Chula Vista Dental Arts, Mariflor Duhay, DMD Inc.

Happy birthday to our two lovely dental assistants Mairym Polley (Aug 1) and Sonia Marquez (Aug 4)

Having to wear our full PPE all day long is quite aggravating. Its no fun at all. It is literally a killer but we are healthcare professionals who always have to put Safety first before anything else, not only for us but for our valued patients as well. We are at a high risk because of our direct exposure to the patients, but nonetheless we have to protect ourselves as well. With all the sanitation protocol we implement mandatorily, temperature check not only for patients bu...t for all staff as well, the hepa filtration and ionizer we have in the waiting room and in every treatment room, the fogging machine with hypochlorous acid we spray almost every hour, this is our new normal. Because we care for our staff and our patients. But please follow our protocol as well. Let us know if you are not feeling well so we can just reschedule your appointment at a later date. Our pre-screening is very important. We can all do this together See more

Mairym, our ghostbuster using our fogging machine with Hypochlorous acid to disinfect the rooms.

Having to wear our full PPE all day long is quite aggravating. Its no fun at all. It is literally a killer but we are healthcare professionals who always have to put Safety first before anything else, not only for us but for our valued patients as well. We are at a high risk because of our direct exposure to the patients, but nonetheless we have to protect ourselves as well. With all the sanitation protocol we implement mandatorily, temperature check not only for patients bu...t for all staff as well, the hepa filtration and ionizer we have in the waiting room and in every treatment room, the fogging machine with hypochlorous acid we spray almost every hour, this is our new normal. Because we care for our staff and our patients. But please follow our protocol as well. Let us know if you are not feeling well so we can just reschedule your appointment at a later date. Our pre-screening is very important. We can all do this together See more

Our New Office Protocol

While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same at CHULA VISTA DENTAL ARTS: our commitment to your SAFETY. INFECTION CONTROL has always been a top priority in our practice, and you may have seen this during your visits in the past. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it is both safe and comfortable. Our office follows infection control recommendations by the California and American Dental Association, the U.S. Centers for ...Disease Control and Prevention, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Please note that we will be using Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), N95 and KN95 masks, isolation gowns, face shields, Air Purifiers/Hepa Filters with UV-C, fogging machine to disinfect the rooms with HOCL, High-Vac suction systems to help protect everyone in the office. We have gone above and beyond ant recommendations put in place by the county and the state. You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. We look forward to seeing you!

Dear Valued Patients, We hope you and your loved ones continue to be well. The last several weeks have been marked by unexpected challenges and severe limitations for all of us. The current infection figures give us reason to hope that we can now gradually return to normalcy, even if this has certainly changed. ...Continue reading

Dr. Mariflor Duhay DMD ( General Dentistry and Orthodontics ) Office tour

" We've taken the safety of patients and staff to a new level. "

We're reopening soon! Take a virtual tour of our office..

If you’re not feeling well, and have an upcoming appointment, please give us a call to reschedule. While you’re at home resting, here are some helpful oral health tips from the {https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation/} Throw away your toothbrush once you are feeling better: Replacing your brush head ensures you get rid of lingering bacteria. Stay hydrated to avoid dry mouth: Drink plenty of water, as dry mouth can also put you at greater risk for cavities.... Choose sugar-free cough drops: Many cough drops contain sugar, making them equivalent to sucking on candy. Choose the right fluids: Water is always the best choice. To replenish electrolytes, drink sports drinks in moderation due to sugar content.

We’re reopening soon! If your dental appointment was canceled due to the unexpected closure, expect to hear from us soon. We are also implementing new protocols to ensure the safety and health of our patients and team. For detailed information about the changes we’re making, please visit our dedicated COVID-19 update page on our website www.chulavistadentalarts.com

CDA President Dr. Richard Nagy shares with ABC7 why it is important for dentists to only see emergency patients, advice for patients to contact a provider for e...mergency care and how dental professionals in California are donating PPE and volunteering to help on the frontlines during this pandemic. See more

As a health care provider, I want to help our community by shutting down our office and postponing any elective procedures until further notice and will be seeing only emergency or life threatening cases If you have an upcoming appointment in the next few weeks we will be calling you to cancel and reschedule. Leave a message in our VoiceMail and we check it from time to time. The California Dental Association strongly recommends that dentists practicing in California susp...end all in-person dental care with the exception of emergency treatment, until further notice. COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease and transmits in an aerosol environment; therefore we should not be treating patients without proper PPE. If we continue to see patients for treatment that is not an emergency and life-threatening, we put myself, my family, my staff, my patients and my community at risk for potential major health issues, including death. WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER, PLEASE STAY HOME AND CONTINUE TO PRAY! LET’S PAY TRIBUTE TO ALL THE HEALTH CARE HEROES, OUR FRONTLINERS