COVID-19 Safety Measures

“The precautions taken by the staff concerning the virus situation is the best. The environment in the rooms is super clean. The staff is always pleasant.” —Olga Elsperger

“A positive experience, as always. Plus, I was impressed with the attention to detail and cleanliness because of Covid-19. I am so glad I started coming here all those years ago. I can truly say it was a life-changing experience. Thank you.” – Kim C.

Your Safety is Our Top Priority
Enhanced Safety Measures to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic

As a surgical office, we have always maintained the highest levels of sterility in accordance with and exceeding the standards of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control and Infection (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, given the world’s COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, our infection control processes have been enhanced, ensuring that when you receive care, it is both safe and comfortable.

Our  IQAir extraoral suction air purification units purify the air throughout the office. IQAir technology is the gold standard in the industry and is used in our US Olympic villages.

IQAir extraoral air purification units capture all-airborne aerosols and, when not in use, are still purifying the air throughout the office.

Multi-Tiered Approach

When you visit our office, you will notice a number of changes made to heighten infection control procedures to ensure the safety of our patients, team and community. These steps, which greatly exceed official recommendations, have been taken to manage potentially hazardous or contagious particles and droplets in the office. These steps include:

• Use of special virucidal (virus-killing) mouth rinses
• Installation of state-of-the-art air purifying units to absorb dental aerosols and contaminants (see below for more information)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by team members
• Daily office “fogging” with vital oxide as is done in hospitals and vet clinics for maximum disinfection

Air Quality is our Priority

Our state-of-the-art extra oral suction equipment, now utilized throughout our practice in both our reception and individual surgery and hygiene rooms, was developed by IQAir, the first company to introduce HEPA filter technology to the world.  Portable units allow us complete flexibility for total patient safety.

Patient Scheduling

Appointments are being managed to allow for social distancing between patients. We are doing our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time. We are also implementing fully digital, paperless forms for health histories and other necessary information.

Follow-Up Care

We are trying to reduce the number of times we need to check-up on you in the office by increasing the use of teledentistry. Nonetheless, we remain committed to your successful, seamless and predictable treatment.

Patient and Team Responsibilities

If you have had contact with anyone that has been ill, please stay home. Other reasons to stay home would include:

• If you have traveled to a high-risk area or have not been self-quarantining
• If you feel “off” or have a fever, GI or respiratory issues (cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, cold sores, malaise)
• If you have any high-risk individuals people in your household

The portable iQAir air purification unit in our reception area helps ensure patient and staff safety.

When Arriving for Your Appointment

If you feel well, and have been contacted to keep your visit, please wear a mask to the office.

Keeping Up With Oral Health

IQAir extraoral high suction units provide excellent air purification.

Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is even more important in times of stress or medical challenge. Periodontal disease, our main scourge, is a chronic infection of the gums and surrounding tissue. While there is no direct evidence connecting oral infection to COVID-19, we know that the greatest number of complications associated with coronavirus have occurred in patients with underlying conditions. Logic suggests that better oral health supports better general health, including infection- fighting ability.

We are privileged to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to contact us at 215-677-8686.