In response to COVID-19, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), Henry Schein and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have come together to provide KN95 masks to dental schools and allied dental education programs for use during patient care.
ADEA worked with Henry Schein to coordinate FEMA’s mask donation, according to a press release. The masks are made by 3M.
Henry Schein will distribute the FEMA-donated masks to dental schools and programs within the United States that request an allotment from the ADEA. Dental schools and allied dental programs that want masks are only being charged shipping and handling.
Almost 3 million masks will be distributed to 290 U.S. dental schools and allied dental programs through this initiative.
“We believe this is a great example of how public and private organizations can join together to serve our community of dental educators and oral health professionals,” said ADEA President and CEO Karen West, D.M.D., M.P.H., according to the release. “ADEA is committed to helping our member institutions, and the dental education community at large, successfully navigate the rapidly changing landscape before us. Providing these KN95 masks is one crucial step in supporting safe dental care. Working together, we can meet today’s challenges and further strengthen dental education.”
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