COVID & Infection Control
In Home Dental Hygiene Services has always been a safe and convenient way to provide essential oral health care to individuals that are homebound or have limited access to a traditional dental office setting. This service limits exposure to public spaces, significantly impacts overall health, promotes general wellbeing and comfort.
Oral care is a serious concern in communities all over the United States, and poor oral health can cause diseases that are considered deadly for the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Inadequate oral hygiene increases inter-bacterial exchanges between the lungs and mouth, increasing the risk of respiratory infections and potentially post-viral bacterial complications such as pneumonia and sepsis.
By continuing professional oral care, we can minimize infection, decay, and discomfort. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: my commitment to safely care for my patients.
Infection control has always been a top priority for my practice. I wanted you to know that I follow infection control recommendations by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Some new additions to appointments include:
- Treatment is provided in an area that assures “safe distancing”.
- I will be following the recommended protocol upon entering each location including documenting my temperature and handwashing. Hand Sanitizer will be also used as needed. I have always used single-use/disposable products for each appointment, except for instruments that are sterile packed and only opened at the beginning of the appointment.
- I have fulfilled all the guidelines for personal protective equipment (PPE).
- I am routinely tested for COVID-19 and have followed up with the boosters.