Interim Guidelines for Management of Emergency and Urgent Dental Care.Preparing Dental Workplaces for COVID-19.We will continue to closely monitor the situation, provide updates and statements as the situation evolves. You can see the required measures as outlined in the original document by clicking here. “All licensed healthcare facilities and healthcare providers may resume elective and non-urgent medical procedures and appointments at 7:00 A.M., provided all of the following measures are in place." On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, the Maryland Department of Health released an "Amended Directive and Order Regarding Various Healthcare Matters". In section five, part B of the order, the Maryland Department of Health addresses the resumption of elective and non-urgent medical procedures for all healthcare practitioners. If you are interested in receiving important updates through email and are not already receiving these emails, please click here to join the MSDA email list. The MSDA will continue to share information as new developments arise.Ĭlick the links below to view previous email updates regarding COVID-19. The regulations are rigorous to ensure that the safety of the dental team, patient, and community remains paramount. The Department of Health outlines all of the requirements, including many of the procedures that are currently in place for emergency procedures - proper hand and cough hygiene, social distancing, and especially proper PPE. All providers must adhere to the Maryland Department of Health's orders before reopening. On May 6, Governor Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health issued new orders that allow dental practices to resume elective procedures effective 7 AM on Thursday, May 7, 2020. NOTE: Due to the large amount of information on this page it may be easier to find a specific topic by holding down "CTRL" + "F" and typing in the specific keyword or topic you are searching for.