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87. Illinois dental group recommends dentists stop seeing most patients as coronavirus spreads

Mon Mar 16, 2020, 10:57 PM

Mar 2020

https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200315-tn4rchjbazb73h6x2i4vz7v3xq-story.html

12:22 p.m.: Illinois dental group recommends dentists stop seeing most patients as coronavirus spreads

Many dental offices across the state may stop seeing patients this week except for emergency cases , following a recommendation from the Illinois State Dental Society.

The society issued a recommendation Sunday night urging Illinois dentists to treat only patients who need emergency procedures between Tuesday and March 31 to help limit the spread COVID-19.

The state has not issued a mandate, but a number of dental offices throughout Illinois seem to be following the society’s recommendations, said Dr. Alice Boghosian, president-elect of the society.

Illinois has about 10,000 licensed dentists, said society executive director Eric Larson.

“It’s not something that anyone wants to hear about their business, but … it is our moral obligation and duty to try everything in our power not to spread this disease,” Boghosian said. — Lisa Schencker

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Just had conversation with a chief from a major Philly hospital [View all] PCIntern Mar 2020 OP

just placed a pick-up order for another 50 pounds of dogfood. I've been worried about that. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #1

we forgot to buy last trip to Costco marlakay Mar 2020 #8

Try to mix old with new 50:50 for a few days. hlthe2b Mar 2020 #12

I Ordered Extra Stock Of Cat Food Last Week smb Mar 2020 #31

I have an order in with Instacart from Costco shanti Mar 2020 #39

My hubby ventured out first time in 4 days marlakay Mar 2020 #75

Me too Traildogbob Mar 2020 #34

In her job customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #49

Me three. pazzyanne Mar 2020 #90

I just ordered from Chewy.com at 3:15pm. They still have some. dameatball Mar 2020 #60

Chewy deliveries are running behind. hamsterjill Mar 2020 #67

Yes. They said 4-6 days, so probably that is even a bit optimistic. But better than waiting since I dameatball Mar 2020 #72

I have a relative in R&D with a major pharma company Amishman Mar 2020 #2

"People of advanced age" Raven Mar 2020 #3

60 and up PCIntern Mar 2020 #5

I dont consider 60 as an advanced age. cwydro Mar 2020 #7

Uh huh. PCIntern Mar 2020 #10

The 60 year olds customerserviceguy Mar 2020 #50

In California they are saying 65 and older should stay self quarantined kimbutgar Mar 2020 #61

I'm 71 and in a lot better health than a lot of younger people I know. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2020 #54

+1. But if morphine is available, I'd like an overdose. Hoyt Mar 2020 #78

I hear you. KentuckyWoman Mar 2020 #83

Indeed. I'd far rather die in my home surrounded by people who love PatrickforO Mar 2020 #89

major urban areas will be hit hard evertonfc Mar 2020 #4

I guess I'll have more time to garden MissB Mar 2020 #13

We've still got snow cover in Northern Wisconsin. I sure am looking forward to spring gardening. johnthewoodworker Mar 2020 #18

Planted my cold frame yesterday in So Wisconsin AllyCat Mar 2020 #27

Thank you, PCI. Hekate Mar 2020 #6

Thanks for sharing Beringia Mar 2020 #9

Are Trump/Pence still hiding numbers of people and tests? keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #11

In TX yes. Have it on good sources that hospital has a patient Laura PourMeADrink Mar 2020 #22

New cartoon keithbvadu2 Mar 2020 #25

Here's a possible explanation for that: oldsoftie Mar 2020 #43

Most states are sending to CDC for confirmation. Arkansas does not have to LiberalArkie Mar 2020 #46

Is the Pope blessing an empty St. Peter's Square? calimary Mar 2020 #24

of course they are Skittles Mar 2020 #63

Medical people I know are terrified spinbaby Mar 2020 #14

Yep. PCIntern Mar 2020 #16

I have a dentist appointment at the end of April csziggy Mar 2020 #23

My dentist 5 days ago shared with me Sen. Tom Cotton has the truth about the c-virus: SuprstitionAintthWay Mar 2020 #68

