Dear patients and friends,
Our office is committed to the safety of our patients and team members as we practice dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find a summary of the changes we have implemented since our office reopening in June.
Reduced patient volume – We are seeing less patients during our office hours in order to reduce the amount of traffic in and out of the office. However, this may mean a longer wait for a dental appointment. This is an unfortunate reality of practicing dentistry during the pandemic and we appreciate your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Patient screening – All visitors must complete a COVID symptom questionnaire and have their temperature taken prior to being seen. If you are displaying any symptoms, you may be asked to reschedule.
Hydrogen peroxide mouth rinse prior to treatment – A simple, yet, effective method to reduce the microbial load in the oral cavity.
Air purifiers – We have installed multiple True HEPA air purifiers to provide a continuous supply of purified air throughout the office.
Face masks – Are required to be worn by all visitors and team members while in the office.
Dental dam use during treatment – This simple piece of equipment helps to isolate the oral cavity during dental procedures to minimize the production of dental aerosols, among many other benefits.
Enhanced PPE – our new standard of PPE during patient treatment includes the following:
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- Full length surgical gowns
- Surgical caps
- N-95 respirators covered by surgical masks
- Face shields
- Nitrile surgical gloves
Sincerely,
Dr. Tran