supplies last) 

Overall, AzDA continues to represent and work for you. These efforts began at the outset of the COVID-19 crisis and will only continue. We truly appreciate your support and AzDA membership during this time. We will get through this together.

COVID-19 Screening

Originally Published: April 30, 2020
On April 27, 2020, the Arizona Department of Health Services (AzDHS) published its “Executive Order 2020-32 Frequently Asked Questions,” including a “Dental Provider FAQ” (on pages 5-6) - azdhs.gov.  Thereafter, your Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) provided additional information about AzDHS’s Dental Provider FAQ

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  • 06/15/2021 - CDC COVID-19 PPE and Screening FAQ. ADA reports dental practices ‘largely exempt’ from OSHA rule
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  • 05/25/2021 - ADA: It is safe to resume regular dental care.
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  • 04/06/2021 - Your voice was heard! Gov Ducey signs AzDA-supported legislation protecting Arizona Providers (including dentists) from frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits
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  • 03/16/2021 - Dentists, Dental Students Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine Nationwide
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  • 03/09/2021 - CDC releases guidance for fully immunized people. ADA supports bill that creates a Social Determinants of Health Program at CDC
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  • 01/19/2021 - Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act becomes law
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  • 04/18/2020 - Message from AzDA's Executive Director Sean Murphy
  • 04/17/2020 - Your Insurance Coverages and Deadlines Regarding COVID-19
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  • 04/16/2020 - COVID-19 patients should not be treated (even for emergencies)
  • 04/15/2020 - ADA Asks Congress To Ensure Health Care Workers Have Access To Appropriate PPE
  • 04/14/2020 - Assembly of a New ADA Task Force for Post-Pandemic Dental Practice Recovery
  • 04/13/2020 - Relief packages! With funding caps and processing times, be sure to apply timely
  • 04/11/2020 - ADA Webinar Recording on SBA Loans Now Available. AzDA member Dr. Scott Howell honored by the ADA.
  • 04/10/2020 - Today is the deadline to complete Delta Dental of Arizona's ACPP application/agreement
  • 04/09/2020 - IRS offers information on Employee Retention Credit, Applying for relief packages.
  • 04/07/2020 - Governor's Executive Order Prohibits Small Business Evictions
  • 04/06/2020 - Small Business Administration Clarifies Rule with ADA
  • 04/04/2020 - Fight to Overturn the Department of Treasury and SBA Interim Guidance on the SBA 7(a) PPP Loan and EIDL Loan
  • 04/03/2020 - US Treasury Department Releases Info. About Paycheck Protection Program
  • 04/02/2020 - ADA's Postponement Recommendation and Interim Guidance
  • 04/01/2020 - Delta Dental of Arizona Offers an Advance Claim Payment Plan. DOL publishes rule implementing coronavirus leave law
  • 03/31/2020 - Dentists may need to reapply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Gov. Ducey's New Executive Order
  • 03/30/2020 - Arizona’s Governor Issues New Executive Order
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  • 03/25/2020 - Gov. Ducey Issues Order Expanding Telemedicine for Dentists
  • 03/24/2020 - Arizona’s Governor Issues Executive Order
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  • 03/20/2020 - ADA releases COVID-19 Coding and Billing Guidance (including Teledentistry Guidance)
  • 03/20/2020 - Arizona’s Governor Issues Executive Order
  • 03/19/2020 - Small Business Economic Injury Disaster Loan
  • 03/19/2020 - CDC’s Strategies to Optimize PPE Supply
  • 03/19/2020 - Statement from AzDA’s President (quick video)
  • 03/19/2020 - Register Today: ADA and OSAP Infection Control Protocol and Procedures Webinar
  • 03/18/2020 - ADA develops guidance on dental emergency, non-emergency care
  • 03/18/2020 - Families First Coronavirus Response Act, (H.R. 6201)
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  • 03/18/2020 - ADA and OSAP team up to answer dentists’ COVID-19 questions
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