The health and safety of our patients, staff, and community is a top priority, and our thoughts are with those impacted by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. With the effects of the outbreak being felt more each day, we wanted to reach out to our patients to let you know what actions and precautions we have been taking so that you can continue to receive your dental care with confidence.
What We Are Doing:
-Please know that the precautions we already take every day to prevent the spread of infection at our practice also helps prevent the spread of COVID-19.
-Before you enter the examining room, all surfaces, such as the dental chair, dental light, drawer handles and countertops, have been cleaned and disinfected. Some equipment may be covered with protective covers, which are replaced after each patient.
-Non-disposable items, like dental tools, are cleaned and sterilized between patients. Disposable dental tools and needles are never reused.
-All dental staff involved in patient care use appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, gowns, and eyewear when needed. After each patient, disposable gloves and masks are thrown away. Before seeing the next patient, everyone on our treatment team washes their hands and puts on a new pair of gloves.
-Public areas are cleaned and disinfected frequently, including door handles, chairs and bathrooms.
-We are screening patients for travel and signs and symptoms of infection, such as a cough, fever or shortness of breath.
-And while we appreciate the incredible dedication of our staff, we are reminding them to stay home if they are sick and to use our paid time-off options so that they and their families do not suffer financially.
What You Can Do:
-If you are ill with flu-like symptoms or otherwise feel unwell, you should reschedule your dental appointment.
-If you or someone you are in close contact with have recently traveled to one of the countries with large outbreaks of COVID-19 (China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Europe) or if you have been exposed to someone else who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was quarantined as a precaution, wait at least 14 days until you see your dentist to make sure you have not caught the coronavirus.
-If you are healthy, you may attend your regularly scheduled dental appointment.
Your well-being is important to us, which is why these safeguards and procedures are in place at our dental office. We will continue to follow guidance from health agencies and government officials to maintain a safe dental experience for everyone. Visit the CDC’s website for the latest information on COVID-19.
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