Ferguson Dental Associates continues to utilize new technologies, procedures, and policies to keep our patients and staff safe.
Technologies:
Procedures and Policies:
Teledentistry Virtual Visits:
- Air Purification Systems, including
- HealthyAir source dental aerosol treatment room evacuators.
- Germicidal UVC HVAC air purification unit.
- Appropriate PPE provided for all staff, including
- Respiratory protection including N95 and custom fitted ASTM Level 3 masks.
- Gloves, surgical gowns, caps, and face shield standard for all dental aerosol procedures.
- Staff have been trained in the proper use, including donning and doffing protocols, for all PPE.
- Clinical Safety Protocols, including
- Frequent review and adherence to NJ State, CDC, and OSHA protocols and recommendations.
- Universal precautions and sterilized instruments.
- High Volume Evacuation (HVE) tools.
- Disinfection Safety Protocols, including
- Extended schedule allows for thorough disinfection before and after every procedure.
- Strict adherence to instrument sanitation, disinfection of treatment rooms, and surface decontamination.
- On-Site Advanced Dental Equipment
- State-of-the-art equipment facilitates same-day dentistry and reduces the need for additional office visits and specialist appointments
- CEREC CAD/CAM technology and advanced 3D optical scanners are used to have crowns and dental restorations completed in one visit without the need for temporary crowns or messy impressions
- Extra Oral/Ultra low dose 2D Panoramic X-rays that show the full mouth and surrounding structures.
- Ultra low dose 3D cone beam CT scanner provides Catscan X-rays that are a prerequisite for successful implant restorations
- CT scans are also useful in the diagnosis of anatomy and pathologies that are not visible on 2D X-rays.
- 3D printer used for printing dental models, implant placement guides, and custom PPE.
Procedures and Policies:
- Staff Protocols including
- Our staff is fully vaccinated and continues to self monitor for symptoms.
- Staff utilize appropriate PPE and utilize multilevel clinical and disinfection safety protocols that exceed standard dental universal precautions.
- Limited Contact and No-Touch Policies
- New patients complete their health history forms online prior to their visit.
- Existing patients update their health history forms in the treatment room.
- Patients are checked-in at the front desk and quickly escorted to the treatment room with limited time spent in common areas.
- Payments can be made online directly from a link on your E-statement.
- Schedule and Hours
- Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
- We are open Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-8, Wednesday 8-5 (alternating), Thursday 8-8, Friday 8-5 (alternating), and 2 or 3 Saturdays (8-2) per month.
- Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
- Request an appointment online.
Teledentistry Virtual Visits:
- Teledentistry visits can be scheduled and conducted remotely with Dr. Ferguson or Dr. Cocchia.
- Dr. Ferguson or Dr. Cocchia are also available for in-person consultations.
- Available for consultations, new patient interviews and evaluation of dental concerns. These visits are complimentary and are a good option for patients who would like to discuss their concerns before coming to the office.