We all know that a visit to the dentist can sometimes be stressful. We also understand that in this unprecedented time, the COVID-19 virus could compound that stress. We at the Jefferson Dental Care would like to assure you that we are going above and beyond to protect you, our patient, as well as our staff and doctors. As always, we will continue to offer our great customer service and smiling faces (although under a mask now)!
We are taking the following precautions to help minimize potential exposure to COVID-19.
- We will install HEPA air filtration systems that will turn over fresh filtered air in the office every 20 minutes.
- We will limit the number of patients in our waiting room to accommodate required 6 feet social distancing guidelines.
- We will limit the number of patients in the treatment area to allow for the same social distancing guidelines.
- All paperwork must be completed prior to your appointment.
- Patients will have their temperature taken before going back to the treatment area. Any patient with a temperature above 99.5 will be reappointed. We will have every patient do an oral rinse before the start of their appointment.
- All staff will have their temperature taken both morning and afternoon. Any staff with a temperature above 99.5 will remain home until temperature is below 99 for 48 hours without medication.
- Hand sanitizer will be readily available for all patients.
- All treatment rooms will be disinfected with cavicide and allowed to sit unoccupied for 30 minutes between patients.
- We will spray disinfectants to help reduce airborne aerosols.
- Our staff will wear N95 masks and in some cases, face shields.
We understand this will be a different atmosphere than when you last visited our office, but please understand that the new sights, sounds and smells are for all our protection in these unprecedented times.
Sincerely,
Jefferson Dental Care Team