March 23^rd, 2020

The SARS – COV – 2 virus continues to affect our lives in ways unimaginable just a few weeks ago.  On March 19^th, 2020 Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 20-10 which prohibits elective and non – urgent procedures until June 15^th, 2020.  The order is posted below *.  This prohibits routine orthodontic appointments.  We will not be able to repair broken appliances until June 15^th or later unless the executive order is changed.  The ADA (American Dental Association) has offered clarification as to what constitutes a dental emergency, posted below **.  If you have a wire that is piercing or ulcerating the oral mucosa, please call so we can schedule a time to take care of you.

All appointments currently scheduled prior to June 15^th, 2020 are necessarily cancelled.  We will be contacting you during the last week of May or the first week of June to reschedule appointments unless the situation changes.  I am very sorry for this delay.  Please be careful with your appliances, braces and retainers.  We will not be able to fully repair or replace them until after June 15^th, 2020.  Of course, we will take care of emergencies as referred above.

I am very anxious to resume routine care for each of my patients, but COVID – 19 is a very real viral disease that is highly contagious.  These measures seem extreme, but in light of the very real threat that coronavirus presents to each of us, especially in the dental environment, they are reasonable and necessary measures.  We will keep you informed as the situation changes.

Best Regards,

Casey Sayre, D.M.D.