[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Time for you to provide the links and studies. You're the one who stated it wasn't always necessary to wash with soap as I recall. Back that up please

No, if you're so sure that you're right, that one must always use soap regardless of the situation, you must have some proof.

It seems that I'm not the one with an unreasonable fear of "germs".

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by dbussone

There are different reasons for gloves. In the case of an OR team, they wear gloves to maintain sterility and avoid/prevent patient infections. For most dental procedures the staff is not generally concerned about maintaining a sterile field. The gloves and face shields they wear are to protect them primarily from YOUR germs.

I believe the face shield and gloves serve a duel purpose. Patients must be protected from the bacteria of previous patients.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

It seems that I'm not the one with an unreasonable fear of "germs".

I have no idea what this refers to.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I believe the face shield and gloves serve a duel purpose...

Do you have a link for that?

Originally Posted by Villages PL

...Patients must be protected from the bacteria of previous patients.

Do you have a link for that?

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Do you have a link for that?



Do you have a link for that?

I doubt it. I doubt it.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Sorry you feel the need to change the subject when it doesn't suit your need to respond to a question. Mother Earth doesn't qualify as a scientifically based journal or source.

From what I read on Mother Earth, it was very scientific and up-to-date. For example, she knew that bacteria is very much involved in the functioning of our immune system. What did she say that you disagree with?

And the answer to your question does not require a link - I know the answer from personal experience. That is personal, not anecdotal, experience having worked in healthcare for more than 40 years.

Sorry to inform you that this is the internet where anyone can claim to have 40 years experience in healthcare. That doesn't save you from having to back things up.

Now, about your theory that water alone is satisfactory for hand washing. I'd recommend that you look at the World Health Organization website, or the Cleveland Clinic or any number of other scientifically based sites.

Context is everything and they don't give any context for individual hand washing situations.

[dbussone]

Were you ever a boxer? You are superb at bobbing and weaving.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Do you have a link for that?



Do you have a link for that?

Do you have a link that says patients do not need to be protected from the bacteria left behind by previous patients?

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Do you have a link that says patients do not need to be protected from the bacteria left behind by previous patients?

So it's true...you will ask for a link regardless of what somebody posts. And only other people need to provide links.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

So it's true...you will ask for a link regardless of what somebody posts. And only other people need to require links.

And when you do it will be rejected.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

When you say you have 40 years of experience, isn't that a form of "bobbing and weaving" - a form of evasion?

No, I actually have that much experience. What is your experience base in healthcare?

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

...you accuse me of asking for too many links.

Yep. And I stand by it.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

I just told you this is the internet where anyone can say anything and you don't get it!

I get it.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

And you also stand by not contributing anything of substance to this thread.

What you say has nothing whatsoever to do with where I stand on anything.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

... you're standing on thin ice...

Plenty thick to withstand your weight.