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Last Chance to Apply for the C.A.R.E.S. Act Provider Relief Fund by Tomorrow! Dentists have until 11:59 p.m. ET Nov. 6 to apply for Phase 3 General Distribution Funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Provider Relief Fund. This is the last chance to apply! Apply and find more information here: https://www.hhs.gov//cares-act-p/for-providers/index.html

Interesting CDC finding here that the excess death rate among 25-44 year-olds is up 26.5 percent over previous years, the largest change for any age group. Read more about the excessive deaths with COVID-19 by age, race, and ethnicity here: https://bit.ly/3jOEtqX

Announcing our newest eBook- Root Canal Obturation: An Update by Gregg Helvey, DDS. This eBook will review the history of obturation materials used in endodontic therapy and expand on the different materials that have been used in root canal obturation system. Download your FREE eBook here: https://bit.ly/2HRBa5j

New American Dental Association Science and Research Institute and health policy Institute study finds COVID-19 rate among dentists is less than one percent. Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive. Due to the implementation of enhanced infection control procedures such as screening protocols and enhanced disinfection practices when treating patients. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2HMszAq

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, an annual reminder to practice the habits that promote not only healthy teeth and gums, but also prevent the harmful whole-body effects of poor oral hygiene. Here are some great tips from Pacific Dental Services to share with your patients: 1. Brush and floss twice a day 2. Go easy on alcohol-based mouthwash 3. Regular dental checkups 2x a year 4. Eat fruits and vegetables... 5. Rinse your mouth with water after meals Read more about the Mouth-Body Connection here: https://www.smilegeneration.com/educ/mouth-body-connection/

The CDC reminds patients- that dental care is safe and important during pregnancy. Check out the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry’s comprehensive eBook onOral Health and Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Consideration. Download your CE eBook here: https://bit.ly/3moYeqW

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued updated recommendations concerning dental amalgam and potential risks to certain high-risk individuals.The recommendations also include information for patients about dental amalgam fillings and treatment options for dental caries (Composite Resin Fillings, Glass Ionomer Cement Fillings, Indirect Filings). Patient Education Info available here: https://bit.ly/2HkXdBe

Centers For Disease Control (CDC) shares guidelines on protecting yourself and others from COVID: 1. Stay at least 6 feet away from others whenever possible 2. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others 3. Wash your hands often with soap and water 4. Avoid crowed indoor spaces and ensure indoor spaces are properly ventilated... 5. Stay home and isolate from others when sick 6. Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces Read more about COVID-19 prevention here: https://bit.ly/3dHXD05

the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $20 billion in new funding for providers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. Dentists are among those healthcare providers eligible to apply. Applications are open October 5th to November 6th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2T4nqpL

The American Dental Association with its Advisory Task Force on Dental Practice Recovery, has released a toolkit and an interactive map to help dentists navigate how to apply for the federal certification required to offer COVID-19 testing. Download the ADA's toolkit and read here: https://bit.ly/3iTZAYt

Download our new eBook on Direct Composite Restorations in Minimal Time by Drs. Ronaldo Hirata, and Camila Sobral Sampaio. This eBook reviews how to perform restorations with resin composite in a single appointment. Download your FREE eBook here: https://bit.ly/3ljomD1

Announcing our new CE Ebook on Direct Composite Restorations in Minimal Time! This ebook reviews the use of direct composites is particularly important in the era of coronavirus (COVID-19), when both practitioner and patient want less contact with each other. Download your FREE CE eBook here: https://bit.ly/3ljomD1

Don't forget to register for Tomorrow's Live Webcast on Current Principles in Adhesive Dentistry with Drs. Margeas, Brucia, Lawson and Vargas! Join four master restorative clinicians for insights into how to make sense of modern adhesive materials and position yourself for predictable success. Register here: https://cdeworld.com/events//id-special-event/registration/

ADEA Supports Prioritization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Dental Professionals. ADEA is calling for members of the dental health care team, including dental and dental allied students providing patient care, to be among those health care workers to first receive any vaccine developed for COVID-19. Read more here: https://www.adea.org/Sept2020-COVID19-Vaccine-for-Dental-/