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Dear Patient(s),

We are so very excited to announce that we are once again able to provide dental services for you, our valued patients.  Johnson Dentistry is now open.

While things are certainly not “business as usual,” we wanted to let you know we are here for you in our clean, comfortable, and safe environment. Our standards are well “above and beyond” what the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control recommend. We love what we do and the people we do it for.  We are always here for you.

Here are a few things we have done to ensure safety for everyone who comes into our office:

  • All protocols, methods and materials have been reviewed to ensure that we can provide state-of-the-art sterilization, disinfection systems, and office procedures. Every solution, piece of equipment and instrument was examined to ensure safety for our patients. Safety is our #1 priority.
  • Autoclave sterilizers are used to provide additional sterilization capacity.  Weekly testing by the Stage will ensure our sterilization system is effective.
  • We have purchased a steam unit (ULV) which disinfects with a fogger using Hypochlorous Acid (which you may have seen on the news), used in airports and hospitals.
  • The reception area has been cleared of all shared items, waters, coffee, and chairs to maintain the highest level of cleanliness.
  • We are limiting our waiting area to no more than 3 people at a time. This allows for social distancing. If there are already 3 people, we ask you to wait in your car and call to let us know you have arrived for your scheduled appointment.
  •  Our patients are scheduled in such a manner to meet and exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization to disinfect every surface that is touched for your maximum protection.
  •   Patients will be screened via phone, as to keep those high-risk patients and/or those with flu-like symptoms safely at home.
  •  Measuring the temperature of all patients and team members before coming into office.
  •  Upon entering {Johnson Dentistry}, you will be asked to sanitize your hands. Additionally, we are requesting you sanitize your hands before re-entering the business areas.
  •  At the beginning of every appointment, you will be asked to pre-rinse with OraCare. OraCare Mouth Rinse has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
  •  Team members will change into scrubs upon entering the office, so there is no transmission of anything from the outside world into our office or vice versa.
  • Our lab coats and scrubs are washed daily.  This ensures that our uniforms are absolutely free of any concerns.
  •  We’re using CaviCide™ throughout our office after each patient. It is the most powerful sanitizing agent available for eliminating germs, bacteria, and viruses. CaviCide™ has FDA approval and is the number one surface disinfectant in the dental industry. It istrusted by leading infection control experts and is strong enough to kill E. Coli, MRSA, Staph, Listeria, Human Coronavirus, TB, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, HIV, viruses (hydrophilic and lipophilic), bacteria (including MRSA and VRE), and fungi.

This high level of service is just one of the many ways that we are supporting our community, and it is included in the excellent work that we do…we go through a comprehensive disinfection after every patient is cared for.

Dr. John Johnson and all team members here at (Johnson Dentistry) will continue to go above and beyond for our patients…it is second nature. For this and many other reasons, many of our patients have trusted their care with us for 13 years or more.

We very much look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends very soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. John A. Johnson Jr. DDS

Johnson Dentistry

 

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Home > Blog > OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH & DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH & DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH

October 8, 2018

October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems, catching problems in their early stages helps stack the success rate in your favor.

When it comes to breast cancer awareness, you can find out about local and national outreach to educate yourself about steps you can take to help prevent and fight this disease. In addition, your overall health can have an impact on your oral health, and vice versa. According to the American Cancer Society, all women should have a breast exam by a physician every three years from the age of 20-39, and after that, yearly at age 40. The ACS also advises conducting breast self-exams every month. When it comes to your day to day habits, eating a balanced diet, limiting alcohol intake and avoiding smoking can help you tip the balance in your favor to prevent this deadly disease.

October is also when we celebrate the work dental hygienists do to protect your oral health and prevent dental problems. It allows us to stress the importance of regularly monitoring your oral health to catch problems in their early stage when they are most easily and least invasively treated. As with breast cancer, avoiding smoking (or tobacco in any form) and limiting alcohol can help you prevent oral cancer. There are also steps you can take to keep oral cancer away:

What You Can Do:

– Avoid smoking and tobacco in all its forms.

– Limit alcohol use or avoid altogether.

– Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, particularly between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Use sunscreen to help protect your skin.

– Shield your lips with a lip balm containing SPF 30 or more when you are outside.

– A daily diet rich in cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables for their phytonutrients and other unique compounds. Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes and garlic, and fruits like berries, red grapes and citrus.