I don't know - I walked out of one dentisst's office csziggy Mar 2020 #73

I cannot reveal the reasons why I know this, but you are absolutely correct about dentists! Cousin Dupree Mar 2020 #88

Our dental office just called to reschedule my son's appointment on Thursday to April. SunSeeker Mar 2020 #33

Illinois dental group recommends dentists stop seeing most patients as coronavirus spreads dalton99a Mar 2020 #87

Thank you for the heads up. barbtries Mar 2020 #15

Like I have been saying DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #17

Lots of republicans in the elderly demographic, it could negatively impact republicans/Fox news. johnthewoodworker Mar 2020 #20

My thought, it's the Trump demographic being hit bigbrother05 Mar 2020 #32

Logically I think you are right, but as I suggested earlier, stay away from any Trumpers you OnDoutside Mar 2020 #38

I banished DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #65

Hahahaha, unfortunately we have to go through the same thing. OnDoutside Mar 2020 #66

This is sobering. liberalmuse Mar 2020 #19

Our doctor friend is invoking the Italy comparison as well. He and his associates are very scared. NBachers Mar 2020 #21

Calling this a nightmare is an understatement. Initech Mar 2020 #40

Thanks for this, PCIntern! Good reminder. calimary Mar 2020 #26

I trust your reporting and it scares the hell out of me. Vinca Mar 2020 #28

thank goodness I have my pet food ordered on subscription... samnsara Mar 2020 #29

Note to all: notes from Italy James48 Mar 2020 #30

Good to know. Thanks for the reassurances. nt crickets Mar 2020 #45

That seems reasonable to me. My worry is dipping below what I would need if I have to quarantine. femmedem Mar 2020 #76

Blessing on you! pazzyanne Mar 2020 #92

Two things: 1) though you're probably right that food will be available, it remains a chance that wiggs Mar 2020 #81

I had the opportunity to make an interesting observation. woodsprite Mar 2020 #35

Thank you. We are a reality-based community here on DU. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 2020 #36

Nothing new really, but thanks for more confirmation. Brainfodder Mar 2020 #37

I'm sure the CDC will report all this accurately too nini Mar 2020 #41

Thanks for reporting this and I'm not surprised. We've recd. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #42

I'm no epidemologist, or doctor - but I have an advanced degree in math. Ms. Toad Mar 2020 #44

I read one blog I thought may be right. That, mathematically, SuprstitionAintthWay Mar 2020 #71

One thing I'm grateful for Aquaria Mar 2020 #77

I started one additional precaution today MLAA Mar 2020 #47

It probably cannot hurt and may well help PCIntern Mar 2020 #48

I just remembered something from 45 years ago MLAA Mar 2020 #51

PetCo by my house in Mesa AZ looked fairly normal yesterday but I was in the cat section mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #52

REMINDER ON CAT/DOG FOOD! You can replace commercial food with human food. I bet there Karadeniz Mar 2020 #53

Terrific post! Thanks!! nt PCIntern Mar 2020 #55

You're very welcome! For years and years, I fed my cats and dogs homemade food every Karadeniz Mar 2020 #57

Not inconsistent with what I've heard from my journalist friend... brooklynite Mar 2020 #56

Dog Food mollie8 Mar 2020 #58

Thank you Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #59

Recommended. H2O Man Mar 2020 #62

this is what italy has had to do. :( dawn5651 Mar 2020 #64

Dovetails into the CDC recommending a shutdown for eight weeks. rocktivity Mar 2020 #69

Well, I'm plenty stocked on food, wine, and pet food. cwydro Mar 2020 #70

I wish those of you with pets the best of luck. cstanleytech Mar 2020 #74

I wonder.... Tree-Hugger Mar 2020 #79

That is being considered. PCIntern Mar 2020 #80

They decommissioned it so I expect it has been stripped of equipment BumRushDaShow Mar 2020 #84

Yes two months if not longer... jimlup Mar 2020 #82

Let's call it the "Trump Virus"...give credit where it's due. n/t DonaldsRump Mar 2020 #85

I have advanced risk. Mendocino Mar 2020 #86

I'm a person of advanced age and... zanana1 Mar 2020 #91

This crisis will show Trump & his cabal of incompetents to be exactly what we feared... NotHardly Mar 2020 #93