coronavirus – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:44:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Feeling Safe at the Dentist During a Pandemic https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/feeling-safe-at-the-dentist-during-a-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feeling-safe-at-the-dentist-during-a-pandemic Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:30:42 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1098 “Are dentists open now?” “Is it safe to go to the dentist?” “Can I catch COVID if I go to the dentist?” A lot of people are asking these questions nowadays. Thinking about having dental work done can cause anxiety all by itself. COVID-19 should not be another worry on top of that. Here at...

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]]> Teledentistry: Seeing a “Virtual” Dentist While Under Quarantine https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/teledentistry-seeing-a-virtual-dentist-while-under-quarantine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teledentistry-seeing-a-virtual-dentist-while-under-quarantine Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=948 Most dental offices have either closed or gone into “emergency only” status during COVID-19 quarantine. So, while it is possible to get emergency dental care in most places, patients might also want to consider “internet only” options for speaking with a dentist online for simple consultations (non-emergencies). This is what is called teledentistry. Teledentistry is...

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]]> Where to Go for Emergency Dental Care During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/where-to-go-for-emergency-dental-care-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-go-for-emergency-dental-care-during-the-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:17:48 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=931 As of right now, most U.S. states have suspended elective procedures in dental practices. But this leaves the question: What about dental emergencies? Where should you go, and what should you do, if you have one? (And what counts as a dental emergency, anyway?) While many are turning to their local hospital emergency rooms (ERs),...

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]]> Should I Cancel My Dentist Appointment Because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/should-i-cancel-my-dentist-appointment-because-of-covid-19-coronavirus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=should-i-cancel-my-dentist-appointment-because-of-covid-19-coronavirus Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:03:05 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=922 We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus) recently, including questions about coronavirus isolation and dental appointments. In an effort to keep our readers safe and healthy, we wanted to provide some expert advice on these specific topics. Please visit the CDC page on coronavirus If you have specific questions about its symptoms...

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