Ever wondered how it is possible that the dentists who are not practicing dentistry up to the standards get caught only after years of practicing the profession? Well you have come to the right place to find out. Is It the Patients’ Fault? Nope. Absolutely not. The patients cannot tell the difference between a good […]
Tag: hygienist
Compensation Culture Sucks
A 30-year-old lady had been to see a hygienist for a scale and polish, went home and took a small mirror that she put inside her mouth to have a look behind her front teeth. “Stains!!” She went back to the surgery and complained to the receptionist about inadequate scaling. She was booked in to […]
Yet Another Anti-Patient
How on earth did I not remember this type of Anti-Patient? I guess it is all coming slowly (but surely) back to me after returning to work. Before you read any further, it might be good idea to read my post Anti-Patient so you know what I am on about. Anti-Local Anesthesia Now, this type […]
Repost with Forewords: Cold Sore Is Herpes – Cancel Your Dental Appointment Because Your Dentist Won’t!
I am reposting one of my blog posts in the light of the news of the 10-year-old Briony who died from herpex simplex virus which the doctors failed to diagnose. In this blog post I wrote about a dental nurse who contracted the herpes simplex virus whilst the dentist was treating a patient with a […]
Told You So
I couldn’t hide my satisfaction when I read the news in the US about effectiveness of the floss. Finally something I have been preaching about is out and in the open for everyone to read. You see I have met many dental professionals who have doubted my way of giving oral hygiene instructions especially […]
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe – Which Type of Tooth Wear?
There are four types of tooth wear that we diagnose from patients’ mouths. Erosion, abrasion (I’m sorry for a missing link – I did not agree with any of the images of abrasion), abfraction and attrition. The easiest ones from these to diagnose are the erosion and attrition. You can’t go wrong with them. But […]
Ever Seen a Patient with an Implant? Read This!
Today I saw a patient who had had an implant done to replace upper right first molar. The implant treatment was finished a year ago in another practice. Since then the patient had seen hygienist twice in my practice. The implant crown itself looked immaculate but the gum was very red and puffy and it […]
Part II: Just Another Day at the Office
Goodness gracious me! It has been too long since my last post. Hope you are still there and reading my posts! It is time for the dentist’s point of view as a team member of dental practice. At 8.45am “Oh no, not the Ms. Flumsy again” thought the dentist in the morning when she entered her […]
Part I: Is It a Skyskraper? No, It’s Your Ego
On my second post I promised to write about personalities of the staff in dental practices and how they may affect the dental practice and the treatment given to the patient. I’m going to fulfil this promise today. And on my next post. And the next. I am going to write a series of posts about […]
Want to Have a Say?
Are you a patient who is annoyed about certain things that you encounter at the dental office? Have you had bad experiences at the dentist? Or are you a dental professional who is cross about something a dentist/hygienist/nurse/management/patients do? I believe problems in dentistry are universal and I want to give you a chance to have your […]
