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Safety is Our Top Priority
As healthcare providers, we put the well-being of our patients and our staff first. To ensure your protection, we have strengthened our commitment to safety in our offices.
What to Expect at Your Next Visit
Prior to your scheduled appointment, you’ll receive a message from us asking you to confirm your appointment with screening guidelines included. Please come prepared with a mask or a face covering*. When you arrive, we’ll review health-related screening questions. Hand sanitizer will be provided for you before heading back to your appointment.
Reducing Aerosols
Medical-grade UV-C air purification systems from VidaShield and high-speed evacuation (HVE) suction systems are installed in all Willamette Dental offices. These products remove 90%** of airborne pathogens from the air and 
90%*** of contaminated aerosolized fluids from exam rooms.
90%*** of contaminated aerosolized fluids from exam rooms. Reducing Aerosols
Medical-grade UV-C air purification systems from VidaShield and high-speed evacuation (HVE) suction systems are installed in all Willamette Dental Group offices. These products remove 90%* of airborne pathogens from the air and 90%** of contaminated aerosolized fluids from exam rooms.
Proactive Protection
All staff are required to wear appropriate PPE as specified by job role and/or procedure. Additionally, N95 respiratory masks are custom fit for all clinical employees. These masks are the certified and preferred mask, as they are very efficient for filtration of airborne particles to protect staff and patients.
Infection Control
Our offices follow infection control recommendations made by the ADA, CDC and OSHA. This includes disinfecting between each appointment and no longer offering items such as magazines, toys, and other items difficult to sanitize in the lobby.
Keeping our Distance
All employees and patients* are asked to wear a mask at all times while in the office. Signage is posted to help everyone keep our offices as safe as possible.
**Kowalski, W. Report on the Performance of the VidaShield™ System. Retrieved July 28, 2020, from https://vidashield.com/files/whitepaper/dr-kowalski-vidashield-final-report.pdf
***Jacks ME. A laboratory comparison of evacuation devices on aerosol reduction. J Dent Hyg. 2002;76(3):202-206.
