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More Info Find an FDA Dentist FDA dentists follow a code of ethics that reflects their commitment to integrity and to promoting the highest professional standards. Search Dental Care Access PDC clinics provide dental care to Floridians in greatest need. The PDC Resource Guide lists low cost or pro bono dental clinics. More Info “The healing is in our hands” See an important statement about recent events in our nation. Read now. Together, we’re one dental community. Our collective voice is advocating for dentistry in challenging times. You make us stronger. Join Us Assess COVID-19 transmission risks Member Resource: New hazard assessment guide + checklist to evaluate COVID-19 transmission risks in your practice. Get the guide. View Now We’ve gone digital! Access your ADA membership card online, wherever and whenever you need it. Learn More The ADA Third Party Payer Concierge™ has helped 7,000+ dentists solve their benefits and coding issues. Get Answers Play Video: One-on-one dental benefits support. One-on-one dental benefits support. The ADA’s Third Party Payer Concierge™ provides expert advice to help detangle costly dental benefit issues. Save time on payer paperwork. The ADA® credentialing service, powered by CAQH ProView® can help. Learn more Play Video: Manage Your Practice Successfully. Find tips and tools and unique learning opportunities. Return to the beginning of Slideshow Welcome to the Central Florida District Dental Association The Central Florida District Dental Association is a component of the Florida Dental Association and the American Dental Association. It comprises the twelve counties of Alachua, Brevard, Flagler, Gilchrist, Lake, Levy, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia. CORONA VIRUS INFORMATION ​ New guidance tools from the American Dental Association that include algorithm flowcharts for determining urgent or emergency care and ways to best minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission Additional questions and answers about reemployment benefits, impacts of the CARES Act and sick leave provisions. Details about exemptions from expanded family and medical leave for small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. ADA Online Webinar Available for Dentist/Team Members: COVID-19 Infection Control Protocols & Procedures Overview Infection control experts representing the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) provide the dental community with practical guidance and education as we all navigate the challenges that COVID-19 is presenting to our profession. Click here for more info and to register. The CFDDA urges you to read all communications from the ADA and FDA , in addition to regularly visiting the CDC , WHO , and the Florida Department of Health websites for updates. From the Governor's office: All hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, office surgery centers, dental, orthodontic and endodontic offices and other health care practitioners' officers are directed to immediately cease performing elective services until May 8, 2020. Please go to https://www.floridadental.org/coronavirus to read the entire order and for more information To help support your practices and communications with patients, the FDA is providing you with resources and templates that you can tailor to communicate with your patients and staff and address their questions relating to COVID-19. The FDA Toolkit - toolkit , provides information on human resources, insurance, financial questions, and practice resourced and forms. Again, this is an evolving situation, Florida dentists and patients seeking news and updates should visit: The CDC’s COVID-19 webpage for the latest updates. The OSHA guidelines on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 . The ADA’s ADA.org/virus webpage, which provides information tailored to dentists, including prevention guidance, information on patient assessment and use of personal protective equipment. Please visit floridadental.org/coronavirus to access templates and will also provide info on what is a medically necessary, urgent, or emergency procedure. FROM DR. CRAIG KARA'S PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - WINTER 2020 Questions on Delegation of Remedial Restorative Functions for Dental Assistants and Hygienists? Effective June 26, 2019, a dentist may delegate remedial restorative functions to a dental assistant or to a dental hygienist who has completed mandatory training offered by an accredited dental or dental hygiene school. For complete details - click here Information on Health Care Clinic Establishment (HCCE) Permits - click here Also, re: HCCE - self-inspection notification letter - click here And from Brevard County - Pharmaceutical Waste Management at businesses - click here EPA Final Rule on Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals - click here. ADA COVID-19 Issues Alerts 6/10/20: HHS Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal Opens 6/09/20: HHS releases provider relief funds 6/04/20: Senate passes Paycheck Protection Program reform bill 6/02/20: CDC guidance for dental settings echoes ADA guidance 5/11/20: ADA urges Congress to ask IRS to make Paycheck Protection Program expenses tax deductible 5/06/20: ADA urges CDC to update guidance for dental personnel 5/05/20: ADA asks Congress to help dental community in next COVID-19 legislation A big thank you to: DOCTORS CHOICE COMPANIES Florida's largest dental practice broker. Thank you to Doctors Choice for their underwriting the 2019-2020 CFDDA Leadership Directory. 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