Our community has been through a lot due to the ongoing pandemic, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your health and safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority of our dental practice, and you may have seen that we take great pride in this. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep the patients, staff, and the ones we come in contact with in our daily lives safe.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

Upon the emergence of COVID-19, here are some additional measures we take to ensure your safety:
  • Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office, and we will be taking your temperature. Based on your answers and if your temperature is 100.4°F or higher, we will need to reschedule your appointment.
  • We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in other places in the office for you to use as needed.
  • You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Similarly, please limit the personal belongings that you bring inside to your appointment.
  • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients when possible. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment. Please respect the social distancing requirement of 6 feet where practical.
  • We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time. To that end, please consider calling from your car to check on the status of the reception area and be on time. Also, please come alone to your appointments. If needed, one guardian/caretaker is permitted, but they must remain in the reception area.
  • Please arrive with face masks/coverings for they will be required at all times for both patients and staff when appropriate.
  • An antiseptic mouth rinse will be used just prior to treatment for the health and safety of all. Where possible, expect changes in how we do certain procedures to eliminate or reduce the spread of aerosols and splatter during treatment. For example, for now we will be temporarily eliminating ultrasonic tools and teeth polishing during your teeth cleaning appointments until further notice.
  • Clear sneeze guard barriers between you and our front desk personnel will be used to aid in social distancing, and we ask that we all limit our conversations to what’s necessary to limit contact time. More regular and frequent sanitizing of high touch areas and items will be done for your health and safety. This includes door and other handles, light switches, countertops, etc.
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 415-752-8311 .

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.

Sincerely,
Dr. Leo Arellano

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Improve your life with dental implants of San Francisco

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The job of today’s dentists is a complex one. Every procedure is designed to restore and protect the health, function, speech, comfort, and aesthetics for their patients. The advances in technology are affecting every aspect of modern life, and this is particularly true in the field of dentistry. Technology has resulted in a higher level of patient care, as well as enabling dentists to accurately diagnose disease processes and effectively treat them. Dentistry has evolved from simply tooth specific restorative treatments into a whole health realm, which is especially valuable with the increasing evidence of the effects of the oral-systemic link to a person’s overall health and well-being.

Today’s dental implants are the result of scientific discovery, extensive research, and clinical application. Technology has made dental implant treatment a very predictable science. They have changed the patient experience and satisfaction level over the last 34 years. Legally, any dentist can place dental implants, but it requires training, an artistic eye, and extensive skills for a dentist to be truly qualified to place implants. The key to successful and satisfactory implant placement is the dentist’s credentials, training, and experience.

We are here to help Call us at 415-881-4343 or Schedule an Appointment

Dr. Leo Arellano has been creating beautiful healthy smiles for the people of San Francisco since 1984. He provides a wide range of services, from simple general dentistry procedures to challenging full mouth restorations. He practices conservative dentistry with a strong emphasis on prevention. His mission is to help patients become healthier. He will not over treat or under treat any condition. He will only recommend dental implants if the patient is a good candidate for this procedure.

The doctor performs a comprehensive examination and evaluates the medical history of patients to determine if implants are a viable treatment option. It is important that the patient be in good health for successful implant treatment. Conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, periodontal disease, cancer, jaw radiation, alcoholism, and tobacco use can negatively affect the outcome.

For those that have lost teeth, or have other dental concerns, Dr. Arellano will recommend the best solution for each patient to achieve optimal health and aesthetics. To schedule a consultation with the doctor, call 415-881-4343, or stop by 3030 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA.

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