Dr. Kenneth G. Edwards, DDS

05/18/2020

Dear Patients,

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice as you may have seen during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.
You will see some changes when you come in for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff.
Our office will communicate with you before your appointment to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. We will take your temperature.
You will see that our waiting room no longer offers magazines and children’s toys since these items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.
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, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call 603-673-0782.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.

Sincerely,
Dr. Edwards & Staff

05/11/2020

Your dental team always makes patient safety a top priority. We will keep you up-to-date on the latest safety measures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed special recommendations for use in dental offices. Your dentist cares about your safety and works hard to prevent the spread of infection.

04/22/2020

As states begin to open up across the country, we want to assure you that we are following ADA guidelines to keep you safe and take care of your smile.

“To aid dentists who may be reopening their practices when state mandates are lifted,” the ADA issued an updated statement and interim guidance April 18 on the personal protective equipment recommended in order to practice during this pandemic and minimize the risk of virus transmission.

03/30/2020

Brushing and flossing correctly is more important than ever due to social distancing. Here is a reminder to get the most out of your dental hygiene at home.

Proper daily hygiene is a given until something like COVID-19 prompts thousands of people to question their hand-washing technique. Are other assumed

03/24/2020

How do I know if I have a dental emergency? We recommend you contact our dental office to learn more or to book emergency visits during the coronavirus pandemic. Our team is available to answer your questions.

Learn how to treat common dental emergencies, like cracked or broken teeth; a chipped tooth; and tooth aches.

03/23/2020

Many emergency rooms are overwhelmed due to COVID-19. We recommend contacting our dental office for advice and treatment of dental emergencies rather than heading to your local hospital.

03/22/2020

Home care during the coronavirus pandemic is more important than ever. Brushing, flossing, and wearing your night guard (if recommended) can help keep your oral health in good condition during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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03/20/2020

Here are some tips to stay healthy while in self-isolation. Our dental practice goes above and beyond standard sterilization techniques when accommodating emergency dental patients.

The health and well-being of Delta Dental enrollees, dental care providers and employees is our top priority.

03/19/2020

At Family Dental Care, Dr Kenneth Edwards, our patients and their health have always been and continues to be our top priority. We, as a country, are in the midst of a National Emergency dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is our responsibility as dental and healthcare providers to do our part to prevent the spread of this disease. Based on the guidelines published by the CDC, WHO and our professional organizations, the American Dental Association and the New Hampshire Dental Society, we are delaying all elective procedures effective March 17, 2020. We are doing everything to accommodate our patients as we plan to resume a normal schedule as soon as possible.

While elective procedures are being delayed, we are remaining open for emergency care

Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times.

03/15/2020

Your mouth is the gateway to your body. What are your teeth and gums saying about your health?

Your dental health and overall health are closely connected. If something is wrong with your dental health, it could mean something else is

03/13/2020

COVID-19 Update: We follow the strictest sterilization guidelines to keep you healthy every day. We also have special protocols in place. Stay up to date and learn how to minimize exposure.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.