{"id":434,"date":"2020-04-30T20:46:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T20:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=434"},"modified":"2020-05-23T04:34:47","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T04:34:47","slug":"mesquite-dentist-5-ways-practices-stay-clean-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/30\/mesquite-dentist-5-ways-practices-stay-clean-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Dental Practices Stay Germ-Free During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_328094032__1589002117_41351-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Your Mesquite dentist thoroughly washing their hands\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_328094032__1589002117_41351-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_328094032__1589002117_41351-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_328094032__1589002117_41351.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dental practices have always been some of the cleanest places in the country thanks to their strict sanitation protocols. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, these standards have gotten even higher. Dentists across the nation are taking extraordinary precautions on top of their regular hygienic practices to ensure they can safely provide the dental care you may need after weeks in quarantine. Here are five ways your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/about-us.html\">Mesquite dentist<\/a> is keeping their office as clean as possible to safeguard your health if you need to come in for treatment.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>1.) Excellent Hand Hygiene<\/h2>\n<p>According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention as well as mothers around the world, regular handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent spreading germs. Since dental work often requires very close proximity between a dentist\u2019s hands and their patient\u2019s mouth, hand hygiene has always been of utmost importance. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, your dentist was routinely washing their hands before putting on gloves, before treating each patient, after treating each patient, and immediately after removing their gloves.<\/p>\n<h2>2.) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen your dentist wearing gloves, masks, eyewear, and lab coats while treating you. These are all known as personal protective equipment, and are designed to protect the wearer\u2019s mouth, nose, eyes, and skin from infectious particles. To prevent the spread of germs, these items are regularly disposed of or sanitized.<\/p>\n<h2>3.) Cough Etiquette &amp; Respiratory Health<\/h2>\n<p>Several measures are taken to remind and teach patients to practice proper cough etiquette and respiratory health while in the office. You\u2019ll notice easily accessible facial tissues, no-touch trash receptacles, and available hand sanitizer. There also may be signs, posters, or pamphlets with instructions to cover their mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing.<\/p>\n<h2>4.) Sterilized Dental Instruments &amp; Devices<\/h2>\n<p>To prevent cross-contamination, most dental devices are single-use and thrown away after coming in contact with a patient. To sterilize dental instruments that are non-disposable, dental staff have taken specialized training in using high-heat, powerful disinfectants, and other means to completely eliminate any lingering particles.<\/p>\n<h2>5.) Clean &amp; Disinfected Environment<\/h2>\n<p>All parts of a dental office are regularly and rigorously disinfected. Before you step into the dentist\u2019s examination room, every surface has been cleaned with hospital-strength disinfectant products. This includes the dental chair, countertops, dental light, and every switch, handle, and knob. Some surfaces may even have a protective cover that is replaced between every patient.<\/p>\n<p>Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, your Mesquite dentist has practiced extensive measures for infection control. If you need to visit them for care, you can feel confident that you\u2019re walking into a safe, clean, and germ-free environment.<\/p>\n<h2>About the Practice<\/h2>\n<p><em>Bear Creek Family Dentistry has always been committed to keeping the smiles of Mesquite, TX and the surrounding communities happy and healthy for a lifetime. Our staff completes countless hours of continuing education and training to stay current with the most advanced dental technologies, materials, and practices. To provide our patients the excellent dental care they deserve, we are closely following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you\u2019d like to learn more about what we\u2019re doing to slow the spread of COVID-19, feel free to contact us via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(972) 331-5300. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental practices have always been some of the cleanest places in the country thanks to their strict sanitation protocols. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, these standards have gotten even higher. 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