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Receptionist at the dentist's office ... #19283138 03/08/24 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota 5sdad OP Campfire 'Bwana OP 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota .. will look you dead in the eye and ask if you are available 4 months and 13 days from now. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283141 03/08/24 Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,244 Likes: 1 Henderson, NV NVhntr Campfire Outfitter NVhntr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 13,244 Likes: 1 Henderson, NV I just say sure and plug it into the phone calendar. Let's Go Brandon! FJB

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283155 03/08/24 Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 2,437 Likes: 3 7 7mm_Loco Campfire Regular 7mm_Loco Campfire Regular 7 Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 2,437 Likes: 3 9 months out for me... in my best Frankie Pentangeli imitation, i say... "Yeah... Sure... Why not?"

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283312 03/09/24 Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 24,466 Likes: 12 Arkansas O ol_mike Campfire Ranger ol_mike Campfire Ranger O Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 24,466 Likes: 12 Arkansas I say, give me something tues-wed-thurs around 10am. PRESIDENT TRUMP 2024/2028 !!!!!!!!!! Posted by Bristoe The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283313 03/09/24 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,632 Maryland C cs2blue Campfire Regular cs2blue Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,632 Maryland Yes, I just waited for five months to get an appointment and the day before the appointed day they called and canceled my appointment. They advised that the the dentist was unavailable. WTF! So, I made another appointment for 4 months later. The soonest I could get. When I do get to go, they will moan to me about not getting my teeth cleaned often enough. Yeah, ok!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283341 03/09/24 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,791 Likes: 3 St Clair Shores, MI Beretta_Shooter916 Campfire Regular Beretta_Shooter916 Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,791 Likes: 3 St Clair Shores, MI I always nod and say sure then change it when it gets closer DON’T BE TOO PROUD OF THIS TECHNOLOGICAL TERROR YOU’VE CONSTRUCTED. THE ABILITY TO DESTROY A PLANET IS INSIGNIFICANT NEXT TO THE POWER OF THE FORCE. - Darth Vader

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283344 03/09/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado That's strange, my dentist always books those return visits at six months A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283367 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,135 Connecticut / Florida M Mike_S Campfire Tracker Mike_S Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,135 Connecticut / Florida Mine has a cancellation list. Many times get right in a couple days not weeks or months. Always make my next appointment 6 months ahead. Last edited by Mike_S; 03/09/24.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283368 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 8,239 Likes: 3 E TN,..yep, thats right! T tndrbstr Campfire Outfitter tndrbstr Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 8,239 Likes: 3 E TN,..yep, thats right! As long as they put me down for first in morning (early), I can switch the specific date later.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283381 03/09/24 Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,673 Likes: 21 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,673 Likes: 21 Not In The City My cardiologist office schedules me 2 years out. Okay, y'all are gonna call and remind me, right? If I don't answer, you might cancel the appointment.. it's not needed. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... rockinbbar #19283387 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 8,239 Likes: 3 E TN,..yep, thats right! T tndrbstr Campfire Outfitter tndrbstr Campfire Outfitter T Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 8,239 Likes: 3 E TN,..yep, thats right! Originally Posted by rockinbbar My cardiologist office schedules me 2 years out. Okay, y'all are gonna call and remind me, right? If I don't answer, you might cancel the appointment.. it's not needed. I can relate!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... ol_mike #19283390 03/09/24 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,173 S.E. Alaska MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,173 S.E. Alaska Originally Posted by ol_mike I say, give me something tues-wed-thurs around 10am. Why not schedule in the afternoon, like at tooth-hurty?

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... smokepole #19283441 03/09/24 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,743 Likes: 5 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,743 Likes: 5 Either Texas or Idaho Originally Posted by smokepole That's strange, my dentist always books those return visits at six months Yep. The completion of an implant is a week out. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283450 03/09/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario Some people go to the dentist just a little after tooth hurtie. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283454 03/09/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA Dentistry has become a racket. They pressure you to make frequent appointments to be examined for the purpose of padding their own pockets. Back in the day, you only saw a dentist if you had a tooth ache. Now they work hard to plant in our heads that we need to come in every six months. That's because the old model didn't allow for nearly as many dentists making a nice living. As a result of this new model, you can't get an appointment when you need one, because they are fully booked months in advance.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... The_Real_Hawkeye #19283459 03/09/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Dentistry has become a racket. They pressure you to make frequent appointments to be examined for the purpose of padding their own pockets. Back in the day, you only saw a dentist if you had a tooth ache. Now they work hard to plant in our heads that we need to come in every six months. That's because the old model didn't allow for nearly as many dentists making a nice living. All .my dentist does every 6 months is clean my teeth. They do it every 6 months because that's what insurance will cover. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283464 03/09/24 Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,613 Ohio Ohio7x57 Campfire Regular Ohio7x57 Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,613 Ohio My old dentist wouldn’t let you make an appointment without paying upfront. Wanted me to get my teeth cleaned every 4 months. I finally found a good dentist. Local guy who grew up where I live. He’s not obsessed with money. Takes good care of his patients. I’m with this guy until I die or he retires. Ron People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. Orwell

