UPDATE: 3/17/2020
We’re Temporarily Closed...
Following recommendations by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing our office for the next couple of weeks. It is an unprecedented yet necessary step in order to protect the health of our patients, staff, and community.
If you have an upcoming appointment, we will reach out to you directly to reschedule. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding!
If you have a dental emergency during this time, we will be available. Call us at (507) 258-3300, or email us at office@penzdental.com. We will check in and will get back to you ASAP.⠀
We're in this together! Stay well, everyone. 💙⠀
POSTED 3/16/20
We want to let you know about a few changes at the office in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Notes for patients before arriving at the office:
Please arrive at your appointment time (rather than early) to reduce the number of patients in the waiting room. If you are accompanying a dependent and feel more comfortable waiting in your car during the appointment, please do so.
We removed items like magazines, a beverage cart, etc. from the waiting room and rearranged to help prevent the spread of germs. Surfaces will be disinfected hourly.
Per the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control, we will ask patients a few screening questions and take a temperature reading. We may ask patients to rinse with a special mouthwash prior to dental treatment.
We will continue universal precautions for every appointment including: sterilizing all dental equipment before/after use, disinfecting chairs and surfaces, using gloves and masks, etc.
Of course, if you are not feeling well or have traveled to an area impacted by COVID-19, we ask that you to reschedule your appointment. Please contact us at (507) 258-3300. The safety of our patients and staff is our top priority!
Stay Well,
Dr. Penz and PDC Staff