Cornerstone Dental Care | Brea Dentist Thomas Bae, DDS

We hope you and your loved ones have been staying healthy and safe during this time! We are well into the 4th month of our reopening and we are happy to say things have been going very well with our new safety measures. Understandably, due to these measures we have had to reduce our capacity to see patients by about 50% but we are steadily scheduling patients and taking care of them. Thank you for you patience as we continue to reach out to you all to schedule your appointments. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. WE ARE FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS ON TAKING CARE OF OUR EXISTING PATIENTS FIRST AND FOREMOST. We will keep everyone updated when we are able to accept new patients in the future. Thank you for your continued trust and patience with us!

Happy Friday to everyone! We hope you all have been staying healthy and safe. We are into week 4 of our reopening and we are happy to say that all of our safety measures have been extremely effective in establishing a safe environment for our patients and the Cornerstone Dental team. If you have been in to see us I'm sure that you have seen our strict adherence to the CDC guidelines for personal protective equipment! N95 masks, goggles, face shields, head and neck covers, ...isolation gowns, double gloves...whew! More importantly, we have ensured that our office air quality is pristine! Every exam room is outfitted with heavy duty air purifiers with true HEPA filters and UVC lights. Our HVAC system takes in the office air and filters it through a NASA-developed filtration system with UVC lamps which exhausts ionized air back into the office which further cleans the air and surroundings. As a final measure of air quality safety, we use an ultra-low volume cold fogger to decontaminate the air using hypochlorous acid which is made using water and salt making it 100% safe for humans. With all of this said, you will not find an indoor environment that is safer and cleaner than our office. Thank you for your continued support and trust in us. We are SO blessed and honored to serve all of you. -Dr. Bae and the Cornerstone Dental Care Team.

We are officially open and well into our first week of work! So far, our safety measures have been working well and our patients have a strong sense of safety, confidence, and trust in us and everything that we have done! Thank you all for the overwhelmingly positive response! We ask that you continue to be patient with us as we work hard to get you back in for your dental treatment, cleanings, and check-ups. Stay safe and we look forward to serving you again.-Dr. Bae and the Cornerstone Dental Care Team

We hope you and your loved ones have been staying healthy and safe during this time! We are well into the 4th month of our reopening and we are happy to say things have been going very well with our new safety measures. Understandably, due to these measures we have had to reduce our capacity to see patients by about 50% but we are steadily scheduling patients and taking care of them. Thank you for you patience as we continue to reach out to you all to schedule your appointments. PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. WE ARE FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS ON TAKING CARE OF OUR EXISTING PATIENTS FIRST AND FOREMOST. We will keep everyone updated when we are able to accept new patients in the future. Thank you for your continued trust and patience with us!

To all of our wonderful patients: Please stay vigilant and stay safe as you enjoy the 4th of July weekend! Whenever you're out in public wear your mask and maintain social distancing. Here at Cornerstone Dental Care we are continuing to uphold the strictest standards of safety and protection. If we had a chance to take care of you since we reopened we hope that your experience with us was comfortable and you felt safe. Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy Friday to everyone! We hope you all have been staying healthy and safe. We are into week 4 of our reopening and we are happy to say that all of our safety measures have been extremely effective in establishing a safe environment for our patients and the Cornerstone Dental team. If you have been in to see us I'm sure that you have seen our strict adherence to the CDC guidelines for personal protective equipment! N95 masks, goggles, face shields, head and neck covers, ...isolation gowns, double gloves...whew! More importantly, we have ensured that our office air quality is pristine! Every exam room is outfitted with heavy duty air purifiers with true HEPA filters and UVC lights. Our HVAC system takes in the office air and filters it through a NASA-developed filtration system with UVC lamps which exhausts ionized air back into the office which further cleans the air and surroundings. As a final measure of air quality safety, we use an ultra-low volume cold fogger to decontaminate the air using hypochlorous acid which is made using water and salt making it 100% safe for humans. With all of this said, you will not find an indoor environment that is safer and cleaner than our office. Thank you for your continued support and trust in us. We are SO blessed and honored to serve all of you. -Dr. Bae and the Cornerstone Dental Care Team.

