Have been going to this dentist office for at least 29 years, always a good experience. Original dentist is a cool individual, never discussed politics or beliefs though statements he made lead me to believe he has based ideologies. Sold the business to another dentist, but still shows up occasionally to work.
They had to close for two months and are finally catching up with all of the canceled appointments. Had to fill out questionnaire, get temperature check. Yes it is agravatating, but mandated by the State Dental Board, not the dentist. My State has relaxed the mask mandate for general public, so was interesting to see how ridiculous the PPE required for them to wear is. N-95 mask with a disposable mask on top of that and face shield. Long sleeves, hair net and I had to wear safety glasses. Made it hard for me to breathe just looking at them. Could not use the newest ultrasonic cleaning equipment due to possibility of aerosolized droplets forming, so used paste and rubber tip spinning a brazilion rpm flinging it allover.
Hygienist told me how everyone in office was going home each night with migraines and/or stress headaches. Worring about a patient reporting any perceived violation of Dental Board mandates. Having to take breaks in between patients to get a few minutes of normal breathing.
What was really special about the visit was what the dentist and hygienist both told me. They've seen an uptick in depressed patients, which in turn leads to a decline in general hygiene. Also, this was the surprise, an increase in oral fungus. Not the regular thrush, something called Aspergillosis.
Said they would see it maybe once a year normally, but have seen over a dozen in last few months. Anecdotal evidence only, but their speculation is these stupid masks. What else could it be?
Not a super insightful and illuminating post, I know, just has been on my mind since the visit, thought I would share with you goats.
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[–] BearDolphin1488 ago
I went the other day, answered their queationaire and then they tried to take my temp with the gun thing. I stopped them and said no, I don't consent to that. The lady didn't know what to say, and I said that I already answered the questions and that I didn't have a temp.
We just moved on but man, normies are retarded