HAPPY 13th ANNIVERSARY to our goofy, hilarious, outstanding boss, Dr. G!! You are one of a kind! The constant incredible care you give to our patients and our team is beyond amazing and we could not be more grateful for you! Thank you for 13 wonderful years! We are looking forward to many, many more!!
Infection control has always been our top priority at Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry. We have always and will continue to follow guidelines and recommendations provided by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This helps us to ensure that our office is the safest place for our patients, family members, and staff.
When you call our office to schedule your appointment, we will be asking a series of pre-screening questions regarding COVID-19, as well as screening again the day of your appointment when you arrive, followed by taking the temperatures of all patients and family members who will be entering our office. If you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, present symptoms, or have a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, we will kindly ask that you reschedule your appointment for another day. We also ask that everyone follow proper social distancing and stay six feet apart from others.
Upon arrival at our office for your appointment, please call our office to let us know you have arrived and check in. We will call or send out an assistant to retrieve the patient when we are ready for you.
We do ask that if your child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian that you limit it to a single family member and have others remain in your vehicle.
If you have access to a mask, we ask that you please wear one while in the building and sanitize hands upon entering.
We no longer no offer children’s toys or magazines in our waiting room due to these items being difficult to disinfect.
Medical-grade high efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) air purifiers have been installed in the clinic to help improve the overall air quality for patient, family, and staff member safety.
All doctors and staff will wear recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) to help keep you and our staff safe, as well as using proper donning and doffing guidelines.
Thank you for being part of the Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry family and we look forward to seeing all our patients and families again, while going above and beyond to ensure your safety.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galbraith and Team
Since we are not in need of our masks right now, Dr. Chad Galbraith and our team wanted to send them to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. We appreciate everyone who is on the front lines of this pandemic. Thank you for your service. Stay safe everyone!
Your Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dental Team
IN THE CASE OF A DENTAL EMERGENCY, we urge you to follow the guidelines at this website:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/d/dental-emergencies
If you are a current patient and have a true dental emergency call our emergency line at: 360-733-7708
Please leave messages at our office for all other inquiries. They will be checked periodically throughout the pandemic closure.
We regret to inform you that our office will be closed until March 30th, starting today. We are following American Dental Association guidelines and what is safest for our patients, team and community. It is recommended that you stay indoors to help prevent the spread of the virus, to continue to wash your hands multiple times a day for 20 seconds with warm water and soap, and to not touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Thank you for your understanding and we hope everyone stays safe and healthy! Don't forget to brush your teeth twice a day and floss!
Sincerely,
Your Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry Team
To the Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry Community,
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a national emergency and local schools are closing, we wanted to reach out to share our action plan. As healthcare providers, we feel it is important to continue to provide dental care to our patients during this uncertain time as long as we are legally allowed to.
We remain committed to serving our Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry family while taking every reasonable precaution to keep you safe. Maintaining a safe and healthy environment to protect the health and well being of our dental team, patients and their families, and community as a whole is our primary goal. As new information becomes available we will continue to update our policies.
Here are some things we are doing on our end:
· Fortunately, our office has always used strict infection control procedures to clean treatment areas between each patient. This includes disinfection of the dental chair, counters, hoses and dental lights, as well as sterilization of all instruments.
· Dr. Chad Galbraith and the staff will continue to wash hands or use hand sanitizer before and after every patient encounter.
· In response to current concerns, we have increased the frequency of disinfection of non-treatment areas. We now disinfect all door knobs, arm rests, countertops, hand rails, light switches, pens, telephones, and restrooms multiple times a day.
· We are avoiding hand shaking and high-fives during this time.
· We are assessing the wellness of our patients at the start of each appointment and will ask any families displaying signs of illness to reschedule. We also removed our toys from the waiting room.
Here are things we asking of you:
· If you or your child (or any family member) has a cough, fever or is experiencing flu-like symptoms, please call our office and we will happily reschedule your visit.
· Upon entering our office, please wash your hands in the toothbrushing area or in the restroom. We do have hand sanitizer, but it is in very limited supply.
· After brushing and/or flossing your teeth please wash your hands
· In order to limit the number of patients in the building at one time, please arrive no earlier than ten minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.
· As you know, we typically welcome families back with the children during appointments. To limit close contact and reduce the number of people in the office, please do not come back with your child. Please consider staying in your car during your child’s appointment, especially if the waiting room appears crowded.
Together, we can continue to provide excellent care for you and your children in a safe, healthy environment. It is only with these precautions that we continue with business as usual and keep our families, team, and community safe. Thank you for your help and understanding in this difficult time, and thank you as always for your trust in our team.
-Dr. Chad Galbraith, DDS
As a reminder, here are the CDC guidelines to prevent illness with COVID-19:
Clean your hands often
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
· If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick
· Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Stay home if you’re sick
· Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes
· Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
· Throw used tissues in the trash.
· Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Wear a facemask if you are sick
· If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
· If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
Clean and disinfect
· Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
· If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
We are looking for an energetic, team oriented, welcoming receptionist at Galbraith Mountain Pediatric Dentistry! If you, or anyone you know, is interested please hand deliver your resume and cover letter to our office. We cannot wait to welcome a new team member!
https://bellingham.craigslist.org/ofc/d/bellingham-pediatric-dental-receptionist/7259015537.html
GALBRAITH MOUNTAIN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
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