COVID-19 is in the news everywhere, and we are closely monitoring the situation as it evolves including the newest variants. Our office continues to remain open as dental services are considered essential healthcare to maintain overall health and we want to assure you that Dr. Rachelle T. Flores and her team take both your and our staff's health and safety very seriously.

We already, as a daily practice, assure universal precautions as outlined by CDC and OSHA standards of infection control. In addition, we are taking extended measures to further protect all our patients and team with the following protocols:

• In compliance with the recommendations for public health, anyone with a cough or fever will not be allowed in the building and should stay home. We will be happy to reschedule your appointment for a later date.
• Each patient is asked to fill out a COVID-19 symptom screening questionnaire prior to their scheduled appointment. Our employees follow a similar COVID-19 screening regardless of vaccination status to ensure all staff and patients alike are protected.
• Before your appointment, you have the option to stay in your car instead of the waiting room until we're ready to seat you in your personal operatory. Simply call us when you arrive, and we will let you know when we're ready for you.
• In order for us to keep these safety measures in place, kindly arrive at your exact appointment time. If you do arrive early, please call or text the office at 619-234-6349 to see if we are ready to seat you. Otherwise, we have also provided seating outside.
• We ask for ONLY the patient being seen (unless a minor or caregiver is required) to enter the practice.
• Upon entering the office of Dr. Rachelle T. Flores DMD, you will be asked to sanitize your hands and wear a mask.
• Additionally, we are requesting you sanitize your hands, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing as you re-enter the business areas.
• We are one of the few dental offices with open windows to every room which is an additional advantage as they promote increased airflow and fresh air. In addition, we have air purifiers with HEPA filters to remove contaminants in the air and improve air quality.

You can be assured safety measures at the office of Dr. Rachelle T. Flores DMD will continue to evolve as more information develops.

We look forward to serving you!