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Did you know that dental practices have always been some of\nthe cleanest places in the country? Dentists adhere to strict sanitation\nprotocols to keep their offices exceptionally clean at all times. During the\nCOVID-19 pandemic, even more precautions are being taken to keep their patients\nand staff safe and healthy. Here are five dental safety and infection control\nprotocols your\nBurlington dentist<\/a> is using to safeguard your wellbeing if you need to come\nin for dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.) Excellent Hand Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that\nregular handwashing is one of the best ways to stop the spread of infectious\nillnesses like colds, the flu, and COVID-19. Excellent hand hygiene is especially\nimportant in a dentist\u2019s line of work since their hands routinely come in close\nproximity with their patients\u2019 mouths. To prevent the spread of infectious particles,\nthey diligently wash their hands before putting on clean gloves, before and\nafter treating each patient, and directly after removing their gloves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like with many other illnesses, a person can become sick\nwith the coronavirus if infected respiratory droplets come in contact with\ntheir mouth, nose, or eyes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is specifically\ndesigned to both protect these vulnerable areas on the wearer as well as\nprevent them from spreading any germs themselves. Dentists always wear PPE like\ngloves, masks, eyewear, and coats while providing dental treatment. Once these\nitems are used, they are disposed of or disinfected right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Cough Etiquette & Respiratory Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Several steps are taken to remind patients and staff to practice\nproper cough etiquette and respiratory health while in the office. Some of\nthese measures include infection controls like easily seen and accessible facial\ntissues, hand sanitizer, and no-touch trash receptacles. During the coronavirus\nquarantine, you may also notice more signs, posters, or pamphlets instructing\nreaders to cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) Sterilized Dental Instruments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To prevent any chance of reinfection, many dental instruments\nare single-use and thrown away after coming in contact with a patient. To clean\nnon-disposable devices, dental staff have been trained to use heat, pressure,\nand other advanced sanitation procedures to eliminate any lingering particles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 5.) Thoroughly & Regularly\nCleaned Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While dental practices have always followed rigorous cleaning\nprocedures, it\u2019s more important than ever that the environment is as safe and\ngerm-free as possible. Hospital-grade disinfectants are used on all the\ncountertops, doorknobs, switches, sinks, and dental lights between every\nappointment, as well as all the objects in the reception area. Some equipment like\nthe dental chairs and computer keyboards will have a protective covering that\nis changed out between each patient as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to visit your dentist for urgent care during the\nCOVID-19 pandemic, you can rest assured that your dentist is taking even more\nprecautions than normal to keep both you and your smile healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To Dr. Derek Song and his dental team, nothing is more important\nthan your health and safety. As they plan to reopen on May 18th<\/sup>,\n2020, they have put in place a variety of extra dental safety and infection control\nprotocols to safeguard your wellbeing when you come in for treatment. As\nalways, they remain dedicated to providing the best, most comfortable dental\ntreatments in a safe and germ-free environment. If you have any questions about\nhow they are working to keep their dental practice healthy, feel free to\ncontact them via their website<\/a>\nor at (781) 272-5890. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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