Your dentist takes safety and sterilization very seriously. Even outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, dental practices are some of the safest places you can visit. They adhere to very strict standards set by the CDC and OSHA to maintain the cleanest offices possible. Due to the pandemic, many practices are taking their hygiene efforts even further. Learn how your dentist in La Plata sterilizes their tools and keeps patients healthy during the pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed virtually everything about our lives, from how we go shopping for groceries to how we communicate with our friends and families. One aspect of society that has definitely changed is dentistry. Your dentist was only treating emergency patients for much of March and April, but they have recently made the decision to open and treat regular patients. However, they have to be extra careful to keep their office clean and germ-free. Here are some of the safety precautions that your dentist is taking to prevent infections.