{"id":271,"date":"2020-07-07T18:59:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T18:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/?p=271"},"modified":"2020-08-24T19:01:36","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:01:36","slug":"dentist-explains-how-to-use-contactless-greetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/dentist-explains-how-to-use-contactless-greetings\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Best to Use Contactless Greetings at Your Next Dental Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"a<\/a>If it feels like second nature for you to enter your dentist\u2019s office and give your hygienist a high-five or shake the hand of the person behind the front desk, you\u2019ll need to learn to resist the next time you visit. COVID-19<\/a> has caused various changes to occur in dental practices throughout the United States, one of which is practicing social distancing. Before arriving for your appointment, a dentist explains why contactless greetings are best during this time.<\/p>\n

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The Reason for Contactless Greetings<\/h2>\n

COVID-19 is to blame for your inability to high-five, offer handshakes, or even hug right now. Because this highly contagious virus is easily transmitted from person-to-person, health and safety officials are recommending that people practice social distancing, which means you should remain at least 6 feet apart from those around you when in public spaces. While this isn\u2019t entirely possible at a dentist\u2019s office, your dental professional is doing everything possible to keep with these guidelines, even if it means a break from the welcoming smile and handshake.<\/p>\n

Acceptable Ways to Greet Your Dental Team<\/h2>\n

You\u2019re likely not the only one who doesn\u2019t like the fact that regular greetings are off the table. Your dental team members are excited to see you again and may want to throw up a high-five just as much as you do, but for now, to keep everyone safe, here are a few approved alternatives you can use:<\/p>\n