At Eureka Dental Group, our mission always has been to provide the highest level of service for our patients in a perfectly sterile and comfortable environment. Based on ADA’s recent recommendations here are some additional steps that we are taking to make sure all our patients and staff are safe and protected:
- Screening patients for travel and signs and symptoms of infection when they update their medical histories.
- Taking temperature readings as part of their routine assessment of patients before performing dental procedures.
- Having patients rinse with a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution before each appointment.
We are committed to serve the community and our dear Patients, therefore we are going to be open during our regular hours as long as Patients elect to come and have their dental services rendered.
We are also prepared to shutdown immediately and contact you upon learning of exposure to the virus through a patient, employee or third-party service provider.
PREVENTION
The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 are to frequently clean your hands, cover your cough with the bend of elbow or tissue, and maintain a distance of at least 3 feet from people who are coughing or sneezing.
The WHO and CDC advises the following prevention methods:
Wash Hands Frequently
Scrub hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds for visibly dirty hands or an alcohol-based hand rub frequently for non-visibly dirty hands.
Practice Respiratory Hygiene
When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – discard tissue immediately into a closed bin and clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Maintain Social Distancing
Maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus.
Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose & Mouth
Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your contaminated hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.
Clean & Disinfect
Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas such as: tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks.
Animal Proximity Precautions
Practice general hygiene measures when visiting farms, live animal markets, wet markets, animal product markets or contact with wild animals. Ensure regular hand washing with soap and potable water after touching animals and animal products.
Animal Consumption
Avoid eating raw or under-cooked animal products. Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
Mild Symptoms
If you have mild respiratory symptoms and no travel to hard-hit areas, still seek medical care and be sure to carefully practice basic respiratory and hand hygiene and stay home until you are recovered.
Seek Medical Care Early
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early and tell your healthcare provider if you have traveled to an area where the virus has been severely impacted, or if you have been in close contact with someone who has respiratory symptoms.
If You have any questions or concerns please call us at
916 – 737 – 5121
LAST UPDATED: March 16, 2020
For the most up-to-date information on possible vaccines, treatments, FAQs, news and more, please visit the following official health organizations:
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
www.CDC.gov
World Health Organization (WHO)
www.WHO.int
American Dental Association (ADA)