{"id":56,"date":"2020-07-05T20:46:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T20:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/?p=56"},"modified":"2021-08-09T14:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T14:57:34","slug":"dental-safety-protocol-lebanon-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/dental-safety-protocol-lebanon-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dental Team Prepares for Your Visit During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/dental-safety-protocol-lebanon-covid-19\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/disinfecting-door-handle-as-part-of-dental-safety-protocol-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"disinfecting door handle as part of dental safety protocol\" class=\"wp-image-57\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/disinfecting-door-handle-as-part-of-dental-safety-protocol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/disinfecting-door-handle-as-part-of-dental-safety-protocol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/disinfecting-door-handle-as-part-of-dental-safety-protocol-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/disinfecting-door-handle-as-part-of-dental-safety-protocol.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before COVID-19 became a major threat, your dental team had a fairly simple procedure for preparing for your appointments. They would thoroughly wash their hands, put on fresh gloves and a mask, and ensure that they were using sterile instruments. They still do all of that, but now they have added additional measures with the goal of creating the safest, cleanest environment possible. In this blog post, we will discuss just a portion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/covid-19-precautions.html\">dental safety protocol in Lebanon<\/a> that is helping to protect you during this pandemic season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Champions for Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dental team has made it their business to familiarize\nthemselves with safety guidelines from reputable organizations, including the\nAmerican Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.\nThey apply such guidelines to the extent possible. They also offer each other\nfriendly reminders on how they can do their utmost to minimize health risks for\npatients. They are true champions for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Health Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dental team is always happy to see you, but they would\nnever come to work if they knew there was even a small risk that they could\ncause you to become ill. That is why they undergo a health screening each day\nbefore they begin work. The screening includes a temperature check and a\nquestionnaire that assesses whether it is likely that they have been exposed to\nCOVID-19. All patients must undergo a similar screening prior to each\nappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Clothes at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, you might have seen\nmembers of your dental team wearing their scrubs as they were running errands\nbefore work. Now, you will not see that. They travel to work in their normal\nclothes, then change into freshly cleaned scrubs when they arrive at the dental\noffice. This simple precaution minimizes the risk that any viruses or other\ncontagions will transfer to patients from a team member\u2019s garments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Rigorous Cleaning Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental offices have always been among the cleanest places in\nthe country. That is truer than ever now as your dental team has implemented\nnew cleaning regulations to prevent the spread of illness. They thoroughly\nclean the operatories between each patient. All frequently touched surfaces,\nsuch as door handles and countertops, are disinfected at least three times each\nday. They also do a deeper cleaning of the whole office each evening after\nclosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article touches on just a few of the things that your\ndental team is doing to protect you during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you would\nlike to learn more about their safety protocol, feel free to reach out to them.\nThey will be happy to answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet Our Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have four talented doctors on our team at Santavicca\nDental Professionals, including two dentists in Lebanon, an oral surgeon, and\nan anesthesiologist. We provide a broad range of services, and we are proud to\ncontinue to provide top-tier care to our patients in a clean and welcoming\nenvironment. Patient safety is one of our highest priorities. To learn more\nabout how we are helping to fight the spread of COVID-19, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/contact.html\">contact us<\/a> at 603-643-4142.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Before COVID-19 became a major threat, your dental team had a fairly simple procedure for preparing for your appointments. They would thoroughly wash their hands, put on fresh gloves and a mask, and ensure that they were using sterile instruments. They still do all of that, but now they have added additional measures with the goal of creating the safest, cleanest environment possible. In this blog post, we will discuss just a portion of the dental safety protocol in Lebanon that is helping to protect you during this pandemic season. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.santaviccadental.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/05\/dental-safety-protocol-lebanon-covid-19\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Your Dental Team Prepares for Your Visit During COVID-19<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about a portion of the dental safety protocol in Lebanon that is protecting your well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.\" \/>\n<meta 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