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Volume: VIII, Issue: 7
May 13, 2020
TxOHC is continuing our  Virtual Happy Hour!
Table topic: Access to Care

Please save the date for May 15, 2020 at 4:00 PM.

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UTHEALTH TELEMENTORING ECHO SESSIONS
 

Friday, May 22, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT

1.5 CDE



Friday, May 22, 2020
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CT

1.5 CDE


The Texas Oral Health Coalition is pleased to partner with UTHealth School of Dentistry at Houston to provide continuing dental education credit for their telementoring ECHO sessions.

For registration and additional information on these speakers, course descriptions and objectives, please visit https://txohc.org/education/uthealth-echo/

Health Communication’s Virtual Learning Series
 


This learning series is a product of the Texas Fluoridation Campaign, a collaborative partnership between the Texas Oral Health Coalition, the Texas Health Institute, and the University of Texas Center for Health Communication in an effort to provide detailed information on how to create successful health messages to improve health outcomes.

The first course, The Power of Audience Insights, will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM CT. For registration and additional information, please visit https://txohc.org/health-communications-series/.

TxOHC Members-Only Listserv


A friendly reminder to all of our members that the Coalition now has a members-only listserv.  This is where you can share information, resources and discuss current topics.

Connecting with friends and colleagues is extremely important now that many of us are isolated and/or working from home.

Please complete this short online registration form linked below and reply to the email confirmation. https://txohc.org/get-involved/membership/m-o-mail-list/

Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

2020 Texas Oral Health Conference


Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the need to ensure the health and well-being of our conference attendees, the Conference Planning Committee decided to convert our in-person conference to virtual presentations for 1-2 hours at noon beginning Friday, July 10, 2020, and each Friday through August 7, 2020.  Complimentary continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided. The new schedule is being finalized and will be posted soon. 

SAVE THE DATE!

Virtual Learning Series
July 10 - August 7, 2020
Fridays at 12:00 PM CT


https://www.texasoralhealthconference.com/

Continuing education credit for multiple disciplines will be provided for this event.

Updated COVID-19 Resources


The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on our daily lives is rapidly evolving. Below are links to resources and guidance to provide the most up to date information for providers and patients.

 

CDC
COVID-19: Guidance for Dental Settings
The National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) – Respirator Trusted-Source Information
Resources for Clinics and Healthcare Facilities
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What You Need To Know and Community Resources
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response 
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Situation Summary – Global and US Data

Map of COVID-19 Cases by County, USA (county data)

ADA
Coronavirus Center for Dentists 
COVID-19 Resources for Dentists
ADA Guidance on dental emergency, nonemergency care
What is a Dental Emergency? 

OSHA
COVID-19 – Control and Prevention – Dentistry Workers and Employers\

US Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Help Keep Dental Industry Practitioners Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

TSBDE
TSBDE COVID-19 Resources
TSBDE emergency rule related to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-19
Governor Abbot’s Executive Order restricts healthcare professionals and facilities
Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-15 Modifies Dental Practice

The latest information from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is the 24/7 number to call for help with any social service needs – from food and shelter to child care and job training.

The latest information from 2-1-1 on community resources for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

For those wishing to volunteer, please visit the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry.

Emory University’s Online COVID-19 Symptom Checker

Midwest Dental Equipment and Supply
Collaborative Stakeholder Initiative


Midwest Dental Equipment and Supply will be giving away one Premier AeroPro™ Cordless Prophy Handpiece to a participant in the Midwest Stakeholder Initiative.  The drawing will be held during the virtual TxOHC annual meeting. 

To determine your eligibility please contact Midwest.
Midwest Stakeholder Initative Flyer

Member must be present to win.

The AeroPro™ Cordless Prophy Handpiece 
  • Total mobility with no cord drag or rheostat
  • Works with most disposable prophy angles
  • Long-lasting battery gets you through the day
  • Lightweight design

Make plans to give to your favorite nonprofit with Goodshop and AmazonSmile by choosing TxOHC as your cause as you do your online shopping. 

Not only does Goodshop provide the best shopping deals on the internet, but they donate to the nonprofit or school of your choice for almost every purchase you make.

Register with Goodshop then head on over to the pick a cause page and select Texas Oral Health Coalition (or visit the TxOHC page directly).  Once you've signed up for a nonprofit and chosen the stores you love to shop at, sit back and receive the latest coupons and offers at thousands of top retailers like Amazon, Macy’s, Target and Best Buy. You can also donate while you search using https://www.goodsearch.com/ powered with the yahoo search engine.


What is AmazonSmile?

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Every item available for purchase on Amazon.com is also available on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) at the same price. You will see eligible products marked "Eligible for AmazonSmile donation" on their product detail pages.

When shopping you can choose the Texas Oral Health Coalition to support with all of your purchases!
 
Many Thanks To Our Coalition Sponsors!

            


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