{"id":17,"date":"2020-05-21T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2020-06-05T15:07:46","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T15:07:46","slug":"emergency-dentist-in-skokie-covid-19-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/emergency-dentist-in-skokie-covid-19-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Dental Safety Protocols in Response to 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.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_350387061__1591369966_97760-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"dentist in Skokie sitting in a treatment room wearing PPE\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_350387061__1591369966_97760-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_350387061__1591369966_97760-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_350387061__1591369966_97760.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about receiving dental care from your emergency dentist in Skokie due to the threat of COVID-19, rest-assured that they\u2019re taking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/advanced-safety-protocol.html\">proper preventive measures<\/a> to prioritize your health. Without the proper timely care, emergency situations such as a tooth infection can become severe and even result in tooth loss. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to visit your emergency dentist sooner rather than later. Read on to learn about four ways they\u2019re protecting their community from the spread of COVID-19 while providing necessary dental treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Team Health Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, when the dental staff arrives at the practice,\nthey will undergo a screening process to make sure that they aren\u2019t\nexperiencing any symptoms of COVID-19. This includes answering a basic questionnaire\nthat outlines early signs of the virus as well as taking their no-touch\ntemperature to make sure they don\u2019t have a low-grade fever. This will ensure\nthat the dental staff is healthy and it\u2019s safe for them to continue treating\npatients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Waiting Room &amp; Check-In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To limit the traffic through the office, your dentist in Skokie\nis also turning your car into a waiting and check-in area. That way, you don\u2019t\nhave to come into contact with chairs and other furniture that other patients\nhave. Once it\u2019s time for your appointment, you\u2019ll be led directly back to the\ntreatment room, which will limit the spread of the virus via shared surfaces\nlike waiting room chairs. This also allows the dental team to significantly\nreduce the chances that multiple patients will be in the office at the same\ntime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental Staff PPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC, personal protective equipment is one\nof the most vital preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Because\nyour dentist and hygienists will be working in your mouth and potentially\nexposed to saliva and blood droplets that could cause infection, it\u2019s important\nfor them to wear a variety of safety and protective gear. This includes masks,\nface shields, gloves, and eye protection. After each patient, these will be disposed\nof or thoroughly sanitized to avoid the spread of germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Consultations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the fence about whether you need to visit an emergency\ndentist and don\u2019t want to chance it by scheduling an appointment, you can\nalways plan a virtual consultation. This appointment can be attended in the\ncomfort and safety of your own home. Your dentist will listen to your symptoms\nand examine any videos or pictures that you have and let you know whether they\nrequire an in-person visit. In some cases, a simple change of oral hygiene\nproducts or at-home treatment may suffice to fix the issue. If you do need to\nschedule a treatment, your dentist can do that over your virtual consultation\nas well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that these are only four of the 24 new precautionary\nmeasures put in place by your dentist in Skokie to make sure that your health\nalways comes first. If you have any questions, you can always contact your\ndentist directly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ali Fulreader enjoys helping her patients optimize their\noral health by providing them with high-quality treatments and knowledge. She loves\ntreating patients of all ages and always puts their health and safety first.\nShe also regularly completes advanced education for specialized services,\nincluding CEREC and Invisalign. For questions or to schedule an appointment,\nvisit Weiss Dental Arts\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>\nor call 847-864-0188.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re worried about receiving dental care from your emergency dentist in Skokie due to the threat of COVID-19, rest-assured that they\u2019re taking the proper preventive measures to prioritize your health. Without the proper timely care, emergency situations such as a tooth infection can become severe and even result in tooth loss. 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