{"id":165,"date":"2020-05-15T16:59:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T16:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:32:09","slug":"how-your-childs-dentist-is-using-ppe-to-protect-patients-and-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/how-your-childs-dentist-is-using-ppe-to-protect-patients-and-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Child\u2019s Dentist Is Using PPE to Protect Patients and Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_353032707__1591986128_69560-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pediatric dentist in Hillsboro wearing extensive PPE\" class=\"wp-image-166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_353032707__1591986128_69560-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_353032707__1591986128_69560-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_353032707__1591986128_69560.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone in your family has been diligently following the\nCDC\u2019s social distancing guidelines, staying home whenever it\u2019s possible. Then,\none day, your child complains of a really bad toothache. You\u2019re a bit nervous\nto visit a pediatric dentist in Hillsboro. Are dentists\u2019 offices even safe\nright now? You can rest easy knowing that dentists across the country are\ntaking every precaution to ensure the safety of their patients. One of those\nprecautions includes wearing as much PPE as they can. Keep reading to learn\nmore about what PPE is and how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/about-us.html\">dental teams<\/a> wear\nit to keep their patients and themselves safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is PPE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PPE stands for personal protective equipment. Essentially, it\u2019s\na type of protective gear that healthcare professionals wear in order to keep\nthemselves and their patients safe from germ exposure. Some common examples of\nPPE that dentists might wear include shoe coverings, surgical masks, gloves,\nface shields, hair caps, and surgical gowns. Items like these prevent harmful\npathogens from making direct contact with the skin and entering the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is PPE Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured that your child\u2019s dentist will wear PPE\nwhenever they treat your son or daughter, especially if dental aerosols are\nlikely to be produced. Dental aerosols are particles that may consist of blood,\nsaliva, and any germs the patient might be carrying. These particles are released\nfrom a patient\u2019s mouth when certain dental instruments are used. They can also\nremain in the air for up to a few hours before falling to the ground. During that\ntime, pathogens in the aerosols could potentially infect the dental team as\nwell as the next several patients. Because of this, extensive PPE is required\nto prevent the transmission of germs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should Your Child\u2019s Dental Team Wear PPE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a standard protocol when it comes to putting on and\nremoving PPE, which looks something like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Entering the Treatment Room <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to administering care to your child, members of the\ndental team will first wash their hands. Then they will put on a clean surgical\ngown to cover their clothing and skin that may be exposed to saliva, blood, or\ngerms in dental aerosols. Next, they\u2019ll don a respirator or surgical mask as\nwell as eye protection. Before putting on a clean pair of gloves, they\u2019ll wash\ntheir hands again and enter the treatment area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the Procedure Is Complete <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the dental team is finished with your child\u2019s\ntreatment, they will take off their gloves and their gown or other protective\nclothing. After they leave the treatment area, they\u2019ll wash their hands and remove\ntheir eye protection as well as their surgical mask or respirator. Lastly, they\u2019ll\nwash their hands another time just to be safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing that your child\u2019s dentist takes more\nseriously than their patients\u2019 health. As such, you can trust that they will take\nevery precaution to ensure your little one\u2019s safety while they\u2019re in the\noffice. For any questions regarding your child\u2019s dental care, just give them a\ncall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/meet-dr-b-kearbey.html\">Dr.\nBrandon Kearbey<\/a> is a pediatric dentist in Hillsboro, OR who earned his dental\ndoctorate from Loma Linda University in 2006. He is certified in IV sedation\nand has undergone extensive training in many advanced dental procedures, such\nas tooth extractions and root canals. His office takes several safety measures\nto keep their little patients germ-free. To learn more about these safety\nprotocols, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorencoforkids.com\/contact-us.html\">visit Dr.\nKearbey\u2019s website<\/a> or call <strong>(503) 640-6565.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone in your family has been diligently following the CDC\u2019s social distancing guidelines, staying home whenever it\u2019s possible. Then, one day, your child complains of a really bad toothache. You\u2019re a bit nervous to visit a pediatric dentist in Hillsboro. Are dentists\u2019 offices even safe right now? 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