News | Notes | Events
Thursday June 17, 2021
Vol. 1 Iss. 3
As the June 15 California reopening and mask mandate change information continues to develop at a rapid pace, CDA is creating new resources to support members. Currently, they are working to develop a reopening suite of resources that will be available on cda.org. The mask mandate change that went into effect 6/15 will not change the mask requirements for dental practices (CDC guidance).

Here are current resources for employers and patients, should you receive any questions:
 
For Employers:
  • No new Cal/OSHA regulations will take effect June 15. The soonest any new regulations could take effect is the end of June. Until new temporary emergency standards are approved, dental practices should continue to comply with the ETS that took effect November 2020. The full article can be found on cda.org.
  • For dentists who are also employers, as California opens up, there may be continued questions regarding employee vaccination, including vaccine policies, employer mandates and employee vaccine reactions. For more information, visit the Employer Best Practices and Policies in the Vaccine Toolkit.
 
For Patients:
  • To help ease confusion among patients, CDA advises practice owners to clearly communicate the CDC mask guidance to patients prior to their scheduled appointment. Sample messaging and email templates are available for practices to use in the article on cda.org.
 
As new information becomes available, we will update you and apprise you of resources added on cda.org. Should you have any questions, please contact me. 
Introducing your 2021 Board of Directors!

President:  Sophie Taylor, DDS
President-Elect:  Jennifer Brooks, DMD
Secretary/Treasurer:  Raul Contreras, DMD
Immediate Past President:  Rachel Brinker, DMD
Director-at-Large:  Greg Miller, DDS
Director-at-Large: Rosemarie Goldstein, DDS
Director-at-Large: Sarah Wilsey, DDS           
Trustee: Ana Amaya, DDS

Your Society met for the first time in almost a year and a half on the 8th and we finally installed the 2021 Board! We had 35 guests in person and a handful log in via Zoom. It was so great to see everyone face-to-face, and socialize almost normally!
SAVE THE DATE!
Update on Children's Health in Marin Dinner Meeting
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 5:30PM @ McInnis
Stay tuned for more info...
Additional COVID-19 Resources:
ADA and CDA continue the Refer a Member Incentive Program

Earn rewards from ADA + CDA for referring new members!

CDA is offering ongoing CE opportunities to members:
Carissa Green | Executive Director
Marin County Dental Society
415-472-7973
Find us on the web! www.mcdsweb.org