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Dental work during COVID-19

Apr. 22, 2020

The California Dental Association recommends that all dentists close their offices for routine procedures. Photo credit: Pixabay.

Dr. Richard Nagy, president of the California Dental Association and a periodontist in Santa Barbara, tells us how his private practice has changed since California enforced stay-at-home orders. He’s treating only emergency patients and wearing extra personal protective equipment. All his employees are furloughed.

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