Infection Control

Paoli PA Dentist

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Our priority as your dental care provider in Paoli has always been to preserve and protect your health and safety. As usual, we continue to follow all guidelines set forth by OSHA, CDC, PA Department of Health and the ADA in order to provide a clean, safe, environment in which to protect your health, both oral and otherwise. We are in this together!

In light of COVID-19, we intend to continue to follow our standard protocols and much more. We have added measures that we feel will provide a safer environment for our staff and patients.

We have added:

• Aerus Air Scrubber HVAC system to remove air pollution, VOCs, surface contaminants, and dust, resulting in a cleaner, healthier and more efficient office
• Stand Alone HEPA Filter Units to filter out 99.7% of particles 0.3 microns in the air
• Extra-oral suction to help capture aerosols while we work
• Plexi-glass shields at our reception counters
• Increased our personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, gowns, caps & face shields)

We are also adding social distancing measures within our Paoli dental office, currently we:

• Have created a hygiene station where patients will be asked to sanitize their hands prior to entering our facility
• Require patients to wear a mask when present in our facility
• Have limited the number of patients in our office
• Have minimized paper in the office environment

Our standard precautionary measures include:

• Hand Hygiene:
  Proper hand-washing is one of the most important measures our team takes to prevent the spread of infection.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  We possess and use all necessary protective equipment, including face masks, gloves, protective eye-wear, and protective clothing. Worn by our team and changed regularly.
• Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient-Care Items and Devices:
  Instruments and equipment used in your care are all regularly sterilized and disinfected to ensure that your health is maintained. Items such as surgical instruments and mouth mirrors are all subject to rigorous cleanings. Many items are disposable single use.
• Regular Sanitation:
  Medical Grade disinfection after use of all our equipment. Common touch-points, including seating, work-spaces, door handles, railings, and restrooms are sanitized on a regular basis by our team with effective cleaning solutions certified to kill viruses.

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Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in Lenker Dental. Together, we can overcome these circumstances and continue your path to greater health. We look forward to taking care of you at your next appointment and wish you and your family the very best.