The ADA is encouraging dentists to apply for the fourth phase of the Health Resources and Services Administration's Provider Relief Fund as soon as possible ahead of the Oct. 26 deadline, according to ADA News.

"Any dentist, regardless of Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program status, who directly billed or owns a subsidiary that directly billed a patient or health insurance company for oral health care-related services during the period of Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2020," is eligible to apply, according to HRSA.

To see a full explanation of providers who are eligible to apply for a Phase 4 General Distribution, visit the HRSA website.

The ADA has an FAQ to help dentists who may have questions and HRSA also is assisting providers with a Provider Support Line at 1-866-569-3522 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.