Sanitation and Safety Protocols
Infection control and sanitation have always been top priorities for our practices.
What We’ve Always Done
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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. -
Ventilation Systems
We have ventilation systems that help remove particles from the air and help circulate air flow throughout our offices. -
Hands-Free Washing
We have hand sinks available to patients throughout our offices, and some of these stations include hands-free soap and paper towel dispensers.
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!
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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. -
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 that 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 suctions. -
Compromised Patients
If you or a family member has an auto-immune disorder or have any health-related issues that enhance your chance of catching COVID-19, give us a call and we will try to accommodate your appointment the best we can.