Coronavirus Update

Our Office’s Safety Precautions

To help prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections; including COVID-19, we adhere to standardized infection control measures, such as performing hand hygiene, providing tissues and no-touch receptacles to throw away used tissues, and offering facemasks to all patients entering the building. We follow routine cleaning and disinfection strategies, using cleaners and water to pre-clean surfaces prior to applying an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant, as well as appropriate sterilization of all tools and equipment. We also use new facemasks and gloves for each patient per guidelines set by the FDA and CDC.

While our office already adheres to these standard precautions, there are several common sense recommendations we are implementing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses..

• Requesting patients reschedule their appointment if they have any respiratory symptoms or test  positive for Covid-19.
• Requiring teammembers in the clinic area to wear a mask when appropriate.
• Making sure our masks, gloves, and eye protection are appropriate for the procedures performed.
• Cleaning and disinfecting public areas frequently, including door handles, chairs, and bathrooms.  

If you have an appointment scheduled within the next few weeks, please contact our office if you experience any of the following:

• Fever
• Sore Throat
• Runny Nose
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• You or anyone in the household are waiting test results.
• Have been told to quarantine or isolate due to close contact
• Have tested positive for COVID with in the past 14 days

We will discuss your health status, the dental treatment you require, and whether or not visiting our office will be safe for you, our other patients, and our staff.

When you visit our office, we ask that you arrive on time for your appointment, rather than too early. This will minimize the amount of time you spend in our waiting room or reception area. We are currently following the mask guidelines for COVID-19 "community transmission levels"in our reception area.   Masks are NOT REQUIRED, unless Columbia County goes back to HIGH Transmission Level.

How can you prevent contracting or spreading COVID-19?

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. If you don’t have access to soap and water, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Do not use your hands.
• Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Calling in advance will allow your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility.

If you would like more information about our office’s dedication to your health and safety, please give us a call. For more information about what you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, please visit the World Health Organization website.