Dentists nationwide have banded together to launch #DentalSAFETY, a grassroots campaign working to boost public confidence about the safety of dental practices amid the pandemic.
No known COVID-19 cases have been tied to U.S. dental practices, though dentists have treated over half a million dental emergencies, according to the CDC. A large population of patients have untreated dental issues because they fear entering a dental office, according to a release from Pacific Dental Services.
Dentists who want to participate should record a one-minute video with a dental example of mitigating risk through safety protocols, or record a two-minute video about a patient safety story. They should then post the video to social media and include the hashtags #DentalSAFETY, #DentalER and #DentalHEROES.
Many leading dental service organizations have promoted the movement, including Heartland Dental, Pacific Dental Services and SmileBrands.