Dentist Blog
July 18, 2004
Bloggers, especially the ones whose feeds I tend to subscribe to almost always working in the tech field. Sometimes I wonder what bloggers from other industries put down in their blog – in short, what would a dentist’s blog look like?
Today I saw five patients, the last and longest appointment took a whole five minutes! I am pleased to report however that I had a 80% survival rate, the last patient rudely decided not to recover from the gas after I drove the drill through their skull.
Anyway, I am exhausted – time for a round of golf.
Ho hum.
December 23, 2004 at 12:00 am
Did you ever notice that there is never a serious treatment of a dentist in our popular media. Usually the dentist is portrayed as a buffoon and an object worthy of derision. One way people deal with anxiety is to make a joke of it. The public’s hit parade of fear-provoking healing art professions is #1=psychiatists, #2= OB-Gyn and #3 dentists. We all have heard the level of jokes made about these fear-inspiring professions. I don’t think there will ever be a high drama TV series called ER-Dentist. Of course we all try to minimize our exposure to dentists, but once in a while it is really nice to have a toothache professionally ministered to by one of these assholes.
July 15, 2005 at 12:00 am
As a dentist in training I can honestly say none of my patients has died in my chair, yet…. Yep, just a few month’s and I’ll be an asshole too!! hahahah
But a fun story though!!
August 20, 2005 at 12:00 am
Funny – I’m a dentist and have been thinking about starting a blog.
A metacrawler search turned up this gentleman, a dentist in California. He seems to be more concerned with political issues of the state than dental issues. I believe he supports the Republicans, which I guess makes sense being in the highest tax bracket and all:
http://flapsblog.blogspot.com/
this is a young dentist, even younger than my 29 years who is reporting from post-Saddam Iraq. Intriguing.
http://healingiraq.blogspot.com/
You can be sure HE doesn’t knock off work early to play golf.
I’m sure your comment above was meant to be humorous and all. I’m sure we could all imagine doing the same with the tech field:
“Sat around in front of computer playing online games while pretending to solve IT problems that I myself have created for co-workers. Drank 3 pints of coffee and ate 7 donuts. Not quite a record, but close! Blogged for about 2 hrs and worked on erotic Harry Potter meets Star Wars fanfic for another 2 hrs. Having Hermione hook up with Han and Leia’s son is TOTALLY a stroke of genius! Ooh, time to put on a tie and mop up the donut crumbs! I’ve got a meeting with some gullible venture capitalists who want to invest in my new site: http://www.iamaturtle.org/ given the success of “i want to marry an ugle millionaire” site. hahaha!”
I myself spend up to 10 hours a day working for a non-profit, treating medicaid and uninsured patients who would otherwise not receive any care. Almost all of them are astounded by how relatively comfortable dentistry can be nowadays. Also, many other dentists in my southeastern New Hampshire community volunteer at our clinic.
Because there aren’t a ton of oral surgeons or endodontists (root canals) who want to see folks who can’t pay, I end up doing a lot of those procedures as well, which, remarkably, last longer than five minutes.
I myself am a terrible golfer. I like to toss back a few pints while playing darts. When I start my blog, it will most likely be a mix of genuninely life-affirming stories of how our clinic has helped to literally change people’s lives (ie, now they have front teeth, albeit false ones, so they can get a job, get off welfare, not take anti-depressives, etc) or humorous anecdotes about some of the more colorful characters who we see. (”Yes, could you write me some Oxycontin?” “Um, for a filling?!?” “I’m very sensitive.”)
No golf.
August 20, 2005 at 12:00 am
Hey Nate – thanks for the long post – funny!
When you get your blog started don’t forget to post a link to it here, I’d love to subscribe to it!
August 27, 2005 at 12:00 am
Hey Mitch – I’m all of three entries into my newbie blog….check it out at your leisure. in future entries I plan to discuss what sort of music I like playing while I work, as well as more humorous anecdotes from the dental field… stay tuned….
http://360.yahoo.com/notay
August 28, 2005 at 12:00 am
OK, just ignore the last post – here is my New and Improved Dentist Blog. much classier, and, I might add, due to some timely advice about crawl-ability. Adios!
February 2, 2006 at 12:00 am
It is really funny blog! Yo, author!
March 21, 2006 at 12:00 am
I am actually about to start a dentist blog. I plan to write about news not what I did that day.
May 6, 2006 at 12:00 am
This Blog is really helpful to me. Its a learning experience. Hope everyone feels the same.
Sally Wade
http://www.dentistspalate.com
June 2, 2006 at 12:00 am
I have been a practising dentist for 18 years. The only “assholes” I have delt with are the patients.
Most dentists have a pathologic fear of speaking the truth about the people who wonder into their offices.I do not. Not any more.I shall put down the subject in the below list. If you have the guts to read the truth about the silly shit we dentists put up with on a daily basis from the public ,you pick the topic from this list below. Thats it.
