There is no getting around it – handwashing and sanitizing is key to flattening the curve and protecting yourself against Covid-19. While that sounds simple enough, there are two crucial factors in ensuring that it is done effectively: technique and frequency. If you aren’t familiar with the best way to wash your hands and how it impacts your risk of contracting Covid-19, your dentist is here to answer frequently asked questions.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, social distancing plays a pivotal role in stopping the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, researchers believe that social distancing practices have reduced contact between people by 40% and have prevented as many as 185,000 deaths in the U.S. But how do you practice social distancing in situations where you have to breach the 6-foot gap, like at your upcoming dentist visit? Here is everything you need to know about how dentists are making social distancing possible.

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