​During the COVID-19 pandemic both State and Local governments have worked together to respond to the pandemic. Stay-at-Home orders are in place and have supported the flattening of the curve in California.

Current evidence shows progress in suppressing the virus and there is much to consider for the future of the State and to protect against a surge, once Stay-at-Home orders are modified. One important focus will be resuming our existing health care system for non-emergent and non-COVID-19 health care, which has been deferred during this time.

These services will include resuming elective, non-urgent procedures routine dental services.

During the Stay in Place orders, Happy Healthy Teeth has developed social distancing protocols and has implemented new technologies such as electronic health records and telehealth to ensure continued Safe Care that our patients have come to expect.

As such, Happy Healthy Teeth will be phasing in dental services and will be reinstating our team members to full time status May 11, 2020.  Before we phase in clinical patient care, we will be updating and training our team on the updated policies, procedures and technologies.  We expect to slowly phase in dental services during the later half of May.

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We have missed all of you and hope this message finds you all safe and healthy!  Hopefully everyone has been able to spend some extra quality time with their children and discover a new hobby or two.

On June 1, 2020 we will be resuming patient care with limited office hours.  Our number one priority is everyone’s safety and well-being.  We have been to staying up-to-date with the latest 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).  Our team has updated protocols and purchased additional equipment as we learn more about how to best keep our staff and patients safe.

Some of the changes you will see at your next appointment will include:

Additional Screening:

• • Before the appointment, we will complete a screening questionnaire for each patient.
  • Prior to entering the office, all employees and patients will have their temperature taken.

Infection Control:

• • There will be increased disinfection protocols and protective measure implemented throughout the office.

Social Distancing:

• • Initially, our waiting room will be closed.  Families will be asked to wait outside or in their car.
  • We are limiting the number of people in our office and requesting that only scheduled patients and one parent/guardian come to the appointment.

Paperless Forms:

• • We are in the process of converting to electronic health records.  It will be important to have all patient forms updated prior to your child’s appointment.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• • Additional masks, gowns, and face shields have been purchased for our clinical team

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.  For further information, feel free to call our office at 650.574.4447.

Thank you again for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to seeing you and your HAPPY HEALTHY TEETH again soon!