LIST: Entrapment
Insurance Theft
Sexual entrapment
Dental equipment theft
Blackmail
Persciption Drug abuse
” I forgot my checkbook in the car”
Fraud
Lying about AIDS STATUS
Lying about HEPITITIS STATUS
SUPER BONUS SUBECT!!!!! : “The Rich Dentist”
DO YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO RESPoND??????
August 28, 2006 at 3:56 pm
I started this dentalblog site last June. It is a collection of information that would be useful for dentists.
http://www.dentalblogs.com
September 1, 2006 at 2:38 am
Hi, I started a weblog because I think dentists and staff can be happier than a lot of them seem to be. I think we tend to underestimate what we can expect from people and set low expectations. I think we get what we expect when we do that. Set high expectations and see what happens. Visit my weblog and see what you think. http://dentalpracticemanagement.typepad.com
, hope to see you at my blog.
Feedback always welcome. Dr.Weston, interesting list
Thanks, Linda
September 2, 2006 at 1:52 am
Hi Linda,
Thanks for the link. I’m going to spend some time digesting your “talk amongst yourselves” post – there is probably some wisdom in there that extends beyond dental practices.
December 28, 2006 at 12:15 am
I also have a blog. Mine is for general dental education for the public.
December 28, 2006 at 1:41 am
Hi there New York Dentist,
Good stuff. Adding useful content to the blogosphere
December 30, 2006 at 2:37 am
excellent content some funny jokes
December 30, 2006 at 2:38 am
nice site please visit mine http://www.kissdental.co.uk
January 10, 2007 at 2:16 am
huurah Dr. Weston. You forgot.. taking it up the rear by your superior dentist boss. Especially if your female.. and not in the erotic way. In what other profession does everyone hate you eternally???!!!
January 10, 2007 at 8:33 am
Wow. One simple post so much venom.
June 23, 2007 at 8:10 am
I had been thinking of writing a blog for my practice, but now Im unsure!
November 25, 2007 at 1:33 pm
lol … i hope real dentistry is really like that… that wud b so cool
February 9, 2008 at 7:10 am
That is really funny. I had a good laugh. I hope you’re kidding though. I like to think I have a good real “dentist blog.”
February 15, 2008 at 12:57 am
http://netdentista.com
Mais nada!
February 19, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I’ve always wanted to be a Dental Hygienist but I’m terrified of the dentist! i don’t know what it is about the chair that makes me squirm. When I was there the last time I had 4 cavities! My appointment to get them filled is tomorrow, can anyone show me there’s nothing to be afraid of??
March 4, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I started a dental blog this year.
http://agdblogs.blogspot.com/
You all should take a look.
Lots of stuff goes on everyday in the life of a dentist.
Some serious, some hilarious.
May 11, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I’m not a dentist, but I do run a dental care blog. I don’t focus on things that I know nothing about, such the more technical side of dentistry. I do, however, try to spread the preventative care message as much as a non-dentist can.
May 14, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Blog is Journal of Endodontics Research: Endodontics News
May 15, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Very interesting. I decided to start a cosmetic dental blog directory as a resource to find a cosmetic dentist in each major city.
find-cosmetic-dentist.blogspot.com
I hope this helps people looking for a cosmetic dentist near them. Check it out.
May 15, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Lovely job! And you’ll be pleased to know you rank high on the first google page for “dentistry blog” when you are not actually writing a blog about dentistry at all!
It’s a wacky world.
May 18, 2008 at 5:08 am
I’ve got one heck of a dental blog…lol. dentistthemenace.com
June 15, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I started a dental blog for my boss: http://www.thesmilefile.net/
I am having a hard time linking up to other related blogs and getting the word out there about it. Any suggestions?
June 17, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Blog is an expression of your vision on certain topic. So Dental Blog is reflection of your professional activity and thoughts, blended with useful interesting topic related info:)
June 23, 2008 at 3:27 pm
How does one get the word out about it though?????
June 25, 2008 at 6:19 am
LoL Funny post.
I would imagine that it would be pretty close to the mark. Especially the part about knocking off early from work to play golf.
August 28, 2008 at 2:00 am
omg- that is hilarious…
September 3, 2008 at 2:08 pm
If only dental blogs did look like that – it would be hilarious!
September 11, 2008 at 8:43 am
I must admit I am the ashole dentist who plays golf after I finish my longest 5 minutes appointment. I am so exhausted then. So blame everything on me, everywhere on the internet and don’t forget about link to my web page.
September 25, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Any Blog even a dental one is an expression of it author vision on a certain topic. So whatever dentist as a professional might be thinking about will find reflection in his blog.
September 28, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Lisa,
I am having the same issues!
November 8, 2008 at 4:45 am
my dentist keeps screwing up the billing for my kids braces and then bills me for everything. Then he is no topen on weekends and he is a kids dentist
This guy must make too much money
December 11, 2008 at 4:06 pm
for mark,
i think you should change your dentist then, try a more reliable one lol.
also world of warcraft, i will have a look at your blog/directory, as we are a cosmetic dentist in London.