– Keep up with all routine dental checkups.

When you see our dentist for routine cleanings and exams, we will also be checking for oral cancer. Cancer can show up on the lips, inside your mouth, on the salivary glands, your tonsils, the back of the throat, on your tongue or esophagus. If you are being treated for cancer anywhere in your body using radiation or chemotherapy, your dental health can be impacted so it’s especially important to check for problems.

When it comes to your daily oral hygiene habits, you want to maintain healthy teeth and gums to avoid oral cancer and other dental problems. As part of Dental Hygiene awareness month, we encourage you to follow the advice of the American Dental Association which promotes your best dental health.

Dental Hygiene Tips

– Brush at least twice a day with a toothbrush that fits into your mouth easily. Brush the surfaces of all your teeth – the front, back, and tops – and don’t forget the ones in the back. Also, brush your tongue to reduce bacteria in the mouth and fight halitosis.

– Floss between the teeth and around the gum line at least once a day with a flossing method of your choice. Be sure you clean between your pearly whites daily to avoid harmful build-up or the hardening of plaque.

– Rinse with a non-alcohol microbial mouthwash to remove bacteria and biofilm that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.

– Chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes after meals can stimulate healthy saliva production which neutralizes harmful acids and washes away bacterial debris.

Daily brushing, flossing, eating healthy and checking your mouth monthly for signs of unusual activity can all go a long way in protecting your health for a lifetime of healthy smiles. For October, we encourage you to take stock of your overall health as well as your dental health and do what you can to live your healthiest life. You hold the keys to better health by detecting problems early on when the success rate is highest. We wish you the best of health and are here to support your daily efforts!

What Our Patients Are Saying

B. M. (Verified Patient) | Feb 12, 2021
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The office is sparkling clean and the staff take every precaution to ensure the hygiene...
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The office is sparkling clean and the staff take every precaution to ensure the hygiene and health of their patients. Every person I was in contact with, from the people at the front desk, the young woman who took me back to get me settled and take my pulse and X-ray (I am so sorry I forgot your name!), the dental hygienist (Kayla), and, of course, Dr. Johnson, are extremely personable, respectful, polite, and have a wonderful attitude! My family and I have been coming to Dr. Johnson for years and it is like visiting family. At the same time, the care, attention to detail, and the scope of the exam is comprehensive and professional. Love Dr. Johnson and his staff!

E. S. (Verified Patient) | Jan 29, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Johnson for 10 years now. He is wonderful and takes...
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I have been seeing Dr Johnson for 10 years now. He is wonderful and takes care of our entire family.

J. C. (Verified Patient) | Jan 28, 2021
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Always feel taken care of at Johnson Dentistry! And always a pleasant experience as well!

Always feel taken care of at Johnson Dentistry! And always a pleasant experience as well!

B. D. (Verified Patient) | Jan 25, 2021
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As always first rate and friendly yet very professional.

As always first rate and friendly yet very professional.

A. G. (Verified Patient) | Jan 19, 2021
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Dr Johnson and his Entire STAFF are so NICE! They treat you like Family. Everyone...
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Dr Johnson and his Entire STAFF are so NICE! They treat you like Family. Everyone is so sweet and professional. They are so helpful and never too busy to answer any questions or concerns you might have. If I could give 10 Stars, I would!

X. H. (Verified Patient) | Jan 15, 2021
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The staff are really friendly and skillful!

The staff are really friendly and skillful!

K. H. (Verified Patient) | Jan 11, 2021
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The best dentist and staff I ever been to in my many years , which...
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The best dentist and staff I ever been to in my many years , which is 60+ years . Great job fast service friendly kind and so considerate .

S. E. (Verified Patient) | Jan 05, 2021
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A big thank you to Kayla for her fabulous job cleaning and checking my teeth yesterday! She made me feel safe and well taken care of 🥰

M. B. (Verified Patient) | Dec 18, 2020
5
Very friendly folks and great service. Highly recommended.

Very friendly folks and great service. Highly recommended.

J. M. (Verified Patient) | Dec 18, 2020
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I recommend Johnson Dentistry to absolutely every one. This is coming from some on who...
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I recommend Johnson Dentistry to absolutely every one. This is coming from some on who has always had terrible anxiety about dental offices. At Johnson Dentistry they are truly there to make you happy and feel comfortable. 10/10.

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