A new survey by the American Dental Association indicates that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. Experts say that’s because of safety policies and disinfectant practices dental offices have had for decades. Experts add that dental health is important not only for your teeth but also because dental infections can lead to other ailments, including heart disease. Even during a pandemic, it’s still safe to go to the dentist. That’s what the American Dental Association is telling the public. The organization published a study today that reports that less than 1 percent of dentists nationwide have been found to be COVID-19 positive, which is far less than that of other health …
The Lowcountry Family Dentistry office news blog will keep you abreast on new staff hires, dental technology updates, renovations, and more.
Covid-19 – Our New Safety Equipment, Protocols & Procedures
As you are reading this, know first and foremost, we hope you and your family are doing well during these uncertain times. As our office has started to see patients again, we are often asked if it's safe to go to the dentist. Honestly, during the two and a half months we closed our office, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant wondered the same thing. When the pandemic first came about there were so many uncertainties about how it spread. As the Covid-19 situation has unfolded, the scientific community has narrowed how the disease does spread. Using this information and after many hours of reading CDC, OSHA and a variety of dental association recommendations, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant both felt it was possible to safely reopen the office if …
Temporary Open for Emergency Dental Care Only
Per recommendations from the American Dental Association as well as the CDC, we have elected to temporarily suspend appointments until April (though that date could change). We will be operating as emergency care only. If you have a scheduled appointment during this time, we will be reaching out to you. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to get back to a regular schedule as soon as we are advised that it is safe to do so. We appreciate your understanding in our efforts to help flatten the curve. During this unprecedented time, please know that the health and safety of our patients and our staff is, as always, our #1 priority. Please revisit this page for updates. If you, as an …
Coronavirus: How we all can make a difference in Our Beaufort Community
While I am far from an expert in Infectious Disease or Public Health, I have been actively monitoring developments and attempting to synthesize information from credible sources. I hope this summary helps put many of the pieces of this puzzle together. While we have no control over governmental responses to COVID-19, each of us can play a significant role in protecting ourselves, our loved ones, our neighbors, our communities ,and yes, contribute to overall public health. I think this message is being lost in all the noise surrounding coverage of the disease. Let me stress: Each of us can contribute to the well-being of others by following simple precautions. Let me explain. Due to the tremendous successes of our Public Health …
Coronavirus Update
Dear Valued Patients, we will be doing our best to keep our doors open during these cautious times and plan to keep all scheduled appointments. We care deeply about your health and well being. We have been closely monitoring recommendations from the CDC as well as the American Dental Association. Due to these recommendations, we ask that If you have flu or cold-like symptoms such as a cough or fever, newly developed shortness of breath, or if you have recently traveled to an area outside the US with known Coronavirus (COVID-19) or been in contact with someone who has traveled or contracted the virus, please call us at 843-986-0177 to reschedule your appointment. While our staff follows strict infection …
New Patient 5 Star Review
You all were incredible!!! Tina, Dr. Covington and Kristi. Thank you all for an extremely thorough, and friendly visit... Your technology is incredible!! Thank you so very much!!!! John M.. I will recommend you highly to all!!!! Lowcountry Family Dentistry Replied on Direct Feedback Mar 05, 2020 06:56 AM (PST) Wow John. Thank you so much for the awesome review. We cannot tell you how much we all appreciate reading feedback like this. It puts everyone at the office in a good mood. It is just a pleasure to see you at the office and we all look forward to seeing you at your next appointment. Again, thanks. The positive words mean a lot to us. …
What is National Children’s Dental Health Month?
February is National Children’s Dental Month. The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors this movement to raise awareness about the importance of dental health for children. What Is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM)? NCDHM is a month-long national health observance that brings together thousands of dedicated educators, healthcare providers, and dental professionals (Lowcountry Family Dentistry included!) to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and many others. This year, the campaign slogan is “Choose Tap Water for a Sparkling Smile.” The ADA supplies information on making better beverage choices in the form of posters, planning guides, press releases, and activity …
Did You Know Lowcountry Family Dentistry is in the Delta Dental Network?
One of the most common questions patients ask our Beaufort SC dentist office is if we are in-network with Delta Dental. The answer is yes. We are a Delta Dental Premier provider. This means if you have a Delta Dental PPO or Premier plan, you are able to take full advantage of your benefits at a lower cost than visiting a dentist out of the Delta Dental Network. To learn a more, visit our Delta Dental information page by clicking here. …
The Latest in Same-Day Crown Technology
At Lowcountry Family Dentistry, we are excited to introduce our patients to Primescan. As many of you know, Dr. Covington and Dr. DuRant enjoy technological advances in dentistry. Before Dr. Covington joined the practice in December of 2016, Dr. DuRant had been using same-day crown fabrication for over many years (BlueCam). When the newest upgrade (Primescan) became available, our office was one of the first in South Caroline to place an order. Now patients can have an amazing new crown placed in an appointment of less than two hours!!! We have just been wowed by the quality of the crowns and we think you will too. The material of the crowns is the same so structurally they are just as good as the ones we have been placing for years. …
Just Launched…Our New Dental Website!
Our new Lowcountry Family Dentistry website is now online. We hope the site will provide as many resources as possible for our patients. A few of the new features include: patient videos, online payments, more detailed procedure content, and a better user experience. Feel free to roam and see what's new. See anything missing or features you would like to have added? Please contact our Lady's Island office anytime. …