I have spent over thirty years inside people’s mouths and I am actually quite comfortable there. Saliva or Spit as it is more affectionately known is my friend and if the truth be told I think that is why I am so healthy. I have been exposed on a daily basis to a myriad of bugs, the extent of which I will never know. When I first graduated we did not wear glasses, masks or gloves. Now, infection control standards for both clinicians and patients are so strict I have had to develop an entire system of protocols and manuals for my new office for every facet of barrier protection, disinfection and sterilization. It is evident that a staggering amount of health care costs are related to infection control and it can only get worse as fears of superbugs and pandemics swirl in the media. It is difficult to make light of such a controversial subject such as H1N1 so I urge you all to educate yourself; knowledge is your best weapon.
