NEWS
Our Continued Commitment to your Health
While many things have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to you, your dental health, and your overall well-being has remained steadfast. It has never been more important to take care of your dental health. In recent months, we have seen patients in need of more major treatments due to interruptions in their routinely scheduled dental care and an increase of stress-related dental concerns due to the pandemic. Preventative dental care visits and continuing a home dental regimen is essential in maintaining your oral health which is pivotal in sustaining your total health and wellness. Regular hygiene visits provide preventative care, detect issues early, and benefits your overall health.
We are committed to caring for your dental health while keeping you safe.
We are committed to caring for your dental health while keeping you safe.
Resuming Care On A Limited Basis
12:00pm on 5/13/20
It is our sincerest hope you are healthy and able to spend quality time with loved ones. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to getting back to our desired habits and routines. We look forward to resuming your preventative dental care in the coming weeks.
While many things have changed, our commitment to you has remained steadfast. It is this commitment that guides us as we reopen our doors in a limited capacity on Monday, May 18th. Extended hours have been designed to provide you with increased scheduling flexibility. You may now request a reservation online for your added convenience. Contactless curbside pick-up is now available for all dental essentials to support your home care regimen. We are offering financial arrangements and will be rolling out a members program providing dental benefits. Newly expanded safety and infection control procedures have been implemented to continue our on-going commitment to your health and well-being.
Steps to keep you safe:
We look forward to welcoming you once again. Remember, regular dental visits are an essential part of your hygiene routine, and are important for your overall health. Thank you for supporting the health and safety of our guests and team to ensure everyone is confident in the health and wellness around them. When we continue to support one another with our actions, we emerge stronger together.
While many things have changed, our commitment to you has remained steadfast. It is this commitment that guides us as we reopen our doors in a limited capacity on Monday, May 18th. Extended hours have been designed to provide you with increased scheduling flexibility. You may now request a reservation online for your added convenience. Contactless curbside pick-up is now available for all dental essentials to support your home care regimen. We are offering financial arrangements and will be rolling out a members program providing dental benefits. Newly expanded safety and infection control procedures have been implemented to continue our on-going commitment to your health and well-being.
Steps to keep you safe:
- Complete the guest forms online, including the COVID-19 screening and consent forms
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment and stay in your vehicle
- Additional guests accompanying you are to remain in the car for the duration of your visit
- Text 952.260.9942 upon your arrival with your vehicle information so we can welcome you when your treatment room is ready
- Upon entry, you will be met by a team member who will repeat the health screening and record your temperature
- Prior to your visit, we will have you sanitize your hands and swish with a oral rinse to reduce bacteria
- The team may be using different masks and face shields than they’ve used previously
- The clinical team will be reducing airborne pathogens by 90% with a new aerosol isolation system as appropriate
- Sanitize your hands at the conclusion of your visit
- Contactless payments will be collected when possible
- Dress in layers as the treatment rooms will be cool
- Kindly bring your own mask, hand sanitizer, and pen
- If possible, please use the restroom in the privacy of your own home before you arrive
- Notify us of any cancellations 48 hours prior to your appointment as last-minute cancellations may be charged a $100 cancellation fee
We look forward to welcoming you once again. Remember, regular dental visits are an essential part of your hygiene routine, and are important for your overall health. Thank you for supporting the health and safety of our guests and team to ensure everyone is confident in the health and wellness around them. When we continue to support one another with our actions, we emerge stronger together.
Update April 8th
6:00pm on 4/8/20
At Regarding Dentistry, we are actively monitoring the current public health situation for COVID-19 and are currently offering only emergency dental services in alignment with the recommendations of our State Government, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Dental Association, and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry. As a result, we have postponed all preventative, major and minor restorative, cosmetic, and non-urgent visits currently scheduled through May 15, 2020.
We continuously monitor the most current guidance from these agencies and will keep you informed our office schedule beyond May 15, 2020 as the situation continues to evolve.
Our Focus on Emergency Dental Care
We are following the ADA Interim Guidance for Management of Emergency and Urgent Dental Care. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we will work closely with you to determine your specific treatment needs.
Examples of Dental Emergencies:
If you experience a dental emergency, please call 507.964.5972. For non-emergent questions and concerns, call 952-442-2816 or email info@regardingdentistry.com.
We continuously monitor the most current guidance from these agencies and will keep you informed our office schedule beyond May 15, 2020 as the situation continues to evolve.
Our Focus on Emergency Dental Care
We are following the ADA Interim Guidance for Management of Emergency and Urgent Dental Care. As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, we will work closely with you to determine your specific treatment needs.
