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PCIntern

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67. Well I don't discuss politics either unless

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 10:25 AM

Nov 16

The patient brings it up. I’m not afraid to make my thoughts known and since I AM the doctor, my statements have some weight, even to those ignoramuses who get their news from hate radio.

See, you were discussing your role as a patient, which is perfectly acceptable and normal and you have a standard relationship with your practitioner. I on the other hand, see literally thousands of people and deal with their norms. Their subjects of conversation and their attitudes don’t necessarily mirror yours and I have had to deal with all manner of individuals for the nearly 50 years in which I’ve been in practice. A couple years ago, I did a quick estimate and decided that I have seen well over 125,000 patients. . That’s a very large number of behavioral patterns with which I have had to deal.

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Well, THAT was an enlightening and horrifying conversation... [View all] PCIntern Nov 15 OP

Aside from the Trump-related stuff, I was stunned to learn you can go on Amazon and buy veneers. Vinca Nov 15 #1

I had to go look. Demobrat Nov 15 #10

Want to bet they are not returnable? Oh yah this guy just spent Tadpole Raisin Nov 15 #28

I wonder if the guy thinks they are like those fake fingernails Ocelot II Nov 15 #29

He probably thinks you just glue them on Demobrat Nov 15 #40

You can even buy coffins Montauk6 Nov 15 #57

Oh, Lordy, I'm so glad I'm retired and don't have to deal with the public. Ocelot II Nov 15 #2

I think we should demand pictures, at least, if not actual video! niyad Nov 15 #13

Pulitzer material, there. Baitball Blogger Nov 15 #3

OMG nt sarisataka Nov 15 #4

Thanks . . . people Nov 15 #5

delete maptap22 Nov 15 #6

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Love this! johnnyfins Nov 15 #8

I am impressed by your cool. Easterncedar Nov 15 #9

There are benefits The Madcap Nov 15 #19

Dayam, that was a thing of beauty! Native Nov 15 #11

You need to move to western PA PennRalphie Nov 15 #12

guessin that's about to change. mopinko Nov 15 #26

Here in my town forty miles north of Pittsburgh, dentists are respected. John1956PA Nov 15 #32

Here too PennRalphie Nov 15 #42

You seem very professional. Fix The Stupid Nov 15 #14

You've been here long enough to know that PCI is very professional indeed. Somehow I don't think he'd... Hekate Nov 15 #22

Are you having a reading issue? PCIntern Nov 15 #27

Wow! You just described my best fantasy! KPN Nov 15 #15

Well done! 2naSalit Nov 15 #16

You made my month! I was just cracking up uncontrolably! Bluethroughu Nov 15 #17

More of this is needed BrianTheEVGuy Nov 15 #18

It's going to be hard to treat that patient when he comes back to see you FakeNoose Nov 15 #20

I can manage any situation PCIntern Nov 15 #30

I don't get it. Linda ladeewolf Nov 15 #21

What's the big mystery? These people have different priorities than we do. thebigidea Nov 15 #36

Palatal Injections FB47243 Nov 15 #23

It's a thought....I'll see if I can find a 25 g needle PCIntern Nov 15 #31

Welcome to DU, FB47243! calimary Nov 15 #56

The sense on entitlement is astonishing. It's like going to Costco and buying steaks then taking them to Capital Grille Pepsidog Nov 15 #24

what's the deal with veneers anyway? Why are they so popular? LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #25

Look 'em up on the Intertubes PCIntern Nov 15 #33

sure... but I thought you might have some unique insight LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #34

They're good for PCIntern Nov 15 #38

Interesting-- thanks! LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #41

I got veneers for cosmetic purposes for slightly chipped front teeth Ocelot II Nov 15 #43

My dentist fixed my slightly chipped front tooth QED Nov 16 #68

My crowns - 8 of 'em, were installed in the 1960's. 3Hotdogs Nov 15 #44

I think it's prenatal Tetracycline that stains the baby's permanent teeth quite badly... Hekate Nov 16 #62

Veneers are popular because they can greatly improve the look of teeth for a lot less money than crowns cost. ShazzieB Nov 15 #47

As a dentist I will tell you that PCIntern Nov 15 #48

Interesting. ShazzieB Nov 15 #50

I learned that when I got mine. Ocelot II Nov 16 #69

That's terrific!!! PCIntern Nov 16 #71

thanks-- what about for a tooth with slight fracture? LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #52

Sure...but the cause of the fracture must be alleviated PCIntern Nov 15 #54

Seems more like the stuff you think of to say on the ride home thebigidea Nov 15 #35

Over the years I have learned to think fast PCIntern Nov 15 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Nov 15 #37

riot AllaN01Bear Nov 15 #45

Damn, I'd have paid good money to see that! 3catwoman3 Nov 15 #46

K&R spanone Nov 15 #49

My dentist put a Trump sign in the front yard of his office. RicROC Nov 15 #51

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 PCIntern Nov 15 #53

He'd be my Ex dentist. Cha Nov 16 #60

I don't understand businesses that advertise their politics Ocelot II Nov 16 #70

Your response is righteous! I laughed out loud! cpamomfromtexas Nov 15 #55

I barely talk to my dentist sakabatou Nov 15 #58

Wow.. you verbally assaulted Cha Nov 16 #59

Have you seen the most recent version of "Little Shop of Horrors"? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 16 #61

Yes of course PCIntern Nov 16 #63

If my dentist ever spoke that way toward SlimJimmy Nov 16 #64

Yeah? PCIntern Nov 16 #65

It seems to me SlimJimmy Nov 16 #66

Well I don't discuss politics either unless PCIntern Nov 16 #67

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Well, Hello. GP6971 Nov 16 #73