{"id":11,"date":"2020-05-22T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T22:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/?p=11"},"modified":"2024-12-19T21:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:41:02","slug":"covid-preparation-dentist-loveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/covid-preparation-dentist-loveland\/","title":{"rendered":"Putting in the Work: 4 Ways Dental Offices Prepare for Your Appointment During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_222135901__1590704943_11379.jpg\" alt=\"Patient receiving care from dentist in Loveland\" class=\"wp-image-12\" width=\"319\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_222135901__1590704943_11379.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_222135901__1590704943_11379-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_222135901__1590704943_11379-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental teams have always worked hard to make sure that their offices are completely sterile and pristine. Even outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices adhere to the standards set by organizations like the CDC and OSHA to keep patients safe. Now that offices are starting to re-open, dental professionals are holding themselves to even higher standards to negate the possibility of the virus spreading. Here are four ways that your dentist in Loveland is taking steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/advanced-safety-protocol-dentistry.html\">protect you<\/a> before you even walk in the door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.) Daily Health Screenings <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that both the dental team and patients are\nnot at risk of spreading the virus to one another. Every day, before the\npractice opens, each team member receives a no-touch temperature check as well\nas a questionnaire assessing the likelihood of their exposure to the\ncoronavirus. Patients will receive this same procedure before their\nappointment. This small step ensures that both you and the dental team stand a\nmuch smaller chance of getting each other sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.) Advanced Personal Protective Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PPE (personal protective equipment) is always used during\ndental procedures. Your dentist, hygienist, and assistant always wear a mask\nand gloves to protect you from germ transmission. During the pandemic, they are\ntaking this a step further by using things like face shields and surgical gowns\nin their daily practice. These serve as additional protection against\nmicroorganisms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.) Nominating an Infection Control Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the responsibility of an infection control coordinator\nto make sure that each team member is doing their part and adhering to the\npractice\u2019s safety and sanitation protocols. This important role ensures that no\npart of an office\u2019s COVID-19 plan is missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.) Keeping Scrubs Sterile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Team members now change into and out of their scrubs at the\noffice. This helps to guarantee that the scrubs do not come into contact with\nany outside contamination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist\u2019s first priority is to keep you safe when you\nvisit the practice. These four things, combined with more rigorous cleaning and\nsterilization plans, help to ensure that you can get the comprehensive care you\nneed without risking your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/meet-dr-mark-gerome.html\">Dr. Mark\nGerome<\/a> wants each of his patients to have optimal health. He and his team\nwork hard to make sure that they create a safe, comfortable environment during\neach visit. Since graduating from dental school at The Ohio State University\nCollege of Dentistry, he has spent decades advancing his education and\nproviding the best dentistry possible. He is a member of many prestigious\ndental associations, such as the Spear Study Club, the American Dental\nAssociation, and the Ohio Dental Association. During the pandemic, he and his\nteam at Gerome &amp; Patrice Family Dentistry are adhering to very high safety\nstandards. If you\u2019d like to learn more about these standards, give them a call\nat (513) 677-1349 or send them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/contact.html\">an email.<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental teams have always worked hard to make sure that their offices are completely sterile and pristine. Even outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental offices adhere to the standards set by organizations like the CDC and OSHA to keep patients safe. 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