Deciding if you should go to the dentist now is a personal choice — here’s what the WHO and the ADA have to say. Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. If you’ve never been a fan of going to […]
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Is a Dentist Appointment Safe Right Now?
Going to the dentist has never been what we’d call a good time, but, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a more loaded endeavor than ever. After all, there’s no way to mask up while getting your teeth cleaned, which means you’re more vulnerable to potential coronavirus exposure than you might […]
Is it safe to go to the dentist with corona? Yes, COVID rules in place
CLOSE Mason Motz, 6, was at the dentist’s office to get teeth pulled when Dr. Amy Luedemann-Lazar noticed a different issue: He was tongue-tied. USA TODAY Dr. Scott Asnis’ dental office in Bellmore, New York, looks a lot different than it did in February. Today, after checking in inside – where you […]
A visit to the dentist will get expensive. But is it safe to book an appointment during the pandemic?
WASHINGTON: Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic? Dentists can’t eliminate all risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus. You’ll likely notice changes as soon as you enter the office. Many dentists have removed magazines from waiting rooms, for […]
Is It Safe To Go Back To The Dentist Despite Surging Coronavirus Cases? : Shots
Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for routine procedures. Seattle dentist Kathleen Saturay has increased the layers of protective equipment she wears when treating patients. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for routine procedures. Seattle dentist Kathleen Saturay has increased […]
Is It Safe To Go Back To The Dentist, Despite Surging Coronavirus Cases? : Shots
Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for routine procedures, and are working under updated CDC guidance regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Seattle dentist Kathleen Saturay has increased the layers of PPE she wears when treating patients, among other precautions. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Dental offices have […]
Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist Again?
At Dr. Todd Bertman’s office, the receptionist wears a plastic face shield. So do the hygienist and the nine doctors in the practice in Manhattan’s East Village. Dr. Bertman reopened the office two weeks ago after closing it in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In another change from […]
Is it safe to go to the dentist? What doctors are doing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
America’s dental offices are reopening after months of handling only emergencies. All 50 states now allow routine dental care, like teeth cleanings and cavity fillings, but dentistry is considered one of the highest risk professions for the coronavirus. “If someone asked me in January, ‘Hey, ever think about taking three […]
Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Nearly all dentists and oral surgeons stopped seeing patients at the onset of the novel coronavirus pandemic in March; more than 90% of offices closed, canceling or postponing non-essential dental procedures in the process. Dentists have had concerns about spreading SARS-CoV-2, the respiratory illness that leads to a COVID-19 diagnosis, […]