Coronavirus Update

Our Office’s Safety Precautions

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice.  We follow infection control recommendations made by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.  Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable.

You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment, for example:

• APPOINTMENT TIME: In an effort to minimize the number of people in our office at a given time, please arrive on time for your appointment. If you arrive early, please text or call us before entering the building. 
• FACE MASKS: Before entering our office, we require that you and your child wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. Your child can remove their mask to receive dental treatment and then put it back on afterwards. 
• ONLY BRING YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN RECEIVING DENTAL TREATMENT: To minimize the number of people in our office, only one guardian should accompany a child to their appointment and, if at all possible, other siblings who are not receiving treatment should not come to the office.
• HAND WASHING & SANITIZING: We offer the use of hand washing stations and hand sanitizers to all patients, parents and staff.
• AIR PURIFIERS: We have added UltraHEPA hospital grade air purifiers to every treatment room, the hallway and reception area. These air purifiers have filters that are certified to remove bacteria and virus particles at 0.003 microns in size.
• AEROSOL ELIMINATING SYSTEM: We have added aerosol reducing systems to all patient chairs.
• SOCIAL DISTANCING:  All of our treatment chairs are at least 6 feet apart or in separate rooms.  

PRE-APPOINTMENT SCREENING: 

If your child has an upcoming appointment scheduled, please contact our office if anyone in your household is experiencing any of the following:

• Fever (100.4 degrees or higher)
• Cough
• Shortness of breath / difficulty breathing
• Sore Throat
• Muscle Pain
• Chills
• Recent loss of the sense of taste or smell

If you would like more information about our office’s dedication to your health and safety, please give us a call at 203-226-5500.