CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s still unclear how COVID-19 may permanently change infection control practices in dental care settings. It’s a rapidly evolving situation.
“If I can minimize viral particles in the mouth that’s critical,” said Dr. Lou Graham as he outlined the new protocols all patients and staff at his Hyde Park dental office will follow from now on, including a rinse to kill the coronavirus if it exists in the mouth.
Patients will wait outside to be called into the office, while the waiting room used to hold 10 people. Now there are two chairs, mostly for decoration.
Patients will be thoroughly screened before coming in. And in the dent