Examples of Dental Emergencies:
- Bleeding which doesn’t stop
- Painful swelling in or around your mouth, face, eyes, or neck
- Pain in a tooth, teeth or jawbone
- Suspected gum infection with pain or swelling
- Broken or knocked out tooth
- Denture adjustment for people receiving radiation or other treatment for cancer
If you experience a dental emergency, please call 507.964.5972. For non-emergent questions and concerns, call 952-442-2816 or email info@regardingdentistry.com.
Extended Temporary Closure
3:53 pm on 3/26/20
In accordance with Governor Walz's state mandate and Stay Home MN, we are extending the TEMPORARY suspension of all routine, preventative services, and non-emergency care. If you are a patient of record and experiencing a dental emergency, please call 507.964.5972, and you will be connected to one of our dental professionals. For non-emergent calls, please leave a message on our main phone line 952.442.2816, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We will continue to support your health via ongoing communication through our website, email, Facebook, and Instagram, where you will find educational facts, updates, and resources.
We look forward to welcoming you once again and supporting your health, function, and beauty. We continue to pray for the health and well-being of our guests, team, and community. When we continue to support one another with our actions, we emerge stronger together.
We will continue to support your health via ongoing communication through our website, email, Facebook, and Instagram, where you will find educational facts, updates, and resources.
We look forward to welcoming you once again and supporting your health, function, and beauty. We continue to pray for the health and well-being of our guests, team, and community. When we continue to support one another with our actions, we emerge stronger together.
Temporary Closure
6:08 pm on 3/16/20
In alignment with the Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Board of Dentistry we are suspending all routine, preventative services, and non-urgent dental care for the next 14 days, effective March 17th through March 31st.
As dental health leaders, we are coming from a place of protection, confidence, and cooperation. Our top priority is your well-being and the well-being of your families, as well as that of our team. It is our fervent prayer; there is minimal effect on our community, and we are optimistic of an expedient return to normal. We believe we will emerge stronger as a result of our collective efforts.
If you are a patient of record, in the case of a dental emergency, please call 507.964.5972 or 507.271.3188 and you will be connected with one of our dental professionals. For non-emergent calls, please leave a message on our main phone line 952.442.2816 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
As dental health leaders, we are coming from a place of protection, confidence, and cooperation. Our top priority is your well-being and the well-being of your families, as well as that of our team. It is our fervent prayer; there is minimal effect on our community, and we are optimistic of an expedient return to normal. We believe we will emerge stronger as a result of our collective efforts.
If you are a patient of record, in the case of a dental emergency, please call 507.964.5972 or 507.271.3188 and you will be connected with one of our dental professionals. For non-emergent calls, please leave a message on our main phone line 952.442.2816 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Coronavirus Update
2:20pm on 3/16/20
The health and safety of our guests, team, and community is our greatest concern. At Regarding Dentistry, we are closely monitoring updates from Federal, State, and Local health agencies related to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and we will continue to adapt our conduct according to these recommendations. At present, our offices remain open and are operating normally while understanding the situation may rapidly changing.
As always, we follow strict cleaning policies for the protection of both our team and our guests. Each team member maintains specific personal hygiene standards as well as using protective guidelines for every guest interaction.
As we consider the increasing concerns related to the contraction and transmission of COVID-19, we are screening all guests presenting to Regarding Dentistry for the following:
If YES to any of the above, we are recommending the delay of all non-emergent and elective care for the next 4 weeks. Please contact our Guest Services at 952-442-2816 with any questions or concerns.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the Center for Disease Control’s website at cdc.gov or the Minnesota Department of Health website.
As dental health leaders of the community, we are coming from a place of confidence and cooperation. Our top priority is your well-being and the well-being of your families, as well as that of our team. It is our fervent prayer; there is minimal effect on our community, and we are optimistic of an expedient return to normal. We believe we will emerge stronger as a result of our collective efforts.
As always, we follow strict cleaning policies for the protection of both our team and our guests. Each team member maintains specific personal hygiene standards as well as using protective guidelines for every guest interaction.
As we consider the increasing concerns related to the contraction and transmission of COVID-19, we are screening all guests presenting to Regarding Dentistry for the following:
- You are experiencing any cold, cough, shortness of breath or flu-like symptoms
- You have had a fever in the last 48 hours
- You have been exposed to someone else who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or has been quarantined as a precaution
If YES to any of the above, we are recommending the delay of all non-emergent and elective care for the next 4 weeks. Please contact our Guest Services at 952-442-2816 with any questions or concerns.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the Center for Disease Control’s website at cdc.gov or the Minnesota Department of Health website.
As dental health leaders of the community, we are coming from a place of confidence and cooperation. Our top priority is your well-being and the well-being of your families, as well as that of our team. It is our fervent prayer; there is minimal effect on our community, and we are optimistic of an expedient return to normal. We believe we will emerge stronger as a result of our collective efforts.
