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For most individuals, social distancing is not normal.\nYes, everyone has their \u201cpersonal space,\u201d but the idea of not sitting next to\nsomeone in an office lobby or avoiding handshakes is not the general practice.\nHowever, COVID-19 is the reason everyone who owns a business is diligently\nlooking for ways to help clients practice social distancing. But how is this\npossible in a dental office that requires close contact for effective results?\nLet your dentist<\/a> explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Offering a Virtual Waiting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of waiting inside the lobby of your dentist\u2019s\noffice, you will be asked to remain in your vehicle and inform the front desk\nstaff via text or phone call of your arrival. Once it is time for you to come in\nfor your appointment, you will receive an alert. Should you not have a cell\nphone, you will need to let the dental team know before the day of your\nappointment so that someone can meet you at the front door when you arrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decreasing Number of Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the past, it might have been normal to see 4 or 5 people\nsitting in the lobby waiting for their appointment; however, that is no longer\nthe case. Instead, your dentist is minimizing the number of people seen in one\nday. By using a spaced-out scheduling method, this allows more time for each\nappointment and prevents too many individuals from being in the office at one\ntime. This also makes it possible for team members to effectively clean all\nequipment, dental instruments, and surfaces between appointments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Removing All Reading Materials <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since you will be asked to wait in your vehicle until your\nappointment time, there will be no reading materials available inside the\noffice. With regard to updating your medical history or insurance information, your\ndentist will provide iPads for you to use that will be covered with a barrier\ntape. This protective covering will be changed after each patient touches it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using Contactless Greetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For now, your dentist and team members will greet you from\nbehind a face mask and shield and avoid handshakes, high-fives, or hugs. As\nhard as this can be for someone who has difficulty maintaining distance from\nthose they care about, it may feel unwelcoming or unnatural to walk in and not\ngive your dentist a high-five, especially if you\u2019ve known them for years.\nHowever, to avoid unnecessary contact and the potential for transferring\nbacteria and viruses between each other, an elbow bump, air high-five, or\nsimple head nod and \u201chello\u201d will have to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are just a few of the many ways your dentist is\nworking to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. By working together to follow\ninstructions and maintain distance, it may be possible to return to normal\nsooner rather than later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong>
\nAs much as Dr. Joanne Bancroft and her team would love for things to return to\nnormal, COVID-19 continues to remain a threat. As a result, she is working\ndiligently to find ways for both her staff and patients to practice social\ndistancing. In addition to the increased sanitation efforts and wearing\npersonal protective equipment, she is going the extra mile to keep everyone\nsafe by implementing contactless solutions throughout the office. To find out\nwhat you can expect during your next visit, contact us<\/a> at (720)\n458-6561<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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