The dental profession had faced numerous challenges and occupational hazards, during the COVID-19 pandemic that led them to follow the recommendations issued by the local health authorities of the regional dental councils to have a better insight and command over this disease. As the health care professionals and responsible citizens of the world, our dentist in thiruvalla based clinic play a role in slowing the spread of the coronavirus by following public health advice, which will help limit the infections and slow down the spread of the virus. As the spread of COVID-19 entirely depends on our collective actions in order so we http://drpradeepdentalclinic.com are dedicated to being alert and aware in order to avoid mishaps further. Below mentioned steps are to be taken by us-
Perform the basic patient assessment test:
Firstly, the dentist at our dental clinic in thiruvalla ought to be able to recognize a suspected case of COVID-19. He/she shall immediately make sure to report the patient to the infection control department as soon as possible for quarantine.
The body temperature of the patient should be measured.
A long questionnaire is to be used for the screening patients with the potential infection before they could be led to the dental chair-side.
Maintaining the hand hygiene intact:
Emphasis on proper hand hygiene is extremely important. That's so the dentist working in our dental clinic in thiruvalla thoroughly wash their hands with soap or disinfect the hands with alcohol-based sanitizers after regular intervals.
Outwear safety:
If protective outerwear is not available, then the working clothes (white coat) with extra disposable protective clothing outside is to be worn by our dentist at our dental clinic in thiruvalla. In addition, a disposable cap, protective face shield, disposable surgical mask, disposable latex gloves, and impermeable shoe covers should be worn.
Following the mouth rinse routine:
We use a preoperational antimicrobial mouth rinse solution that is generally believed to reduce the number of oral microbes. That's why we follow regular mouth rinse routines by our dentist at our dental clinic in thiruvalla.
Maintaining the rubber dam isolation:
The use of rubber dams can significantly minimize the production of saliva as well as the blood-contaminated aerosol or the spatter, particularly in cases when high-speed handpieces and dental ultrasonic devices are to be used.
Handpiece anti-retraction:
The high-speed dental handpiece without anti-retraction valves may aspirate and expel the debris and fluids caused during the dental treatment and the procedures. More importantly, the microbes, including bacteria and viruses, that may further contaminate the air and water tubes within the dental unit, and thus can potentially cause cross-infection. So, at our dental clinic in thiruvalla, you'll find sanitized handpiece for sure.
Disinfecting the areas:
Dentist at the dental clinic in thiruvalla is taking effective and strict disinfection measures in both clinical settings and public areas. We make sure that our clinic settings should be cleaned and disinfected frequently cleaned including door handles, chairs, and desks.
Staff precautions:
Our dentist present at the dental clinic in thiruvalla makes sure that the desk staff also wear an N95 mask for their protection. We maintain a barrier between the patient and the front desk staff.
We firmly believe by taking these extraordinary precautions our dentist working in our clinic at thiruvalla can surely make a difference in helping the patients with dental problems.
Please keep yourselves as well as your patients safe and immune!
