Announcements

Office Protocols During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Following the guidelines and recommendations of these agencies, we have implemented new office protocols. Our office procedures have temporarily changed and will include the following:

Complete a Health Questionnaire

Prior to your appointment, you will be sent a simple questionnaire assessing your contacts, travel, and well-being. Any question indicating recent exposure to COVID-19 or having signs and symptoms of the same will be asked to leave and reschedule for a future date. If you did not receive the questionnaire by email or text, it can be found here.

Wait in Your Car

When you arrive for your appointment, please stay in your car (it is your new waiting room). Please call our office at 703-494-9118 upon arrival, and one of our team members will let you know when we are ready for you.

Get Your Temperature Taken

Your temperature will be taken by staff using a touchless thermometer. If you temp is over 100 degrees F, you will be asked to leave and reschedule for a future date.

Enter the Office Alone

Only the patient that is being treated will be allowed to enter the office. The only exception for this will be for young patients. Of those, only one (1) parent/guardian may accompany the patient. The parent/guardian will have to wait in the waiting room. Absolutely no other family members or friends will be allowed.

Pay Over the Phone

Payments from Parents/Guardians: if you would like to make a payment, please call the office and one of the front desk staff will take your payment over the phone. If you would like to pay with check/cash, please send it with your child if possible.

More Precautions

  • Please bring your own mask and wear it to your appointment.
  • The patient restroom will be closed, so please prepare for that before arrival.
  • Patients will be seated apart in the office to maintain social distancing.
  • Patients will rinse with a 1.5% hydrogen peroxide rinse for 30 seconds at the chair.
  • The tooth-brushing stations will be closed. They will now be used as hand washing/sanitizing stations only. Please brush your teeth before you arrive.
  • We ask for your understanding while we try to address all of your treatment needs during your visit. Individuals with multiple broken brackets may not have everything completed during this visit due to strict scheduling times.