COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is having wide-ranging impacts on our everyday lives, including scheduled dental and other appointments. We all need to work together to prevent the spread of the virus.

‍Dental workers play a crucial role in the prevention of this viral infection, because aerosol and droplets are the main transmission vectors. For this reason, The Dental Roots has an environment of great control and prevention of microbiological infections in general.

PRECAUTIONS TAKEN IN OUR DENTAL CLINIC

Our clinic have the following basic elements available in order to follow standard precautions. These are implemented with all patients, regardless of whether they are believed to be infected or not:

We have surgical masks available, to cover mouth and nose. The masks are easily accessible for patient.

We have alcohol based sanitizer easily available for patients in several places within the clinic, from the reception to the consultation room.

A sink and liquid soap in the reception, to wash hands and face. Wash your hands for 20 seconds.

We have disposable wipes for nasal hygiene in case you need it. After using them, dispose of them immediately and then wash your hands.

The number of people waiting are limited as far as possible so that they can keep a reasonable distance.

Disposable needles and syringes box: dispose of needles and syringes in appropriate places without disconnecting them or covering them again.

PRECAUTION TAKEN AT THE WAITING AREA

Chairs are at a distance of 1 meter from each other
Face masks and disposable tissues are available in the waiting room
There are dispensers to distribute alcohol based sanitizer
The surfaces of all environments used by patients is cleaned and sanitized daily

PRECAUTIONS TAKEN AT THE CLINICAL AREA

Surfaces in the consulting room and other environments used by the patient is cleaned and sanitized before clinical activities and between appointments.
Each clinical room is closed and has physical barrier between the chairs if they are in the same room

MINIMIZING THE PRODUCTION OF AEROSOL

Saliva must be constantly suctioned with high volume vaccum pump and 4 hand dentistry
Intra-oral X-rays that may stimulate salivation and coughing should be used with precaution. Remember that panoramic x-rays or computerized tomographics avoid the problem.
Avoid using the spray function of thye triple syringe by pressing two triggers simultaneously.
Preferably, use cotton or gauze to dry