COVID-19 Response Information

COVID-19 Protocols 

May 11, 2020

• All providers are wearing KN95 masks with a standard ASTM Level 1 mask over them.

• All providers are wearing surgical gownssmocks while treating patients.

• All providers are wearing face shields while treating patients with a high-speed dental handpiece.

• Business staff are wearing ASTM Level 1 masks while at their workstation.

• Disposable materials are used whenever possible. 

• Restricted seating in waiting room with 6’ or greater between all chairs.

• Removal of all magazines, journals, TV remotes, toys or other objects that are typically handled by patients in waiting room or treatment rooms. 

• Check-in process adapted for patient to remain in vehicle until appointment time.  

• Acrylic “sneeze” guards in place at receptioncheck out desk.

• All staff are maintaining 6’ social distancing whenever possible.

• Office doors are left open to avoid contact with doorknobs or handles.

• Treatment chairs are covered with disposable plastic covers and changed between each patient.

• Extra time is being allowed between patients for thorough disinfection of treatment rooms.

• Written verbal protocols established for reappointing patients.

• Pre-screening questionnaire for all patients to fill out prior to treatment. 

• Conversion of health history, HIPPA and new patient forms to digital format that can be completed prior to the appointment without printing.  

• Patient’s temperature taken with infrared thermometer prior to treatment.

• All staff temperature taken before seeing patients and again mid-day.

• Preprocedural mouth rinse of Hydrogen Peroxide to reduce oral microflora. 

• Reduction of the schedule/patient volume in accordance with the ADH guidelines for Phase 1.  

• Alerts displayed on the facing of operatories to identify disinfected rooms. 

• Permit only the patient (and guardian) back in the operatory during procedure and restrict use of water fountain. 

• Provide personal pens for patients to use for required paperwork.
• Covering card readers with barrier for ease of disinfection at check-out 

**Please note that these protocols are in addition to our normal operating standard infection protocols