The Dental Bulletin
Prevention is always better than cure. Cross contamination must be contained & here are some tips to make your dental visit safe and trouble-free!
COME 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
BENEFITS
✔️ Gives us enough time to complete your pre-procedural formalities like screening and filling out disclosure forms
✔️ Sufficient time to complete your treatment
AVOID WEARING WATCHES & JEWELLERY FOR YOUR DENTAL VISIT
BENEFITS
✔️ Hassle free x-rays without need for removal of accessories
✔️ Enables biosafety by preventing contamination of accessory objects
WEAR A MASK & SANITIZE YOUR HANDS BEFORE ENTERING THE CLINIC
BENEFITS
✔️ Reduces risk of contamination by keeping your hands clean
✔️ Protects your airway as well as prevents droplets from spreading
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BENEFITS
✔️ To assess your health & well-being as well as those of people coming to the clinic
✔️ Alerts you to at-risk patients near you
AS FAR AS POSSIBLE COME ALONE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENTS
BENEFITS
✔️ Helps maintain social distancing, prevents crowding in the reception area
✔️ Prevention of cross contamination by limiting the number of people
TEMPERATURE & OXYGEN SATURATION ASSESSMENT
BENEFITS
✔️ Assessment of health parameters before your treatment.
✔️ Ensuring safety of both patients and doctors
HOLD YOUR HANDS IN FRONT OF YOU
BENEFITS
✔️ Prevention of touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Kindly avoid touching your teeth and mouth while communicating with your dentist.
✔️ Avoidance of touching any surfaces like door handles, cupboards etc
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BENEFITS
✔️ Minimizes contact, interchanging of notes
✔️ Ensures safety for both the patients and our clinic staff
These are simple, easy to follow steps that you can take to ensure your dental visit is hassle-free! Some other things that you could keep in mind are to carry your own pen with you, make sure that you come to the clinic directly from home and avoid making stops on the way, leave any bags or other unnecessary items in your vehicle. These are small things that you can do for your own safety as well as that of others. Always remember, safety comes first!
