Our office protocols as of July 2022:
At Judy Huey DDS, PC, It has always been our goal to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff members. As the Covid 19 situation evolves, we remain committed to this goal. We continually check for updates from the most credible sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
I wanted to update you on what you can expect on your next visit.
Covid numbers are still high in Arizona.
- Please use the hand sanitizer upon arrival. We require that you wear a mask while entering the medical building. We will have masks available upon request.
- At the start of your visit, we will have you rinse with
CloSYS mouthwash since the coronavirus is vulnerable to it’s active ingredient, chlorine dioxide. - Fortunately, coronaviruses are enveloped viruses, meaning they are one of the easiest viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant. We will clean and disinfect public areas frequently, including door handles, chairs and the bathroom.
- You’ll see protective plexiglass shields at the front desk.
- We have installed two IQ air purifiers in the office. IQ air purifiers are Swiss made. It’s HyperHEPA filtration is tested and certified to filter 99.5% of all particles down to 0.003 microns. The smallest viral particles are typically 0.06 microns.
Because of all of the above, we will be scheduling more time for patient visits. Please be patient with us as we will be working hard to accommodate everyone.
We have always adhered to strict infection control guidelines utilizing universal precautions established by the CDC and the ADA to protect our patients and staff. I had sent out an email in March outlining our protocols. Click here for a behind the scenes look at what we’ve always done prior to the Covid 19 pandemic. https://judyhueydds.com/we-believe-in-infection-control/
Because Covid 19 is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets, we in the dental profession face unique challenges when working in patient’s mouths. As an additional precaution, we will most likely resemble those health care workers that you’ve been seeing on TV with increased PPE (personal protective equipment) such as masks, face shields, gloves and surgical caps. (Do you recognize Lisa and I underneath all that?) Please keep in mind that it will still be our familiar faces underneath that protective equipment and that we will be so happy to see you all.
We are so looking forward to seeing everyone. Please stay safe and be well.
Dr. Judy, Teri, Val, Jade, Karen, Erika and Lorita
