{"id":554,"date":"2020-06-22T01:56:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T01:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/?p=554"},"modified":"2020-06-22T01:56:57","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T01:56:57","slug":"6-ways-greet-dentist-okc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/6-ways-greet-dentist-okc\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Creative Ways to Greet Your Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Woman<\/a>Over the last few weeks, you\u2019ve had to change the way you normally do things to do your part to combat the spread of COVID-19. You\u2019ve had to stay home, wear masks, and keep your distance from others to name just a few. As the country reopens so you can visit your dentist in OKC again, you\u2019ll still need to practice social distancing. If you\u2019re a hugger or you like to give a firm handshake when you see your dentist, here are 6 creative ways to greet your dental team amid the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

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Social Distancing in Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Social distancing is important for slowing the spread of\nCOVID-19. To help stop the virus, your dentist has implemented several changes\nto their safety protocols, like not hugging patients or shaking their hands.\nThey aren\u2019t doing it to be rude. Instead, they have your safety in mind. Don\u2019t\nworry, here are some fun alternatives to greet your dental team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Elbow Bumps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve heard about fist bumps, but what about elbow bumps?\nThis is a fun alternative to giving knuckles or a high-five. This is a common\ngreeting in parts of Africa and other places around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Namaste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNamaste\u201d is a non-contact form of Hindu greeting. The simple\ngesture involves placing the palms of the hands together with the fingers\nupwards. Although you might attribute it to yoga, it\u2019s a respectful greeting for\na variety of situations, like visiting your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Tele-dentistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tele-dentistry is a great option for patients who only need\na consultation or follow up appointment. You won\u2019t even need to go to your\ndentist, reducing the risk of COVID-19. You\u2019ll speak with your dentist over the\nphone or video meeting, so a simple wave will do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Curtsy or Bow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A curtsy or bow might seem a little outdated, but they are an\nunexpected way to greet someone.  You can\ncall it the \u201ccoronavirus curtsy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Ankle Shake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of shaking hands, why not change it up and use your\nankles? Just stand on one foot and give your dentist an ankle shake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Wave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A friendly hand wave never goes out of style. With everyone\nkeeping their distance, it\u2019s a casual way to show someone you\u2019re happy to see\nthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the Way You Say \u201cHello\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has changed your way of life in many areas. Besides\nwearing face masks in public and washing your hands more often, you also need to\nconsider alternative salutations. If you usually give your dentist in Oklahoma\nCity a handshake or hug your dental hygienist, a clever greeting can take hold\nto become a new tradition at your appointments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dental Expressions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental\nExpressions<\/a> is committed to your comfort and safety while providing you\nwith the exceptional services you deserve. Our state-of-the-art office provides\nthe latest innovations in dentistry to help you achieve a healthy smile. We\u2019ve\nrevamped our standards to keep you healthy. If you have any questions about our\nsafety protocols, or you\u2019d like to schedule an\nappointment<\/a>, contact our office today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Over the last few weeks, you\u2019ve had to change the way you normally do things to do your part to combat the spread of COVID-19. You\u2019ve had to stay home, wear masks, and keep your distance from others to name just a few. As the country reopens so you can visit your dentist in OKC […]<\/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":[56],"class_list":["post-554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-dentist-oklahoma-city"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=554"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/554\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":556,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/554\/revisions\/556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.okdentalexpressions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}