dentally incorrect Starting pitcher: The doctor Dentistry Around the Diamond In honor of Opening Day-which is considered a national holiday among baseball fans-we take a look at each position on the field and who in the dental office would own that spot. And if you think baseball is a bore-well, remember what famed broadcaster Red Barber said: Baseball is dull only to dull minds! humor with bite No-brainer here: Control freaks in the center of everything, making everyone wait on them before play can commence. (Associates are the relief pitchers of dentistry, coming in to clean up the starter's mess). Catcher: Dental assistant Develops a close rapport with the pitcher and helps call the game. Gets down in the dirt to block the pitches that get away. Takes a beating behind the plate but keeps on ticking. First base: Front office One of the hardest positions to field and responsible for the most putouts of anyone on the field. The good ones make it look easy and the bad ones never hang around in the majors long. Second base: Treatment coordinators Crafty utility players who know the hitters and runners with unparalleled expertise. Great footwork. Often overlooked skill sets until someone tries to steal second. Third base: Billing/back office They call this position the " hot corner " for a reason! Makes sure nothing gets past them, down the line and lost in the corner, which could really come back to haunt the scoreboard. Shortstop: Office managers Captains of the infield. Call the shots while in the thick of it and makes the long, hard throws when it counts the most. Always wants a new, megamillion-dollar deal, though ... Outfielders: Hygienists Nimble, fast and they share the duties of keeping the big part of the park covered. They make the plays that keep fans in the stands. 64 APRIL 2021 // dentaltown.com DT0421_DentallyIncorrect .indd 64 3/18/21 1:45 PMhttp://www.dentaltown.com