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Kellerman Dental’s Commitment to Keeping You Safe & Healthy
Our team has always focused on our patients’ overall well-being and health beyond standard dental care.
As we return to seeing patients for regular services in our office, we want to share how this commitment is reflected in our preparations to provide the best possible care while COVID-19 remains a concern in our community.
As a baseline, we follow all best practices recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA is the primary professional organization for dentists, and they provide valuable guidance on safety protocols.
Check-in Process
We want to highlight some specific measures that you’ll experience on your next visit. For starters, our check-in process has been modified as follows:
- Please wait in your car in our parking lot. When you arrive, please call us at (618) 228-3100.
- A business assistant will come out to check your temperature. They will then bring you into the office.
- Please wear a mask or face covering over your mouth and nose when entering the building.
- No extra family members will be permitted at an appointment. Only one parent or guardian per family is allowed for a child’s visit.
These procedures will minimize the number of people in our waiting area while ensuring to the best of our ability that all visitors are feeling healthy.
In-Office Safety Enhancements
We have invested in new safety equipment. Here are some of the extra special processes we were already using and wanted to highlight:
- Installation of a Green Air Pro HEPA Alpine Air Purifier Ozone Generator to help filter and purify the air in the office on an ongoing basis
- Continue the use of Isolite by Zyris in each treatment suite, which was already standard practice in our office. In conjunction with our suction system, we can eliminate airborne dental aerosols by over 90%.
- Provide extensive hand sanitizer throughout the office and antimicrobial soap in all restrooms and all patient treatment rooms.
Enhanced PPE for All Clinical Staff
Every staff member that assists in your treatment has been trained on all ADA best practices. Also, in line with our current Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), our clinical team will be equipped with the following:
- Disposable full-body gowns
- Surgical hair caps
- Op-D-Op full-face shields
- ASTM Level 3 Masks and N95 masks
As always, we are here to answer any questions you may have regarding the safety measures we are implementing. We also encourage you to ask one of our team members for a tour of our state-of-the-art sterilization area.
We are here to serve you and value any feedback or questions you may have. We will be continually updating you if/when any additional changes are implemented.
Dr. Kevin Kellerman is an alumnus of Pinckneyville Community High School, Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, and SIUE School of Dental Medicine from where he obtained his doctorate.
A full-time dental practitioner, he also lectures on various topics. He is affiliated with many professional bodies including the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, and the Glen Carbon/Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Kellerman and team are known for higher levels of service and patient care and for utilizing advanced technologies in treatments. He also participates in community projects and believes in giving back to the community that he serves.