First Class Dental Care – Quality Care & Modern Practice
The health and safety of our patients and staff are top priority
Safety Precautions at Our Dental Office
We’d like to make it known that La Mesa Dental Center complies, meets and exceeds all County of San Diego Health and Human Service Agency COVID-19 Prevention – Orders, Sanitation Protocols and Recommendations. The health and safety of our patients and staff are top priority. To ensure this, we’ve implemented the following protocol, effective immediately:
- All patients will check-in from our parking and get screened through a checklist of 17 health-related questions
- All patients will have their temperature taken before entering the office
- A shoe wrapping machine will be provided for all patients to utilize before they enter
- Our common area and WC surfaces are being disinfected every 3 hours
- 3-hour Disinfecting Cleaning Protocol:
-All frequently touched surfaces at all common areas are disinfected every 3 hours throughout the day.-The Bactericidal, Tuberculocidal and Virucidal agent used at our office kills in 30 seconds: Human Coronavirus ( Covid-19), Avian Influenza A Virus ( H3N2) and Pandemic 2009 H1N1 Influenza A virus and 20 other pathogens.-We follow, complay and constantly strive to exceed all OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards and Guidelines ( 29 CFR 1910.1030).
- Touchless- soap dispenser, faucet, hand dryer in bathroom
- All employees will get a morning screening
- Touchless credit card pay and single-use pens
- 3 hours of robotic floor cleaning
- Level 2 Filtration Machine – Our office’s advanced air filtration system removes nearly 100% of airborne particles, as well as the vast majority of toxic ozone, volatile organic chemicals and gases. This filter is 100x more effective than ordinary HEPA filters. All air passes through a sealed system so that it is pure and filtered.
- In addition to these extra precautions, we are continuing our regular practices for a sterile dental office environment. This includes:
- Our office has a centrally installed UV light. This powerful unit keeps our entire dental office space free of contaminants by vastly improving the air quality. It kills up to 99.9% of viruses, mold spores, and other harmful threats. The machine purifies and sterilizes the air, while removing odors. Without it, air would be circulated through the system over and over again, making it potentially harmful.
- Regularly disinfecting high-touch areas, such as:
– Patient chairs, arm rests and head rests
– Drawer handles, cabinets, and doorknobs
– X-ray equipment
– Front desk/patient waiting area
- Maintaining bathroom cleanliness. The restrooms will be thoroughly stocked and cleaned on a regular basis.
- Dusting all services. This, in addition to our state of the art air filter, will ensure that there are no harmful particles circulating in the air
- Maintaining the reception area. We like to keep this area as clutter free as possible. We’ll also be regularly disinfecting this area and providing single-use pens if necessary
- Keeping in alignment with industry standards. We emulate the standards of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as they clearly define proper dental facility maintenance requirements and procedures. Their recommendations are research-based and intended to ensure safety for all by reducing the risk of health-related infections and cross-contamination.
While these are uncertain times, we are making our best effort to navigate them in a safe and effective way. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to one of our team members. We look forward to seeing and serving our patients once again.