Welcome Back!
We are doing some significant preparation and training for our re-opening and there will be some changes when it is time for your children’s next appointment.
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Karina

Every member of our team is screened before entering the office and starting the work day.

Cristina

Candy

Justicce & Candy

Pediatric Dental Hygienist: Lillian, RDH

Pediatric Dental Hygienist: Tiffany, RDH
Answering Common Questions
Infection control has ALWAYS been a top priority for us. Please be assured that we have met and exceeded newly published dental safety guidelines as they relate to COVID-19. In addition to our regular infection control policies, we have made the following additions:
- Every room in the practice has been upgraded with one (1) UV Air Sanitizer (featuring ozone-free technology) that utilizes ultraviolet lamp technology to kill up to 99.9% of airborne viruses, bacteria, black mold and fungal growth, and reduces odors and respiratory allergens. This reduces airborne transmission of viruses, influenza, and colds.
- Every room in the practice has also been upgraded with one (1) air purifier with a HEPA Filter that also has UV-C light technology. This air purifier is capable of performing at least 16 air exchanges per hour in each of our rooms. That means, that every molecule of air in the room goes through the HEPA filter and UV-C light at least sixteen times an hour. According to the CDC, that means 99.9% of the airborne contaminants from the air gets removed within 28 minutes or less. Each of our patient rooms will be closed for disinfection for 35 minutes after the patient is dismissed from the room to allow for proper disinfection (well above CDC’s recommendations). These HEPA purifiers will be running 24-7 to maximize your protection.
- After each patient is dismissed from the room, the room is wiped down and then an additional standalone commercial grade, ozone-free, UV room sanitizer is placed into the room to further disinfect the surfaces and air using UV energy.
- To monitor disinfection, a YELLOW color UV test label is placed in several
strategic locations through out the patient room before the ozone-free UV room sanitizer is activated. - The yellow UV test label turns a GREEN color to provide visual confirmation that sufficient amount UV energy has been applied to safely disinfect surrounding surfaces and air.
- To monitor disinfection, a YELLOW color UV test label is placed in several
If you had an appointment that was cancelled during the shutdown, as we ramp-up we’ll contact you to reschedule.
If you have an upcoming appointment, since we’re restarting in a controlled manner, we might need to make modifications to the schedule and will be in contact to either confirm or reschedule.
If you have an emergency or urgent situation, please contact our office A member of our team will call or email you to schedule.
Please make sure you brush your child’s teeth prior to your appointment. It’s also a great idea to review the videos we are posting on this page so they know what to expect with regard to COVID-19 procedures. Getting comfortable with everything from temperature checks to the personal protection equipment our staff must wear will make them more comfortable.
Please bear with us as you’ll be asked those same questions again the day of your appointment when you arrive to the building, prior to entering our office.
We ask that you enter the building wearing a face covering/mask. If your child is over the age of 2, we ask that they wear a mask as well. An assistant will be waiting outside the door of the office to take both your and your child’s temperature. When you enter the suite, you will see hand sanitizer at the door. Your child and you will be asked to sanitize your hands for twenty seconds. (Yes, with a song and dance, please).
All payment will be collected through your smart phone.
Thank you!
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take take to keep you, and every patients, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, starting May 18th, please call our office at (310) 659-8863 or email us at office@la-pdc.com.
Thank you for being our patient. Thank you for your trust and confidence. We miss you all so much and look forward to welcoming back our families!
Best,
Michelle M. Kelman, DDS
Founder and Director, Pediatric Dental Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center