Current Covid-19 Office hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

During this Covid-19 pandemic, we have gone beyond the CDC guidelines to provide care in a safe and healthy environment.

We attentively follow the most advanced sanitary, health and safety protocols, as recommended by the American Dental Association, The Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the CDC.

We have invested in an air condition system equipped with a HEPA filter, and Ultra-Violet light sterilization, ensuring that the air that you and your child breathe is absolutely clean. All our common areas and operatories are thoroughly sanitized with the CDC and ADA recommended products between each patient.

 

COVID-19 Vaccine for Children and Teens (CDC). The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is now recommended for 12-15 year-olds after the FDA expanded the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include the adolescent age group for this vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for everyone age 12 and older. Find the new guidance for adolescents age 12-15 on their webpage COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens. Central topics include how the vaccine protects children and families, where to find a vaccine, tips for families on preparing for the visit to get the shot and more. Click here to view.

Masking children during COVID-19. From JAMA Pediatrics comes an article on the effects of masking children during times of emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors conclude that there is evidence that children’s respiratory function remains unchanged while mask-wearing. They make the case that mask-wearing can be considered a useful preventive measure of disease transmission for young children, especially when returning to school. To read Assessment of Respiratory Function in Infants and Young Children Wearing Face Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic, click here. (March 8, 2021)

Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination. A range of consumer and clinician questions are answered in this straight-forward and informative FAQ about COVID-19 vaccination from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here to find answers to key questions and links to supplementary sources for those eager to learn more. (December 14, 2020)