New CPDO Policies to
Protect the Health of
Patients and Employees
Last updated 9/13/2021 at 11:00am CT
Last updated 9/13/2021 at 11:00am CT
We at Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics have always prided ourselves in providing dental care to our patients in the most hygienic environment possible.
Ever since we opened our doors in 2012, our doctors and team members have put the health of our patients first. Children are among the most vulnerable to health risks, and because we provide dental care to thousands of children every month, we must be vigilant in ensuring that our clinics and healthcare providers do everything we can to protect our patients.
It’s not just our patients that we have to care for — the health of our staff is also a top priority. We can’t care for our patients if our team members are not healthy.
With the impact that COVID-19 has had — and will continue to have — around the world, CPDO is raising the bar to new heights when it comes to dental care. We must do more so that our patients can continue to receive necessary and sometimes life-saving dental treatment, and to protect our dental team so that they will be healthy enough to provide that care.
In addition to strengthening our current policies around infection control (which we encourage our patients to read through), we are implementing new protocols in all of our clinics effective immediately. These new procedures were developed under the guidance of many reputable health agencies and organizations, including the CDC, OSHA, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Orthodontics, the Tennessee Dental Association, and more.
As always, we are available to answer any questions you have about patient care and clinical policies. Feel free to reach out via phone to your local CPDO office, or email us at info@cumberlandsmiles.com.