If you're looking for the best family dentist in the Palo Alto area, then Earl Whetstone, DDS, is the one you should choose. Dr. Whetstone delivers various dental treatments with uncompromising quality and thorough understanding. He's a top-rated dentist in the Palo Alto area and specializes in various cosmetic dental procedures such as implants, veneers, crowns and bridges, fillings, etc. You are rest assured to leave with a beautiful smile after visiting our dental office.
Dr. Earl Whetstone was born and raised in the Midwest. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from San Diego State University. He then pursued his dream of becoming a dentist by attending the UCLA School of Dentistry. In order to provide a more comprehensive medical approach, Dr. Earl Whetstone completed a General Practice Residency program at the Veterans Hospital here in Palo Alto. He served as a chief resident until 1997 when he entered private practice at 744 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.
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Dear Patients of Dr. Whetstone,
We want to share with you that Dr. Whetstone and Team are taking action to minimize the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19). We are taking extra precautions to ensure our facilities are as sanitary as possible. We have increased our cleaning and disinfection program for all frequently touched surfaces, washrooms, entrances/exits and handrails. Along with our well-trained staff that practices Universal Medical Precautions that are always in place.
Our team is closely monitoring announcements from the CDC and Santa Clara County Public Health. If any additional directives are given by federal, state, or local authorities, we will take appropriate measures to continue protecting your health. Along with the CDC, we encourage all patients and employees to practice good hygiene and be vigilant and prepared. Perhaps most importantly, please stay home if you become sick.
Employees are being reminded of the importance of proper hand hygiene, covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding touching the face. Employees are prohibited from coming to the Office while sick with any infectious illness, and we are asking the same of patients as well. We are requiring employees who have traveled abroad to not return to the work for two weeks, to ensure that they have not come in contact with the virus. We are also asking members who have traveled abroad to consider not returning to the office for two weeks.
If you would like additional information, updates and/or preventive tips on the Coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website at: www.cdc.gov/
Additionally, we are implementing for patients that prefer to not wait in our waiting room to please call us when you arrive and we will call you when your room is ready. We pride ourselves on keeping our wait times down and we out-perform our medical counterparts in this regard. However, we respect that you may feel more comfortable waiting in your car until the last moment.
With Good Health,
Dr. Whetstone and Team
744 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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