Safety Protocols

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For Everyone's Safety

• At BCD we strictly adhere to the new COVID-19 infection, prevention, and control guidelines established by our governing bodies.

• It is important to us that you and your loved ones feel comfortable and confident while under our care.

• Onsite bathrooms are closed for patient safety. We recommend that you use the restroom before you visit the office.

 

Patient Check-In Procedures​

• Scheduled patients may not bring others to their appointments unless the patient is under 18 (only one guardian may accompany minor).

• Other accompaniment consideration is given for translators.

• Patients must maintain 6 feet distance between each other in the waiting room.

• Masks and face coverings are mandatory in waiting room area.

• Upon arrival to your appointment you will be required to use hand sanitizer, fill out COVID-19 screening form.

• Front office staff must measure each patient's temperature at each visit and documenting the results on the Patient COVID-19 Waiver.

• If patients do not comply with any of the listed safety procedures, we will not be able to provide treatment to the patient.

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Patient Check-out Procedures

• After the completion of your procedure, you will be escorted back to the front desk are to sanitize your hands.

• For more extensive treatment, patients will be escorted to the front desk to wait in the designated check-out area.

• Patients are requested to notify us immediately if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms within two business days after a visit to our office.

 

Entire Team Safety Procedures

• At the beginning of each day, all team members (including doctors) must have their temperatures measured and will sign a Staff COVID-19 Waiver.

 

Front Office Team's Safety Procedures

• Office door is closed to manage the office traffic.

• Front office area is equipped with an air purifier.

• We recommend that you call us instead of walk-in appointments and inquiries.

• Must always wear a mask while with patients.

• Routine disinfection of front desk area (including waiting room furniture and high-touch surfaces).

• Routine disinfection (as per guidelines) of pens, clipboards and other patient contact surfaces.

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PPE

• We adhere to all the guidelines set by our governing body, with regards to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• We have all of the required PPE to practice safely.

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Dentist and Hygienists Safety Procedures

• Aerosol generating procedures are performed in an enclosed operatory.

• Each operatory is equipped with an air purifier.

• Dentist and Hygienists will always wear the appropriate PPE while with patients.

• Dentist and Hygienists must wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer when leaving or entering each operatory.