{"id":196,"date":"2020-05-04T18:13:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T18:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2020-06-04T18:13:40","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T18:13:40","slug":"social-distancing-dentistry-possible-dentist-in-downtown-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devonshiredental.net\/blog\/2020\/05\/04\/social-distancing-dentistry-possible-dentist-in-downtown-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Distancing in Dentistry: How It\u2019s Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"\"red\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ve been pretty good at adhering to social distancing guidelines, only leaving the house when you absolutely have to. One day you develop a sudden toothache and now you\u2019re anxious. Is it safe to go to the dentist<\/a> with everything that\u2019s going on? Believe it or not, yes! Your dentist in downtown Boston is practicing social distancing as well. Keep reading to find out how.\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Is Your Dentist Practicing Social Distancing?<\/h2>\r\nHere are a few of the ways your dentist is adhering to social distancing guidelines:\r\n

Virtual Waiting Rooms<\/h3>\r\nWhen you arrive at the office, there should be a sign on the front door instructing you to check in on your phone instead of coming into the office. You should get a notification when the dentist is ready for you. This way, you can bypass the petri dish that is sitting in the waiting room and walk straight back to the treatment room.\r\n

Spaced-Out Appointments<\/h3>\r\nYour dentist simply isn\u2019t seeing as many patients as they did before COVID-19. In addition, appointments are longer, allowing for more dental procedures to be performed in one sitting. This system also sets aside time for the treatment rooms to be cleaned between appointments.\r\n

Safety Champion<\/h3>\r\nEvery day, a different member of the team is that day\u2019s designated \u201csafety champion.\u201d That person will be in charge of answering patient questions, enforcing social distancing, and generally monitoring other team members.\r\n

How Else Is Your Dentist Keeping You Safe from COVID-19?<\/h2>\r\nAdditionally, there are plenty of other rules that your dentist is following to keep their office as germ-free as possible. Some of these precautions include:\r\n