Update Regarding our Clinic & COVID-19｜The English Speaking Dentist Tokyo(Old name:RYO DENTAL CLINIC)
Updated 7/9/2021
We are committed to providing the highest level of care in a safe environment. In addition to the physical barriers, PPE, staggered appointments, staff and patient temperature checks and other measures we have implemented, we also ask for your help in keeping everyone safe. Prior to your appointment, please inform us if you have had any COVID symptoms, or known exposures..
Wash your hands or use the the hand sanitizer on your arrival, and wear a masks except when you are in the dental chair undergoing treatment.
Updated 4/16/2021
Standard universal precautions help protect every patient and RDC team members from the many infectious diseases that we are potentially exposed to on a daily basis.
The Extraoral Dental Duction System provides additional high volume removal of droplets and aerosols associated with dental treatment.
From this COVID-19 Pandemic we have decided to add confidence in the safety and protection of our patients and of our RDC team members.
In the wake of the recent global pandemic, in addition to our ongoing strict guidelines with regards to our standard universal precautions, we are pleased to announce an additional layer of safety we have added to facilitate the care and protection of both our patients and our RDC team members.
From personal protection (safety face shield, mask, gloves, surgical gown, cover hat) to complete sterilization of all instrumentation to infection control protocol in all operatories, laboratories, bathroom facilities, hallways, front office reception aera complete throughout our waiting room we are there to provide dental care in a safe and comfortable environment..
We have extensive hand-washing protocols for every staff members of RDC.
We are confident the Extraoral Dental Suction is a great addition to our safety protocol.
Updated 3/18/2021
Regarding the cancellation of the state of emergency on March 21st., we will continue to implement our policy of infectious disease control during COVID-19 Pandemic.
1) We wear appropriate PPE at all times ; surgical gown, surgical cap ,gloves, surgical mask, eye protection such as goggles or face shield.
2)We offer body temperature measurement to our patients , visitors and DHCP(Dental Healthcare Personnel). We will also have a brief screening to be completed at check-in that will determine any risk based on your recent activity and health history.
3)We offer an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 76.9% or more alcohol
4)We clean regular cleaning and disinfection of the facility and restrooms, and more frequent cleaning and disinfection for high risk areas used by many individuals and for frequently touched surfaces such as elevator button, restroom handrails and door handles.
5)We ensure that equipment and tools are regularly cleaned and disinfected using hospital grade disinfectant.
6) We implement mandatory health screening practices(e.g. questionnaire, temperature check) for DHCP, our patients, and visitors, asking about (1) COVID-19 symptoms in past 14 days, (2) positive COVID-19 test in past 14 days, and/or (3) close or proximate contact with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case in past 14 days.
Updated 1/14/2021
All of us at The English Speaking Dentist Tokyo empathetically watching the event as the Japanese government has issued a second State of Emergency on January 8th.-February 7th.2021
We are determined to take thorough preventive measures against the spread of infection and we are implementing it.
Standard universal precautions help protect every patient and RDC team members from the many infectious diseases that we are potentially exposed to on a daily basis.
After every patient’s treatment , every countertop, chair, etc. are wiped down with a powerful medical grade disinfectant, and of course every instrument is sterilized under severe heat and pressure.
This occurs EVERY time you sit in the patient chair. We’ll be raising the standard beyond our typical protocol during this time period of COVID-19.
We’ll be utilizing a higher standard of care in our non-clinical areas such as waiting room, rest rooms, and reception as well.
Updated 2/3/2020
For the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical settings,
We sterilize every instruments and dental chairs with every patients, also we always wear mask and gloves for the protection.
For the suspected or confirmed COVID-19, we wear surgical gowns which are used for routine surgical procedures.
While the transmissibility of COVID-19 is not fully understood, gowns are available that protect against microorganisms. The choice of gown should be made based on the level of risk of contamination. Certain areas of surgical and isolation gowns are defined as “critical zones” where direct contact with blood, body fluids, and/or other potentially infectious materials is most likely to occur.
For instrument sterilization, we always use sterilized instrument per patient. Not only dental examination instruments, but also with every instruments we use normally for patients, handpieces, burs are sterilized individually with steam autoclave.
We change gloves with every patient. Every dental care provider should use new gloves for each and every patient. For procedures that are likely to involve splash or spatter, our dental team will also put on a new mask as well as wear protective eyewear and apparel (possibly a surgical gown).
