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bill_schubertI may still get a chance to complain about the notifications but I've now gotten a permanent tech 'Erick' to take care of me. And he is excellent. He is happy being a dental tech. At about 22 or so he's found his niche, at least for now. This dentist has had a revolving door of temp dental techs. In my experience the dental tech is, visit to visit, more important than the dentist. Until, of course, time for a crown or whatever. Then the dentist is more important.
The dentist here is an acquaintance of mine from the BNI networking days when she was just getting started. She is a Romanian immigrant who, with her husband, has opened two offices and survived covid and is now, apparently doing well. She now has hired permanent dental techs instead of just the itinerant ones that were the definition of hit and miss. I told her Erick was a keeper so maybe he will stay on. He was gentle and as painless as cleaning can be. Plus he did one thing that I've only had happen once my entire life. He complimented me on what I was doing with my teeth. He said a couple of times that 'fortunately, you left a bit of tartar so I have a job'. Even if it is not true, I've always thought that positive reinforcement is the one thing that dentists suck at. Erick had it down.
So, I'll put up with the admin as long as Erick is there. Nothing is perfect.
Down side, August will be at least one crown. Cracked tooth. Fortunately they do them all at once. None of the fitting and come back next week for the permanent one. They make them there. So, sucks, but best possible way to suck.
I envy my dog. General anesthetic for any dental work. That is the way to go.
The dentist here is an acquaintance of mine from the BNI networking days when she was just getting started. She is a Romanian immigrant who, with her husband, has opened two offices and survived covid and is now, apparently doing well. She now has hired permanent dental techs instead of just the itinerant ones that were the definition of hit and miss. I told her Erick was a keeper so maybe he will stay on. He was gentle and as painless as cleaning can be. Plus he did one thing that I've only had happen once my entire life. He complimented me on what I was doing with my teeth. He said a couple of times that 'fortunately, you left a bit of tartar so I have a job'. Even if it is not true, I've always thought that positive reinforcement is the one thing that dentists suck at. Erick had it down.
So, I'll put up with the admin as long as Erick is there. Nothing is perfect.
Down side, August will be at least one crown. Cracked tooth. Fortunately they do them all at once. None of the fitting and come back next week for the permanent one. They make them there. So, sucks, but best possible way to suck.
I envy my dog. General anesthetic for any dental work. That is the way to go.
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Date: 2024-01-31 22:15 (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-02-01 02:17 (UTC)The UK way.
Date: 2024-02-01 07:43 (UTC)I am scared of dentists so the one trip at a time is enough for me.
Re: The UK way.
Date: 2024-02-01 08:17 (UTC)Re: The UK way.
Date: 2024-02-01 08:34 (UTC)Fortunately mine doesn't" find jobs ".
Re: The UK way.
Date: 2024-02-01 10:21 (UTC)