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... rockinbbar #19283465 03/09/24 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Originally Posted by rockinbbar My cardiologist office schedules me 2 years out. Okay, y'all are gonna call and remind me, right? If I don't answer, you might cancel the appointment.. it's not needed. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283472 03/09/24 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Dentists are for cavities I can clean my own teeth. Camp is where you make it.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... smokepole #19283478 03/09/24 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,933 Likes: 2 Missouri Originally Posted by smokepole Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Dentistry has become a racket. They pressure you to make frequent appointments to be examined for the purpose of padding their own pockets. Back in the day, you only saw a dentist if you had a tooth ache. Now they work hard to plant in our heads that we need to come in every six months. That's because the old model didn't allow for nearly as many dentists making a nice living. All .my dentist does every 6 months is clean my teeth. They do it every 6 months because that's what insurance will cover. Yep. If they say every 6 months then I will take it. I figure if I am paying for insurance then I may as well take their services. Last edited by 10gaugemag; 03/09/24. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... The_Real_Hawkeye #19283497 03/09/24 Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,836 Likes: 9 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,836 Likes: 9 West of the Blue Ridge Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Dentistry has become a racket. They pressure you to make frequent appointments to be examined for the purpose of padding their own pockets. Back in the day, you only saw a dentist if you had a tooth ache. Now they work hard to plant in our heads that we need to come in every six months. That's because the old model didn't allow for nearly as many dentists making a nice living. As a result of this new model, you can't get an appointment when you need one, because they are fully booked months in advance. At least with your dentist, you can decide the level of care you want for yourself. With your vet, if you decide something isn’t really necessary you’re left with lingering doubts about neglecting ol’ Fido….. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... Pappy348 #19283632 03/09/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA Originally Posted by Pappy348 At least with your dentist, you can decide the level of care you want for yourself. With your vet, if you decide something isn’t really necessary you’re left with lingering doubts about neglecting ol’ Fido….. The result of that is higher insurance premiums for everybody.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283651 03/09/24 Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 9,972 Likes: 7 H Hotrod_Lincoln Campfire Outfitter Hotrod_Lincoln Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 9,972 Likes: 7 "I pay cash" opens a lot of doors that would remain closed otherwise, and usually at around half the going rate they have to charge for the hassle of dealing with slow pay or no pay insurance carriers. Ignorance can be fixed. Stupid is forever!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283681 03/09/24 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota 5sdad OP Campfire 'Bwana OP 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota Dentist's office on the phone: "You are way overdue for a check and cleaning." Person with teeth: "OK, better schedule me." Dentist's office: "Let's see, how about three months from tomorrow?" Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283686 03/09/24 Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota 5sdad OP Campfire 'Bwana OP 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,907 Likes: 7 South of Minnesota There are none so lost as those who are trying to find their way back to the reception area as those who are leaving the examination room that they were led to. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283760 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,905 Likes: 1 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,905 Likes: 1 Deer Park, Tx Originally Posted by 5sdad .. will look you dead in the eye and ask if you are available 4 months and 13 days from now. Evidently, she keeps a tight schedule. "I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283762 03/09/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario Better than no teeth. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... ol_mike #19283777 03/09/24 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,576 Likes: 8 KCMO F Fubarski Campfire Outfitter Fubarski Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 12,576 Likes: 8 KCMO Originally Posted by ol_mike I say, give me something tues-wed-thurs around 10am. Always set a dentist appointment at 2:30, that way ya can remember the time.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... tzone #19283804 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 20,843 2 2ndwind Campfire Ranger 2ndwind Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 20,843 Originally Posted by tzone Originally Posted by rockinbbar My cardiologist office schedules me 2 years out. Okay, y'all are gonna call and remind me, right? If I don't answer, you might cancel the appointment.. it's not needed. It's important to maintain a sense of humor (and a realistic out look) Please don't feed the trolls!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283815 03/09/24 Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 3,538 Likes: 2 MartinStrummer Campfire Tracker MartinStrummer Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 3,538 Likes: 2 Went to see my orthopedic surgeon in January. Hip needed to be replaced. Nurse grabbed me up, sent me down the hall for an EKG. Then around the corner for a blood draw. "Your surgery is set for Friday, Feb 2, 2024. We will contact you with your arrival time!" Phone call gave me a 5:15AM arrival time. By 8:00AM, I'm prepped and in surgery. By 11:00AM, I'm waking up from anesthesia in my room!

