Seemingly overnight, stay-at-home orders were in place, face coverings were required, and hand sanitizing stations were everywhere you turned. Despite COVID-19 being discussed on news channels and social media platforms for a large part of 2020, research is still underway on the intricacies of this novel virus. However, experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have remained steadfast that social distancing measures are vital in limiting the spread. Therefore, dental teams across the U.S. are re-designing their daily operations to make keeping a 6-foot distance a practical reality. While you and your dentist will inevitably breach this guideline, opting for contactless hellos is one measure that you can abide by! Read on for four COVID-19 greetings you can use at your next visit.
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