{"id":344,"date":"2020-05-05T02:09:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T02:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/?p=344"},"modified":"2020-05-25T02:10:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-25T02:10:06","slug":"3-ways-were-keeping-our-office-clean-and-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flennikendental.com\/blog\/3-ways-were-keeping-our-office-clean-and-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways We\u2019re Keeping Our Office Clean and Safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FemaleOver the last several weeks, the country has been focusing on social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, many dental offices have shut their doors, except for providing emergency services. As the country begins to reopen, we know safety is a concern. Although dental offices are already some of the cleanest places, we\u2019re raising the bar for safety and cleanliness when visiting your dentist. Here are 3 ways we\u2019re combating the spread of COVID-19 as we reopen our doors.<\/p>\n

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1. Promoting Personal Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all know handwashing and hand sanitizer are effective for reducing the transmission of the virus; however, our team is doing more. Besides wearing gloves and masks, our dental staff is taking extra precautions with their personal hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might notice they are wearing long hair pulled back and their fingernails kept short. They are also removing jewelry and watches. Depending on the patient and treatment, they might even wear a face shield for an extra barrier of prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any of our staff aren\u2019t feeling their best, they will not be in our office, whether they have COVID-19 symptoms or not. Your safety is our utmost priority while providing you with the care you need to maintain a healthy smile<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Taking Extra Time to Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re taking more time out of our day to thoroughly clean and sanitize our office. This means we won\u2019t be booking as many appointments per day; however, it allows us to disinfect and clean our equipment, tools, and office between each appointment throughout the day. We are also deep cleaning our office each night to ensure we have a sterile environment for our patients the next day. Rest assured, we\u2019re following the CDC\u2019s recommendations for keeping our practice clean to ensure any potential viruses aren\u2019t lingering in our office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Encouraging Social Distancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Social distancing is invaluable for stopping the spread of COVID-19. We are encouraging social distancing in our office to keep you and our staff safe. As a result, we\u2019re limiting the number of people in our office; however, if you need block scheduling, we can still accommodate your family. With fewer people in the office at one time, you\u2019re able to keep your distance to stay healthy. Fewer appointments throughout the day also gives our staff more time to clean the office between each patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome Back to a Clean Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As coronavirus restrictions are lifted, we are looking forward to having our patients back in our office. If you have any concerns about our safety protocols or have any questions, a member of our team is more than happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Flenniken Family Dentistry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flenniken Family Dentistry<\/a> strives to provide modern dental care from our patient-centered office. Your safety is always a top concern as we deliver the care you need to reach optimal oral health. We\u2019ve implemented several new strategies to reduce our patients\u2019 exposure to bacteria and viruses. You\u2019ll notice a higher standard of dental safety when visiting our office<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over the last several weeks, the country has been focusing on social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, many dental offices have shut their doors, except for providing emergency services. As the country begins to reopen, we know safety is a concern. Although dental offices are already some of the […]<\/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":[13],"class_list":["post-344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dental-safety"],"yoast_head":"\nYour Dentist is Committed to Keeping You Safe from COVID-19<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your dentist is happy to reopen to our patients. 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