How your dental office can engage in the fight against coronavirus

Whether your office is closed or functioning normally, the fact is that the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the new coronavirus, is impacting everyone's life. People are more secluded and there is a general fear of the problems caused by the disease, whether health or financial.

Regardless of whether you are quarantined or not, it is important that your dental office is engaged in campaigns to combat the virus. In addition to working in the health sector, it is the duty of all citizens to prevent the disease from spreading.

Give virus prevention tips

It can be through SMS or WhatsApp campaigns and using social networks. Take advantage of these communication tools to make patients remember you and help spread quality information about the pandemic.

Inform about the main hygiene tips, how to proceed when you get home, how to protect yourself in supermarkets and public transport etc. It is also important to give tips to increase immunity and improve well-being in this very delicate time for many.

As much as your focus is oral health, it is important to show that you care about the health of your patients in general and to position your office as a brand that is attentive to what is happening in the world.

Adapt the routine in the office

If you are performing your appointments, it is essential to make some changes to the environment and routine to protect you, your team and your patients. Preventing too many patients from waiting is a way of doing your part. Decrease attendances and schedule them at more spaced times.

Making gel alcohol available, in addition to having a sink with soap available, is also a way to help prevent and help your patients who arrive from the street. Cleaning inside the office should also be intensified, especially when we talk about door handles, chairs, card machines etc.

Help those who need it most

The fact is that many people will be impacted by the pandemic, either by health or by losing their income. So, many companies are already showing solidarity to help those affected by this crisis.

Discounts, free assistance to communities in need, better payment terms and conditions are ways for you to help your patients face this moment without jeopardizing oral health.

Self-esteem and a smile cannot be lost even with the pandemic, so show your patients that it is also in their interest that they do not interrupt their treatments.

And whether creating content, contributing to the hygiene of everyone or facilitating the financial life of those who consult with you, the important thing is to do your part and inspire other people and contribute as well. It is through solidarity and information that we will find the best way to minimize the impacts of the crisis.

Source: Dentista Organizado. Available at: https://www.dentistaorganizado.com.br/noticia.html?id=321&Como-seu-consultorio-pode-se-engajar-no-combate-ao-coronavirus.htm. Access on: 05/27/2020