Patient Questions and Answers

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How should I decide which patient?

When should I reach out to patients to schedule appointments?

Should I ask my patients to wear face masks while in the waiting room?

How do I prescreen my patients before treating them?

Should I change my waiting room process?

Are there new liability issues involved with treating patients in terms of them possibly getting COVID-19 while being in our offices?

Is there a Tripartite marketing effort toward reassuring patients that visiting the dentist is safe once restrictions are lifted and protocols are established? Are there any anticipated rollouts or suggestions for such messaging on a local level?

Patient Questions and Answers

How should I decide which patient?

When should I reach out to patients to schedule appointments?

Should I ask my patients to wear face masks while in the waiting room?

How do I prescreen my patients before treating them?

Should I change my waiting room process?

Are there new liability issues involved with treating patients in terms of them possibly getting COVID-19 while being in our offices?

Is there a Tripartite marketing effort toward reassuring patients that visiting the dentist is safe once restrictions are lifted and protocols are established? Are there any anticipated rollouts or suggestions for such messaging on a local level?

I need help determining which patients to schedule when we reopen. Can the MDS offer assistance?

Can I be sued by patients or employees if they get COVID-19 from my office?

Do I need to have my patients sign a COVID-19 waiver?

Patient Questions and Answers

How should I decide which patient?

When should I reach out to patients to schedule appointments?

What messaging should I be sharing with my patients around safety, etc.?

Should I ask my patients to wear face masks while in the waiting room?

How do I prescreen my patients before treating them?

Should I change my waiting room process?

How do I institute social distancing in my office?

Are there new liability issues involved with treating patients in terms of them possibly getting COVID-19 while being in our offices?

Is there a Tripartite marketing effort toward reassuring patients that visiting the dentist is safe once restrictions are lifted and protocols are established? Are there any anticipated rollouts or suggestions for such messaging on a local level?

I need help determining which patients to schedule when we reopen. Can the MDS offer assistance?

Can I be sued by patients or employees if they get COVID-19 from my office?

Do I need to have my patients sign a COVID-19 waiver?