SCOTT A. TANGEMAN DDS INC
661-835-8785
3-18-2020
For all patients we serve,
I am writing to let you know that we are dedicated to your treatment and well-being, the State has requested to suspend non-urgent, non-emergency dental care for approximately 3 weeks.
At our office we have always followed standard universal precautions issued by the CDC and ADA to help protect every one of our patients and team members from the many infectious diseases that we are potentially exposed to on a daily basis. Upon entering our office, we will scan your temperature to see if you are safe for treatment. Please limit entry into the office to only the patient being treated unless patient is a minor then only one parent with the minor.
For your peace of mind, these are the precautions we take EVERY time you sit in one of our patient chairs:
- We wear single-use gloves and masks while treating patients.
- We wear full length sleeves and launder all of our work clothing on site.
- We place instruments after each use into an autoclave (a high-pressure steam oven) to kill every known infectious organism, including coronavirus.
- We wipe down each dental operatory after each patient visit with a medical-grade surface disinfectant that kills all known infectious diseases, including coronavirus.
- We either wash our hands thoroughly or apply an alcohol-based compound between each patient.
In addition to the above standard measures, we will be exercising a higher standard of infection-control in our waiting areas, including removing all magazines, toys, and other items that are difficult to disinfect. And while we love and value each of our patients, handshakes and hugs may be replaced with an “elbow bump” for the time being.
While we are doing everything in our power to protect you, we also ask for your cooperation in making our office environment a safe one. If you have a cough, fever, or chills, please call our office to reschedule. We will be checking temperatures on all patients as they enter and anyone with a reading over 99.9 degrees will be asked to reschedule at least three weeks later as a precaution. Also, to practice social distancing and minimize the number of people in our waiting room, please show up no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
Instituting these higher standards will help keep you and our entire team safe until this health risk subsides. We care about each of you and look forward to seeing you again for your next appointment.
Sincerely,
Scott A. Tangeman DDS
