We are excited to be able to welcome you back after dental offices in Ontario had to suddenly close in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
We have worked hard to meet all updated safety requirements by reinforcing our strict infection control protocols.
The following are some examples of what we have been doing for you to continue having quality care in a safe environment:
• All patients and staff are screened for Covid-19 symptoms before they arrive and again at point of contact, including having their body temperature checked
• More time is allowed between patients to limit the amount of people circulating in the office and to give the assistant enough time to disinfect the rooms
• Patients are required to let us know they are near the office with a phone call and are asked to wait outside or in their cars until we call them saying it is fine to come in
• Patients are asked to arrive at the office wearing a mask that should be kept on until he/she is asked to remove it once sitting on the dentist chair
• Patients are asked to wash their hands upon arrival
• Hand sanitizer is found in different areas at the office
• The staff and doctor wear extra PPE, including face shields and gowns that are changed between patients
• Our operatory rooms are now enclosed with temporary plastic doors to prevent the spread of aerosol
• Each operatory room has now an air purification system with HEPA filter that removes airborne particulates during and after the procedure is finished
• Every operatory room is disinfected and the air is purified for at least 15 minutes before the next patient is allowed to enter
• Door handles, surfaces and counters are wiped several times a day by our staff
We will make sure you feel comfortable and safe while in our hands and you can rest assured we always follow the infection control protocols, now with enhancements to be in line with our “new normal”.
For more information please visit www.oda.ca
We hope to see you soon!
Dr. Veronica Yoshiura and team
