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The latest news on COVID-19:

During the COVID-19 crisis, get updates and information at ADA and your state’s website. Please follow the official guidance, stay safe and help limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Contact Us if you have more questions and thank you for your cooperation.

Cheryl Williams

Cheryl Williams

Cheryl Williams is a dental assistant, oral health care advocate, and member of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). She enjoys writing and began blogging in 2008, which led to freelance writing in 2009. Her work appears online and in the Richmond, Va., lifestyle newsletter Urban Views Weekly. Her blog is a cross blend of both interests, as well as a lighthearted approach to an unusual journey into the dental field. Presently, she is completing academic courses in preparation for dental hygiene school. Meanwhile, she is an ongoing volunteer with the Missions of Mercy (MOM), and serves as the 2014-2015 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, chapter President of her college.

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