{"id":268,"date":"2020-04-30T14:33:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T14:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=268"},"modified":"2020-05-12T14:35:59","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T14:35:59","slug":"how-is-your-dental-office-keeping-patients-safe-as-they-open-their-doors-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weldondentistry.com\/blog\/how-is-your-dental-office-keeping-patients-safe-as-they-open-their-doors-again\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is Your Dental Office Keeping Patients Safe As They Open Their Doors Again?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you looking forward to scheduling an appointment with your dentist again but want to know how they\u2019re taking extra steps to ensure patient\u2019s safety during COVID-19? Making your safety a top priority is important, and your dental office feels the same way. That\u2019s why they\u2019re following CDC guidelines and even taking advanced measures to help patients social distance and stay healthy when they get their\u00a0 next checkup and cleaning<\/a>. Read on to learn more about the preventive measures your dentist is taking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. \u00df<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How is COVID-19 Spread? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the CDC, COVID-19 is spread via droplet transfer\nto the mucous membrane. What that means is if a patient who is infected sneezes,\ncoughs, or even talks too loudly, small droplets of saliva will transfer to any\nobjects or people surrounding them. When a non-infected person touches one of these\nsurrounding surfaces and touches their face, it will transfer to their mucous\nmembrane (eyes, nose, or mouth) and also infect them. It\u2019s said that these\ndroplets can spread up to six feet or more, which is why states across the\ncountry are enforcing social distancing in an effort to curb the spread of the\nvirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Dental Offices Open Again?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In March, dental offices across the country closed their\ndoors and postponed all treatments, focusing solely on providing emergency\ndental care for patients in pain. Fast forward to the end of April, and dental\npractices are planning on opening back up with the proper sanitation and\ndisinfecting guidelines in place. That way, patients requiring checkups and\ncleanings and other care can receive it without needing to worry about risking\ntheir health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Safety Measures Is Your Dental Office Taking to Keep Patients Safe? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist is following CDC safety guidelines as well as\nadditional precautionary measures to make sure that patients and staff stay\nsafe. Here are some practices that they\u2019re implementing to ensure your health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n