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Bartleby

If someone inadvertently bites my finger, I say, "First one's free-next time, I bite back."

Member Since: 05/25/11
Post: 23 of 100

When they complain about the taste of the anesthetic, I make sure to say, " I know it tastes
bad, but at least it doesn't have any calories or cholesterol, and it's sugar-free."
If they say, "Wow, my nose is numb," I usually reply, "Now's the time to pick it."
Anytime I do an exam and I pull food out from between the teeth, I hold it up and make a
guess as to what it is. Patients are impressed and disgusted at the same time. If it's a kid, I'll say,
"I'm gonna put it back so you can have that snack for later." ■
3/2/2018

When someone bites my finger, my usual response is, "Please don't bite them off-I kind of
need them for work to finish my day!"
After fluoride varnish I say, "Now, you can't eat or drink anything for three days." (The
wide-open eyes usually compensate for the bad taste of the varnish.) Then I say, "Just kidding.
It's just 30 minutes." ■

drummariam
Member Since: 12/26/12
Post: 24 of 100

3/2/2018

If they have great mouths I say, "Your mouth is too good. I can't make any money. I want
you to stop brushing and drink more Mountain Dew. Hopefully we can get some cavities by the
time you come back." ■

drtommymurph
Member Since: 04/05/02
Post: 26 of 100

3/2/2018

Funny.
When doc comes in to check hygiene when a patient is like that, I'll say, "We have a dentally
boring patient." ■

ricky-ticky-tavy
Member Since: 11/08/05
Post: 27 of 100

3/2/2018

Especially with kids, I usually tell them when we're done that the numbing will wear off in
a year or two. Takes them a second and then they usually bust a good laugh. ■
3/2/2018

When doing some semiheroic work (often restoring a large fractured incisal edge), I volunteer that "this has my 5/50 guarantee." And then, after a few moments of silence waiting for
them to ask what that means:
"Oh, you know-five seconds or 50 feet out the front door, whichever comes first!" ■

GoOutside
Member Since: 05/24/11
Post: 29 of 100

markschneider
Member Since: 04/13/09
Post: 36 of 100

3/3/2018

For anterior anesthesia I usually tell them, "If you want to get your nose pierced, right after
this appointment would be a great time." ■

briggins
Member Since: 06/11/14
Post: 41 of 100

3/3/2018

When I'm able to roll a tooth out fairly quickly on scared patients, they often comment,
"Wow, you are really fast!" I generally say, "That is what my girlfriend says!" ■

fletch33
Member Since: 01/06/06
Post: 45 of 100

3/3/2018

Right before I put the Isolite in, I tell my patients it's kind of like the dentist's version of
waterboarding. ■

bhk208
Member Since: 08/15/14
Post: 51 of 100

3/3/2018

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown May 2018

On Dentaltown.com
Howard Speaks: The 'Retail Therapy' Experience
Professional Courtesy: Golf
CE Update
Live CE Events: Travel and Learn
Industry News
New Products
Poll
Message Board: What Are Some Good Jokes With Patients?
Message Board: Adult Pulpotomy... The Seal is the Deal
I Hate Class III Composites
Product Profile: Access Crown
Service Profile: Officite
Product Profile: C-Series Carbides
Office Visit: Dr. Adam Inaba
Special Section: Do Good 2018
The Best Cure
Behavior Management
Ad Index
Bulk-Fill Materials
Boost Your Treatment Acceptance
Boon or Bust?
Dentally Incorrect
Dentaltown May 2018 - Intro
Dentaltown May 2018 - Cover1
Dentaltown May 2018 - Cover2
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Dentaltown May 2018 - On Dentaltown.com
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Howard Speaks: The 'Retail Therapy' Experience
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Professional Courtesy: Golf
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Dentaltown May 2018 - CE Update
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Live CE Events: Travel and Learn
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Industry News
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Dentaltown May 2018 - New Products
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Poll
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Message Board: What Are Some Good Jokes With Patients?
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Message Board: Adult Pulpotomy... The Seal is the Deal
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Dentaltown May 2018 - I Hate Class III Composites
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Product Profile: Access Crown
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Service Profile: Officite
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Product Profile: C-Series Carbides
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Office Visit: Dr. Adam Inaba
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Ad Index
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Dentaltown May 2018 - Bulk-Fill Materials
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