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I need a checkup and cleaning.  The PPE is impressive but how does the patient keep safe?  Covid is raging in my area.  A friend's dentist tested positive so my friend became a "close contact" and quarantined for 14 days but did not contract the virus.  I may call the dentist's office and find out what they are doing to keep things safe for their patience.  

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Yes, that's the problem in the practice of keeping safe.  Even if everyone is using PPE and strictest hygiene, when an infection is found, everyone who has been at the location has to isolate for 14 days.

Having to fully isolate is a helluva imposition, only understood by those who have done it.

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My experience here- my dentists’ office follows a very strict protocol. At arrival, patient waits in car and calls in to announce arrival in numbered parking spot. Hygienist arrives, asks questions about health and personal practices, takes temperature. Inside, each station is sanitized after each patient. Once in the chair, patient de-mask as the hygienist suits up, mask, shield, gloves; disinfect mouthwash for patient. Cleaning as per normal. Patient masks up before leaving the chair. I was very impressed with the precautions and felt safe throughout. 

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22 hours ago, david strachan said:

Yes, that's the problem in the practice of keeping safe.  Even if everyone is using PPE and strictest hygiene, when an infection is found, everyone who has been at the location has to isolate for 14 days.

Having to fully isolate is a helluva imposition, only understood by those who have done it.

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I went to through that a couple of weeks ago.  Had lunch with a friend and the next day he said he's not feeling good.  The following day he says he's got it and I started working from home for a couple of weeks.  Could have been a lot worse but quarantine is not fun, sick or not.  

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Yes, that is pretty standard. ;) I am used to this now, and things like shields and gowns will persist even after the virus is under control. There main aspect, however, is controlling aerosols. I use an Isolite suction system and the practice ventilation system has HEPA filters. Cross-infection prevention (i.e. protecting patients from being infected by pathogens spread by other patients has always been a #1 priority in Dentistry. We only had to tighten up our existing protocols a bit to exceed the required Corona protection requirements.

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My approach is simple, do I want to risk a fatal illness to have somebody clean my teeth? cut my hair? test my eyes? - not on your nelly. I’ll  be staying away. And even if that means I look and smell like a bear, I’m not out socializing anyhow. 

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On 1/8/2021 at 6:51 PM, Mr.Prime said:

My approach is simple, do I want to risk a fatal illness to have somebody clean my teeth? cut my hair? test my eyes? - not on your nelly. I’ll  be staying away. And even if that means I look and smell like a bear, I’m not out socializing anyhow. 

I agree with that except for getting my teeth cleaned. I'd prefer to keep the real ones in my mouth during old age rather than pulling out a set of dentures every night.

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34 minutes ago, fotografr said:

I agree with that except for getting my teeth cleaned. I'd prefer to keep the real ones in my mouth during old age rather than pulling out a set of dentures every night.

I know what you mean, in fact because of all this I now have a new electric toothbrush, I have floss, plus I avoid sugared drinks etc. Perhaps I’m over cautious, but my teeth are less of a concern if I don’t make it past this Pandemic.

Besides, the earliest appointment I can get is July so I put my name down. My dentist describes some excellent precautions they are taking, gave me a lot of confidence. My optician, on the other hand, was not impressing me at all the last time I asked.

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