COVID-19 has caused us all to make serious adjustments to our lives and daily routine, at Soho Dental we have embraced this change, and our staff and clients have been fantastic at working with us to achieve this “new reality” in our clinic space!
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COVID-19 has caused us all to make serious adjustments to our lives and daily routine, at Soho Dental we have embraced this change, and our staff and clients have been fantastic at working with us to achieve this “new reality” in our clinic space!
August is coming to an end and at Soho Dental, we have had another exciting month doing what we love to do!
Once again, a sincere thank you for everyone’s compliance to our safety protocols when coming in for your dental visit. Masks, social distancing and hand hygiene are the cornerstones to keeping everyone safe.
Aside from the visible safety measures that we have established, I wanted to bring awareness to some additional ones that are less obvious.
Every treatment room has a medical grade HEPA filtration unit to circulate the air and filter out contaminants multiple times per hour. These are running all the time during clinic hours.
All treatment rooms, common areas and furniture get fogged daily with a Health Canada approved disinfectant that sanitizes difficult to access surfaces.
These are just additional measures that may have benefit. Ultimately, the most important safety measures that we can all carry out during our daily activities in all environments are to wear a mask in indoor spaces, to maintain social distance and to sanitize our hands. Thank you so much for doing your part when you come to see us!
We are now booking appointments for cleanings and all other dental care for the upcoming months. Please feel free to email us to book your appointment. Most importantly, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to address your concerns and to keep us all safe!
Sincerely,
Dr Haji and the team at Soho Dental
Dr. Feisel Haji works with a patient suffering from External Resorption at Soho Dental in Toronto, Canada.
External resorption is often caused by injuries to the mouth and teeth that cause swelling and loss of bone and tissue on and around a tooth. Such injuries may occur from prolonged use of orthodontic appliances such as braces, or from tooth grinding or tooth bleaching.
The return to work has had many challenges. There has been a lot of focus on all the PPE we need. Working with the extra PPE has required a great deal of adaptability but it is doable.
The other challenges are also formidable. Social distancing in the office amongst staff and patients has meant that we have had to rework our schedule and adapt to a longer work day. I cannot thank my staff enough for being able to pivot so quickly.
Wearing a mask all day long is tiring. What I find most difficult is trying to communicate with my patients with a mask. It is incredible to realize how much we rely on facial expressions (and our smiles) to communicate with others.
In the end, we are making it work. Our patients have been fantastic at adapting to the new protocols! Every day that passes seems like we are getting closer to establishing the new normal.
Those of you who came to Soho Dental this week for your appointment may have noticed that our hygienist, Tony, was seeing patients and providing a much needed service.
In Ontario, dentists and hygienists have their own regulatory colleges and there has been a lot of attention lately about the differences in their respective guidelines.
However, at Soho Dental we have always and continue to work harmoniously as a team, respecting the guidelines of both our colleges.
We will let the colleges figure it out. In the meantime, I’m so proud of the professionalism that my hygienists Tony, Michelle, Nikkita and Lisa have shown in rising above the “noise” in order to continue to work together as team for the benefit of our patients.
Bravo team Soho!
Our Dear Soho Dental Family,
Thank you for your support and patience over the last few months. We are open and ready to see you for your dental needs. We are prioritizing urgent care first but we will soon be ready to see our patients for all services. We are currently pre-booking appointments for cleanings as well. Please email us to pre-book.
Everyone’s safety is our priority. You will notice changes in your experience but not to worry, we will walk you through it. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sincerely,
Dr Haji and the team at Soho Dental
When will dentists reopen in Ontario is a question many are wondering as the lockdown continues in the province.
Dental offices are already opening up in Canada’s western provinces, but in Ontario, they’ll remain closed for the foreseeable future, so better keep flossing.
The Provincial government has yet to make an announcement on when dentists will be allowed to offer their regular services once more.
Amidst PPE shortage concerns, dental offices have already reopened in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, with British Columbia to follow suit mid-May.
Meanwhile dentists in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia await news from health officials as to when they can start offering non-emergency services, which include the following:
According to the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), there are many dentists still offering non-emergency treatments, despite warnings from health officials and the RCDSO.
“The College sought legal advice and confirmed that we do not have the legal authority to close dental offices… we are limited to “strongly recommending” that all dental offices close.”
With the novel virus predominantly being spread through respiratory droplets, those in the dentistry practice and anyone seeking their care are particularly at risk of infection.
Currently, dentists in Ontario should only be offering emergency services, which are for the following:
Like all other retailers, services, and businesses when they reopen in Ontario, dentists and healthcare workers will continue to uphold the same precautionary measures like wearing PPE like gloves, protective eyewear and clothing, masks, and wash their hands accordingly.
In the meantime, make sure to call your dentist so they can arrange a passive screening, and don’t try to schedule a teeth whitening session just yet.
Article originally appeared at: https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/05/when-will-ontario-dentists-reopen/
This Informative video will help you learn the proper usage of masks, why they are used, and how they help keep both patient – and doctor, safe during ANY dental visit, not just during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Haji explains why masks help, how they work, and why they are such an important tool not just during your dental visits, but also during “day-to-day” life in period.
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Dr. Feisel Haji, principal dentist and practice owner at Soho Dental in Toronto, has been passionately providing comprehensive dentistry to his patients for 23 years. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario, where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1996, Dr. Haji is also a scholar and alumni member of the Dawson Academy of Advanced Dental Study. He is a strong advocate of ergonomics and microscope dentistry in general dental practice.