{"id":49,"date":"2020-05-04T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2020-06-07T18:16:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T18:16:52","slug":"4-items-your-dentist-is-wearing-to-protect-you-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/04\/4-items-your-dentist-is-wearing-to-protect-you-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Items Your Dentist Is Wearing to Protect You &amp; Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Two dentists wearing personal protection equipment with patient\" class=\"wp-image-50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/rsz_adobestock_218013638-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From working from home to maintaining a six-foot distance\nfrom others in public, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our\nlives. These changes extend to the dentist\u2019s office, where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/meet-the-staff.html\">your dental team<\/a>\nhas implemented a wide range of new dental safety protocols designed to enhance\npatient safety. For example, the next time you arrange a checkup, you will\nlikely notice your dentist and dental hygienist are wearing personal protection\nequipment (PPE). Interested to know more? Keep reading to learn about the 4\nitems of PPE your dentist is now wearing to protect themselves and patients\nlike you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Personal Protection Equipment During Dental Care <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\nrecently released <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/hcp\/dental-settings.html#PPE\">new\ninfection prevention and control guidance<\/a> for dentists across the country\nto follow during the COVID-19 health crisis. These guidelines include advice on\nthe personal protection equipment that all dental professionals should wear to\nreduce the likelihood of infectious disease transmission. Essential PPE for dental\ncare providers includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>#1: Surgical masks<\/strong> \u2013 ASTM Level 3 masks offer the maximum level of protection against tiny liquid particles or gas in the air. \u00a0<\/li><li><strong>#2: Eye protection<\/strong> \u2013 Googles, protective eyewear with solid side shields, or full-face shields protect from accidental splashing of bodily fluids (e.g., saliva) during dental procedures. <\/li><li><strong>#3: Protective clothing<\/strong> \u2013 Protective gowns also protect against splashes of bodily fluids and are typically discarded or disposed of after each procedure. <\/li><li><strong>#4: Gloves<\/strong> \u2013 Strict hand hygiene is more important than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Disposable glove use should be combined with frequent hand washing before and after each procedure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Distancing at the Dentist\u2019s Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to wearing the proper personal protection equipment, your dentist may have redesigned his or her office to help maintain six feet of distance and minimize contact between patients. Here are a few ways social distancing is being put into practice at many dental offices: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Virtual check-in means patients can check-in from their cars and bypass the waiting room<\/li><li>Fewer chairs in the waiting room or reception area <\/li><li>Redesigned flow of foot traffic to make it one-way only <\/li><li>Helpful signs reminding patients and staff about social distancing <\/li><li>Sequenced patient scheduling means fewer patients are seen each day and more open time is maintained between each patient. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After Your Appointment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist\u2019s commitment to cleanliness and patient safety\ndoes not end once you walk out the door and head home. After each appointment,\ndental staff will thoroughly clean and disinfect the treatment area and all of\nthe dental instruments. In addition, once the office is closed for the day,\nthey will execute a deep cleaning of the entire office so they can safely welcome\nnew patients the next morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By wearing personal protection equipment and implementing a\nrange of new dental safety protocols, your dentist\u2019s office is safer and\ncleaner than ever! At a time when taking care of your oral and overall health\nis more important than ever, do not hesitate to start planning your next trip to\nthe dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Stephen Dean is dedicated to helping Covington residents\nreach their smile goals and maintain good oral health over the long-term. The\nGeorgia native always prioritizes patient health and safety, which is why he is\nclosely following the latest CDC guidelines for dental care providers during\nthe COVID-19 pandemic. To keep up to date with health and safety notices from Dean\nDental Care, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deandentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:%20770-786-3915\">770-786-3915<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From working from home to maintaining a six-foot distance from others in public, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. These changes extend to the dentist\u2019s office, where your dental team has implemented a wide range of new dental safety protocols designed to enhance patient safety. 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