Online pre-registration – through our website to minimize the time a patient is in the office.
Tele-dentistry – for some consultation and follow-up appointments to minimize the number of visits.
Consultation & Surgery – in the same appointment, to avoid the need for a second visit.
Social distancing – of 6 feet is still in effect. We are limiting the number of patients in the office at a time.
Waiting in your car – We are asking all patients to stay in their car upon arriving onsite. You will then call the office number: 408-530-8587 before coming into the office.
Facial covering – Per CDC requirements every person entering a dental office will need to have facial covering.
If at the time of arrival you do not have one, we will provide one for you.
Temperature readings – Everyone, patients, staff and doctor’s temperatures will be taken on a daily basis using a touchless thermometer, upon entering the office.
Hand hygiene – will be required upon entering the office via hand sanitizers or traditional hand washing with soap and water.
Hydrogen Peroxide – each patient will be asked to rinse with an anti-viral hydrogen peroxide solution before their examination.
Only the patients will be allowed in the office. (Exceptions: minors and elderly, one additional adult person will be allowed in the office.)
All staff and doctors have been tested and will be tested on a weekly basis for the foreseeable
future.
Senior Citizen hours – Designated times for high-risk patients: seniors or anyone above 65 years old.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Frequent disinfection of common area and high contact surfaces.
EPA certified – Medical grade anti-viral products proven effEPA certified – Medical grade anti-viral products proven effective against the Human Coronavirus
Extra-oral high volume suction machine with HEPA filters and UVC sanitization
UVC germicidal light – for disinfection procedures of the room
Air purifiers using HEPA + UVC light for disinfection of the air throughout the office
Plexiglas barriers at the check-in and check-out desks
Full PPE gear with N95 respirators and isolation gowns for all staff
Please contact us with any question you might have.
We are all looking forward to seeing you!
Carol Pacheco and team