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\"Dentist<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before heading into your dentist appointment, you already\nknow that things are going to look different. You prepare yourself for a virtual waiting room, social distancing, and contactless\ngreetings. However, when your dentist comes in with\na mask, goggles, and<\/em> a face shield,\nyou find yourself thinking, \u201cIs that really necessary?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and\nPrevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the answer is\na resounding yes. Here is why dentists are using face shields to ensure your safety from COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

They Protect Against Hazardous Microorganisms <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For dentists and their teams, rarely is there a day that\ndoesn\u2019t include coming into contact with blood and saliva. Each of these elements can carry\npathogens and disease, so the prevention of direct contact with\nthem is a top priority during a pandemic. Therefore, dentists are using face\nshields to avoid vapors, droplets, and particles that could expose both them and their staff (and inevitably other patients) to\nthe virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Face Mask Alone is Not Enough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is\ndesigned to prevent cross-contamination and the spread of germs. While face\nmasks have proved to be highly effective, they are not enough amid a pandemic.\nAccording to a 2013 study on the risk of contamination during dental procedures,\nthe nose and inner corner of the eyes were the most impacted areas. Any virus\nexposed to these areas can directly enter the bloodstream and quickly wreak\nhavoc on the entire body. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that\ndentists take extensive measures to protect these vulnerable\nareas in both routine and specialty visits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face Shields are Easily Disinfected <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living in a pandemic has made everyone hyperaware of\nthorough cleanliness. Now more than ever, dentists need access to PPE that is\neffective and easy to completely disinfect between patients. In fact, face shields were designed with that in mind! To\nproperly clean their face shield, your dentist will submerge it in an alcohol\nand disinfectant solution before drying it off for the next use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent the spread of germs, dentists are taking\npainstaking measures to provide protection to patients and their team. So, if\nyou see your dentist wearing a face shield at your next appointment, know that\nit is just one of the guidelines they are following to ensure your safety!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Gerome and Patrice Family Dentistry <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For over three decades, Gerome & Patrice Family\nDentistry has provided unparalleled care and service to the people of Loveland.\nWith their personalized approach and enthusiasm for serving your entire family,\ntheir team is dedicated to helping everyone achieve\nlong-term oral health. For more\ninformation on what they are doing to ensure your safety at their office, visit\ntheir website<\/a> or\ngive them a call at 513-677-1349<\/strong>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before heading into your dentist appointment, you already know that things are going to look different. You prepare yourself for a virtual waiting room, social distancing, and contactless greetings. However, when your dentist comes in with a mask, goggles, and a face shield, you find yourself thinking, \u201cIs that really necessary?\u201d According to the Centers… (Read More)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Dentists Are Using Face Shields l Gerome & Patrice Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Because of the pandemic, every measure is being taken to ensure your safety. 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