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Ferguson Dental Associates
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Ferguson Dental Associates continues to utilize new technologies, procedures, and policies to keep our patients and staff safe.

Technologies:
  • Air Purification Systems, including
  • Appropriate PPE provided for all staff, including
    • Respiratory protection including N95 and custom fitted ASTM Level 3 masks.
    • Gloves, surgical gowns, caps, and face shield standard for all dental aerosol procedures.
    • Staff have been trained in the proper use, including donning and doffing protocols, for all PPE.
  • Clinical Safety Protocols, including
    • Frequent review and adherence to NJ State, CDC, and OSHA protocols and recommendations.
    • Universal precautions and sterilized instruments.
    • Pre- and post-clinical mouth rinse with 1.5% hydrogen peroxide.
    • High Volume Evacuation (HVE) tools.
  • Disinfection Safety Protocols, including
    • Extended schedule allows for thorough disinfection before and after every procedure.
    • Strict adherence to instrument sanitation, disinfection of treatment rooms, and surface decontamination.
  • On-Site Advanced Dental Equipment
    • State-of-the-art equipment facilitates same-day dentistry and reduces the need for additional office visits and specialist appointments
    • CEREC CAD/CAM technology and advanced 3D optical scanners are used to have crowns and dental restorations completed in one visit without the need for temporary crowns or messy impressions
    • Extra Oral/Ultra low dose 2D Panoramic X-rays that show the full mouth and surrounding structures.
    • Ultra low dose 3D cone beam CT scanner provides Catscan X-rays that are a prerequisite for successful implant restorations
    • CT scans are also useful in the diagnosis of anatomy and pathologies that are not visible on 2D X-rays.
    • 3D printer used for printing dental models, implant placement guides, and custom PPE.

Procedures and Policies:
  • Staff Protocols including
    • Our staff is fully vaccinated and continues to self monitor for symptoms.
    • Staff are required to stay at home if any symptoms are present.
    • Staff utilize appropriate PPE and utilize multilevel clinical and disinfection safety protocols that exceed standard dental universal precautions.
  • Patient Health Screening
    • Patients are required to complete a COVID-19 Health Screening and symptom check prior to their appointments.
    • Staff greet patients at the front door (Gordonhurst Ave. entrance) and escort the patient directly to a treatment room.
  • Limited Contact and No-Touch Policies
    • Patients complete health forms prior to their appointment (click here to learn how).
    • Patients are checked-in from their car and escorted directly to the treatment room.
    • Patient companions are excluded from the office except under exceptional circumstances .
    • Check-out is completed virtually with a E-statement sent via email.
    • Payments can be made online directly from a link on your E-statement or online through your family portal.
  • Schedule and Hours
    • Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
    • We are open Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-8, Wednesday 8-6, Thursday 8-8, Friday 8-2, and 2 or 3 Saturdays (8-2) per month.
    • Expanded weekly hours to accommodate our patients needs.
    • Request an appointment online.

Teledentistry Virtual Visits:
  • Teledentistry visits are scheduled and conducted remotely with Dr. Ferguson or Dr. Cocchia.
  • Available for consultations, new patient interviews and evaluation of dental concerns. These visits are complimentary and are a good option for patients who would like to discuss their concerns before coming to the office.