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COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Your Safety is Our #1 Priority
![We Got Our COVID-19 Vaccine](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d6fd5_d540764854fd4621ac751458fac4095c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d6fd5_d540764854fd4621ac751458fac4095c~mv2.jpeg)
Photo of the team at Karen Harriman, DDS after their COVID-19 vaccination.
![Karen Harriman, DDS in full PPE](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d6fd5_e86b1f4ea14947bdbdeb0bdc3f26ee0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/9d6fd5_e86b1f4ea14947bdbdeb0bdc3f26ee0d~mv2.jpg)
Karen Harriman, DDS wearing full PPE.
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We use a high volume aerosol extractor vacuum and ozone machine in our operatory
If you have an appointment please fill out a simple COVID-19 risk assessment patient disclosure form before your visit.
Our dental practice is open and actively seeing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes regular visits for exams, cleanings, and X-Rays. As our patient, your safety and well-being are our highest priorities.
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To prevent the spread of any disease, including COVID-19, our office has and continues to follow strict American Dental Association, CDC and OSHA guidelines regarding infection control practices.
Our Standardized Measures Include:
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Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment
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Following proper hand hygiene
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Using hospital-grade surface disinfectants and appropriately sterilizing instruments and equipment
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Upgrading to MERV 13 filters in our HVAC system
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Installing HEPA air purifiers with Ultra Violet lights in each operatory that are activated for 30 minutes after every appointment
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Implementing nightly ozone treatments, which has fully dissipated by the next day
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Implementing nightly ozone treatments. Ozone has been proven effective against other forms of coronavirus and is being tested against COVID-19
COVID-19 Protocols
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Our appointments have been limited to reduce the number of patients in our office on a daily basis
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Patients are required to wear a face mask or face covering when arriving at our office. We do not have extra masks, as supplies are limited
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Patients will be screened at our office including a temperature check
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Only appointment-holders will be allowed to enter the office, unless there are extenuating circumstances
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Our waiting rooms are for patients only and will obey social distancing. Patients are asked to wait in their car until they are called for their appointment
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We look forward to serving you soon!
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UV light sterilization done in between every patient to purify the air of any lingering aerosols in the operatory.