Communicating with Patients: What’s an Emergency?

Many members and their patients have questions about when they should come in for emergency care. Here is a shareable graphic that you can use in social media and email communications with your patients about when to call for an appointment. The ADA has also produced more detailed guides for patients and dentists on what constitutes an emergency dental procedure. 

 
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In Virginia, dental offices are postponing routine care as a way to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and preserve personal protective equipment (PPE) for those who need it most. However, we are is still able to treat dental emergencies.