Lifting of Government restrictions gives green light to return to the Dentist
With most of the restrictions on dental practices now lifted, Toowong Village Dental is delighted to let patients know they can return to their dentist.
Whether it’s a niggly concern you’ve been nursing throughout the COVID-19 crisis, your normal family dental check-ups that are overdue or root canal work that needs completing, there’s never been a better time to show your teeth some love again and come in and see us.
With the Australian Dental Association lifting restrictions for dentists back to Level 1, all types of treatment (including those generating aerosols) can now be done, so this is a great time to address yours and your family’s oral health issues.
At Toowong Village Dental our COVID-19 Health Policy includes:
Thorough patient screening at the time of booking an appointment to see if they have any cold or flu symptoms. Those that do will be asked to postpone their appointment until they’re symptom-free or have been tested for coronavirus. Patients are also asked to cancel appointments ahead of time if symptoms develop.
Social distancing and limiting patient numbers in the waiting room.
Hand sanitising station for every patient to use when they first arrive in the waiting room with a visual guide on how to sanitise correctly. We have a regular supply of hand sanitiser and will always have this available for patient use.
Increased cleaning of frequently touched surfaces including the door handles, hand rails and front counter.
Full PPE (personal protective equipment) being worn by our staff including gloves, masks, glasses/face shields, gowns and closed in shoes. These create a physical barrier between dentist/nurse and patient, meaning social distancing is not required when you are in the dental chair.
Cleaning and disinfecting of treatment rooms between each patient following ADA Infection Control Guidelines and Procedures.
Cleaning and sterilising of all dental instruments between each patient following ADA Infection Control Guidelines and Procedures.
We want to reassure you that it’s perfectly safe to return to Toowong Village Dental – after all, dentists and assistants are used to operating with the highest levels of infection control – that’s how we work normally.
We’re here ready for you – our doors are open and we’re looking forward to welcoming you back soon.
