Dental Hygiene Care- Cindy Hernandez, RDH
135 James Street South, Unit 114 L8P 2Z6 Hamilton, ON, Canada

Social media can be very influential on society in both positive and negative ways. Recently, there are warnings over dangerous & harmful DIY beauty trends on TikTok including teeth whitening. Be wary of what you see on all social media platforms! DIY beauty trends popular on TikTok could be dangerous and harmful, healthcare groups have warned. Examples include applying bleach to whiten teeth, removing moles at home, and using eyelash glue to make lips appear larger, BBC N...ews has discovered. When these videos went viral, they encouraged others to copy the so-called beauty hacks, which could cause permanent harm, the groups warned. TikTok told BBC News the videos did not violate its community guidelines.-BBC

Something to think about during this pandemic. Definitely continue wearing masks but don’t forget to take care of your oral health & overall health.

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We can’t wait to start seeing our valued clients again!

We are RE-OPENING this Monday, June 22!!! We are excited to start welcoming back our clients to the office. Your safety as well as our team members is of utmost importance. Please be patient as we reschedule cancelled appointments during our closure. To be fair, we will be rebooking clients in sequence from when their appointments were cancelled when we closed on March 16. You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to he...lp protect our clients and staff. These include: structural changes to our operatories to create fully enclosed rooms Medical Grade Air Purification units in each of our operatories and reception area use of High Volume Evacuation (HVE) to reduce aerosols plexiglass barriers at the front desk additional protective equipment that our staff will be wearing reading material and toys will no longer be available increase frequency of cleaning and disinfection of high-touch areas (ie. door handles/knobs, light switches, seats in reception area, etc.) separate entry and exit doors with signage for one way travel screening questions over the phone prior to your appointment NEW CHECK IN PROCESS: we will be utilizing a Curbside Waiting Room to limit the number of people in the office at one time. The front door will be locked. Please let us know when you arrive (call/text/knock) and wear your own mask. Upon entry we will complete a wellness check, sanitize your hands and take your temperature. appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between clients. individuals accompanying you will have to wait outside the office unless absolutely required (ie. a parent accompanying a young child or a client who requires accommodation) We look forward to welcoming you back and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we have taken to keep you, every client and team member safe in our practice!

Close to midnight on May 26, 2020 the Health Minister of Ontario and the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario have given us the green light to re-open. However, we must adhere to certain strict guidelines which were only communicated to us on May 22, 2020. We will continue to be temporarily closed until further notice. As we plan for our re-opening the safety of our clients and team members is of utmost importance. While many things have changed, one thing has remained... the same: our commitment to your safety. You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our clients and staff. These include structural changes to our operatories to create fully enclosed rooms, Medical Grade Air Purification units in each of our operatories and reception area, use of High Volume Evacuation (HVE) to reduce aerosols, plexiglass barriers at the front desk, additional protective equipment that our staff will be wearing and many others. There will be certain protocols that we must follow to limit the number of people in the office at one time. Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between clients. Prior to your appointment, our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions over the phone. Upon arrival for your appointment further screening will take place before the start of any dental hygiene treatment. These changes and other important information have been communicated through email to our valued clients. 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, every client and team member safe in our practice. Please feel free to reach out as we are returning calls and emails daily. We will be in touch shortly as we are working diligently to create a safe environment for you and our team members. We truly thank you for your patience and choosing us for your dental hygiene needs. We look forward to welcoming back our clients, neighbors and friends and aim to provide the highest level of care in the safest environment possible.

Great Read! Caring for Your Oral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://www.dentalhygienecanada.ca//oralhealth_covid_resou

The COVID-19 Pandemic is a rapidly evolving event. As a result, the advice & direction from provincial & federal health regulatory bodies (Public Health Ontario, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Ontario, the Minister of Health of Ontario, the Public Health Advisory of Canada, the Federal Minister of Health) is evolving too. In conjunction with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario & abundance of caution for our clients & staff we have CLOSED since March 15 & until further notice. Although I am not able to provide dental hygiene treatment, I will be answering phone calls & returning messages. If you have a scheduled appointment, I will be contacting you to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding. Stay healthy & safe!