{"id":769,"date":"2020-09-24T17:30:56","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T17:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/?page_id=769"},"modified":"2020-09-24T17:36:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T17:36:28","slug":"covid-19-update","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/covid-19-update\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"769\" class=\"elementor elementor-769\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d93b6c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d93b6c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-109698d\" data-id=\"109698d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c26d8dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c26d8dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2 id=\"block-641cabdb-faa7-4a60-94bc-2b2b2a4e9324\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write heading\u2026\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"641cabdb-faa7-4a60-94bc-2b2b2a4e9324\" data-type=\"core\/heading\" data-title=\"Heading\">IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19<\/h2><p id=\"block-592abf12-9880-437c-a4f6-8a0288da2153\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"592abf12-9880-437c-a4f6-8a0288da2153\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">In recognition of ongoing news reports and the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, we realize our patients have questions. As dedicated health care professionals, we want you to know that we remain as diligent as ever in protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff. Our practice strictly adheres to and exceeds the standards for infection control by wearing personal protective gear, using hospital-grade disinfectants, practicing the latest sterilization protocols, utilizing single-use disposable materials, and more. Every effort we have in place is to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. We want you to know that we are monitoring this situation very closely, and we will keep you updated regularly.<\/p><p id=\"block-cef1ffad-2757-4bce-a018-2657518ce3fe\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"cef1ffad-2757-4bce-a018-2657518ce3fe\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">Symptoms of coronavirus are reported as flu-like, with varying degrees of severity. While we do not know everything about this virus to date, individuals who are elderly and\/or immunocompromised appear to be the most at risk of a severe infection. To ensure your health and safety, and the health and safety of everyone at our practice, please reschedule your appointment if you or a member of your household has a cough, fever, and\/or flu-like symptoms. In addition, please reschedule your appointment if you have traveled to any areas within the past 14 days that are at high risk for contracting the coronavirus.<\/p><p id=\"block-29777d3d-7e42-4afc-bd54-83cc5348cc3d\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"29777d3d-7e42-4afc-bd54-83cc5348cc3d\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">We thank you in advance and extend our gratitude for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can help keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office, and one of our staff members will be more than happy to assist you.<\/p><p tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"c4cf5dff-d8b7-4139-8426-54ca1313a9e6\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">\u00a0<\/p><p tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"c4cf5dff-d8b7-4139-8426-54ca1313a9e6\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-775 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"871\" height=\"1402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1.jpg 871w, https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1-186x300.jpg 186w, https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1-636x1024.jpg 636w, https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1-768x1236.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southbeachdental.net\/21\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/COVID-19-Symptom-Comparison-Chart1-600x966.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"block-8a77a57e-6c67-44d2-a52f-dddaadd571f2\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Separator\" data-block=\"8a77a57e-6c67-44d2-a52f-dddaadd571f2\" data-type=\"core\/separator\" data-title=\"Separator\"><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><\/div><p id=\"block-59a5c225-a260-4377-b310-39c3b0c47fe0\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable has-large-font-size wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"59a5c225-a260-4377-b310-39c3b0c47fe0\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><strong>COVID-19 FAQs<\/strong><\/p><p id=\"block-7821fdd7-0b76-4d8d-abed-bb999e9cacf6\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable has-medium-font-size wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"7821fdd7-0b76-4d8d-abed-bb999e9cacf6\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\"><strong>What are your new protocols for Covid-19?<\/strong><\/p><ul id=\"block-25cbc6c4-aabf-44dc-9dff-d5d74f896580\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"25cbc6c4-aabf-44dc-9dff-d5d74f896580\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\"><li>Open door to avoid touching handle<\/li><li>Hand sanitizer stations<\/li><li>Nightly UV germicidal light<\/li><li>Biospray twice daily the whole office<\/li><li>Numerous Dyson fans to help with ventilation &amp; removing pollutants<\/li><li>CaviCide spray &amp; wipe all surfaces that kills viruses like TB &amp; HIV<\/li><li>Plastic barriers at the front desk<\/li><li>Everyone PPE: front staff are masked, back staff double masked while wearing face shields, and patients masked at all times<\/li><li>Staff &amp; patients given Covid-19 questionnaire daily<\/li><li>Staff &amp; patients given temperature checks daily<\/li><li>Dentists are regularly tested for Covid-19<\/li><li>Extraoral Dental Suction System is used during cleanings; vacuums droplets &amp; aerosols<\/li><li>Patients are staggered so they are either alone or with one or two other patients in the waiting area<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"block-3c19658b-653b-4aed-9249-d02a7576233a\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Block: Separator\" data-block=\"3c19658b-653b-4aed-9249-d02a7576233a\" data-type=\"core\/separator\" data-title=\"Separator\"><hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/><\/div><p id=\"block-eac7de30-757e-416d-ae25-e194b78b99b2\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Paragraph block\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"eac7de30-757e-416d-ae25-e194b78b99b2\" data-type=\"core\/paragraph\" data-title=\"Paragraph\">For further information, including measures to keep yourself healthy, visit the following links:<\/p><ul id=\"block-15e5dcab-a0b3-412b-bf32-48b2062655ae\" class=\"block-editor-block-list__block wp-block rich-text block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"textbox\" aria-label=\"Write list\u2026\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-block=\"15e5dcab-a0b3-412b-bf32-48b2062655ae\" data-type=\"core\/list\" data-title=\"List\"><li>Prevention:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/prevention.html<\/a><\/li><li>Symptoms:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/symptoms.html<\/a><\/li><li>Steps When Sick:<br \/><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/steps-when-sick.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/about\/steps-when-sick.html<\/a><\/h5><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19 In recognition of ongoing news reports and the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, we realize our patients have questions. As dedicated health care professionals, we want you to know that we remain as diligent as ever in protecting the health and safety of our patients and staff. 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