{"id":6,"date":"2020-05-16T14:49:05","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T14:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-06-04T16:56:38","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T16:56:38","slug":"safe-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/16\/safe-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Dentist is Keeping You Safe During the Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_117801670__1535635745_21470-300x200.jpg?v=1777610755\" alt=\"Woman who is relaxed smiling in dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_117801670__1535635745_21470-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_117801670__1535635745_21470-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_117801670__1535635745_21470.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Coronavirus pandemic, the best step you can take\nto stay safe is social distancing. Remaining 6 feet apart from others will\nprevent any contagious respiratory droplets from affecting you. However, what\nif you need to go to the dentist during this uncertain time? Is it safe? Your\ndentist already takes cleaning and sanitation incredibly seriously, but they\nare now using extra precautions during COVID-19. Read on to give yourself\npeace-of-mind by learning more about the advanced safety measures your dentist\nhas in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Safety Champion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main ways your dentist is staying safe during the\npandemic is by appointing a Safety Champion. This important staff member acts\nas almost a \u201chall monitor,\u201d guiding traffic throughout the practice to ensure\nthere is no unnecessary contact. Essentially, they can help everyone maintain\nsocial distancing, keeping tabs on the bathroom, hallways, and other common\nareas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequent Health Checks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as anyone enters the practice, whether it\u2019s a\npatient or staff member, they will undergo a quick, no-touch temperature check.\nThis easy diagnostic takes a matter of seconds and can catch symptoms of\nCOVID-19 before it affects anyone inside of the office. As a patient, you will\nalso complete a questionnaire about your current health status to ensure that\nyour dentist is aware of any issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtualized Waiting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of waiting in the office, your dentist is using\ntechnology to their advantage with virtual waiting rooms. Now, you can check in\nto your appointment from the safety and comfort of your own vehicle. Then, when\nit\u2019s time for your appointment, you\u2019ll be notified to walk into the practice.\nDentists can also hold virtual consultations, discussing the problems you\u2019re\ndealing with and going over your next steps before you even need to visit the\noffice in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes in Routine <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all of this uncertainty, dental staff members often wore\ntheir work clothes home. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused dentists and\ntheir staff to change their routine. Instead, they now change their dental\nclothes in the office so they aren\u2019t bringing any unwanted germs to and from\nthe practice. This integral step helps keep staff and patients safe. Additionally,\nthey are using CDC-approved disinfectant, wiping down all affected areas before\nand after each patient for ultimate sterilization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need dental care during the pandemic, there is no\nneed to worry! Remember that because of all the steps taken by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/\">your dentist<\/a>, their\npractice is one of the safest places you can visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Joshua Thomas Pogue understands that the Coronavirus can\ncause anxiety for a lot of his patients. That\u2019s why he wants you to know about\nsome of the steps he has taken to make his practice clean, safe, and\nsterilized. He has all the dental services you need to stay healthy even during\nCOVID-19. If you have any questions, he can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pleasantvalleydentistryqc.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\nby phone at (563) 332-7734. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the Coronavirus pandemic, the best step you can take to stay safe is social distancing. Remaining 6 feet apart from others will prevent any contagious respiratory droplets from affecting you. 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