Stay-at-home orders are being lifted, but the fight against the novel COVID-19 virus is long from over. To ensure the safety of their patients, dental teams have spent the last couple of months using their time, skills, and resources to re-design their office and implement new infection control procedures. While some of these measures are a routine part of our lives today (like practicing social distancing), asking you to use mouthwash before your dental appointment may come as a surprise. Wondering why rinsing is a part of their COVID-19 prevention tactics? Read on!
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