COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 Update (5/8/23)

The American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have changed some of their recommendations regarding COVID-19. Based on these updates, we are revising some of our guidelines and retaining others. Please rest assured that the health and safety of all our patients and staff remains a top priority. Below is a list of our current policies.

• We NO LONGER require that you wear a mask/face covering inside the building – masks are now OPTIONAL. Please respect those who choose to wear a mask/face covering in our practice.
• We CONTINUE to ask that if you are feeling sick, regardless of vaccination status, please stay home and notify us immediately that you need to change your scheduled appointment with us. Our office will help reschedule your appointment to a different day.
• Our office will continue to follow Standard Precautions as outlined by OSHA. Our clinicians will CONTINUE to be garbed in personal protective equipment throughout your appointment; treatment rooms will CONTINUE to be sanitized between patients; and all instruments will CONTINUE to be sterilized after use. We are committed to providing a safe environment for both our patients and our staff.
• We NO LONGER require that you use sanitizer or wash your hands upon entering the office; however, we will CONTINUE to have hand sanitizer available to you at multiple locations in our office if would like to use some.
• We are NO LONGER asking that you remain in your car and call or text prior to entering our practice. We are happy to announce that our doors are unlocked again and encourage you to come right in upon arrival.
• We NO LONGER require you to answer COVID-19 screening questions and complete a temperature check upon entering the building.
• We NO LONGER require a screening if you have traveled by public transportation within two weeks of your appointment.

Keep in mind that we might need to update the policies listed above based on both the prevalence of COVID-19, both in our area and nationwide, as well as the recommendations of the ADA, CDC, and OSHA. We will notify you of any changes so that you know what to expect at future appointments.