Update as of August 2, 2021
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Our dental team hopes that you and your family are in good health. We are excited to once again be available to help our patients with their dental needs.
The office is open!
In response to the COVID-19 virus and in compliance with the American Dental Association, the CDC and OSHA we are implementing new safety measures to keep everyone safe and healthy in our office. To that end, you will notice a whole new normal for infection control, but at the same level of dedication, warmth and personal service you have come to expect in our office.
Our dental team has worked tirelessly to prepare new policies and protocols to provide a safe environment for you and our team. Here is what to expect at your next appointment:
When you arrive at the office:
- Please wear a mask when you come to the office.
- Please walk through front door masked.
- At front desk you will see a temperature scanner.
- There will be a sheet under it with directions.
- See attached sheet.
Other key points of your visit:
- Whenever feesible we will maintain social distancing throughout the office.
- All common areas (including restrooms) will be disinfected every 30 minutes.
- All staff will be wearing face masks. All clinical staff will be wearing appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as deemed per position.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we are taking to keep you safe in our practice.
To make an appointment, please call our office at 303-447-1042.
Thank you for your trust and loyalty. We look forward to welcoming our patients, neighbors and friends.
Kind Regards,
Drs. Murphy, Sica, Welden, Nielsen, Dhaliwal, Kyger and North Boulder Dental Staff
ATTENTION
Please stand in front of temperature scanner and wait for your temp to register. If your temp is above 100.4 please let front desk staff know. You may be re-scheduled if your temperature is over that or if you answer yes to the following questions:
- Have you experienced any COVID symptoms in the last 2 weeks?
- Have you been exposed to anyone with COVID 19 in the past 2 weeks to your knowledge?
Please keep your mask on until your procedure, sanitize your hands and you may have a seat and we will be with you shortly.
Thank you.
Update as of May 1, 2021
COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Our dental team hopes that you and your family are in good health. We are excited to once again be available to help our patients with their dental needs.
The office is open!
In response to the COVID-19 virus and in compliance with the American Dental Association, the CDC and OSHA we are implementing new safety measures to keep everyone safe and healthy in our office. To that end, you will notice a whole new normal for infection control, but at the same level of dedication, warmth and personal service you have come to expect in our office.
Our dental team has worked tirelessly to prepare new policies and protocols to provide a safe environment for you and our team. Here is what to expect at your next appointment:
When you arrive at the office:
- Please wear a mask when you come to the office.
- Please come to the front door and a staff member will direct you from there.
- A staff member will ask everyone entering the office COVID-19 screening questions.
- A staff member will take your temperature.
- Everyone entering the office will immediately use hand sanitizer.
Other key points of your visit:
- Whenever feesible we will maintain social distancing throughout the office.
- Extra time has been included in the schedule for the sterilization protocols.
- All common areas (including restrooms) will be disinfected every 30 minutes.
- All staff will be wearing face masks. All clinical staff will be wearing appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as deemed per position.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we are taking to keep you safe in our practice.
To make an appointment, please call our office at 303-447-1042.
Thank you for your trust and loyalty. We look forward to welcoming our patients, neighbors and friends.
Kind Regards,
Drs. Murphy, Sica, Welden, Nielsen and Dhaliwal and Staff North Boulder Dental
Update as of April 30, 2020
Dear Patients, Families and Friends,
You may have heard Governor Polis on Monday declare that dental offices may begin to open for business, but in actuality, he and the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies have allowed very limited function in our office, saying “While we recognize there is a pent-up demand for non-emergency and elective procedures, this is not a green light to immediately resume business as usual on Friday, May 8th.” Therefore, while we continue to be open for emergencies, North Boulder Dental is not yet able to provide the dental hygiene therapy and restorative procedures that were part of our routine dental care.
We have not been idle during this time! Almost immediately after we stopped seeing our patients for elective care, North Boulder Dental donated all of our Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local hospitals and first responders. We are now in the process of replenishing our own PPE, upgrading to the appropriate mask level as well as ordering new procedural gowns and over wear. As you may imagine, the demand for this PPE is great, and we will be opening soon once we have an optimal safe environment for staff and patients.
At the same time, we have been consulting with representatives of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the Center for Disease Control and OSHA as well as other professionals to implement practices and techniques that will enhance infection control within our office. Our office will look different the next time you see it, as we have made physical changes to increase everyone’s safety.
We will continue to keep you informed as we learn more about our timetable. The safety and health of our patients and staff are our first concern. As always, if you have questions or concerns about your dental treatment, call or email us. (303-447-1042 or patientcare@boulderdental.com)
Sincerely,
Drs. Murphy, Sica, Welden, Nielsen and Dhaliwal
Update as of April 22, 2020
Thank you for your patience in these challenging times.
Although Governor Polis announced that medical and dental offices may soon start to reopen, that remains dependent on the limited availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). For this reason we are unable to return to business as usual at this time. The health and safety of our patients, staff, and community remains our primary concern as we work tirelessly to follow the new standards of care set forth by the Center for Disease Control and the American Dental Association. We are currently waiting to receive the approved equipment and PPE necessary to treat patients in the most responsible way. We will contact you once we are ready to safely reopen. Until then we continue to be available for emergency treatment.
Thank you again for your patience,
North Boulder Dental Team
Update as of April 6, 2020
Dear Patients, Families, and Friends,
First of all, we miss you and hope this message finds you safe and in good health!
Your well-being remains our top priority, and based on current COVID-19 mandates and advisories, our office remains closed for all non-emergency dental appointments. We are committed to your treatment success and will resume regular appointments as soon as possible! We remain available for emergency dental treatment.
If you have a dental appointment scheduled during this temporary closure, that appointment is canceled and no action on your part is necessary. As soon as we determine when our office will be reopening, we will connect with you to reschedule the appointment.
We also want to share some valuable resources that answer common questions and help keep your treatment on track!
- You’ll find helpful tips for your ongoing care on our website
- Follow us on Facebook for the latest information and updates
As always, if you have questions or concerns about your dental treatment, call or email us.
Our sincere thanks for your patience, support, flexibility, and understanding during this time. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces back in our office soon.
Drs. Murphy, Sica, Welden, Nielsen and Dhaliwal
Update as of March 16, 2020
Valued patients at North Boulder Dental Group,
First of all, we hope everyone is doing well during this difficult time.
Due to the unfortunate spread of the Coronavirus and Governor Polis signing an executive order, that all elective/non-essential procedures be temporarily suspended from until April 14th. Our office is closed, however, we will continue to provide emergency care as needed, and we will make every effort to re-appoint all patients as soon as possible.
We anticipate that we will receive more state and federal guidance in the coming days concerning when it will be safe to treat patients. If you have any questions or are experiencing a true dental emergency, do not hesitate to contact us. If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled consider it cancelled and the office will be contacting you to reschedule once we re-open.
We continue to value your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times and will keep you up to date as we learn more.
Sincerely,
Drs. Murphy, Sica, Welden, Nielsen and Dhaliwal
North Boulder Dental Group
303-447-1042
