Is it safe to visit the dentist during COVID-19 pandemic?

“Dentists are at high risk of coronavirus. “ Coronavirus is spread through droplets (talk, cough, sneeze). In performing dental procedures, dentists are required close contact with patients’.

Dente’ Care Center has implemented additional infection control measures for the safety of everyone. The Clinic is COVID-19 ready in compliance with DOH and PDA. (Department of Health and Philippine Dental Association)

(Photo) Dr. Dacles wears a personal protective suit, respirator mask, face shield, lab gown, double gloves to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Aside from the complete PPE, Dr. Dacles has equipped the dental clinic with extra oral aerosol suction machine to absorb aerosol to prevent dentist-patient aerosol infection. The dental assistants assisting Dr. Dacles are also using complete PPE as they help performing dental procedure with the patient. Patients are also required to wear a protective gown the entire duration of the procedure. Each operatory rooms in the dental clinic is equipped with an extra oral aerosol suction machine to prevent aerosol transmission of COVID-19.

Dente’ Care Center Dental Clinic COVID-19 Preparations: 

Because of COVID-19 pandemic, a lot has changed in the clinic. Dente’ Care Center has set up the clinic with strict control measures/health protocols. Negative pressure rooms may be noticed in the clinic such as the waiting area, reception, decontamination space, doffing area, & donning area.

Dente’ Care Center is strictly by appointment. The clinic makes sure that there’s time allotted for disinfection every after patient. The operatory, waiting area and reception undergoes UV sterilization, fog disinfection, & alcohol sanitation to ensure the safety of everyone. All dental instruments and equipment are sterilized properly with the use of ultrasonic cleaner, sterilizer and autoclave. The dentist and assistants are also required to change their complete PPE every after patient.

So, YES. You are safe to visit your dentist, Dr. Jan Michael Dacles. You are safe here at Dente’ Care Center.

To request for an appointment, visit: https://www.bacoloddentist.com/online-appointment/

Dente’ Care Center is one of the best dental clinics in Bacolod City offering wide range of dental services/treatments like implants, veneers, surgery, dental braces, extractions, root canal treatment, teeth whitening and many more. (For full list of dente’ care dental services, https://www.bacoloddentist.com/dental-services/). Dr. Jan Michael Dacles is committed to provide his patients with the highest quality dental services.

 

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