COVID-19 Policy

Learn more about how we minimize the spread of infection and the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

At Advanced Dentistry of Kearney, we have always had the most advanced infection control at our office. As a result of the current pandemic, the leading dental infection control experts in dentistry have developed some additional steps that we have implemented. Some of the changes will be noticeable and most will be behind the scenes that you will not see.

Our practice is committed to giving you the most pleasant and comfortable experience during your visit without any compromises to your health, safety, or harm to the environment.

• All patients are required to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth when coming to the office.
• Pre-Visit: Our office may communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions.
• Upon Arrival: You’ll be asked those same questions again when you arrive at the office. We will also be taking your temperature when you arrive at the office.
• Social Distancing: Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients.
• Checking-In: Upon arrival at our office, we may ask that you call us before entering the office to let us know you have arrived.

• Team Members: Our doctors and team will be wearing all of the most effective personal protective equipment (PPE) and will also be going through a screening process before every shift.
• Surface Cleaning: All operatories and waiting areas will be wiped down with disinfectants between patients. For the time being, you may see that our reception area will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys, and so forth, to further limit surfaces where aerosols may land.
• Barriers: Clear screens (sneeze guards) have been installed at the front desk and checkout window to minimize exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Aerosols: We are reducing aerosols by using technologies such as high-volume evacuation (HVE) to reduce the aerosols generated by dental procedures.
• Filtration: HEPA air purifiers have been installed throughout the practice to help improve the air quality in the area for all patients and the team. iWave-R ionization units have been installed in our heating and air duct systems to purify the air supply, killing mold, bacteria, and viruses more actively.