{"id":21,"date":"2020-06-26T12:58:55","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T12:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/?p=21"},"modified":"2020-07-02T17:20:36","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T17:20:36","slug":"social-distancing-in-skokie-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/social-distancing-in-skokie-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Your Dentist Is Practicing Social Distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only__1___1593176801_83833-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"sticker on the floor as a reminder for social distancing in Skokie\" class=\"wp-image-22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only__1___1593176801_83833-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only__1___1593176801_83833-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only__1___1593176801_83833.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend continuing to wear a mask and social distance in public whenever possible to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Your dentist is dedicated to maintaining your health and wellness, which is why they\u2019re continuing to make social distancing in Skokie happen. Read on to learn about four ways they\u2019re preventing patient-to-patient and patient-to-dentist contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/advanced-safety-protocol.html\">to keep everybody safe<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Dental Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an at-risk patient or don\u2019t want to leave the safety of your home if at all possible, you can schedule a virtual consultation with your dentist. These are typically for follow-up visits, consultations for cosmetic appointments like Invisalign, and some additional services. By being able to speak to your dentist from home, you\u2019ll be eliminating any chance of contact with another person and avoiding having to be exposed to an environment that you aren\u2019t able to control. Plus, virtual dentistry is incredibly accessible since all you need is a smart phone and internet access!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check-In From Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get to your dentist\u2019s office, there\u2019s no need to walk into the waiting room and touch objects that other patients have had access to. Instead, you can call the front desk staff and let them know when you\u2019ve arrived. You can then wait in your car until they\u2019re ready to bring you back for your appointment. That way, you won\u2019t come into contact with any objects or surfaces that other patients have. This also allows dentists to limit the chances of patient-to-patient interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spread Apart Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist in Skokie has spread patient appointments apart\nin an effort to promote social distancing as well as make sure that the staff\nhas plenty of time to thoroughly sanitize between appointments. Because of\nthis, you can rest-assured knowing that the chances of you coming into contact\nwith other patients who are arriving, waiting, or leaving at the same time you\nare is slim to none. This helps reduce the risk of droplet spreading as well,\nwhich is how the virus is spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoiding Contact With Patients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The dental staff is avoiding all physical contact with\npatients in an effort to keep the environment and their PPE completely sterile.\nThis means that they won\u2019t be giving out hugs, handshakes, or high-fives if\nthey haven\u2019t seen you in awhile. While this may be a let-down if you\u2019re close\nto the dental staff, it\u2019s for the safety of you, them, and every other patient\nthat walks through their doors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your dentist\u2019s office may not be the biggest space, they\u2019re taking precautions to give everybody plenty of room. By implementing these four protocols, they&#8217;re able to take care of your smile while also looking after your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Brad Weiss is dedicated to making his patients feel comfortable\nand safe while they receive the dental care they need. That\u2019s why he has\nimplemented over a dozen new safety protocols in response to COVID-19. He is\npassionate about helping his patients maintain great oral health and is\ncurrently seeing new and existing patients. For questions or to schedule an\nappointment, visit Weiss Dental Arts\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradweissdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 847-864-0188.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend continuing to wear a mask and social distance in public whenever possible to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 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