Free COVID-19 forum
Returning to Clinical Practice
Tune into this free forum as we prepare to return to clinical practice. This pre-recorded forum will provide you with the latest COVID-19 information regarding dealing with the impact of the virus and returning to clinical practice. A panel of experts will speak directly to the issues currently affecting members of the dental profession.
The forum has been designed to provide you with advice and guidance by key members from:
- Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB)
- Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (ADOHTA)
- Dental Hygienists Association Australia (DHAA)
- Infection Control Committee (ADA)
- MW Partners
Speakers
- A/Prof Roy Judge, Melbourne Dental School (moderator)
- Prof Laurie Walsh AO, ADA Infection Control Committee member
- Nicole Stormon, ADOHTA Vice President
- Cheryl Dey, DHAA National President
- Albert Gigl, MW Partners Specialist Dental Accountant
- A/Prof Matthew Hopcraft, ADAVB CEO
Q&A
When you have watched the webinar, you can submit a question to the panelist via [email protected]. Q&As will be available on this page after they have been reviewed and answered by the panel.
Q: If a patient has presented positive to COVID -19 or been in contact with someone with COVID-19 how long is recommended before they can be rebooked for dental treatment?
A: As per the current (22 May) CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units: Asymptomatic close contacts should be advised to self-quarantine at home for 14 days following the last contact with the infectious case, and to monitor their health for 14 days after the last possible contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case. Hence, re-contact the patient after 14 days to check their status and re-book them after that time if they are well.
