Our Office’s Safety Precautions
To help prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections, including COVID-19, we adhere to standardized infection control measures, such as performing hand hygiene, providing tissues and no-touch receptacles to throw away used tissues.
A face mask is recommended to enter the clinic. We follow routine cleaning and disinfection strategies by applying an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant, as well as appropriate sterilization of all tools and equipment. We follow guidelilnes set by the FDA and CDC.
While our office already adheres to these standard precautions, there are several recommendations we are implementing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Screening patients for signs or symptoms of infection when we update their medical histories
- Making sure our masks, gloves, and eye protection are appropriate for the procedures performed
- Cleaning and disinfecting public areas frequently, including door handles, chairs, and bathrooms
If you have an appointment scheduled within the next few weeks, please contact our office if you experience any of the following:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose
- Reduction in your sense of smell or taste
- Sore throat
- Have you been in contact with someone that has tested positve for COVID-19
- Have you tested positive for COVID-19
- Have you been tested for COVID-19 and are awaiting results?
- Have you traveled outside the United States in the past 14 days?
- Have you traveled within the US by air, train, or bus in the past 14 days?
We will discuss your health status, the dental treatment you require, and whether or not visiting our office will be safe for you, our other patients, and our staff.
When you visit our office, we will check your temperature upon arrival and ask you to sanitize your hands. We will make sure there is always more than six feet between you and any other patient.
How can you prevent contracting or spreading COVID-19?
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Maintain at least six feet of distance between yourself and other people
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Do not use your hands.
- Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Calling in advance will enable us to direct you swiftly to the right health facility.
If you would like more information about our office’s dedication to your health and safety, please give us a call. For more information about what you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, please visit the World Health Organization website.
