The past few months have been very trying and stressful for all. We hope you are all safe and healthy. In evaluating the current reopening of our dental office, we are following the strict guidelines from the ADA and CDC. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has also made recommendations for officers to refrain from engaging in routine dentistry at this time. We are available for dental emergencies and some dental procedures, but routine dental cleanings and examinations should not be performed at this time. ( link to what constitute an emergency)

Please call the office to discuss as the guidance may change soon. 

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN

INFECTION CONTROL/PREVENTATIVE MEASURES. 

    We want your dental experience to be as comfortable and safe as possible. Below are precautions which of 

•Installation of a new central vacuum system to minimize the airborne aerosol, both intraorally and extra orally

• Implementation of devices to minimize aerosol 90 to 95% during procedures

•New HEPA filtration systems located in every room and operatory

• In addition to chemical sterilization and disinfection techniques, enhanced UVC light technology will be implemented as an extra measure to disinfect operatories.

• Autoclave sterilization, chemical disinfection and barrier control will be utilized in the high contact areas of each operatory

NEW PREVENTIVE PROTOCOLS 

•Each and every employee will be screened and temperature checked daily

•PPE will be worn by all healthcare providers, ie , gloves gowns , masks and face shields

WHAT TO EXPECT:

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• You may be asked to call from your vehicle when you arrive  

•Please wear a mask 

•You will be asked a few questions screening for COVID-19

• A staff member will take your temperature

•You will be asked to wash your hands and rinse with an anti microbial solution before and after treatment. 

• Appointments will be staggered to minimize the number of people in the office at any given time

•Children under the age of 18 may be accompanied by a guardian , if requested. (Discuss with Dr.Hanna)

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT 

When you’re in the dental chair, you may notice some things look different from the last time you were here .We may have covered the computer’s keyboard with a disposable cover so it can be easily cleaned between patients, for example. We will also be using different protective equipment than they’ve used at previous appointments. This could include different masks, face shields, gowns and goggles. These additional precautions help protect both you and the dentist.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT. 

After your appointment is over, the staff will thoroughly clean the areas where you’ve been using disinfectants that are effective against viruses and bacteria to prepare for the next patient. This helps reduce the risk of illness being passed to others.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon!!