E.J. Bartolazo DMD, PC

I'm sorry but it is necessary to clarify why today, August 19th 2020, I decide to continue using the mask. Seriously, I don't understand the revolt about the ob...ligation to wear a mask ... Everyone has their own opinion, this is mine: - do you wear a belt in the car? - do you wear a helmet on a motorcycle? - on a boat do you wear your life jacket? - do you still not smoke in restaurants? - do you fasten your seat belt on the plane? All this is mandatory! But only the mask is a dictatorship ???? When I wear a mask in public and in stores, I want you to know that: I'm polite enough to know that I can be asymptomatic and still give you the virus. No, I don't live in fear of the virus; I just want to be part of the solution and not the problem. I don't feel like "the government is controlling me". I feel like an adult contributing to the safety of our society and I want to teach others the same way. If we could all live with a little more attention to others, the world would be a better place. Wearing a face mask doesn't make me weak, scared, stupid or even controlled. This makes me thoughtful about the situation but also about others! When you think about your appearance, your discomfort or the opinion that others have of you, imagine that there is a neighbor - a son, a father, a mother, a grandfather, an aunt, an uncle or a friend which is with the respirator installed, ducted. Dying completely alone without any family member being allowed to get close to his bed. Ask yourself if you could have helped them at least a little, perhaps with a mask. See more

Our office is committed to providing our patients with the highest standards and has always taken universal precautions with regards to patient care. We will continue to stay open for dental emergencies as per recommendations of the CDC, ADA, and NYSDA as much as possible. Elective procedures as well as all hygiene appointments will be rescheduled to a future date as yet to be determined during this ever changing crisis. Meanwhile please take appropriate precautions as recommend by the CDC ( https://www.cdc.gov//mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.ht )to help slow the spread of this disease. We look forward to serving our patients in full capacity when this crisis abates. #socialdistancing #washyourhands

Caveat emptor. https://www.nbcnews.com//things-didn-t-feel-right-some-smi

FYI https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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