Ottawa Beach Dental will be reopening on Tuesday, June 2nd!

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We have been available for your dental emergencies during the COVID-19 shutdown, and we will be able to resume most routine dentistry on June 2nd.  Our commitment to comfortable, quality dental care will remain the same.  To best care for our community, there are numerous changes we have made to our protective equipment, scheduling times, appointment spacing, instrument selection, and overall flow of your appointment.  We are confident in our plan and commitment to minimize risk while providing for your dental needs. 

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New Safety Protocols at Ottawa Beach Dental:

• Curbside check-in: We will ask that you call or text our office upon arrival for your appointment.  There will be no one waiting in the reception room.

• Increased personal protective equipment: We will be adhering to best-practice guidelines which include our team wearing improved masks, face-shields, and gowns.

• Face coverings/masks are required for every individual entering the office

• Hand sanitizing station at the entry to our office: Patients will be asked to use our sanitizer upon arrival and upon leaving the office.

• Temperature and symptom screenings for all patients and staff

• Aerosol reducing techniques and equipment:  Minimizing use of aerosol-creating equipment and capturing aerosols at the source are the most effective ways to minimize dental aerosols.   For those who are curious, we will be using a combination of devices including DryShield (a new suction device), rubber dams, and high-volume evacuation during every aerosol-producing procedure.

• Appointment times will be staggered and extended: Strategic scheduling will maximize distance between patients and provide additional time for our new safety measures.

• Contact-free payment options

• Contact free forms/paperwork options

 

We believe that our most effective safety protocol is caring enough to do all of this with diligence.

Due to an overwhelming demand to reschedule appointments (cancelled due to COVID-19 shutdown), we will be working tirelessly to meet the needs of all our patients. These needs will be met while maintaining and exceeding all safety guidelines.  We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work together to get caught up on the needs of the OBD Community.  Our team will be in the office, starting on May 28th, to accept your calls. Though we will provide further information upon scheduling your next visit, please do not hesitate to call our team with any questions.  See you soon!

 

-Dr. Poel and the OBD Team

About Us

Here at Ottawa Beach Dental, you can expect nothing but the best care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.  Ottawa Beach Dental is founded on the principle of gentle, honest dental care.  We are in the golden age of dentistry.  This team will show you how comfortable dentistry can be!  Dr. Poel's philosophy is simple.  He makes the best treatment recommendations for you and your family by treating every patient like he would his mother or his sister.  With that being said, we understand that every patient is unique, and we take pride in adapting treatment and patient care to fit your needs.  

 

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We want to be a dental home for you and your family.  Our patients, on average, have been coming to our office for more than 20 years.  The wonderful thing about providing comfortable dentistry is that it benefits patients of all ages.  Comfortable dentistry makes children's and adults' appointments a breeze.  We care about our people.  If you haven't felt comfortable with dental care in the past, isn't it about time you get to know the team at Ottawa Beach Dental?  Feel free to call for an appointment or simply call to setup a time to meet Dr. Poel and the Ottawa Beach Dental team.