Keeping the community safe during COVID-19
At Scituate smiles dental clinic, your safety and health have always been our greatest priority. We are carefully monitoring the infection control guidelines from CDC, ADA, and OSHA. As they update their guidelines, we will update our safety practices in real-time. We are taking every precaution to ensure that our office is going above and beyond the infection control recommendations.
Safer dental visit begins before you come in
Pre-visit Health Survey
We will get in touch to ask COVID-related questions before the appointment. This helps keeps everyone safe and healthy.
Contactless Check In
We will collect your insurance and necessary information digitally. This helps us ensure a contactless check-in. This will save you time for a safer visit.
We put safety first once you come in
Temperature Check
We will take your temperature upon entry with a touchless thermometer.
Social Distancing
We require everyone to maintain 6 feet of separation.
Face Mask
Face masks are required to be worn by anyone entering the office.
Enhanced PPE
Our clinical team wear masks, gloves, and face shields for enhanced protection.
Same-day Dentistry
To reduce trips to the office and germ exposure while in transit, we offer same-day dentistry.
Staggered Visit Times
For safety, we ensure minimal overlap in the office. The office will feel calm and quiet.
Zero Waiting
You will be seen right away to minimize any exposure in the common areas.
Sterilized Equipment
Our clinical equipment is either thoroughly sterilized or single use.
Anti-viral Rinse
We will ask you to rinse with hydrogen peroxide to reduce the viral load in the mouth.