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Sanitation and Safety Protocols

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Infection control and sanitation have always been top priorities for our practices.

What We’ve Always Done

  • Sterilized Instruments

    We sterilize any and all dental instruments after use, or after the sterile seal has been broken. We use FDA-approved sterilizers for all our instruments, and if an instrument is unable to be sterilized, we dispose of it properly after a single use.

  • We Disinfect

    We use EPA-registered disinfectants to clean our entire office. We have always used these disinfectants to clean every surface touched during a procedure between every patient.

New Measures: Post COVID-19

We have always gone the extra mile when it comes to keeping our offices sparkling clean! With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken our cleaning and infection control measures even further!

  • PPE for You & Us

    PPE has and remains to be mandatory for all procedures in our offices. In addition to wearing face masks and gloves like we normally do, we will now also be wearing sterile gowns, face shields, and in some cases sterile scrub caps. You may also notice our front team members and office staff also wearing PPE; this is to ensure the safety of anyone who enters the office.

  • Pre-Screening Text Message

    Once you schedule your appointment, you will get a text message with a brief COVID-19 questionnaire. If you have a positive answer to any of these questions, we will call you to follow up.

  • Temperature Checks & COVID-19 Screening

    All team members will have their temperature checked and will be asked a few screening questions before starting their workday. When you arrive we will also need to check your temperature and ask you questions as well. We may need to reschedule your appointment in the event of a fever or any positive answers to the screening questions. We are doing this to play it safe and ensure your safety and the safety of others.

  • Patient Room Disinfecting

    We have always followed strict disinfecting protocols but we have increased these even more. Instead of just sanitizing and disinfecting our patient rooms between patients, you may notice the plastic barriers covering most surfaces. These barriers are removed and properly disposed of after each patient, and before putting on a new one, everything in the patient room is sanitized and disinfected using EPA-registered disinfectant.

  • Office Disinfecting

    We are sanitizing and disinfecting any surface a patient may touch in our office on a regular schedule.

  • Limited Aerosols

    Any procedure then can be performed without generating aerosols will be done without them. In the event that a procedure requires aerosols, we have implemented high-volume dental aerosol suction in all of our patient rooms.

  • Air Sanitizers

    In addition to our state-of-the-art ventilation system, we have invested in multiple operating room air purification systems from the Surgically Clean Air Company. These are revolutionary systems that will greatly elevate the air quality within our facility.

  • Door Openers

    Where possible we are leaving doors open throughout our offices.

Social Distancing

To abide by the current regulations, we have also introduced social distancing measures in all of our offices.

  • Guest Limit

    We are limiting the number of people in our offices; if you require a guest to accompany you to your appointment, please have them wait outside the office for you or call our office to explain the situation.

  • Patient Room Spacing

    Each patient room is already spaced by floor-to-ceiling walls, but to ensure the safety of all our patients, we will be seeing patients in operatories spread out throughout the office.

  • Strategically Scheduling Appointments

    We will be making sure to schedule appointments strategically to limit the amount of people entering and leaving the office at the same time.

  • Checking In

    When you arrive please park and call our office to let them know you are here. When we are ready to see you, we will give you a call back or send you a text message to come inside.

  • Checking Out

    When you have finished your appointment, you will be checked out in a sanitized and disinfected consult room with one of our team members. This team member will be wearing the proper PPE to ensure your safety as well as their own.

How Can You Help

We are doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Here’s how you can do your part to keep yourself, other patients, and our team members safe!

  • PPE

    We are requiring anyone who enters our offices to wear a facemask. If you do not have one with you, please call the office before entering, and we can provide you with one.

  • Book Ahead

    You are able to book ahead and pre-pay for your appointments before you enter our office. This limits the time you are in the office outside of your allotted appointment time. You can book your appointment online here.