Coronavirus Update

Our top priority is the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community. We ask for your patience while we follow our disinfecting protocols to ensure everyone remains safe and healthy.

NEW APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES AND CONSENT – Please read thoroughly, confirming your appointment acknowledges that you have read/understand this information and new procedures.

NEW STEPS FOR APPOINTMENTS:

1. NO NEED TO TEXT OR CALL UPON ARRIVAL.

2. Anyone entering the office is required to wear a face mask or face covering. We ask to not wear gloves to your appointment.

3. When arriving, please use the hand sanitizer at the front desk before sitting in the waiting room.

4. Anyone not arriving on time may be asked to reschedule.

5. Walk-in appointments are not allowed. All appointments must be confirmed ahead of time with the front desk staff.

6. We ask that only 1 parent accompany the patient, NO OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS / SIBLINGS. We encourage parents to wait outside, as we have limited seating in the waiting room due to the need for social distancing. For consultations, parent must accompany the patient.

CONSENT FOR DENTAL/ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AT THIS TIME:

• I understand that the COVID-19 virus has a long incubation period during which carriers of the virus may not show symptoms and still be highly contagious. It is impossible to determine who has it and who does not, given the current limits in virus testing.

• Dental procedures create air and water spray. It is unclear as to how long the ultra-fine nature of the spray/aerosol may linger in the air, which can transmit the COVID-19 virus.

• I understand that the CDC recommends social distancing of 6 feet, and this is not possible with dentistry.

• I confirm that I/patient/household members have/has not had any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 listed here within the past 14 days: fever, shortness of breath, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, diarrhea and/or vomiting, loss of sense of taste and/or smell.

• I verify that I/patient/household members have/has not traveled outside the United States or domestically within the United States by commercial airline, bus, ship, or train within 14 days. DOES NOT APPLY IF VACCINATED.

If you have any questions or would like to reschedule your appointment, please text or call our office as soon as possible.