Dear Patient:

We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the 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.

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:

Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You'll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
- We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
- 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. To make an appointment, please call our office at (509) 485-8620 or visit our website at www.drweigand.com

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.

Sincerely,
Richard D. Weigand, DDS

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If You Have Never Considered Having Your Mercury Fillings Removed, Here Are Some Reasons Why You Should

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Safe Mercury Filling Removal in Spokane WA Area

Do you have a metal amalgam filling that you would like to have removed in Spokane, Washington? Dr. Richard D. Weigand provides safe mercury filling removal to patients who visit his practice. Maybe you have not considered this in the past but are ready to learn more about composite resin fillings and why they may be better. What is an Amalgam Filling? Amalgam fillings are composed of multiple types of metals (including mercury) and are either gold or silver in color. For over a century, they were the standard in fillings. Recently, they have been used on a much more … Continue reading

Metal-Free Restorative Dentistry: Safe and Reliable Restorations for a Healthy, Beautiful Smile

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Metal Free Dental Restorations in Spokane WA Area

When you want dental work, you need it to do more than just look great—of priority, it has to be as safe as possible. Otherwise, fixing one problem only to introduce another doesn’t make sense. We understand this at Richard D. Weigand, DDS, in Spokane, Washington! We take a natural approach to dentistry by providing satisfactory results without jeopardizing your health. With alternative non-toxic materials, we offer dental restorations like fillings and crowns that provide durable, lifelike, and safe results. What are Non-Metal Restorations Made Of? Traditionally, metal has been the gold standard for making dental restorations. While metal is … Continue reading

What Filling Material Is the Safest?

Posted By Dr. Richard Weigand

Safest Dental Fillings in Spokane WA Area

Protecting your teeth from cavities and keeping them structurally sound is essential for good oral health. Over the years, different materials have been used to correct minor imperfections and fill cavities. Since the use of composite resin began several years ago, it has come to light that the dental amalgam used for years may not be as safe as initially thought. Today, dentists have other options that are less toxic and more durable than the dental amalgam of the past. The Problem with Dental Amalgam For well over 100 years, dental amalgam was the primary material used for fillings. The … Continue reading

Metal-free dentistry benefits

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Metal-Free Dentistry at Richard D Weigand DDS in Spokane, WA Area

For many decades, the use of metal amalgam was ubiquitous when placing fillings and other dental restorations. This material is made from a mixture of metals, with approximately half being mercury and the rest being composed of tin, copper, silver, and other types of metals. However, mercury is widely recognized as a toxic material, the silver color of metal amalgam is noticeable in the smile, and amalgam can make teeth susceptible to cracking or breaking. At the dental practice of Richard D. Weigand, DDS in Spokane, Washington, we use a metal-free dentistry approach, which offers many benefits for the appearance, function, and health … Continue reading “Metal-free dentistry benefits”

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If You Have Never Considered Having Your Mercury Fillings Removed, Here Are Some Reasons Why You Should

Metal-Free Restorative Dentistry: Safe and Reliable Restorations for a Healthy, Beautiful Smile

What Filling Material Is the Safest?

Metal-free dentistry benefits

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