{"id":869,"date":"2020-06-17T18:32:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T18:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=869"},"modified":"2020-06-17T18:32:10","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T18:32:10","slug":"medford-dentist-social-distancing-dentistry-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drgsmiles.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/17\/medford-dentist-social-distancing-dentistry-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Distancing in Dentistry: How It\u2019s Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Floor<\/a>Even as the country slowly begins to reopen, it\u2019s essential to remember that the threat of COVID-19 isn\u2019t gone. Social distancing is still the best way to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe from the novel coronavirus. But how can you maintain six feet of distance from others if you need dental care? Here\u2019s how your Medford dentist is helping their patients stay apart and healthy<\/a> during their appointments in the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\n\n

Sequenced Patient Scheduling<\/h2>\nYour dental team is working hard to safeguard your health before you even arrive to the practice. When you call to make your appointment, you may be offered fewer options that you were before the pandemic. To limit how many people are in the office at one time, your dentist is using sequenced patient scheduling and holding fewer appointments each day. This allows more time and physical space between patients as they enter and leave the practice. While it may be a little inconvenient, this measure goes a long way to minimize your exposure to others.\n

Virtual Waiting Rooms<\/h2>\nWhen you arrive to the office, you\u2019ll be asked to check in for your appointment from your car. This \u201cvirtual waiting room\u201d is another way your Medford dentist is monitoring how many people are in close contact within their office. Your dental team will contact you when they\u2019re ready for you to come in. Then, you can bypass the reception area entirely and go directly to your treatment room.\n

Touch-Free Greetings<\/h2>\nYour dental team is thrilled to welcome you back to their practice, but they are temporarily postponing hugs and handshakes. COVID-19 particles can live on a variety of surfaces for long periods of time and can be easily transferred by hand. To prevent the spread of germs, your dental team will be using numerous creative touch-free greetings to keep you safe at your next appointment.\n

Changes to the Reception Area<\/h2>\nAlthough you won\u2019t be spending much time in the reception area during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may notice that several changes have been made there as well, including:\n