Austin Dental Cares

Dear Patients of Austin Dental Cares:

We, feel the need to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Everyday, we closely monitor and analyze developments and statements from local, national and international health agencies and we are taking actions to comply with their directives and guidelines which are based on facts and medical science. There is no issue more important to us than making sure we manage this situation as effectively as possible in order to protect our staff and patients.

Here is how we are addressing the issue at the moment:

1. We stringently practice universal precautions, utilize glove, mask, and surgical gown protection. All surfaces are wiped down with Cavicide, a tuberculocidal, bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal chemical disinfecting agent. It is used to disinfect tables, doorknobs, power switches, counter tops, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, and sinks, equipment, and all supplies. Sterile procedure is also universally implemented with autoclave heat and chemical sterilization procedures and spore testing.

2. Staff precautions:

• Not allowed to work if sick
• Must wash hands for 30 seconds before and after every procedure.
• Must wear gloves at all times and refrain from touching face if at all possible
• Must wear masks at all times
• Consistent and rigorous sterile protocol management and maintenance

3. We are following all the CDC recommendations and have listed the link below for your reference:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fprevention-treatment.html

4. We also ask all patients and family members who exhibit fever or cough to please reschedule appointments at this time to help us with the prevention of disease spread. We will gladly reschedule for a later date.