December 27, 2008 at 5:39 am
I own a patent on a dental device that helps prevent concussion, the problem is the asshole neurologists who rule the “brain injury” realm don’t know shit about the TMJ. They think TMJ symptoms are imaginary and dentists aren’t even doctors. Arrogance is keeping our product from the public. Arrogance and the NFL’s dirty dealing.
http://www.appliancetherapy.com/Global_Center/SMILE/homestudy_courses.aspx
December 27, 2008 at 6:20 am
There are no shortages of Mississauga Dentists and it raises a question I’ve been contemplating… ‘if dentists have the highest suicide rate among any other careers, why are there so many dental clinics’?
January 13, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Hello all you great dentists !
I have been afraid of the dentist for years but finally decided in 2009 that I would get my teeth fixed. I am so happy I did. My dentist Dr. Corey Warrenbrand is so great. Very understanding and I am actually excited about going back. I am so excited to be able to smile again.
January 16, 2009 at 4:22 pm
im a young dental student,just started my second sem though..
Realy hope can learn more from u all…
so what is the fun part of becoming a dentist?
February 13, 2009 at 4:59 am
For “London Dentists”:
Loved the “WOW” reference, truely a Dentist after my own heart.
For all Dentists: Although I am not a Dentist, I do work in the Dental field, and have so for 3 years. I do not claim to know all, just what I have been taught. Two things for sure that I do know: 1) I love what I do. 2) There are some TRUE “asshole” Dentists out there. I happen to work for one currently. Trouble is, I admire the bastard for his outrageous great work, and also respect him for that great work. One thing I don’t understand, is why he must insult and degrade me constantly in front of our co-workers and patients. Even though he insists I am a more than efficient employee. So what gives? I need some closure on this, even though I feel like I’m purposely throwing myself into the lions den just to get an answer! I don’t really care what kind of answers you give, if you give any at all, all I want to know is why for some of you it is okay to treat you staff like crap?
D.
February 18, 2009 at 2:39 am
My frustration in life is being a dentist,i wanted to be.But please let me know how it really works if my weakness is injection?!
by: alpha
February 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Blogs are a great way for dentists to share important information with public without having to wait for the media or a dental association to ‘tell the story”.
As long as the information is reliable and coming from good evidenced based sourvces, this is a terrific resource for the consumer without the usual filtering that takes place.
Keep smiling right
Hugh
February 25, 2009 at 9:58 pm
No one wants a terrible Dentist , especially if he has a Drill .
We do not work that way at DDS Mc Larty. We do what you ask ! With your safety and comfort in sight .
March 17, 2009 at 4:53 am
You have a nice blog,of course we all try to minimize our exposure to dentists.
by: alpha
March 25, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Thanks for the great blog and information. We are a Gainesville GA dentist that is trying to figure out if we should start a blog. Not sure if customers (or anyone) would be interested.
April 27, 2009 at 11:10 pm
That was funny! You know, social media is one of those things that can benefit so many different, unrelated businesses but not exactly what they teach in school. I feel bad for dentists, specifically. Good thing there ARE consultants out there (Like Mercer Advisors, for example http://www.merceradvisors.com/) who can help with the Business side of dentistry.
May 7, 2009 at 2:18 am
Nice blog! We are starting a blog for a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills soon.
May 7, 2009 at 11:07 am
Fun blog! Not a reputation I’d like to get as a dentist though
May 17, 2009 at 10:29 am
Funny post!:) The dentist’s drill scares everyone, no wonder that some patients don’t resist the stress and go home!:)
May 19, 2009 at 5:30 am
The loopy gas (nitrous oxide) is great. It will make you laugh. Baby teeth have very tiny roots and come out easily. You should feel very little pain, if any. If you have cavities now or in the future, have your parents find a dentist that has the new water laser because you will not need to have any pain killers. The typical pain killers, Lidocaine, Procaine, Carbocaine are all dangerous hydrocarbons that form cacinogenic aniline homologs that cause cancer and are cummulative in the tissues.
Do not let any dentist put any metal in your mouth like amalgam fillings, etc. Learn about what is good and bad dentistry and do complete research on it as you get older. Do not just trust dentists know what they are doing.
June 11, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Glad to see I am not alone with a sense of humour!
June 19, 2009 at 7:58 am
Try checking on dental blogs and you will observe that they’re almost the same. They provide articles on dental problems and issues. It’s also sort of their website as well, showing what dental services they offer.
June 21, 2009 at 1:06 am
Dentists:
I have been approached by past dental borrowers to look into the possibility of establishing a dental/medical credit union. The CU would be owned by the members (dentists and doctors who join for a nominal fee, usaully $20.00) and provide a variety of services only for its members and families. Services such as checking and savings accounts, personal and business loans, investment services, cash management etc….
The National Credit Union Association (NCUA) believes the CU would be successful and is interested in moving forward with us on a business plan. We have over 20+ years in banking so we could get this off the ground very successfully.
Question – On this blogging site, is their any interest in a member CU for dentists?
Any comments would be helpful.
Bryan