Updated: 5/28/2022
We are open! Our community has been through a lot over the last few years. After being closed for 3 months, we resumed routine patient care in June of 2020 after authorization by the PA Department of Health. Our team is educated, prepared, and looking forward to seeing you. While many things changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. In addition, our team also participates in many infection control continuing education. Pleasantly, we learned during our time off that we already had a higher than usual level of infection control and protection but we have still added more layers.
We have invested in quite a few office upgrades after COVID was discovered. They include additional air purification (one in every operatory, in the common areas, UV treatment and increased filtration in the main HVAC system, etc.) improved water filtration, improved suction systems, and lots of PPE which is for the mutual benefit of you and our team. We've even installed a washer and dryer to handle the increased number of isolation gowns. Now we'll be taking care of them in-house rather than adding all that extra volume to the landfill.
You'll also see some changes in the flow of patients through the office. To reduce the number of patients in the office at the same time we often use a virtual waiting room in favor of our in-office waiting area. Other modifications include:
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To conveniently schedule of routine care, you may use our online scheduling system by clicking HERE . You may also call or text the office at 610.558.1977. Thank you to our new and future patients for your consideration and patience during this difficult time. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to treating and protecting our patients, neighbors, and friends.
We are open! Our community has been through a lot over the last few years. After being closed for 3 months, we resumed routine patient care in June of 2020 after authorization by the PA Department of Health. Our team is educated, prepared, and looking forward to seeing you. While many things changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. In addition, our team also participates in many infection control continuing education. Pleasantly, we learned during our time off that we already had a higher than usual level of infection control and protection but we have still added more layers.
We have invested in quite a few office upgrades after COVID was discovered. They include additional air purification (one in every operatory, in the common areas, UV treatment and increased filtration in the main HVAC system, etc.) improved water filtration, improved suction systems, and lots of PPE which is for the mutual benefit of you and our team. We've even installed a washer and dryer to handle the increased number of isolation gowns. Now we'll be taking care of them in-house rather than adding all that extra volume to the landfill.
You'll also see some changes in the flow of patients through the office. To reduce the number of patients in the office at the same time we often use a virtual waiting room in favor of our in-office waiting area. Other modifications include:
- Our office will ask you some screening questions before your appointment or upon arrival.
- To use our virtual waiting room, please park in the upper lot and then text 610.558.1977 that you have arrived.
- We ask that you wear a mask to the office and continue to keep it on throughout your visit (except when we're working, of course!)
- Hand sanitizer is available throughout the office and we will ask you to use it when you enter the office.
- We have reduced office clutter including magazines, children’s toys, and so forth since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Our dental operatories and administrative areas have been cleared of any clutter for the same reason.
- Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To conveniently schedule of routine care, you may use our online scheduling system by clicking HERE . You may also call or text the office at 610.558.1977. Thank you to our new and future patients for your consideration and patience during this difficult time. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to treating and protecting our patients, neighbors, and friends.