In our last Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry blog post, we discussed how Covid-19 is effecting dental patients and offices. As we know, Covid-19 is transmitted via respiratory droplets and touching contaminated droplets-transferring them to your eyes, nose, mouth. As pediatric dentists, we are learning how we can improve our infection control protocols and our facility!
Infection control has always been a top priority to Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry. Ensuring our patients, and our own safety, against bacteria, viruses, germs, etc. is something we hold to the utmost importance.
Here are the steps we take on a daily basis to provide a clean and safe environment:
In light of Covid, we intend to continue to follow these protocols and much more. We have added measures that we feel will provide a safer environment for our staff and patients.
We have added:
We are also adding social distancing measures within our office, currently we:
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to follow guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Center of Disease Control.
Our doctors and staff are eager to serve our patient’s dental needs. Guidelines put forth are always changing and we are working hard to keep up-to-date. We are finalizing strategies for re-opening, acquiring personal protective equipment (i.e. masks, gloves, etc.) and awaiting guidance from the governing boards mentioned above. We hope to be able to share that information with you soon!
Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry continues to remain open for emergency and urgent dental care, and routine care starting May 18th, 2020. To learn more about Covid-19 and Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry, please view our video.
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