KEEPING OUR PATIENTS, OUR STAFF AND OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Our COVID-19 Response

To provide the safest environment for our patients, we have implemented the following precautionary measures as directed by the CDC: 

Updated Scheduling Process 

We have an updated scheduling precess to ensure social distancing in our reception room. Visitors to the practice will be limited to only those essential for the patient’s physical and emotional well-being and care. 

Patient and Visitor Safety 

All patients and visitors are required to wear a face mask or cloth face covering while in the office, to perform frequent hand hygiene, and to restrict their visit to the patient’s room or other designated area. 

Staff and Patient Screening 

We will be assessing each patient and team member’s risk for infection with a questionnaire prior to entering the office with our “Curb-side Reception Area.” 

Strict Hand Hygiene

All patients, visitors and team members will be required to follow strict guidelines for hand hygiene. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Gowns, gloves and eye protection are required for all team members. Clinical team members will wear N95/KN95 masks (or equivalent), gloves, full face shields and disposable gowns. We have placed HEPA filters in the HVAC system as well as suction units to substantially reduce aerosols. 

Updated Cleaning protocols for patient and visitor areas 

We will continue to follow the CDC’s recommendations for cleaning, sterilizing or disposing of items. As always, handpieces and instruments will be cleaned, followed by heat-sterilization after each patient as per manufacturer’s and CDC guidelines. Cleaning and disinfection procedures using EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant will be performed in clinical areas between each patient and to frequently touched surfaces or objects throughout the office. Surfaces such as door handles, chairs, desks and bathrooms will be cleaned and disinfected frequently. 

What can YOU do to join us in the fight against COVID?

Stay healthy, eat well, exercise, get lots of sleep and of course…Floss your teeth!

Scott D. Thompson, DDS and your Dental Care Team