Commitment to Safety and Innovation

Ferguson Dental Associates continues to utilize new technologies, procedures, and policies to keep our patients and staff safe.

Technologies

Air Purification Systems, including

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.
  • Pre- and post-clinical mouth rinse with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide.
  • 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 are required to stay at home if any symptoms are present.
  • Staff utilize appropriate PPE and utilize multilevel clinical and disinfection safety protocols that exceed standard dental universal precautions.

Patient Health Screening

  • Patients are required to complete a COVID-19 Health Screening and symptom check prior to their appointments.
  • Staff greet patients at the front door (Gordonhurst Ave. entrance) and escort the patient directly to a treatment room.

Limited Contact and No-Touch Policies

  • Patients complete health forms prior to their appointment (click here to learn how).
  • Patients are checked-in from their car and escorted directly to the treatment room.
  • Patient companions are excluded from the office except under exceptional circumstances .
  • Check-out is completed virtually with a E-statement sent via email.
  • Payments can be made online directly from a link on your E-statement or online through your family portal.

Schedule and Hours

  • Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
  • We are open Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-8, Wednesday 8-6, Thursday 8-8, Friday 8-2, and 2 or 3 Saturdays (8-2) per month.
  • Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
  • Book Online.

Teledentistry Virtual Visits:

  • Teledentistry visits are Book Online and conducted remotely with Dr. Ferguson or Dr. Cocchia.
  • 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.

New Patients & Emergency
Appointments Welcome!

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(973) 744-3181