{"id":157,"date":"2020-05-15T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T17:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2020-06-15T17:56:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T17:56:45","slug":"dentist-in-tappan-explains-how-to-use-contactless-greetings-when-in-the-dental-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentist-tappan.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/dentist-in-tappan-explains-how-to-use-contactless-greetings-when-in-the-dental-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Best to Use Contactless Greetings While in the Dentist\u2019s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The next time you see your dentist in Tappan<\/a>, don\u2019t expect to be able to run up and offer a handshake or high-five. With COVID-19 continuing to pose a worldwide threat, certain protocols and safety measures are being put into place to not only better protect you but dental team members as well. Although it may seem unwelcoming or \u201coff-putting\u201d you can trust that your dentist is happy to see you and wants things to return to normal as much as you do. But for now, spend some time learning why contact-free greetings are best and which ones you can use when arriving for your next appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is the Problem with Regular Handshakes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not just handshakes that are the problem. It\u2019s also hugging, high-fives, and being in close contact of any kind with anyone outside your home. Germs, bacteria, and viruses can easily attach to various areas of the body, especially the hands. Because dentists must use them to effectively do their work each day, it is necessary that they keep them as clean as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of the many dental office protocols, staff members will be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) when administering treatment. One of these PPE is latex gloves, and it is best if nothing else (i.e. bacteria, viruses) touch this material, as it could be easily spread into your mouth and cause you to become sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Greet Your Dental Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sad about the idea of not being able to hug your favorite hygienist or dentist, consider trying one of these methods to say \u201chello\u201d without making physical contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n