Our office continues to introduce and use new technology to protect our patients and staff. To reduce dental aerosols caused by using a high speed handpiece or an ultrasonic device, we have added another new device which quickly removes dental aerosols. The device is called a Portable Floor Sentry HVE and uses an ULPA filter […]
This is a miniature quilt 7″ x 6″ that I made in the mid 1980’s. Some day I plan to hand quilt the borders and maybe I will antique the fabric with a light tea dye. Although it is not perfect in design or execution, it reminds me of why I will celebrate July 4th., […]
Excerpts and edited notes for this blog were referenced from an “Ask An Expert” segment hosted by Stan Bunger aired on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 9:20 am, on KCBS radio station 740 FM, sponsored by Sierra Pacific Financial Advisors. The following blog is presented for viewers to validate, accept and/or decline its content and […]
To all of the fathers in the world, we celebrate their very presence and influence on all of us both past, present, and future. Thank you, dear Dads, for all that you do and mean to us!
Note: Excerpts for this blog were referenced from an article which appeared in: Perio Implant Advisory, Author: Vicki Cheeseman, Jun 1st, 2020 How, when, and why? Is it really necessary to test patients for COVID-19 in the dental office? What do those tests tell us, and why are they so important to our patients and the […]
Reasons Why Online Registration is Essential During COVID-19 for Dental Patients Social Distancing Business Best Practices If you haven’t tried online registration to access and complete your dental office forms yet, there’s no better time than the present. In fact, many dental offices have found that it’s become necessary over the last few months […]
Our office continues to introduce and use new technology to protect our patients and staff. To reduce dental aerosols caused by using a high speed handpiece or an ultrasonic device, we now employ an autoclavable device which quickly removes dental aerosols. The device is called a Xuction HVE and uses a patent pending design. Studies […]
Dr. Chan is wearing his PPE, including a face shield, face mask and his magnifying loupes. After several months of waiting, today our face shields finally arrived after being on back order. These protective face shields are worn by staff during procedures which produce a high volume of aerosols. The face shield protects the […]
Last week Santa Clara County informed our office that following safety protocols and practicing physical distancing, we may re-open our family dental practice. The County noted that we may resume providing general dentistry services for our patients, including continuing care maintenance and restorative procedures. On Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 we will re-open our doors […]
In light of COVID-19, many patients wonder whether dental offices will ever be safe places again. Although many of us have kept up with the news, preparing to return to our regular routines, has been a heavy cloud hanging over our heads. Dr. Chan himself has been on a personal journey to making our dental […]