Taking your child to their Pediatric Dentist in the World of COVID-It’s as Important as Ever

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In the Know for You to Know

As a Pediatric Dentist I’m here to help you with your child’s health and want you to know that safety is always our top priority.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic obviously you are looking at their well-being differently, you have new expectations, and have questions when resuming their dental visits. While many things have changed, what has remained the same is our commitment to your family’s health and safety.

health and safety always come first

Infection control – we’ve got this. We are the experts.

What’s the difference between pre-COVID and now you’re asking? Now our infection control processes are amped up.

Infection control guidelines are established 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 regulations of these agencies so we are up-to-date on any new rulings and guidance that may be issued.

You will see changes when it is time for your child’s next visit. These changes are made to help protect everyone.

we are infection control experts

What You Can Expect

  • Creating positive experiences has always been and still is as important as ever.
  • Your Pediatric Dentist’s office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office. 
  • You may be asked to stay in your car and either text or call the office number upon your arrival before entering the office. 
  • You will notice the extra personal protective equipment (PPE) being worn,  plexiglas at the reception desk and new products and equipment in the office.
  • The office will have hand sanitizer that they will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places around the office for you to use as needed.
  • The office is still magical, just a little different. The waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and games since these items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
  • Appointments will be scheduled to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
  • Your Doctor is allowing greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to allow for enhanced sterilizing and disinfecting procedures.
  • Most important, be sure to tell your child that even though the office, your pediatric dentist and the staff look a bit different, we are still the same people as before.

Pediatric Dentists appreciate and understand you have concerns about resuming health care. If you have any questions at all about your child’s appointment needs, please call or e-mail them to discuss your concerns. 

communication, trust, positive experiences

As Pediatric Dentists we value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming you and your child back.

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Published by kidstoothhotline

As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with over ten years of experience practicing Pediatric Dentistry, I understand that parents and caregivers are in need for information to care for their children's oral health. You may not have your normal lines of communication open or you cannot easily call or visit your child’s Dentist and obtain answers to your questions. Some families may not yet have a Pediatric Dentist to call. My expertise and knowledge can help serve as your source as I provide answers with information that is current, informative and the Gold Standards of Care which are the practice Guidelines approved by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. I want to help you access this important information by answering your questions through this site. You may want to submit your own individual questions or you can view my postings and answers to other families questions that may apply to your child's needs. I am committed to helping you stay informed, after all it is all about your child.