Discrimination is Against the Law

[Name of covered entity] complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. [Name of covered entity] does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

[Name of covered entity]:

• Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
    
    
• Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
  • Qualified interpreters
  • Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact [Name of Civil Rights Coordinator]

If you believe that [Name of covered entity] has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with: [Name and Title of Civil Rights Coordinator], [Mailing Address], [Telephone number ], [TTY number—if covered entity has one], [Fax], [Email]. You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, [Name and Title of Civil Rights Coordinator] is available to help you.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.

[Name of covered entity] complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Covid-19 Update

Probably by now you have heard more than your share of coronavirus information, but perhaps misinformation as well.  I urge everyone to seek information from trusted sources and so I am including a link to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) page on Covid-19 information:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html

Also, to let you know, our dental office is open normal hours as we have always been and all our staff is healthy and well versed in preventive practices against virus transmission.  No one will work here during times when their health is in question for any reason.  Also know that, as a professional oral health facility, our sterilization, disinfection and disease prevention procedures have always been far above any recommendations for general businesses at this time. Even though we know that our general procedures are more than sufficient to limit any potential exposures we have implemented a few extra preventative procedures such as wiping down the handles to all doors leading into and throughout our office each morning, before patient treatment visits, and at various times throughout the day.

Furthermore, our building is screening every individual; doctors, staff, patients, vendors, etc.; for elevated temperature before allowing access to the building.  So this is one of the safest places you can be.

We also have a patient station in our office where any of our patients may wash their hands after arriving for their appointment in case they have had to touch public surfaces with their hands on their way in.  There are also disinfectant wipes available to wipe down items, such as your phone, if you desire. 

Lastly, we know that healthy individuals are less likely to contract disease and experience milder symptoms should infection occur.  We also know that unhealthy gingiva (gums) are an easier route to infection entering the bloodstream.  So maintaining your oral health with good homecare (brushing and flossing) and making and keeping your oral health maintenance (cleaning) appointments with our office are very effective ways to aid in maintaining good overall health and minimizing the odds of contracting Covid-19 or any other transmittable disease.

If you are healthy there is no need to cancel your regular dental appointments with our office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us immediately.   The below links provide additional information regarding the coronavirus:

• World Health Organization (WHO): https://www.who.int
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov

Our team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updated information when warranted.  Thank you for your loyalty, support and patronage throughout the years!