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hlthe2b

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17. I have no idea where you are. Frankly, even the smallest dentist, veterinary, general health care

Fri Dec 11, 2020, 09:43 AM

Dec 2020

office has at least a minimal online presence where I am and that includes small communities outside Denver.

BTW, no way would I give them a SS number. If they insist give them the last four digits which CAN be used along with your name and address for searching relevant databases for health care purposes.

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I think I just pissed off my new dentist's office. [View all] AirmensMom Dec 2020 OP

Do they have a website that outlines their COVID-19 protection policies? I'd check hlthe2b Dec 2020 #1

A website? AirmensMom Dec 2020 #15

I have no idea where you are. Frankly, even the smallest dentist, veterinary, general health care hlthe2b Dec 2020 #17

I'm sorry. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #19

I would give them a chance and nix it if (1) no masks and (2) they insist on SSN. I had one doc CurtEastPoint Dec 2020 #2

It's not just the SSN. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #39

How Do You Know RobinA Dec 2020 #46

I've called new providers and cancelled appointments when I discovered they weren't taking NoRoadUntravelled Dec 2020 #3

They have no procedures. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #16

Make up something. They don't need it. NurseJackie Dec 2020 #24

I think you were the victim of an attempted scam. n/t Fortinbras Armstrong Dec 2020 #4

I agree OLDMDDEM Dec 2020 #13

I agree obamanut2012 Dec 2020 #22

I called them back. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #26

My wife's dentist said she won't get vaccinated, needs more proof of safety Cicada Dec 2020 #5

Idiot. She is confusing the monoclonal antibody development with vaccine. NOT THE SAME hlthe2b Dec 2020 #8

Precisely.. the thing that the privileged around Trump are getting to fend off the virus Peacetrain Dec 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #11

At least some of the vaccines use fetal cell lines. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #37

mRNA vaccines were being discussed as they are furthest alone so, NO. THEY are not remotely hlthe2b Dec 2020 #50

Whether you believe that the use of fetal cell lines matters or not Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #53

I stated that they are in TRADITIONAL vaccine development. NOT in mRNA. YOU ARE NOT hlthe2b Dec 2020 #55

This is the sub-thread I responded to. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #57

I'm not taking your abuse nor bait. Welcome to ignore hlthe2b Dec 2020 #58

I quoted you directly, and exactly, Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #60

But dead Americans are ok everyday? Chin music Dec 2020 #10

It's up to them to make you comfortable MaryMagdaline Dec 2020 #6

Thanks. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #40

A Question Based On Agreeing With You ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #42

So they can sue you if you do not pay your bill? MaryMagdaline Dec 2020 #49

Apparently Not Here ProfessorGAC Dec 2020 #59

My son had to spend 10 days in quarantine after a dental visit Peacetrain Dec 2020 #7

OMG That's horrible! AirmensMom Dec 2020 #41

No he did not get infected..but he still had to quarantine Peacetrain Dec 2020 #61

I would go to a different dentist. madaboutharry Dec 2020 #12

The one I preferred wasn't available AirmensMom Dec 2020 #31

I know it must be frustrating. madaboutharry Dec 2020 #33

Bad dentist are not any cheaper than good ones. safeinOhio Dec 2020 #14

He was recommended. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #43

That's what we would have done. Just have to stay safe some months longer. nt Hortensis Dec 2020 #18

Might have to do that. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #44

Oh! Yes, that does make a difference. I JUST went out and Hortensis Dec 2020 #48

If you're that concerned... AngryOldDem Dec 2020 #20

I'm in TN. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #21

Wow. AngryOldDem Dec 2020 #25

I doubt it was your actual dentist's office calling obamanut2012 Dec 2020 #23

Yes, I called back. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #27

Good luck with your new doc! obamanut2012 Dec 2020 #28

Under the COVID circumstances, *any* dental is potentially scary. UTUSN Dec 2020 #29

You are right. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #35

Dental insurance isn't really "insurance" anyway LeftInTX Dec 2020 #30

I pay nothing. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #32

The most common dental insurance Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #38

That's what my plans are LeftInTX Dec 2020 #45

You are aware that full medical coverage, with a cap on out of pocket Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #51

We've had medical caps since the late 80's LeftInTX Dec 2020 #52

You were lucky, then. Ms. Toad Dec 2020 #54

I'm a dentist, as many of you know here: PCIntern Dec 2020 #34

Hey! I was hoping you'd chime in. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #36

Full PPE And PCIntern Dec 2020 #47

That's what they're doing AirmensMom Dec 2020 #63

I have a different take on this from most of the thread. LAS14 Dec 2020 #56

Interesting. AirmensMom Dec 2020 #62