{"id":338,"date":"2020-05-18T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T01:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/?p=338"},"modified":"2020-06-11T01:16:05","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T01:16:05","slug":"winthrop-dentist-practice-social-distancing-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/winthrop-dentist-practice-social-distancing-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Social Distancing at Your Dental Appointment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Floor sign encouraging social distancing at your Winthrop dentist practice\" class=\"wp-image-339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_347892553_Editorial_Use_Only-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives,\nincluding our focus on infection control. If you need dental care after weeks\nin quarantine, you\u2019ll probably be looking for a \u201csafe dentist near me\u201d\nspecifically. Thankfully, your Winthrop dentist has implemented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/covid-19.html\">several additional safety\nmeasures<\/a> to safeguard your health while you receive the dental treatment\nyou need. Find out how they\u2019re helping you practice social distancing when you\ncome in for your appointment during COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Waiting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even as the country slowly begins to reopen, it\u2019s important\nto remember that practicing social distancing is still the best way to protect\nyourself from the coronavirus. To put more space between patients, your dentist\nis utilizing a \u201cvirtual waiting room.\u201d This means that when you arrive to the\npractice, you can check in from the comfort of your car. Then, when your dental\nteam is ready for you to come inside, you can bypass the reception area and go\ndirectly to your treatment room. Not only does this limit how many people are\nin the building at one time, but it minimizes your exposure to other patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to the Reception Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you enter the practice, you\u2019ll notice that there have\nbeen some changes made to the reception area. Barrier tapes and covers have\nbeen placed over many of the chairs to remind patients to stay at least six\nfeet apart. You\u2019ll also hear the low hum of new HEPA air filters that have been\nplaced throughout the office. While no HEPA filter has been tested against\nCOVID-19, these filtration systems are adept at removing a wide variety of\nsmall irritating or harmful particles from the air. You can breathe easy\nknowing that the air inside your dental practice has never been cleaner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Plexiglass Barriers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 is spread through infected respiratory droplets. To\nhinder the movement of any dangerous airborne particles, clear plastic barriers\nhave been installed. These new fixtures are made of durable plexiglass and\nplaced strategically throughout the office. Just like all the other items found\nin the common areas, like doorknobs, countertops, and light switches, they are\nthoroughly disinfected every hour to ensure there are no lingering particles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilitating social distancing within their practice is one\nof many ways your Winthrop dentist is maintaining a safe and germ-free environment.\nIf you need to visit them for dental care after weeks in quarantine, you can rest\nassured knowing that they are taking every precaution to keep you and your\nsmile healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Brooks Dental is a family-run practice that has been serving\nWinthrop, MA and the surrounding communities since 1959. They have always been committed\nto the health and safety of their patients, staff, and community, which is why\nthey are proud to offer a wide variety of dental services using the latest dental\ntechnology. To add peace-of-mind to the excellent dentistry you\u2019ve come to\nexpect, they have added several additional precautions to their ambitious\ninfection control protocols. If you have any questions or concerns, they\nencourage you to reach them via their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winthropsmiles.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(617)\n846-1811. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, including our focus on infection control. If you need dental care after weeks in quarantine, you\u2019ll probably be looking for a \u201csafe dentist near me\u201d specifically. 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