• Pre and day-of appointment screening questions to determine infection risk.
• Hand sanitizing gel and masks for all patients immediately upon entering.
• “No touch” infrared forehead thermometer check before treatment.
• Social distancing protocol and ‘sneeze guard’ shields at the reception desk.
• Medical-grade HEPA filtration units for sanitation of the air we breathe in the office.
• PPE for clinical staff includes a gown, gloves, mask, eye protection and a face shield.
• Disposable sterile single-use clinical instruments are utilized wherever possible.
• Reusable instruments are packaged and sterilized in an autoclave before being returned to service. Delicate reusables are soaked overnight in a hospital-grade sterilant solution.
• Our autoclave is tested AT LEAST weekly by an independent microbiology lab to confirm that our autoclave is working properly.
• All exposed patient chair and work surfaces are sprayed and wiped down with a hospital-grade disinfecting solution that kills viruses and bacteria between patients.
• High-touch areas like computer keyboards, mice, headrests and chair arms are covered with single-use disposable barriers that are replaced after each patient.
• New Mandibular Advancement Devices are disinfected twice: by the lab after fabrication and again in our office before delivery to a patient.