We remain open for your emergency needs! As dental healthcare providers during a pandemic, we are following the recommendation of the American Dental Association and the Executive Order of Governer Abott. We will continue to see patients who need emergency treatments and, on a case by-case basis if not showing symptoms such as fever, persistent coughing, or shortness of breath.
Here are our new check-in policies as they are in place for your safety and the safety of our community:
- Your temperature to be taken at check-in. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 or higher, will be rescheduled.
- Please only bring yourself to your appointment.
- Patients will be asked to wait in their vehicles after completing the check-in process to limit the number of people in the office at one time. You’ll receive a call or text when the doctor is ready to see you.
*General Dentistry Services will be provided as an emergency and on a case-by-case basis at this time.
*The information below may change at any time.
Emergency dentistry is needed when a sudden oral health problem arises that requires prompt treatment. If you chip or crack a tooth, then you might receive short-notice treatment to quickly restore its appearance. A patient with a sudden toothache might receive emergency dental treatment to determine the cause. Emergency dentistry is also commonly provided for patients with previously installed dental restorations that are damaged and require fast repairs.
Why has Dental Professionals of Spring decided to stay open during a global pandemic when many other businesses are closing their doors?
Dental pain is one of the top reasons for ER visits. With the prevalence of virus and emergency rooms facing high volumes, Dental Professionals of Spring plays an important part in catering to the healthcare needs that are already running thin currently. We want to do our part and contribute to a healthy community and helping hospitals and emergency departments with the volume of people that need attention.You can expect that our team at Dental Professionals of Spring will continue to provide our patients with the standard of care that we hold as a standard. All of us are in it together to care for you and your loved ones.
Seeking dental care during a pandemic?
Our offices adhere to the guidelines provided by CDC, ADA, and Federal and State regulatory bodies to provide you with safe and compassionate care. We will update you should your access to dental care be interrupted due to an inability to safely render our services.
Dental Professionals of Spring is taking to prevent the spread of infection
As the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we want to reiterate that our top priority is the health and safety of our staff, customers and community. We are taking all the precautions and reinforcing the preventive actions we have in place, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Even before the coronavirus, our offices followed strict infection control measures put forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Dental Association.
- Sanitizing – all public spaces, including treatment rooms, restrooms, and waiting-rooms.
- Use of medical-grade disinfectant sprays – applied to operator rooms after every patient is seen (per CDC guidelines), including high touch areas such as chairs, counters, and equipment.
- Protective Barriers – placed on items such as armrests, curing lights, overhead lights, computer keyboards, and suction tips.
- Sterile Instruments – dental instruments are sterilized after every patient. CDC protocols are strictly adhered to in assuring proper sterilization of dental instruments.
We have communicated to our staff the need to stay home if they show symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and trouble breathing. - Any staff member that has traveled to a CDC Level 2 or 3 region will be required to self-quarantine before returning to work, although we are highly recommending team members not travel at this time.
- We’ve implemented a procedure that screens patients for COVID-19 symptoms or possible exposure. The screening process is done at three points – when the patient books an appointment, when we reach out to confirm an appointment, and once the patient is physically in the office.
- Increased intervals between and appointments and patients.
- We are requesting all patients remain in their cars until the doctor is ready to see them. Only patients that are unable to wait in a vehicle are invited to use the waiting room.
Should I reschedule my upcoming dental appointment?
If you or someone you are in close contact with have recently traveled to one of the countries with large outbreaks of COVID-19 (China, Italy, Iran, or South Korea) or if you have been exposed to someone else who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or who was quarantined as a precaution, wait 14 days until you see your dentist to make sure you have not caught the coronavirus.
If you are healthy, there’s no need to cancel your regularly scheduled dental appointment. We will be in touch with you should it become necessary to reschedule your appointment.
