COVID-19*

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. We do this to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations.

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, and a temperature will be taken before every visit.

•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.

Mission

Our mission is to provide each patient with a pleasant dental experience that focuses on his or her unique needs. We are committed to listening to you and designing treatment plans that meet your particular dental health concern while fitting within your budget. There will be no hard sales pitch or pressure to commit to a service you don't desire. We understand the meaning of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

Our Doctors and staff are committed to continuing their education in the art and science of dentistry and maintaining a high standard of care. We are committed to the health and safety of all patients who put their trust and confidence in our office. Our goal is to provide a level of care, without pretentiousness, so you will feel comfortable referring your family and friends.

Our Belief…

We believe smiles are not only critical to everyday function, but a paramount part of self esteem and the hallmark way that humans display satisfaction, joy, and love.

Beard Family Dentistry and its sister office Global Dental Center have been providing exceptional service to the Central Columbus community for over 28 years. We are committed to providing the highest quality smiles coupled with a comfortable patient experience.

We consider our patients a part of our family and deserving of the confident smile that they have always dreamed of.