{"id":323,"date":"2020-05-29T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/?p=323"},"modified":"2020-05-31T03:38:38","modified_gmt":"2020-05-31T03:38:38","slug":"the-new-precautions-in-use-at-your-dentists-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/the-new-precautions-in-use-at-your-dentists-office\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Precautions In Use At Your Dentist\u2019s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rsz_adobestock_332021537.jpg\" alt=\"Dentist in West Orange takes a patient\u2019s temperature.\" class=\"wp-image-324\" width=\"296\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rsz_adobestock_332021537.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rsz_adobestock_332021537-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rsz_adobestock_332021537-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 presents unique challenges for dental professionals. Because they need to work right next to a patient\u2019s mouth and nose, they have a high risk of being exposed to the virus. The last thing they want is to catch the disease and spread it, so they\u2019ve implemented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/covid-19-update.html\">new procedures<\/a> to help protect everyone involved in the treatment process. Keep reading to find out about some of the steps your dentist in West Orange is taking to protect you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Requirements For Patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Screenings: Prior to your visit, you will be asked if you have had symptoms of the virus over the last week. Patients who indicate they have may be asked to push their appointment to a later date.<\/li><li>Masks and Gloves: It\u2019s a good idea to wear these items when you\u2019re leaving your home. However, when you arrive at your dentist\u2019s office, you will be asked to remove them at the door to prevent contamination of the surfaces inside.<\/li><li>Car Waiting Rooms: Some practices have removed the furniture in their waiting rooms. You may be asked to wait in your car until the official start time of your appointment.<\/li><li>Temperature Checks: A team member will use a no contact thermometer to complete one final check for symptoms of the virus before starting treatment.<\/li><li>Rinsing With Mouthwash: Many dental procedures release germs into the air, so patients are being asked to rinse their mouths out with an antimicrobial solution to kill them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes During Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you sit down in the dentist\u2019s chair, you\u2019re going to see quite a few things that weren\u2019t present at your last visit. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>New Protective Equipment: Dentists are now wearing plastic face shields and disposable coats to keep viral particles from accumulating on their clothes or body.<\/li><li>Advanced Chairside Suction: This tool collects germ containing droplets before they can leave your mouth.<\/li><li>Air Purifiers: These devices have been installed in operatories to catch pathogens that have been released into the air during treatment.<\/li><li>Enhanced Disinfection Protocols: Once your appointment ends, someone will immediately begin cleaning any surfaces you came in contact with.<\/li><li>Less Physical Contact: In the past, it was common for dentists to say goodbye with a hug or a handshake. However, because the virus can be spread through touch, dentists have resorted to using a friendly wave or smile from a safe distance instead.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These new procedures may cause your appointment to be a little longer than usual, but you\u2019re still going to receive the same great care that you enjoyed prior to the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Paula Gencarelli handles a broad range of dental issues at her practice in West Orange. She went to dental school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After graduating in 2000, she completed further training in emergency dentistry and oral surgery through a residency at St. Joseph&#8217;s Hospital and Medical Center. She is continually researching dental safety techniques to keep patients protected from the coronavirus while providing care. If you would like her help with a dental issue, you can contact her through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/contact-west-orange.html\">practice\u2019s website<\/a> or at 973-731-2200.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 presents unique challenges for dental professionals. Because they need to work right next to a patient\u2019s mouth and nose, they have a high risk of being exposed to the virus. 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