April 6, 2020
From the desk of Julie A. Chavez D.D.S.
Northern Star Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dear Colleagues and Patients,
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we have continue to gain clarity on guidelines for practice. Northern Star Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is committed to doing our part to decrease spread of coronavirus and conserve PPE (personal protective equipment), but we also need to take care of patients in need.
The mandate that emergency procedures only be performed was issued by executive order of Governor Walz. The most recent recommendation from the ADA (American Dental Association) extends this to April 30, 2020. Procedures that are of an emergency nature can be and need to be performed. If you are experiencing intractable dental/oral pain or swelling, and have a regular general dentist, please contact them first to be evaluated to determine if you require oral surgery. If your dentist is not available, we are available to consult with you. All consults will be done in a virtual setting via a Telehealth meeting to create a plan of care fo you. Please do not seek care at an Urgent Care facility or Emergency Room without going through these channels first.
We are able to offer Telehealth meeting for some non-urgent needs, such as wisdom tooth removal. For more information please call our office.
Hospitals and emergency first responders are already experiencing limited supplies of masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, etc. and we will surely see this worsen as we see more hospital admissions in Minnesota due to COVID-19. If we can conserve our PPE supplies by not performing unnecessary procedures, we will be able to help our colleagues on the front lines.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and we at Northern Star OMS are committed to the well being of patients and the well being of the public at large. We will continue to update the website with any new information as it comes available.
Dr. Julie A Chavez
Welcome
Our Mission is to provide exceptional full-scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery care in a safe, compassionate and respectful environment. Our talented team aims to provide technically exceptional care while maintaining a personal touch. Honest and open with our patients, co-workers, and referring doctors is of utmost importance. We will continually strive to improve our care by keeping current in our field. Both adults and children are welcome.
We understand that dental visits can cause fear and anxiety, our practice aims to make your personal experience as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Adults, and children and the elderly are welcome. Our facilities are designed specifically for oral surgical procedures. We can employ various anesthetic methods, including, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia to reduce your anxiety.
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Julie A. Chavez, The Owner
Dr. David L. Basi, The husband
Meet Our Administrative Staff:
Charity, Office Manager
Rachal, Insurance Specialist
Heidi, Patient Coordinator
St. Louis Park
1660 Highway 100 South| Suite 145
St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416
Phone 952.465.0105
Toll-Free 877.465.0102
Fax 952.465.0106
Map/Directions
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday| 7:30am till 4:00pm
Friday | 7:30am till 2:00pm
For established patients, after-hours urgent care is available.
Call 952-465-0105.
The doctors also are available for emergency room care at Methodist Hospital and Children’s Hospital and clinics of Minneapolis.