West Hills Smiles Continues To Provide Emergency Dental Services In A Safe Environment During The Pandemic For Patients In Woodland Hills, CA


Posted December 22, 2020 by Alishadams

The dental care provider keeps their patients protected by strictly following CDC-compliant safety precautions

 
Woodland Hills, CA – 22-12-2020: As COVID-19 continues to rage on and affect thousands of Americans every day, few businesses are working hard to implement and follow the SOPs. West Hills Smiles sets an example for other essential care services in these trying times by keeping their patients safe.

In uncertain times like these, we are still learning about the Coronavirus and its effects on the human body. New findings suggest that gum disease can be linked as an early symptom of the virus. This has caused the entire nation to be concerned about their oral health habits.

For those who have been self-quarantining for some time, weak gums and teeth are a side effect of anxiety and stress that is undoubtedly afflicting all of us at this time. Irregular oral care, coupled with binge eating junk food and drinks, has led to widespread oral health issues.

West Hills Smiles has reopened its doors and is taking emergency dental appointments in West Hills as well as nearby areas like Woodland Hills. To keep their patients and staff safe, they have a strict protocol that all visitors and staff are required to follow.

The CDC has updated its list of Standard Operating Procedures to be followed by every healthcare facility to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. To comply with the SOPs, West Hills Smiles provides all staff and dentists with CDC-compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and regularly sanitizes surfaces and equipment during the day. They use disinfectants in each room and surface, and the air is purified at all times to kill any germ particles lingering in the air. The dentist’s room is sanitized after every patient to ensure high safety, and tools are sterilized and replaced each time to keep the dentists and patients safe from any risks of cross-contamination.

Patients are tested for temperature at entrances, and social distancing is followed strictly in the waiting rooms. To ensure there is no crowd, an efficient appointment booking system is followed.

A spokesperson from West Hills Smiles said, “The hardest part of being closed down is knowing that we weren’t able to take care of our patients during the time. Now that we are back, we hope to address all their concerns and keep them in a safe environment where they can come without having to worry about contracting the virus. We’re working double the hours to ensure every surface and every tool is as sanitized and sterile as possible and that our customers feel safe. We hope our patients have a comfortable visit, and our hard work pays off.”

West Hills Smiles provides general and emergency dental treatments to patients of all ages, along with different oral care solutions.
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Phone 818-346-4303
Business Address 7325 Medical Center Drive, Ste. 310
West Hills, CA 91307
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Categories Health , Medical
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Last Updated December 22, 2020