We are excited to be able to slowly welcome you back after dental offices in Ontario had to suddenly close in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
We have been worrying about our patients that are in need of dental treatment, regular check-ups and dental cleanings. We appreciate your patience.
We have been working hard to meet all updated safety requirements.
Our office has been thoroughly disinfected and our strict infection control protocols have been reinforced to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
While there is no effective treatment for Covid-19 or a vaccine, we are going to take all the necessary precautions in order for you to be safe while in our care.
The following are examples of the several steps we are taking for everyone’s safety:
• All patients, staff and doctors will be screened for Covid-19 symptoms before they arrive and once again at the office, including possibly having their body temperature checked
• The amount of people circulating in the office will be limited
• When patients are near the office, we will ask them to let us know with a phone call. We will ask them to wait outside or in their cars until we call them saying it is fine to come in
• Patients will be asked to arrive at the office with their own mask and keep it on until he/she is seated on the dentist chair
• Patients will be asked to wash their hands upon arrival
• Hand sanitizer will be found in different areas at the office
• The staff and doctor will be wearing extra PPE, including face shields and disposable or washable gowns that will be changed between patients
• Depending on the procedure, you will be seen in an enclosed room to prevent the spread of aerosol in the air
• Enclosed rooms will have air purifications systems with HEPA filters that will clean the air during and after the procedure is finished
• Every operatory room will be disinfected and the air will be purified before the next patient is allowed to enter
• Door handles, surfaces and counters will be wiped several times a day by our dental clerk
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
