By virtue of an edit to its December 4, 2020 version of the COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings, dental healthcare personnel no longer need to avoid aerosol-generating procedures for all patients.
Aerosol-generating Procedures in Dental Offices
By virtue of an edit to its December 4, 2020 version of the COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings, dental healthcare personnel no longer need to avoid aerosol-generating procedures for all patients. However, they should continue to avoid aerosol-generating procedures for patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, if possible. To read the CDC Summary
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