Safety Protocols

The safety of our patients and the dental professionals in our practice has always been a top priority at Stuart Prosthetic Dentistry. 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.

• We have implemented VidaShield Fast, Continuous, UV-C Air Purification. Learn more.
• We have a centralized air purifier in addition to individual single room air purifiers in each treatment room.
• You may be asked to wash your hands upon entry to treatment room.
• You may be asked to rinse with an antiseptic mouth rinse, provided by us, prior to treatment.
• During treatment, PPE worn by staff will include:
  • Gloves: Put on after thorough hand washing
  • Masks: N95, KN95, or Level 3 at minimum
  • Eye protection: dental loupes or goggles
  • Face-shields: possibly used during generation of aerosols
• We are a paperless dental office. All patient forms and other forms of communication are now be made available to you in secure digital format.