{"id":31,"date":"2020-05-22T15:40:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T15:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/?p=31"},"modified":"2020-05-22T15:40:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T15:40:55","slug":"4-safety-precautions-your-dentist-is-taking-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/22\/4-safety-precautions-your-dentist-is-taking-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Safety Precautions Your Dentist is Taking During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_343559577__1590161676_67287-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in Carmel with personal protective equipment on treating a patient\" class=\"wp-image-32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_343559577__1590161676_67287-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_343559577__1590161676_67287-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_343559577__1590161676_67287.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After having their doors closed for over a month, your dentist is officially returning to providing comprehensive care to new and existing patients. That means that you can schedule your checkup and cleaning to ensure that your oral health is on the right track. Due to the threat of COVID-19, they\u2019re taking additional precautions to prioritize patient safety above all else. Read on to learn about four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/covid-19-safety-protocol.html\">precautionary measures<\/a> being made to prevent the spread of COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Air Filtration &amp; Chairside Suction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist in Carmel has invested in an advanced air\nfiltration system and chairside suction to reduce hazardous bioaerosols present\nduring certain dental procedures. Not only do these aerosols make a variety of\nviruses and other illnesses airborne, but they can also spread up to 30 feet if\nthey\u2019re not filtered or suctioned. With hospital-grade air filtration systems\nand chairside suction, you won\u2019t need to worry about this at all because they\nwill kill 99.9% of viruses located in the air and on hard surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive Personal Protection Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All dentists are abiding by the CDC\u2019s safety guidelines,\nwhich involves wearing personal protective equipment. However, your dentist in\nCarmel is exceeding these precautions by adding the protection of disposable\ncaps and gowns and facial shields, in addition to the recommended gloves, mask,\nand protective eyewear. This will prevent the spread of saliva droplets to mucous\nmembranes and reduce the risk of infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disinfection After Each Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After each appointment, your dentist will be sanitizing all\nhard surfaces and dental tools by using CDC-approved instrument sterilization\nand disinfectant. This way, you can rest assured that when it\u2019s time for your\nappointment, any item or object that you come into contact with will be germ\nand virus-free. In addition, all dental tools that will be near or inside of\nyour mouth are heat and pressure-cleaned between each visit. Your dentist has\nalso removed all magazines and waiting room activities to prevent lingering\nbacteria in common areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At-Risk Patient Hours Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients who are at a higher risk of experiencing severe\nsymptoms due to COVID-19, your dentist has also set up at-risk patient hours\nfor your safety. This includes more mature patients, any patient with an immune-compromising\ndisease, or anybody with a medically-compromising issue. If you\u2019re an at-risk\npatient who has a family, we also offer family-friendly scheduling so all of\nyour loved ones can get treated at the same time as you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It makes sense that you\u2019d be concerned about the dental\nsafety precautions being made to ensure that you don\u2019t have to risk your wellbeing\nin order to keep up with your oral health. If you would like to learn more about\nyour dentist in Carmel\u2019s safety protocols or would like to schedule an\nappointment, be sure to contact them ahead of time, because it\u2019s likely that\ntheir appointment slots are filling up fast! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Aaron Springhetti always prioritizes his patients\u2019 oral\nhealth and safety during each visit, which is why he has implemented 26\nadditional safety precautions that the entire team at Springhetti Dentistry will\nfollow every day. He is currently accepting new and existing patients needing\ndental care, including checkups and cleanings. For questions or to schedule an appointment,\nvisit Springhetti Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springhettidentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 317-875-7645.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After having their doors closed for over a month, your dentist is officially returning to providing comprehensive care to new and existing patients. That means that you can schedule your checkup and cleaning to ensure that your oral health is on the right track. 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