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COVID-19 Level 2 Restrictions in Melbourne Update

By Dr. Warren Antonoff

COVID-19 Level 2 Restrictions in Melbourne Update

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Within the last few days, the government has announced that dentists in metropolitan Melbourne will move to ADA Level 2 dental restrictions from 28 September and to Level 1 dental restrictions from 26 October. This means we will be able to do more than emergency dental treatments! This includes
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Dental Routine Examination.

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Tooth Fillings
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Tooth Extractions
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Medical management of soft tissue presentations (such as
ulcers)
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Denture Procedures

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Preventative procedures such as the application of topical
remineralising agents e.g. fluoride

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Orthodontic treatment (such as Invisalign)

It’s great news for dentists, our staff, and all our lovely clients. In addition to emergency services, we will be providing all general dental services, which are unlikely to generate aerosols. Our practice will continue to maintain protocols to further ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
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Patients who have any symptoms or illness or are in quarantine continue to refrain from visiting our clinic.
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We will continue our usual COVID-19 precautions when patients visit the clinic:

  1. Observe social distancing and not bring anyone else with you to your dental appointment when possible. 

2. Patients are asked to use the hand sanitiser at the door when they enter the clinic.

WAYS TO REDUCE RISK OF COVID-19

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Wash hands often with soap and running water, for at least 20 seconds. Dry with paper towel or hand dryer.
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Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow.
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Isolate yourself at home if you feel sick. If you take medication ensure you have adequate supplies.
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Phone your GP first if you need medical attention. They will tell you what to do.
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Continue healthy habits: exercise, drink water, get plenty of sleep, and now is the time to quit smoking. Call Quitline 137 848

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Don’t wear a face mask if you are well.
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Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser with over 60 per cent alcohol.
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Get the flu shot.

If you're concerned, call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. A public information hotline is provided by Nurse-on-Call – 1800 675 398.

Websites to visit:

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Australia Government Departments of Health

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Victorian Department of Health

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Victorian Department of Health and Human Services

If you are feeling anxious:
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Beyond Blue

Dental Appointments During Level 2 Restrictions

If you have an appointment booked with us in the coming weeks, we will call you to confirm the appointment time.

If your appointment was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will be contacting you in the coming days to reschedule. You may also send us a message, fill in the contact form below, or call us to guarantee your slot, as our waiting list is piling up.

Please continue to stay safe and maintain proper social distancing habits.

 

Services we mentioned:

Invisalign

Cosmetic Dentistry

Invisalign

General Dental Health Examination and Hygiene

Children’s Dentistry

Dentures

Services MentionedDental Veneers
Dr. Warren Antoff
Principal Dentist

Dr Antonoff is the Principal Dentist and Smile Designer with Lifestyle Smiles in Brighton with over 15 years of dental experience.

He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and achieved the designation of Master Clinician of Implantology at Loma Linda University USA. Dr Antonoff is Digital Smile Design Master who has successfully completed over 600 Invisaligns, over 1,200 implants, over 2,000 veneers, over 3,000 dental crowns, and over 800 smile makeovers.

When it comes to helping patients achieve the smile they’ll love, he’s an expert.

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