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That office needs to hear more from people like you! Karadeniz Aug 2021 #1
You can ask and you don't need a reason, even if your reason is an excellent one (and it is) gratuitous Aug 2021 #2
IMO absolutely within your perogative to question whatever you want. NoMoreRepugs Aug 2021 #3
Absolutely diverdownjt Aug 2021 #36
A perfectly reasonable question wryter2000 Aug 2021 #4
No! You are very smart to ask. Srkdqltr Aug 2021 #5
You did not overstep at all. Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #6
Nope, not in the least relayerbob Aug 2021 #7
Kudos to your wife! It's up to us to protect ourselves and stop worrying about being nice PortTack Aug 2021 #11
No you didn't! Shipwack Aug 2021 #8
When I finally had a cleaning after being absent for well over a yr, I asked the hygienist if she PortTack Aug 2021 #9
You were right absolutely! snowybirdie Aug 2021 #10
of course not. WhiteTara Aug 2021 #12
It is unacceptable for any medical worker to be unvaccinated. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #13
+1 n/t cate94 Aug 2021 #17
Absolutely Not! sheshe2 Aug 2021 #14
A home health nurse was assigned to my dad after a hospital and rehab stay (not covid related). MLAA Aug 2021 #15
Good for you! Nt spooky3 Aug 2021 #29
Excellent flamingdem Aug 2021 #30
Did your dad get a vaccinated nurse and how long did that take? amuse bouche Aug 2021 #33
When I spoke with manager she confirmed occupational therapist and physical therapist MLAA Aug 2021 #65
good for you. barbtries Aug 2021 #39
Well done! Cousin Dupree Aug 2021 #80
Even if they can't confirm everyone in the office is vaccinated frazzled Aug 2021 #16
Wow! Delphinus Aug 2021 #19
I seem to be missing the word "vaccinated", however. marybourg Aug 2021 #25
I mentioned it in the header frazzled Aug 2021 #45
I'm only going to a dental office marybourg Aug 2021 #58
Good frazzled Aug 2021 #62
You're right. Although they've always been gowned, masked and marybourg Aug 2021 #63
No, you did not overstep. louslobbs Aug 2021 #18
No. Reasonable questions worthy of a reasonable answer. marble falls Aug 2021 #20
I would ask too. Treefrog Aug 2021 #21
Definitely not. You're the boss. They wouldn't have a job without patients. littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #22
So if the dentist had said yes, then what? How is it verified? Jon King Aug 2021 #23
No. You have the right and responsibility to protect yourself ... and others. sarge43 Aug 2021 #24
no you did not. Do NOT give that dentist your money. Trueblue1968 Aug 2021 #26
I would think professional medical people would be vaccinated as part of their profession. rickyhall Aug 2021 #27
You did not overstep oregonjen Aug 2021 #28
You were not unreasonable NQAS Aug 2021 #31
You absolutely did NOT overstep your bounds! ShazzieB Aug 2021 #32
Maybe put the practice's response on line, where your community will find it. Hortensis Aug 2021 #34
uh, NO... bluboid Aug 2021 #35
No. It's totally okay for you to ask. barbtries Aug 2021 #37
I Would Think Not! WashingMachineChrley Aug 2021 #38
welcome to DU gopiscrap Aug 2021 #86
Why are you questioning yourself? ananda Aug 2021 #40
Did they ask you about your vaccine status? I'm Raine Aug 2021 #41
Doesn't happen in my dentist's office. I adore the man. Everyone has been completely vaccinated and CTyankee Aug 2021 #42
Certainly not! findeerror Aug 2021 #43
Quick question canetoad Aug 2021 #69
I went to the dentist in mid-July to get the teeth cleaned. spike jones Aug 2021 #44
Absolutely, 100% a perfectly appropriate question. Bleacher Creature Aug 2021 #46
You did not. bluescribbler Aug 2021 #47
Nope! Rebl2 Aug 2021 #48
If you've been vaccinated, you might be able to get a DIGITAL vaccine card ... aggiesal Aug 2021 #49
I'm sure there are a lot of old timers out here like me who have older flip phones. No Vested Interest Aug 2021 #64
I asked if everyone in my dentist's office was vaccinated. Demobrat Aug 2021 #50
No seta1950 Aug 2021 #51
Everyone who works in a medical or medical-like setting needs to be vaccinated. Vinca Aug 2021 #52
I ask every health professional I interact with if they have been vaccinated. boston bean Aug 2021 #53
Our Dentist Told My Wife The Same ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #59
Overreaction marieo1 Aug 2021 #54
Did you administer Novocaine before touching that nerve? Harker Aug 2021 #55
Nope not even a little bit. Volaris Aug 2021 #56
Absolutely not. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #57
Absolutely NOT! Um, YOU have rights, TOO! calimary Aug 2021 #60
find a dental practice where everyone is vaccinated Skittles Aug 2021 #61
Good for you, I will ask my dentist office tomorrow the same thing. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2021 #66
Get another dentist. They overstepped their bounds. The risk here is death. Why is Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #67
I just fired my dentist for the same reason/nt dickthegrouch Aug 2021 #68
Your report prompted me to call my Dentist just now mrsadm Aug 2021 #70
I had a tooth extraction earlier this year. murielm99 Aug 2021 #71
I'm having minor surgery in September.... RicROC Aug 2021 #72
No. It is your health you are protecting. appleannie1 Aug 2021 #73
You were 100% correct! wolfie001 Aug 2021 #74
nope, not at all. everyone should be asking these same questions. Javaman Aug 2021 #75
"Did I overstep my bounds?" myohmy2 Aug 2021 #76
Can I offer a possibility? ScratchCat Aug 2021 #77
Complete opposite of my dental provider. Grins Aug 2021 #78
We should all be asking this of any business SCantiGOP Aug 2021 #79
Asked at my dentist's office too Wild blueberry Aug 2021 #81
It's really difficult for me to imagine an extraction without Full standard precautions librechik Aug 2021 #82
I Agree - But The Issues Isn't Re: Standard Precautions - It Has To Do With Being Vaxxed.... global1 Aug 2021 #83
Ye indeed! librechik Aug 2021 #85
one or two options to consider LiberalFighter Aug 2021 #84
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