Office Reopening June 8th
Office Reopening June 8th
Dear Patients,
Our office will [finally!] be re-opening for routine care Monday, June 8th.
We will be scheduling patients next week, and will be limiting the number of patients in the office at one time. When you arrive at the office we may ask you to wait in your car until we are ready to seat you.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you again.
Sincerely,
Dr. Timian
Please be aware of our current protocols:
- Face coverings required
- No non-patients permitted [1 parent with children that have an appointment]
- Your temperature will be taken upon arrival
- Please call with any questions prior to your scheduled appointment
Patients with care in progress prior to this situation are being contacted to reschedule and complete care as soon as possible.
letters from Dr. Timian
IMPORTANT UPDATE - May 27, 2020
Dear Patients,
I’m taking this opportunity to tell you about an important addition to our infection control protocols. I have contracted to have my office equipped with an ultra-violet light [UV-C] air purification system to combat airborne pathogens. Ultra-violet light has been proven to be an effective technique at killing bacteria, mold, fungi and viruses, including Covid virus strains. Although there has not been enough time to document its effectiveness against the current Covid-19 strain, it is expected that it will be similarly effective against Covid-19.
There is plenty of information about this technology on the internet for those of you who are interested, but I will give you a brief description and explanation of the system I am installing. As you probably know, many infectious diseases [including the current Covid-19 virus] are spread through aerosol, i.e., tiny water droplets in the air. These droplets can remain suspended in the air for a long time. While most current dental disinfection procedures dictated by the Center for Disease Control [CDC] focus on surface disinfection, air purification is an important addition. The UV-C light system addresses the aerosol problem by automatically and continuously circulating the air via fans and vents in the ceiling into a chamber above the ceiling. Inside this chamber the air, with the pathogens and contaminants it carries, are exposed to UV light of a specific frequency [this is a different UV frequency from that of tanning salons or natural sunlight]. The chamber is completely encapsulated and there is no exposure or danger to anyone. The UV light in the chamber deactivates/kills any viruses, bacteria, mold, fungi, etc., that are in the air. The cleansed air is then re-circulated to the office.
Although we cannot ever totally eliminate all risk, I believe that by adding this technology to our current disinfection protocols we are doing our best to provide dental care in an environment that is safe for patients and staff [and me!]. I hope this gives some peace of mind for those of you who are understandably concerned about safety, and I hope it won’t be long before my staff and I can resume seeing you for routine dental care. We are still available for emergency and urgent care - call anytime if you have a problem. For now, stay healthy, and we look forward to treating your dental needs in the future, and the warm and friendly interaction with you that makes our jobs so personally rewarding.
Sincerely,
Peter A. Timian, DMD
A letter to my patients - May 19, 2020
Dear Patients,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few month, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one this has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up to date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agency’s recommendations. At this time, we are still only seeing patients for emergency and urgent care. This does not include routine cleanings, fillings, etc. We will resume routine care when recommended by the above entities. You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
- You will be asked some screening questions before your appointment.
- You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
- Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
- We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. Please call our office with any concerns or questions.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors, and friends.
Sincerely
Peter A. Timian, DMD
About Us
What makes our office different?
What makes our office different?
What makes our office different?
Everything! Traditional family care can be difficult to find these days- one doctor, with one office and a small friendly staff ready to meet your family's needs. Our goal- developing lasting relationships based on honest communication, trust and integrity since 1991.
Meet Dr. Timian
What makes our office different?
What makes our office different?
Upon graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry in 1981, Dr. Timian served for three years as a Lieutenant in the Dental Corps in the U.S. Navy at Camp Pendelton. Dr. Timian then practiced as an associate dentist in a private practice in San Diego for several years prior to moving back east & opening his practice in 1991.
Are we accepting new patients?
What makes our office different?
Are we accepting new patients?
We are always here to welcome new patients to our office. If you have any questions about our participation in your dental insurance plan just give us a call and we'd be happy to help you sort through your questions.
We are a PPO Provider for most major dental insurances.
Meet Our Team
Our Team
Peter A. Timian, DMD
Dentist
- 1977 B.A. University of Rochester
- 1981 DMD University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
- 1981-1984 Lieutenant U.S. Navy Dental Corps- Camp Pendleton CA
Upon graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry in 1981, Dr. Timian served for three years as a Lieutenant in the Dental Corps in the U.S. Navy at Camp Pendleton. Dr. Timian then practiced as an associate dentist in a private practice in San Diego for several years prior to moving back east and opening his practice in 1991.
Professional Organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society
Caren Rowlands
Dental Assistant
- Team Member since 1992
Barbara Molony
Office Manager, Dental Hygienist
- Team Member since 1994, RDH, PHDH
- 1987 A.S. Dental Hygiene- Fairleigh Dickinson University, College of Dental Medicine
- 2011 Public Health Dental Hygiene Licensure
- Continuous Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Karan Sell
Dental Hygienist
- Team Member since 1998
- 1988 Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification- Harcum College
- 1997 A.S. Dental Hygiene- Montgomery County Community College
- 2000 B.S. Dental Hygiene/Public Health Policy- Penn College of Technology
- Continuous Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
Christine Vecchione
Dental Hygienist
- Team Member since 2018
- 1993 Dental Certification- Delaware Valley Medical/Dental Academy
- 2014 A.S. Dental Hygiene- Community College of Philadelphia
- Continuous Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
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