Compared to this time last year or even as few as six months ago, life looks very different these days. Everywhere you go, people are wearing masks, staying at least six feet apart, and being careful to keep their hands consistently clean. For some people, these changes have been quite challenging, but for others, such as dentists, cleanliness is just part of the job.
Long before COVID-19 came onto the scene, your dentist in Lincoln needed to follow strict hand hygiene standards. Before every appointment, your dental team washed their hands and put on brand-new gloves prior to touching any instrument or putting their hands in your mouth. However, now dentists have to take hand hygiene even further to ensure the safety of both patients and staff alike.
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