Nearly nine months ago, our lives were forever changed as the novel COVID-19 virus spread into a global pandemic. As we’ve been adapting to practicing social distancing and wearing face masks daily, researchers have been extensively studying the intricacies of the virus and those it has affected, providing us with valuable insight. For example, a recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association found that less than 1% of dentists nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19 (which is significantly less than other healthcare professionals). Here are a few safety protocols that your dentist has implemented that make that impressive statistic possible.
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