Central Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

02/18/2021

03/19/2020

Central Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Update for COVID-19 Virus

With our continued monitoring of the COVID-19 virus, we have made the decision to postpone all non-essential care for the next 2 weeks, and re-evaluate our plan as more data is released from the CDC and Department of Health.

However, we will remain open to treat patients with acute care issues (e.g. emergencies).

In addition, we will shorten our office hours from 9 AM- 1 PM.

Here are the links for the Maryland Department of Health, and the CDC.

https://twitter.com/MDHealthDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ffoxbaltimore.com%2Fnews%2Fcoronavirus%2F26-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-maryland

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/guidance-hcf.html

For Patients who require acute care; please be reassured we are taking all precautions to protect each other.
• We have adjusted patient scheduling to enforce social distancing.
• Patients are brought immediately into a disinfected room, with minimal waiting in the reception area.
• We only want to have, at most, 2 individuals in the reception area at a time.
• The reception area is being repeatedly disinfected.
• All family is requested to wait outside or in their vehicles, and we are calling them once their loved one’s care is complete.
• The surgical team is wearing N-95 surgical masks (yes, we received some), protective eyewear, and gowns.
• Obviously, every individual is following hand sanitizing protocols.

“We are committed to serving our patients and their families, and will continue our pro-active approach during these challenging times”

-Central Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

03/15/2020

Central Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Recommendations for COVID-19 Virus and Oral Surgery Procedures

We are monitoring the updates from the CDC for our patients on a daily basis.
The COVID-19 virus should be taken seriously, but it should not prevent the healthcare delivery for our patients.

Therefore, we are following the CDC recommendations which states:

“It is critical for healthcare facilities to continue to provide care for all patients, irrespective of COVID-19 infection status, at the appropriate level (e.g., home-based care, outpatient, urgent care, emergency room, or hospitalization). Facilities may need to respond to a surge in patients requiring care.”

We currently know is the:
The highest risk group for hospitalization is the elderly with multiple medical problems, and those who are immune compromised or immune suppressed.
The healthy patient is low risk for hospitalization, and display minimal symptoms.
There are 330 million people in the U.S.
A total 1,629 confirmed cases in the U.S.
A total of 41 deaths (26 from Washington State nursing facility) in the U.S.
There are 6 million residents is the State of Maryland
A total of 26 confirmed cases, 0 deaths, no cases in children.

https://twitter.com/MDHealthDept?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ffoxbaltimore.com%2Fnews%2Fcoronavirus%2F26-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-in-maryland

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/healthcare-facilities/guidance-hcf.html

Central Maryland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is an outpatient facility.
Our surgical team is always following universal precautions for patient and staff safety to protect against air-borne and blood-borne pathogens (e.g., virus, bacteria and fungus/spores).
All instrumentation is sterilized after each use.
Autoclaves are spore tested to ensure the highest level of instrument sterility.
Staff always follows hand washing protocols.
Patients are supplied hand sanitizers before and after surgery.
Staff wears surgical gloves, protective eyewear, and surgical masks.
Surgical suites are surface sanitized with cold sterilization, including surgical chairs, countertops, and door handles.
Surgical head rests are covered in disposable plastic head rest covers.
Surgical light handles and surgical equipment are also covered with disposable plastic barriers.

We are scheduling patients in a manner which limits public contact in the reception area.
The reception area also has sanitizers, and surface wipes available for patients and family.
Lastly, we are also:
Rescheduling non-urgent outpatient visits as necessary.
Reaching out to patients who may be a higher risk of COVID-19-related complications to reschedule non-urgent visits (e.g., elderly, those with medical co-morbidities)
Recommending any symptomatic patients seek COVID-19 testing immediately.

“We are committed to serving our patients and their families, and will continue our pro-active approach during these challenging times”
-Central Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

03/15/2020

Good Afternoon to all our patients and referrals, please read below! Thank you!

02/14/2019

Our Oral Surgery Practice in Columbia MD is in search for a Full time team player. Must be quick on their feet& be able to work in a high volume office, with two doctors.

Assistants will receive patients, view charts, perform procedures, go over pre and post op instructions. Surgical assistants must ensure that surgical instrumentation are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin, as well as being able to take x-rays and impressions.

Surgical assistants are responsible for making sure rooms are ready and set up for consultations, procedures, and post op patients. Also being able to check patients’ vital signs and maintaining IV fluid flow during procedures.

Must have:

Current CPR
Maryland X-ray License
DAANCE Certification (a plus)
ACLS (a plus)
Bilingual (a plus)
CBCT and Intra Oral scan experience
Surgical assistant background
Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm

06/28/2018

Have any questions? Want to make an appointment? Call us today at
410-997-1010

06/01/2018

05/31/2018

Last day of May and hello summer!

04/30/2018

2018 Dentistry From the Heart

04/20/2018

St Jude Hope in the Harbor 2018.
We have been going to this event for many years, as a work family.
Having a fun time for a great cause!

03/02/2018

Jen, Paige, Ashley, Bayan, Candice, Sam.

Central Maryland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is extremely proud that our entire clinical staff is certified in ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support). This is above the Maryland State Board standards, which mandates the surgeon be certified in ACLS, but the clinical staff is only required to be BLS (Basic Life Support) certified.

We are the only surgical practice in the region which has independently established a policy for the entire clinical staff to be ACLS trained. We encourage future patients or their families to inquire with a potential surgeon’s office about their assistants ACLS status, especially if they are performing out-patient anesthesia. Our office continues to strive and focus on excellence in patient safety and comfort.

01/29/2018

01/16/2018

Paige joined our team in 2017. She is from Silver Spring, and has lived in the same house her entire life. Paige loves traveling, attending music festivals, binge watching TV shows and trying new foods. She spends time at home with her two mini schnauzers and two cats.

Paige earned an Associates degree in Business Technology, and attended Dental Assistant Training School. She is certified in CPR, and has X-ray certification through the Maryland State Dental Association. She is also OSHA certified, and is currently studying for her DAANCE certification (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Exam).

09/29/2011

09/29/2011

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09/27/2011

Dr.Nessif & Dr.Coletti are sponsors of the 2011 Taste & Auction of Howard County.

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