{"id":32,"date":"2020-04-30T12:41:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T12:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2020-05-18T12:45:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T12:45:04","slug":"safe-for-children-to-go-to-dentist-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/30\/safe-for-children-to-go-to-dentist-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"When Will it Be Safe To Take Your Child Back To Their Dentist?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_336044457__1589805567_93523-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person sanitizing a door handle \" class=\"wp-image-33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_336044457__1589805567_93523-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_336044457__1589805567_93523-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_336044457__1589805567_93523.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, there\u2019s\nnothing more important to you than your child\u2019s safety. Even though the\nCOVID-19 pandemic is still happening, your child may have oral health problems\nthat need to be treated. That\u2019s why their pediatric dentist is taking several\nmeasures and following the CDC\u2019s guidelines to ensure that they stay safe while\ngetting the high-quality dental care necessary. Read on to learn more about\ntheir safety guidelines and when you can take them in for a visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheduling Your Child\u2019s Dental Visit During COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pediatric dentist in Willow Park is open and accepting\nappointments, so you can schedule their visit at any time. They\u2019re also putting\nover 16 additional safety measures in place to ensure that you and your child\nhave a safe and worry-free experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety Precautions Being Made By Your Pediatric Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only is your child\u2019s pediatric dentist following strict\nCDC guidelines, but they\u2019re also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/advanced-safety-protocol.html\">implementing\neven more precautions<\/a> to keep their patients safe during the threat of\nCOVID-19. Here are 16 disinfection and safety steps they\u2019re following to make sure\nthat you feel comfortable scheduling your child\u2019s appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Advanced staff training<\/strong> in additional\nawareness and prevention.<\/li><li><strong>Daily staff health checks<\/strong>, including symptom\nscreening and no-contact temperature readings.<\/li><li><strong>No handshakes or hugs<\/strong> while greeting customers.<\/li><li><strong>No office tours<\/strong> for new patients.<\/li><li><strong>Changing work clothes at work<\/strong> means that\nwe\u2019ll always be wearing clean scrubs in the office.<\/li><li><strong>Virtual waiting room<\/strong> allows us to\nminimize office traffic. <\/li><li><strong>No patient gloves allowed<\/strong> minimizes the\nrisk of cross-contamination<\/li><li><strong>Sequenced patient scheduling<\/strong> allows us to\nallocate more time for cleaning.<\/li><li><strong>Patient pre-screenings<\/strong> when you arrive at\nour office.<\/li><li><strong>Social distancing<\/strong> in place throughout the\noffice.<\/li><li><strong>Sanitize and disinfect all instruments<\/strong>,\nequipment, and surfaces after each appointment.<\/li><li><strong>CDC-approved instrument sterilization<\/strong>. <\/li><li><strong>Front desk staff will always be wearing masks<\/strong>\nas well as our back of the house staff.<\/li><li><strong>Chairside suction<\/strong> minimizes aerosol contamination\nrisk. <\/li><li><strong>HEPA air filtration<\/strong> cleans air in the office.<\/li><li><strong>No magazines or waiting room activities<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about your child\u2019s safety, you can\nalways contact their pediatric dentist directly and ask them more about what\nprecautions they\u2019re using and how they can keep your little one safe while they\nget the dental care they need. Because your child\u2019s mouth is still developing,\nit\u2019s important to address any oral concerns before they have the ability to\ncause permanent damage to their mouth. That way, their smile can grow to be\nhealthy and happy as an adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Robert Stroud has over two decades of experience taking\ncare of children\u2019s smiles. He enjoys being able to create a comfortable and\nanxiety-free environment for them to learn the techniques and knowledge they\nneed to keep their smile healthy and cavity-free for life. He is also a\nboard-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Academy of\nPediatric Dentistry. For questions about safety measures or to schedule an\nappointment for your child, visit Stroud Pediatric Dentistry\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfwpediatricdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call 817-441-2425.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, there\u2019s nothing more important to you than your child\u2019s safety. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is still happening, your child may have oral health problems that need to be treated. 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