{"id":13,"date":"2020-06-04T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T17:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2020-07-10T17:22:30","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T17:22:30","slug":"social-distancing-dentist-bettendorf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/04\/social-distancing-dentist-bettendorf\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Distancing In A Dental Office? It’s Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While your dentist is Bettendorf may be open for new and existing patients, that doesn\u2019t mean they have stopped following COVID-19 safety precautions. They realize the virus is still an issue in their community and they are doing everything they can to keep patients safe<\/a>. One of the ways they are doing this is by following proper social distancing guidelines in their office. If you\u2019re interested in learning how that\u2019s possible in a dental office, keep reading! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step One: The Virtual Waiting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Social distancing policies begin before you step into the\noffice. Instead of having patients sit next to each other in a crowded waiting\nroom, they are now being asked to wait for their appointments in the comfort of\ntheir own vehicles. Patients will be able to call or text the front desk to let\nthem know that they have arrived. A staff member will then greet them and walk\nthem into the office, bypassing the waiting room entirely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Two: Keeping The Hallways Clear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, it wasn\u2019t unusual to see a staff member or patient in the halls of a practice on the way to your treatment room. Today, such a sight is extremely rare. In an effort to maintain proper social distance, dental offices are taking steps to ensure that people don\u2019t run into each other accidentally. One way they achieve this is through sequenced patient visits. This means seeing less patients per day and spacing out appointments so patients don\u2019t come in contact with each other. Stopping new patient tours and implementing one way traffic flows also helps maintain proper social distance inside offices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step Three: No More Unnecessary Physical Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the challenges of providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, your dentist and their entire team are still happy to see you, they just can\u2019t show it like they once did. By no longer using direct contact greetings like handshakes and hugs, they are respecting social distancing and making it harder for the virus to spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Social Distancing Is Not Possible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are times when adhering to the six-foot distancing\nguideline is not possible in a dental practice. Your dentist and hygienist will\nneed to get close to your mouth while providing care. As a result, they are\ntaking additional precautions while doing so. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n