COVID-19
Emergency Patients
Following guidelines established by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario with respect to Covid-19, effective immediately Kawartha Dental Clinic will be closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but in the interest of the health and safety of you, or valued patients, our staff, and the population as a whole, it is a necessary measure.
We will however remain open for any dental emergencies. Those who are in pain are encouraged to call our office between the hours of 8am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, and 8am – 1pm Friday’s, at Kawartha Dental Office Phone Number 705-743-1851 and speak to our on-call staff to make arrangements to be seen by one of our dentists.
Dental cleanings and any other non-essential dental procedures will be rescheduled at a later date to coincide with guidance from the authorities. We will aim to reschedule all appointments as soon as we are able to. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kawartha Dental Clinic
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
In recognition of ongoing news reports and the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, we realize our patients have questions. As dedicated health care professionals, we want you to know that we remain as diligent as ever in protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff. Our practice strictly adheres to and exceeds the standards for infection control by wearing personal protective gear, using hospital-grade disinfectants, practicing the latest sterilization protocols, utilizing single-use disposable materials, and more. Every effort we have in place is to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We want you to know that we are monitoring this situation very closely, and we will keep you updated regularly.
Symptoms of coronavirus are reported as flu-like, with varying degrees of severity. While we do not know everything about this virus to date, individuals who are elderly and/or immunocompromised appear to be the most at risk of a severe infection. To ensure your health and safety, and the health and safety of everyone at our practice, please reschedule your appointment if you or a member of your household has a cough, fever, and/or flu-like symptoms. In addition, please reschedule your appointment if you have traveled to any areas within the past 14 days that are at high risk for contracting the coronavirus.
We thank you in advance and extend our gratitude for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can help keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office, and one of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you.
Please view and share our latest COVID-19 Symptom Comparison Chart with your friends and family.
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