Guerrino Dentistry is taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and health of our patients, visitors, and employees during this COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, we are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov) to monitor the situation.

Our dental specialists and on-site staff members are trained on proper handwashing techniques and will wear clean pairs of gloves throughout their shifts. For safety reasons, Guerrino Dentistry will request employees to return home if they show the slightest sign of illness. We would like to also remind our staff members to call in prior to their shifts if they are unwell.

Guerrino Dentistry has also employed strict sanitizing processes in our reception areas and dental treatment rooms. As a further precaution, we have also placed hand sanitizers for everyone to use.

Although no one can stop the spread of the coronavirus, it is important that every individual does their best to keep themselves and others healthy. Guerrino Dentistry would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and concerns.

Below are some of the top recommended precautions from CDC (www.cdc.gov):

• Do not waste your face masks.
• Individuals who are well do not need to utilize a face mask.
• Face masks must be worn by individuals who display symptoms of respiratory diseases including COVID-19. It prevents the spread of disease to others.
• Sneeze or cover your cough with a tissue and then throw the tissue into a trash can.
• Try coughing or sneezing into your elbow if you don't have a tissue.
• Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
• Avoid close and prolonged contact with large crowds or people who are sick.
• Stay at home when you are sick.
• Use regular household cleaning wipes and sprays to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
• Wash your hands frequently with water and soap for 20 seconds or more.
• Wash your hands before and after eating.
• Wash your hands after going to the bathroom.
• Wash your hands after coughing, blowing your nose, or sneezing.
• If water and soap are not readily available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers (at least 60%) instead.

More information available here:

General handwashing tips by CDC.

How to maintain good hand hygiene in healthcare settings.

COVID-19 guidance for travelers. How to protect oneself and prevent the spread of viruses.