{"id":149,"date":"2020-05-12T19:34:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2020-06-12T19:37:57","modified_gmt":"2020-06-12T19:37:57","slug":"why-its-safe-to-see-the-dentist-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/why-its-safe-to-see-the-dentist-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Safe to See the Dentist During the Coronavirus Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_141987017__1591904384_92178-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman smiling during visit with dentist in Springfield\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_141987017__1591904384_92178-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_141987017__1591904384_92178-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_141987017__1591904384_92178.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture your normal dental visit\u2014you walk in, say hello to\nthe front desk staff, and you\u2019re sat in a dental chair. What\u2019s always one of\nthe first things your hygienist or dentist asks you? Usually something like,\n\u201cHow are you feeling? Are there any changes in your health?\u201d However, during\nthe COVID-19 pandemic, these questions take on a whole new meaning. In fact,\nyour dentist in Springfield has developed a quick yet effective health\nscreening to ensure the safety of patients and team members. Keep reading to\nlearn more about the ways your dentist is keeping their practice free of the\nvirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Pre-Appointment Screening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to your screening before an appointment, your\ndentist may ask questions that aren\u2019t about your health, but they\u2019re just as\nimportant. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Asking about travel<\/li><li>Asking about the people you\u2019ve been around. Have\nany of them had COVID-19?<\/li><li>Asking about the number of people in your\nhousehold<\/li><li>Asking about how you feel overall<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to these questions, your screening will also\ninclude a no-touch temperature check and examination for other symptoms. Your\ndentist may also ask you to limit the number of people you bring with you to\nyour appointment. Try to limit it to just one family member, or better yet,\ncome alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Distancing Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides a thorough pre-appointment screening, your dentist\nhas taken advanced safety measures in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19.\nPrimarily, social distancing in the office has been created using virtual\nwaiting rooms with online check-ins. There will also be a staff member\nmonitoring the shared areas like hallways and bathrooms to ensure there is no\nunnecessary contact between patients. This key person will also check the\nlevels of hand sanitizing stations and disinfectant wipes. Additionally, your\ndentist is spacing out their appointments to decrease foot traffic in their\noffice. Plus, all staff members are given no-touch temperature checks at the\nstart of each day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning &amp; Sterilization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dentists have always adhered to strict sanitation guidelines\nfrom the CDC, but now more than ever they are committed to ultimate\nsterilization. This means thorough cleaning of patient areas as well as using\nCDC-approved disinfectant on all surfaces in the dental office. Plus, items\nlike magazines, pamphlets, and more have been removed from public areas to\nprevent any unnecessary touching. The entire office staff also has designated\nwork clothes, changing at the office instead of at home to maintain a routine\nand prevent germs from spreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the advanced safety precautions your\ndentist is taking, you can feel confident if you need to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/request-an-appointment.html\">high-quality\ndental care<\/a> during this uncertain time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Scott Olson understands the stress and anxiety COVID-19\ncan cause, especially if you have to leave your house to go to a medical\nsetting. However, he has taken many additional safety steps in order to prevent\nthe virus from effecting any patients or staff members. If you have questions,\nhe can be contacted through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfielddentist.net\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by\nphone at (417) 823-4900. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picture your normal dental visit\u2014you walk in, say hello to the front desk staff, and you\u2019re sat in a dental chair. What\u2019s always one of the first things your hygienist or dentist asks you? Usually something like, \u201cHow are you feeling? Are there any changes in your health?\u201d However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, these questions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is it Safe to Get Dental Care? | Dentist Springfield | Dr. Olson<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you need to see your dentist in Springfield during the COVID-19 pandemic? 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