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Safe Dentistry

Your Safety Is Our Priority

We prioritize in safe dental care – for you, your loved ones, our families, our team, and our community.

 

Safety Procedures

At Greentree, we have always employed extensive safety measures to protect our patients and our team – consistently meeting or exceeding all relevant guidelines for disinfection of patient areas and sterilization of instruments.

We always stay up-to-date with and follow all recommendations from the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

·      We meticulously follow guidelines for disinfection of patient areas.

·      We ensure sterilization of instruments.

·      We treat surfaces with disinfectants that kill all viruses and bacteria.

·      We autoclave dental instruments to eliminate all viruses and bacteria.

·      We use disposable, single-use supplies when applicable.

·      We consistently take "universal precautions” to provide a safe environment.

Appointments

·      We screen patients prior to appointments.

·      We manage appointments to limit the number of patients in the waiting area.

·      We schedule more time between patients to reduce waiting area time.

Facilities and Team

·      We no longer offer magazines, children’s toys, and other items that may be difficult to clean and disinfect.

·      We frequently disinfect all handles, doors, and chairs in the practice.

·      We frequently disinfect faucets and toilets in the restroom.

·      We wear enhanced Personal Protective Equipment when applicable.

Questions?

We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about our safety procedures and technology, appointment process, or treatment options.

Contact Us

We look forward to hearing from you. Call 614.459.5511 or request an appointment online to get started.