{"id":131,"date":"2020-07-13T13:29:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-13T13:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/?p=131"},"modified":"2020-07-13T13:30:39","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T13:30:39","slug":"covid-safety-in-irving-hand-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesmacarthur.com\/blog\/covid-safety-in-irving-hand-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"How Is Your Dentist Making Sure Their Hands Are Germ-Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hand hygiene is essential for COVID safety in Irving. To prevent the spread of the virus while also ensuring that everyone receives the dental care they need, they\u2019ve implemented a number of new ways to make sure that their hands are always germ-free. Because the virus is predominantly spread through cross-contamination of unwashed hands, this is one of your dental team\u2019s key focuses on stopping COVID-19 from spreading in their community. Read on to learn more about the specific practices they\u2019re doing daily to keep you safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Are They Washing Their Hands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist in Irving has strict handwashing guidelines that are based off of the highest standards of infections control. Since they come into contact with so many people over the course of the day, it\u2019s important that they avoid contact whenever possible and make sure that their hands are always germ-free, especially since they\u2019ll be near so many mouths. They\u2019re able to do this by following these handwashing rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Lightly wetting their hands and generously lathering the soap for at least 20 seconds.<\/li>
  2. Taking time to scrub between the fingers, under the nails, and up the forearms, using warm water.<\/li>
  3. Drying their hands with a paper towel to eliminate any moist areas on their hands that could still contain microorganisms.<\/li>
  4. Frequently washing their hands throughout the day to ensure they\u2019re always clean.<\/li>
  5. Opening door handles or turning off water faucets using a paper towel to prevent reinfection.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When Are They Washing Their Hands?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Your dentist is also making sure that they frequently and regularly wash their hands throughout yours and other patients\u2019 appointments. Even if they have gloves on, your dentist and hygienist will wash during each of these moments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n