To Our Family of Patients

Safety is our #1 Priority

• The safety innovations that we have made in response to Covid-19 are garnering praise from dental industry thought leaders across the nation.
• Our surface disinfectant, is hospital-rated, and is far superior to other “EPA hospital disinfectants” in that it has been tested in the presence of body proteins.
• Our masks: We have masks superior to the N95 (our mercury-safety masks use HEPA filter cartridges); our conventional masks are the very highest rated for filtration and face fit; we have very few N95 masks, but we have some… ( others backordered). N95 masks are more comfortable for long-procedures than our mercury safety masks.
• Our mercury-vapor-scavengers were originally developed for the HIV/AIDS virus. With the addition of other filters, they captured mercury vapor. Now, however, we will be using them whenever aerosols will be created. So, we have a “leg up” of protection for everyone compared with approximately 95% of dentists in the nation. We have ordered more of these specialized units so that we can use more treatment rooms at a time.
• Our gloves are the most highly rated nitrile-rubber gloves on the market.
• Our autoclave sterilizer is spore-test-monitored weekly for effectivity. All instruments are heat-pressure sterilized.
• Our office air is filtered and purified with both HEPA and Ionic air purifiers.
• Commonly touched surfaces (door handles, light switches, toilet handles, water faucet controls, pens, clipboards, arms of chairs, countertops, etc. are disinfected throughout the day.
• In order to protect you and our team, several new procedures have been implemented since our restriction of care on March 17th are:
  • NEW PROCEDURE: Screening for Covid-19 Risk. Every person entering our office building will be screened for Covid-19 risk.
    The screening questions can be seen and downloaded from the pop up screen on our website www.implantsandsmiles.com If you have an upcoming appointment, 1-2 days in advance, please download this form, fill it out, and email a scanned or photographed copy of it after you completed it to businessadmin@implantsandsmiles.com
  • NEW PROCEDURE: Our office doors will remain locked until it is time to let the patient in, at least for the foreseeable future.
  • NEW PROCEDURE: We will check the temperature of everyone entering at the entrance. We actually started checking temperatures of our team and patients at the first of March.
  • NEW PROCEDURE: Only the patient will be able to enter the office, unless a parent/guardian is needed. Please wait in your car and have your cell phone handy until it’s time to enter.
  • NEW PROCEDURE: If you must bring in your cell phone or purse, they will be placed in a clear plastic bag while in the office.
  • NEW PROCEDURE: Upon entering the office for treatment, patients will be led to wash their hands for 30 seconds and/or use an approved hand-sanitizer. Not all hand-sanitizers are the same.
  • NEW PROCEDURE: Prior to treatment all patients will be given a slightly diluted peroxide rinse to swish with for two 30-second intervals. Peroxide is more effective against viruses that other mouthwashes.

 
We love you and are thankful for you.

John Bain DDS and Team