Dear Friends,

The Deans of the three Pennsylvania dental schools have urged that dental offices immediately reopen to prevent the continued decline in dental health in our state and issued guidance on doing so safely. The Pennsylvania DOH and Governor have heeded their guidance and are encouraging dental offices to fully open safely.

We are excited that we will be reopening for preventive and restorative care the week of 5/11.

I have three thoughts I would like share with you:

First, you have always been safe in my office and you will always be safe in my office. We have always exceeded recommendations for infection control and now is no different. There are some changes you will notice and a lot of changes that you will not notice. I would be happy to talk to anyone who wants to know more specifics. Early in my career, I trained and taught the treatment of dental patients with communicable diseases and I know what is needed.

Second, we are here for you now and we will be here for you in the future.

Third, as a small office, we have a lot of advantages. We are extending hours and shifting appointment times to allow for this as well as increasing evening hours to accommodate virtual learning of children and work from home commitments.

If you have specific concerns or requests, please do not hesitate to email or call me. As an eternal optimist, I always believe better days are ahead. Today is always better than yesterday and tomorrow will be better than today.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Dr. Joseph Spina