Dear Patient
We hope you are all doing well and have used time to reflect on all things that matter most. Our office will be Re-Opening on Monday May 18, 2020.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. During the stress of the current pandemic, we want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe; and to inform you that there will be some visible addendums during this era of COVID-19.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations.
New Entry into Dental Office Protocols:
Once you arrive in the Office the following will be required:
Last but not least:
If you are sick, please stay home. If you are running a fever, feeling shortness of breathe, have been around anyone that is sick or sick with COVID-19, please do not come in for your appointment.
We are continuing to monitor & stay informed of any updates and data related to COIVID-19 from the CDC and ADA. Please be patient as we ease into our “New Normal”. We can’t wait to see you all again soon!
Dr. Scott Roberson & Staff
3220 S. State Route 291
Independence, MO 64057
816-350-0808
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3220 S. State Route 291
Independence, MO 64057
816.350.0808