Our Outside Waiting Room

It is hard to believe that a full year has passed since our office reopened for routine hygiene and elective dental procedures. Our fully vaccinated staff is excited to enter the summer of 2021 with an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional dental care in a safe environment!

The investments we have made to our technology and safety protocols have been successful in keeping our office and staff free from COVID-19 infection or transmission throughout the pandemic, and these safety measures will continue as our patients’ health and safety remain our top priority. As the recommendations of the CDC and NJ Dental Board continue to evolve, we have made ongoing changes to our protocols which are listed on our website.

Please note the following protocols and minor changes to our schedule beginning in June.

• Please continue to complete the online health update and screening forms prior to your appointment.
• Express Check-in will continue.
• Please call when you arrive at the office. Staff will greet you at the front door (Gordonhurst Avenue entrance) and escort you directly to your treatment room.
• Please note that we now have an outside waiting room with several adirondack chairs for use prior to your visit or during your family member’s visit.
• Patients will exit from the parking lot door.
• Please continue to wear masks in all common areas of the office. Although the entire staff is fully vaccinated, we do treat children under 12 and immunocompromised adult patients who remain vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. We appreciate your support in maintaining a safe indoor environment for all patients.
• Multilevel clinical and disinfection safety protocols that exceed standard dental universal precautions will continue along with appropriate PPE for all staff.
• Limited Contact and No-Touch Policies including virtual checkout, e-statements and remote credit card payment will continue. Our staff is always available to assist you in the checkout process.
• Teledentistry Virtual Visits for consultations, new patient interviews and evaluation of dental concerns will continue.
• These visits are complementary and are a good option for patients who would like to discuss their concerns before coming to the office.
• Teledentistry visits are scheduled and conducted remotely with Dr. Ferguson or Dr. Cocchia, both of whom genuinely enjoy speaking with patients without the distraction of PPE and air filtration noise.
• The office will be open on Monday (8-5), Tuesday (8-8), Wednesday (8-6), Thursday (8-8), Friday (8-2), and on 2 to 3 Saturdays per month (8-2).