We are officially open and well into our first week of work! So far, our safety measures have been working well and our patients have a strong sense of safety, confidence, and trust in us and everything that we have done! Thank you all for the overwhelmingly positive response! We ask that you continue to be patient with us as we work hard to get you back in for your dental treatment, cleanings, and check-ups. Stay safe and we look forward to serving you again.-Dr. Bae and the Cornerstone Dental Care Team

Dear Cornerstone patients, As this COVID-19 situation evolves we are receiving more information and updated guidance from our national and state governments, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the California Dental Association (CDA), and other key organizations that we are mandated to and/or strongly urged to follow. We want to act in conjunction with this guidance as quickly as possible and this starts with informing you with what we are doing and what is planned. Of ...Continue reading

To our dear patients of Cornerstone Dental Care, We are writing to you to review the measures that we have taken to ensure both your and our safety during these unpredictable and trying times as we come to grips with the implications of the coronavirus. Please review the following measures that we strictly follow: 1. Our entire staff has been extensively trained in the Universal Precaution protocols as outlined by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health ...Administration (OSHA). a. Universal precautions is an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and certain human body fluids (including saliva in dental procedures) as if they were known to be infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens. b. We use gloves, masks, and gowns to prevent any exposure to such body fluids. Gloves and masks are always changed between patients. c. Hand-washing and use of hospital-grade antiseptic hand sanitizers are always performed between patients. 2. We use engineering and work practice controls to limit exposure by strictly adhering to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols. i. A surface disinfectant (Certol ProSpray) is always used in between patients to wipe down all surfaces that may come in contact with patients. This disinfectant will inactivate all viruses, is tuberculocidal, and kills all bacteria. ii. All of our instruments are sterilized via a high pressure, high heat and steam M11 Autoclave sterilizer. This sterilizer is also tested and monitored professionally on a weekly basis. 3. Our facilities are maintained by a professional health care facility maintenance company that is trained to use healthcare-appropriate cleaning agents and products to ensure the most sanitary environment. 4. All staff members that are ill are required to stay home until completely recovered. As our patient, if you are experiencing symptoms of acute respiratory illness, fever, or other symptoms that are consistent with the flu then we ask that you stay home until you have completely recovered. If you already have an appointment scheduled and need to cancel it then please notify us by phone (714-256-9400) as soon as possible! We sincerely hope that all of you will be able to avoid any illness and will stay healthy as we all weather this storm together. Please exercise all personal safety precautions and educate yourself about the coronavirus by visiting the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html. We are so thankful for all of you and we are honored to be your dental care providers. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns and we will be happy to address them. Sincerely, Cornerstone Dental Care

Hello everyone! We hope you and your loved ones have been staying healthy and safe during the coronavirus crisis. It’s hard to believe that our office has been closed since March 16th, and we have missed serving all our patients. In the meantime, we have been monitoring the trajectories and figures of the COVID-19 data in our area and have been closely following the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) decisions and guidance in order to determine when we are allow...Continue reading

Wow, it's hard to believe that we have been under the California shelter-in-place order for over one month! We hope all of you have been staying safe, healthy, and are maintaining a positive attitude as we continue to wait this out. Recently, the California Dental Association released information that will help us to assess our reopening date and the protocols that we need to put in place to be able to take care of all of our patients while keeping everyone safe. Below is ...Continue reading

Hello everyone! Even though we are not open to take care of your routine dental care we want to encourage everyone to take this extra time that you may have staying at home to spend a little more time taking care of your oral health. Remember, oral and overall health are connected! Your mouth helps you to eat, drink, talk and smile, but health conditions like diabetes, heart or kidney disease, and many more can all affect our oral health. And individuals with those health con...ditions, plus older adults and those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk for contracting the coronavirus. Help keep your smile healthy and reduce your risk of the coronavirus with a good home health routine. Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time with a fluoridated toothpaste. Floss once a day. Use mouthwash once or twice a day. Eat a balanced diet. Exerciseeven quick walks around your neighborhood or home have great benefits. Wash your hands often, especially before eating or brushing your teeth. You should wash with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time We hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe and abiding with the guidelines to help "flatten the curve! Thank you for your patience as we continue to stay closed while closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation to plan for our re-opening.

