New Guidance from the CDC for Dental Settings Mar 27, 2020 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Dental Settings During the COVID-19 Response Key Concepts Dental settings have unique characteristics that warrant additional infection control considerations. Postpone elective procedures, surgeries, and non-urgent dental visits, and contact patients prior to emergency procedures. Stay at home if sick and know steps to take if a patient with COVID-19 symptoms enters your facility. Continue Reading