MANCHESTER — The Maine Dental Association’s Re-Opening Task Force, a committee made up of a variety of dental professionals, has been recognized with the 2020 MDA President’s Award.
The task force, convened during the COVID-19 pandemic to establish a unified vision and comprehensive guidance for Maine dental offices to safely re-open, was acknowledged during a virtual business meeting of the MDA Oct. 26.
The MDA President’s Award recognizes an individual or group who has made significant and meaningful contributions to the profession.
The task force is made up of a variety of dental professionals, including general dentists, specialists, hygienists, an infection control specialist, a dental assistant and faculty member, a dental practice manager and a denturist. The committee has compiled the document “Establishing Safe Dental Care in the Era of COVID-19” for reference by Maine dental offices and continues to meet to make any needed modifications to the guidance.
Incorporated in 1867, the Maine Dental Association is a professional membership organization of licensed dentists. The MDA works to support members in achieving excellence in dentistry, and to be leaders in oral health in Maine. For more information about the MDA, go to www.medental.org
