Name:   PTClakefan - Subject:   Everything in Alabama is Open Date:   5/11/2020 10:10:28 PM

I had a dental procedure this afternoon that had originally been scheduled for mid-March (cancelled, of course).  It was very interesting, as all of the staff were outfitted like they were employed in a Hazmat operation.  A staffer came out to the parking lot, took your temperature, asked a series of questions and escorted you into the office.  I was at least 20 feet from the nearest patient.  You were required to sanitize your hands upon entry and had to swirl a solution around in your mouth for 30 seconds before they could start the procedure.  Apparently these are the new CDC requirements for dental procedures, at least for now.  I actually felt very safe and they were quite careful and extremely professional.  In my opinion, it is time to get back to living, with reasonable safeguards and procedures, of course.