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Subject: Re: On my soapbox regarding dentists

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Cap'n Nemo

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Date Posted: 16:16:59 07/17/04 Sat
In reply to: HeatherS 's message, "Re: On my soapbox regarding dentists" on 15:35:49 07/17/04 Sat

I'd rather pay more for good service and technical competence. "I'm too poor to buy shoddy goods." If my former dentist had done his job, I wouldn't be looking at implants down the road at $3000 a tooth.

>This is an interesting topic. There are great dentists
>and doctors out there. I had to change my dentist
>because it took about a year to get into cleanings
>because he was always out of the office. I personally
>think he was in the process of closing his practice. I
>really liked him.
>
>My current dentist was recommend by my ortho. Actually
>my ortho uses my family dentist. I really like this
>guy. His office enviromnent is very personable and so
>is he. His staff is good also. The only thing is that
>he charges high prices for the area..BUT since he
>knows his stuff, listens to me and my concerns and is
>very concerned about his patients needs, I'm willing
>to fork out the extra bucks.
>
>HeatherS
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>
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>>>I think the best doctors are the ones who have a
>>teaching personality. They want you to know what and
>>why and be an active participant in your health care.
>>The worst ones are the ones who are so egotistical
>>that their attitude is "I'm the expert, do what I say
>>and don't ask questions!"

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