{"id":139,"date":"2020-05-15T19:45:16","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T19:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2020-06-29T19:46:45","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T19:46:45","slug":"family-dentist-in-weyauwega-wi-shares-how-to-greet-without-making-contact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/15\/family-dentist-in-weyauwega-wi-shares-how-to-greet-without-making-contact\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Say \u201cHello\u201d Without Making Contact with Your Dental Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_336307236__1590810183_79948-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"two individuals wearing face masks and touching elbows as a way to say hello\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_336307236__1590810183_79948-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_336307236__1590810183_79948-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_336307236__1590810183_79948.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Are you a hugger? Do you find it difficult to not shake hands or give a high-five when you see someone after months of being away? This natural reflex or reaction is something you cannot help; however, due to recent circumstances around COVID-19 and how easy it is to spread from person-to-person, you must refrain and look for alternative, contactless ways to say hello. How can this be achieved in a dentist\u2019s office? A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/contact-us.html\">family dentist in Weyauwega, WI<\/a>, explains how it is possible to maintain social distancing while continuing to receive a high level of quality dental care.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Wrong with Hugging or High-Fives?<\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s no secret our hands carry germs and spread it to all types of surfaces throughout the day, researchers have found that bacteria can live on clothes for longer than we originally thought. As a result, social distancing must be maintained while COVID-19 remains a threat.<\/p>\n<p>When arriving at your dentist\u2019s office, it may feel like second nature to shake hands, high five, or hug the front desk person or your holistic dentist. Unfortunately, for now, measures are being taken to ensure patients and staff avoid any form of contact aside from the treatment you will receive when in the dentist\u2019s chair.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Ways of Saying \u201cHello\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>COVID-19 has brought about some unique and interesting ways to greet each other. While your dental team will continue to welcome you when you arrive, it will be from behind a mask, and as much as everyone wants to offer traditional greetings, you\u2019ll need to consider one of the following methods instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Teledentistry<\/strong> \u2013 Although it might seem impersonal, this new way of receiving dental care is allowing you to receive high-quality care without ever stepping inside a dentist\u2019s office. It also enables you to speak directly with your dentist for continued personalized service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elbow Bump \u2013 <\/strong>Instead of going with the traditional handshake, you can opt for an elbow bump. Not only will it cause a smile, but you\u2019ll certainly get the point across that you\u2019re happy to see them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Air High-Five \u2013 <\/strong>If your dentist in Weyauwega gives you a positive report (or not), the typical gesture might be a high-five; however, instead of following through to make contact, try out the air high-five instead!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Namaste Stance \u2013<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re a yoga-guru or not, you\u2019ve likely heard the word \u201cNamaste\u201d and witnessed the palms together, head bowed stance. This polite and peaceful way of saying \u201chello\u201d is being adopted by many people throughout the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter how you choose to greet your dental team, know that they, too, are happy to see you. As much as we all would like for things to return to normal, this contactless adjustment will be staying in place for now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. William Twohig is a holistic dentist in Weyauwega, WI, who has remained committed to helping patients achieve healthier smiles for more than 40 years. Although he is now available and seeing patients for all types of dental care, there are still certain guidelines that must be followed in order to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19, one of which is social distancing. While you may feel eager to hug or shake hands with Dr. Twohig and his dental team, it is necessary to opt for non-contact ways to greet everyone. If you want to know what other protocols are being put into place to maintain a healthy and safe environment, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(920) 867-3101<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a hugger? Do you find it difficult to not shake hands or give a high-five when you see someone after months of being away? This natural reflex or reaction is something you cannot help; however, due to recent circumstances around COVID-19 and how easy it is to spread from person-to-person, you must refrain [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139\/revisions\/141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drtwohig.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}