Improving the lives of our patients: one patient at a time!
2021 Office Vaccine Update
As of the end of January 2021, both Margaret and Dr. Sheri have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As front line healthcare workers, in the midst of daily aerosol, dental professionals are included in the frontline healthcare workers group 1a for vaccine distribution. We are grateful to the science that brought us here! (We are still wearing our masks!)
February is a BIG MONTH!
It is Children's Dental Health Month and Heart Health Month!!! Two very important celebrations that have a connection to good oral health! At any age, it is important to brush, two times a day for two minutes, and floss once a day to get rid of the plaque biofilm that causes dental decay on our teeth and inflammation in our bodies. If you take good care of your teeth from an early age, they will be good to you later in life. Questions? Need a preventive appointment? GIve us a call. You will make your heart (and your teeth) very happy!
COVID-19 Update: What is new in our office!
We are thrilled to announce that we have added another layer of safety protection to our practice: a hypochlorous acid fogger.
Hypochlorous acid has been used as a disinfectant in hospitals for years. In addition, it is used to sanitize foods such as fruits and vegetables (the spray used on the veggies in the grocery store is not water--it is hypochlorous acid), in eye care products, and in wound care,
Hypochlorous acid is produced naturally by the white blood cells and is used to kill invading microbial pathogens. It is non-toxic and non-hazardous. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) fits into the CDC requirements for an ideal disinfectant because it is an effective broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that is odorless, fast drying, environmentally friendly, and it is easy to use.
We performed hours of research to include this additional product in our already high level of infection control protocol. We not only fog the operatory after we complete any procedure, prior to using additional disinfectant products, but we fog ourselves. Please feel free to ask about our infection control protocol. 😷
COVID-19 Update: What to expect when you visit our office!
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients, our families and ourselves. One of the many different "looks" will be Margaret and I are now sporting face shields and different style masks.
According to the State of Illinois and the Village of Lincolnwood, face coverings (masks or scarves) are required when entering any business. We will ask you to wear your mask upon entry to the office.
In addition:
• We will communicate with you before your appointment to ask some screening questions. You will be receiving an email with a link to a form to fill out. It will automatically and safely be sent to our office. Here is the link: https://us.patientriver.com/donigerdental You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
• We will be allowing greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, therefore our appointments will be have more time between procedures to allow for our new engineering changes.
We thank you for your continued trust and confidence and look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Please feel free to contact us either through our website, via email (drsheri@donigerdental.com), via our Facebook page messenger, or simply leave a voice message at (847) 677-1101. If you need us, we will be available to you for telemedicine, via What's App, Facebook Messenger, Skype and Zoom,
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this unprecedented time. We will get through this together! Stay safe, stay healthy!
COVID-19 Update
As we approach the year anniversary of our lockdown, we are speaking to more patients who have had COVID and their experiences. It is not pleasant. Everyone has a different reaction and some have symptoms that linger for months. It is so important for everyone to receive the vaccine when it is made available to your age group.
It is more important now than ever to follow the guidelines set forth by public health care professionals.
We would like to remind all of our patients that your health and safety are our priority. Please remember to:
--Clean your hands often. Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer when washing is not accessible.
--Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
--Practice social distancing (6 feet of distance between people). Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
--Maintain six feet physical distance in public spaces.
--Stay home if you are sick and do not return to work until at least 24 hours after you no longer have a fever without fever-reducing medications.
--Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or in the crook of your arm, and throw away used tissue.
--Use disinfectant wipes or sprays to clean frequently touched surfaces at home and work. The EPA has a new app that will list disinfectents that are effective on the human coronavirus.
We care about each of you and hope that you and your family will remain in good health during this difficult time.
Please feel free to contact us either through our website, via email (drsheri@donigerdental.com) via our Facebook page messenger, or simply leave a voice message at (847) 677-1101. If you need us, we will be available to you for teleconferencing, via What's App, Facebook Messenger, Skype and Zoom,
Thank you for your understanding and patience during this unprecedented time.
Please remember for everyone's health and safety:
Please call the office at 847 677 1101 when you arrive for your appointment. We will confirm your arrival, check you in, and let you know when to come up to the office. Please wait for us to let you know the office is ready for you. We are performing enhanced cleaning procedures in the entire office, and need a few extra minutes to prepare for your arrival. We do not want you waiting in the hall. Also, as per Illinois and Village of Lincolnwood mandate, face coverings are required to enter the building, our office and when you leave the office. Thank you for your cooperation to help keep everyone safe and healthy!
We are safe! We are here for you!
The start of benefit year is here!
For those of you who are on dental benefit, the new year brings a new dental benefit allocation. Need a preventive appointment? Do you have any dental issues you have been waiting on? Now is the perfect time to schedule! Don’t leave your dental dollars behind. Give us a call!
Infection Control has always been our priority!
We have always followed the utmost in infection control for the safety of both you, our patients, and ourselves. We are continually upgrading our infection control procedures to ensure everyone's safety.
Please watch our Facebook page for updates and information about our new infection control systems!
Take care of you!
Our most important jobs right now are to stay home, stay safe and stay healthy. We are not only protecting ourselves but people around us. With social distancing in full effect, it is more important than ever to practice good oral hygiene and prevent cavities. Remind your family about brushing for two minutes two times a day and flossing once every day. Using an antibacterial mouthwash is also a good precaution.
We have received questions about disinfecting your toothbrush.
Want to disinfect your toothbrush? You can soak it in an antibacterial mouthwash for 30 seconds. For a homemade alternative, mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a cup of water.. Don't forget to change your toothbrush every three months, especially during these times of staying at home.
Take a tour of our office!
We have created a virtual tour of the office for those who are interested in joining our practice but COVID may be keeping you away. It is always nice to see where you are going! Check it out on Google Earth!
So honored.........
Our practice has been honored again as one of the Top Dentists in the Chicagoland area for 2020!
Dr. Sheri was honored as the Lincolnwood Madeline Grant Volunteer of the Year for 2020. She has over thirty years of volunteering for the Village and beyond.
Our practice was spotlighted in the Village of Lincolnwood Business Connections Newsletter for the 2020 March/April issue (yes, at the begining of the pandemic, but we are still excited to be there!)
No dental benefit? No problem!!!
We have an affordable in-office yearly dental membership plan
Professional quality dental care is a necessity for everyone, although being able to achieve it has not always been within reach, especially for those without dental benefit. Our Dental Priority Platinum solves that problem! We have a variety of plans, starting with two preventive visits a year, inclucing oral examinations, four bitewing radiographs, or full mouth radiograph as necessary, and two fluoride varnish treatments, all at a 25% savings to you and your family. Major and cosmetic dental treatments are 18% off, with no deductible or annual maximum. Each family member has different needs, so we offer different plans. We are unable to combine these plans if you have a current dental benefit..