Cornerstone Kids Dental – Update on infection control readiness

[May 7, 2020]

Dearest Patient, 

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. 

Infection control has always been a top priority for Cornerstone Kids Dental, and you may 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. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe. 

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. 

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example: 

Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.

We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.

You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.

Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.

We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 281-444-3999.

If you have an appointment, then please review this guide on what to expect when you arrive.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends. 

Sincerely, 

The Cornerstone Kids Dental Team

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Cornerstone Kids Dental Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

[March 18, 2020]

At Cornerstone Kids Dental our number one priority has always been the health and safety of our patients. Often in times of uncertainty, there can be a wealth of misinformation spread, especially in today’s digital age. As a leading healthcare provider in our community, we wanted to reach out to all of our patients regarding the COVID-19 virus, and to let you know the steps we are taking to alleviate any potential concerns.

According to the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national healthcare providers, the current health risks are minimal for most age groups. We recommend all of our patients to wash their hands frequently, avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay home if you are not feeling well.

At Cornerstone Kids Dental we follow strict cleaning policies for the protection of both our staff and our patients. Each staff member maintains rigorous personal hygiene standards as well as using new gloves and face masks for every patient interaction. We use hospital-grade disinfectants across the entire office, with extensive room cleaning after each patient to ensure a safe and clean environment. After each use, all dental instruments receive the highest level of medical sterilization available. These processes have always been of utmost importance in our office and will continue to be the standards we uphold for our community.

Please rest assured that we are following local and national updates daily, and will continue to maintain the highest level of safety and patient care that you have come to expect. In this spirit, and based on the latest recommendations from the American Dental Association, we will be closing our office starting Thursday afternoon (March 19, 2020) until further notice. Our hope is that we are proactive in “flattening the curve.” We will, however, be available for our patients on an emergency basis through our answering service. The answering service can be reached by calling the office at 281-444-3999. If you have any questions regarding your future appointments, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Again, thank you for being a valued Cornerstone Kids Dental patient. We appreciate your continued trust and confidence. Together we can overcome these challenging circumstances and continue your path to greater health. We look forward to taking care of you at your next scheduled appointment.

Sincerely,
Dr. Lisa Trevino DDS, DABPD, FAAPD
Dr. Jerry W. Godkin, DDS, MSD