{"id":1242,"date":"2020-05-20T18:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T18:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/?p=1242"},"modified":"2020-06-05T18:13:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T18:13:20","slug":"how-dr-martin-keeps-you-safe-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/20\/how-dr-martin-keeps-you-safe-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Dr. Martin Keeps You Safe During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_8653783__1527001187_16849.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling family visiting a dentist in Grapevine.\" class=\"wp-image-1243\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_8653783__1527001187_16849.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_8653783__1527001187_16849-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_8653783__1527001187_16849-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental offices like Smiles by Martin already practice very\nstrict safety protocols in order to keep the spread of germs to an absolute\nminimum. While the office is open and ready to serve you and your family, we\nask that you keep our additional safety protocols in mind. Not only do they\nprotect you and your family as you complete your visits, but they allow us to\nremain open and keep our team members safe as well. If you have additional\nquestions, feel free to contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/meet-dr-martin.html\">dentist in Grapevine<\/a>\ntoday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Waiting Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to reduce the number of patients inside the office\nat a time, Dr. Martin is now asking them to wait in their car during the\ncheck-in process. Not only does this allow you to minimize contact with other\npeople, but you can go right past our designated waiting area and directly to your\ntreatment room. On top of that, we\u2019ve removed all magazines and other activities\nto further reduce the spread of germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At-Risk Patient Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have concerns about your medical health due to your\nage or a pre-existing condition, we want to make sure that there\u2019s time specifically\ndedicated to you. We\u2019ve created specific operating hours for those who need\nthem, giving you the peace of mind you should expect during your appointment.\nOur team has received advanced training on serving patients of all different\nneeds, especially patients with special health accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hospital-Grade Hand Sanitization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We take social distancing seriously, but we also make sure\nthat our office is fully clean and sanitized from top to bottom daily. As a patient,\nwe encourage you to use our hospital-grade sanitation stations while you\u2019re\nhere. We wipe, clean and sanitize all surfaces and commonly-touched objects throughout\nthe office, complete a deep cleaning after the last patient leaves, and perform\nstrict and CDC-approved sterilization of all dental instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Chairside Suction and HEPA Filtration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bioaerosols can carry harmful bacteria, which is why we\u2019ve incorporated\nadvanced chairside suction in all of our operatories. This reduces the number of\naerosols in the office, protecting both patients and dental employees alike.\nAdditionally, HEPA air filters have been added to our HVAC system to create\nsurgically-clean air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Updates on Our Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re proud of the initiatives we\u2019ve taken to ensure your\nsafety and we encourage you to look at our protocols <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/covid-19-safety-protocol.html\">in more\ndetail.<\/a> With that said, Dr. Martin is happy to announce that he\u2019s also included\nnew technology that\u2019s sure to make your visits more comprehensive. The PaX-i3D\nCT cone beam scanner is a fantastic solution for all of your diagnostic needs.\nWhether you need routine X-rays completed to assess the health of your teeth\nand bone tissue, or you\u2019re looking to replace teeth with dental implants, our cone\nbeam scanner ensures better accuracy, precision, and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a question about other office updates? Need to schedule\nan appointment? Call our office today to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Gregory Martin and his team work hard to create a safe\nand welcoming environment for his patients however possible, whether there is a\npandemic or not. His dedication to safety as well as improving the office with\nnew technology ensures your next dental visit will be a comfortable and\nproductive one. To schedule an appointment, you can contact him through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesbymartin.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental offices like Smiles by Martin already practice very strict safety protocols in order to keep the spread of germs to an absolute minimum. While the office is open and ready to serve you and your family, we ask that you keep our additional safety protocols in mind. 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