Dear Cornerstone patients, As this COVID-19 situation evolves we are receiving more information and updated guidance from our national and state governments, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the California Dental Association (CDA), and other key organizations that we are mandated to and/or strongly urged to follow. We want to act in conjunction with this guidance as quickly as possible and this starts with informing you with what we are doing and what is planned. Of ...Continue reading

Here is an update on our status. We have been advised by the American Dental Association to suspend all non-essential/non-emergency dental procedures for another week or until April 6th (Monday). We are in the process of rescheduling all patients that were scheduled through April 3rd. At this point we are monitoring the situation as it unfolds day-by-day and we hope to be able to take care of everyone soon. Please take extra special precaution to take care of yourselves and stay on top of your oral hygiene! If you need to get a hold of us for any non-emergency situations please email us at [email protected]. For true dental emergencies please call Dr. Thomas Bae at 310-869-4161.

To our dear patients of Cornerstone Dental Care, We are writing to you to review the measures that we have taken to ensure both your and our safety during these unpredictable and trying times as we come to grips with the implications of the coronavirus. Please review the following measures that we strictly follow: 1. Our entire staff has been extensively trained in the Universal Precaution protocols as outlined by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health ...Administration (OSHA). a. Universal precautions is an approach to infection control to treat all human blood and certain human body fluids (including saliva in dental procedures) as if they were known to be infectious for HIV, HBV and other bloodborne pathogens. b. We use gloves, masks, and gowns to prevent any exposure to such body fluids. Gloves and masks are always changed between patients. c. Hand-washing and use of hospital-grade antiseptic hand sanitizers are always performed between patients. 2. We use engineering and work practice controls to limit exposure by strictly adhering to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) protocols. i. A surface disinfectant (Certol ProSpray) is always used in between patients to wipe down all surfaces that may come in contact with patients. This disinfectant will inactivate all viruses, is tuberculocidal, and kills all bacteria. ii. All of our instruments are sterilized via a high pressure, high heat and steam M11 Autoclave sterilizer. This sterilizer is also tested and monitored professionally on a weekly basis. 3. Our facilities are maintained by a professional health care facility maintenance company that is trained to use healthcare-appropriate cleaning agents and products to ensure the most sanitary environment. 4. All staff members that are ill are required to stay home until completely recovered. As our patient, if you are experiencing symptoms of acute respiratory illness, fever, or other symptoms that are consistent with the flu then we ask that you stay home until you have completely recovered. If you already have an appointment scheduled and need to cancel it then please notify us by phone (714-256-9400) as soon as possible! We sincerely hope that all of you will be able to avoid any illness and will stay healthy as we all weather this storm together. Please exercise all personal safety precautions and educate yourself about the coronavirus by visiting the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html. We are so thankful for all of you and we are honored to be your dental care providers. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns and we will be happy to address them. Sincerely, Cornerstone Dental Care

Congratulations to our wonderful Alycia and Eric as they welcome their baby girl, Alyna, in a few months! We all had a fabulous time celebrating as an office family with a brunch themed feast for Alycia’s baby shower! So many cute girly things! We’re going to miss you for the next few months and we can’t wait to see baby Alyna when she arrives!

Girl Scout cookie season is finally here!

They’re here! We have Girl Scout Cookies! Please support our local Girl Scout Troop 3503 by purchasing some yummy cookies. We have all of your favorites including gluten-free caramel chocolate chip cookies. Plus, this is the last year for the Thanks-A-Lot cookies so get them while you can! We also have the Orange County exclusive Lemonades and S’mores! If there are any specific requests for larger amounts please message us at Cornerstone Dental Care and we will get it ready for you. Thank you from Kelsey and Seylah and Thomas Bae!