August 13, 2020 Update
Dear Patients:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently advised that routine non-essential oral health care be delayed until there has been a sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates.
The ADA has released a statement in direct response noting “Dentistry is Essential Health Care.” The FDA strongly disagrees with the World Health Organization’s position. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there have been millions of aerosol-generating procedures in the United States without a single documented COVID-19 transmission between patients and their dental health care providers.
As we all continue to get back to our routines, our office is checking in as your trusted partner in dental care and oral health.
If you have questions or concerns related to your oral health, dental care needs, or upcoming dental appointments, we are here to answer your questions.
Your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Our office has always used the highest level of precautions to prevent the spread of infections, and we are continuing to engage in additional precautions to protect our patients and our team from the spread of COVID-19.
Thank you for making us your trusted partner in dental care.
Sincerely,
Park Avenue Dental Staff
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As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation, we have implemented universal precautions as outlined by the CDC and OSHA standards of infection control to ensure your safety. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
We have installed a state-of-the-art air purifying system for our office to protect our patients and our team. This “Air Scrubber” removes indoor air contaminants, purifies and cleans the air, and runs all 24 hours of the day.
We ask all visitors to self-screen to help lessen the spread of the virus.
DO NOT ENTER IF
- You have had a fever in the past 14 days.
- You have a cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, respiratory infection, rash, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- You have traveled internationally in the past 14 days.
- You have had contact with any possible source of the virus or person with COVID-19.
If you are safe to enter, please follow these instructions:
- Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly.
- Avoid touching your face with your hands.
- Cover your cough by coughing into your elbow.
- Limit your movement in the building and interactions with others in the building.
- Maintain social distancing while in common areas of the office.
- DO NOT BRING GUESTS WITH YOU TO YOUR APPOINTMENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 352-331-7573
