Coronavirus Information
Guidance on Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification During Declared State of Emergency
6/3/20 Updated Department of Health Guidance (PDF)
Learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Message from DEA regarding COVID-19 (PDF)
Guidance on COVID-19 for Dental Health Care Personnel in Pennsylvania (PDF)
Dentist-Expansion of
Scope of Practice (PDF)
*NEW* Online C.E. Waiver - Board Schedules
Targeted Distribution of PPE
On April 8, 2020, Governor Wolf Signed an order to provide targeted distribution of COVID-19 PPE and supplies to hospitals. The order requires private, public and quasi-public health care providers and facilities submit current inventory quantities of PPE, pharmaceuticals and other medical resources to PEMA by April 16, 2020. The survey link can be accessed here.
Additionally, a FAQ regarding this topic can be found here.
State Board of Dentistry
The Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA) received reports that a person pretending to be from the State Board of Dentistry (Board) is calling licensees about the status of their license. The scammer asks for credit card information. Persons who give their credit card information may not only lose their money, but also can become a victim of identity theft.
Licensees are urged to avoid becoming a victim of credit card fraud or identity theft:
BPOA and/or Board will NOT call licensees asking for payment over the phone.
If you get a text message or call asking for your credit card information, hang up.
Do NOT give your personal or financial information over the phone.
If you feel that you are a victim of any type of scam, you should immediately notify your local or state police.
The State Board of Dentistry, through the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists and the certification of expanded function dental assistants, insures that such individuals are suitable and qualified. The Board issues, suspends and revokes licenses and certificates. In addition, the Board supervises dentists, dental hygienists and expanded function dental assistants to insure that they are complying with licensure and certification requirements and investigates complaints made against these individuals. The Board develops standards of professional conduct, including continuing education requirements, in order to maintain a high level of integrity and performance in the practice of dentistry.
Please note that neither the Board/Commission, nor its staff or counsel, are permitted to provide legal advice or advisory opinions, including interpretations of the law or regulations, or any indication as to how the Board would vote on any given case or scenario. You are invited to contact a private attorney or professional organization for advice or guidance