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... The_Real_Hawkeye #19283834 03/09/24 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 4 O Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter Orion2000 Campfire Outfitter O Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 12,164 Likes: 4 Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Dentistry has become a racket. They pressure you to make frequent appointments to be examined for the purpose of padding their own pockets. Back in the day, you only saw a dentist if you had a tooth ache. Now they work hard to plant in our heads that we need to come in every six months. That's because the old model didn't allow for nearly as many dentists making a nice living. As a result of this new model, you can't get an appointment when you need one, because they are fully booked months in advance. Modern tooth pastes and oral products coupled with heightened emphasis on oral hygiene have significantly reduced the number of cavities and other maladies that require lucrative restorative dental services. Which leaves dentists with cleanings and exams as the leading income stream. I cannot remember the last time I had a "new" cavity/filling? All of dental work I have had in the last 10 years has been clean up, fix up, of old mercury amalgam fillings that were originally done as a child 60 years ago.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... Hotrod_Lincoln #19283847 03/09/24 Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,807 Likes: 8 Anywhere people are Less Stupi... C CashisKing Campfire Ranger CashisKing Campfire Ranger C Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 21,807 Likes: 8 Anywhere people are Less Stupi... Originally Posted by Hotrod_Lincoln "I pay cash" opens a lot of doors that would remain closed otherwise, and usually at around half the going rate they have to charge for the hassle of dealing with slow pay or no pay insurance carriers. Paying Cash... What a great idea... I once heard that Cash Is King... but the guy that said it... was a bit screwy... So I didn't pay him no nevermind. If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19283849 03/09/24 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,230 S superlight17b Campfire Regular superlight17b Campfire Regular S Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,230 My family has been seeing the same dentist since 1974. My Grandparents saw him,my Mom,Myself and my children all are patients of his,but he is getting up there in years,I hope we can find as good a replacement.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... MartinStrummer #19285250 03/09/24 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,905 Likes: 1 Deer Park, Tx R Reloder28 Campfire Ranger Reloder28 Campfire Ranger R Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 20,905 Likes: 1 Deer Park, Tx Originally Posted by MartinStrummer Went to see my orthopedic surgeon in January. Hip needed to be replaced. Nurse grabbed me up, sent me down the hall for an EKG. Then around the corner for a blood draw. "Your surgery is set for Friday, Feb 2, 2024. We will contact you with your arrival time!" Phone call gave me a 5:15AM arrival time. By 8:00AM, I'm prepped and in surgery. By 11:00AM, I'm waking up from anesthesia in my room! So, how are you doing now? Mobility? "I never thought I'd live to see the day that a U.S. president would raise an army to invade his own country." Robert E. Lee

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... CashisKing #19290169 03/11/24 Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 3,538 Likes: 2 MartinStrummer Campfire Tracker MartinStrummer Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2021 Posts: 3,538 Likes: 2 Originally Posted by CashisKing Originally Posted by Hotrod_Lincoln "I pay cash" opens a lot of doors that would remain closed otherwise, and usually at around half the going rate they have to charge for the hassle of dealing with slow pay or no pay insurance carriers. Paying Cash... What a great idea... I once heard that Cash Is King... but the guy that said it... was a bit screwy... So I didn't pay him no nevermind. ^^^^This^^^^ I always ask for a cash discount. It doesn't always work....but sometimes, it does! Best "cash discount" so far saved us $3500! A medical test shrank from $5k to $1500 with an offer of a cash payment.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19290278 03/11/24 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,183 Likes: 38 TN slumlord Campfire Kahuna slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,183 Likes: 38 TN All of my appointment minders are set up on text message. Even the big snooty hospitals use it. Plus I actually use my patient portal. Has a fancy dash board inside the iphone app.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... MartinStrummer #19290290 03/11/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA Originally Posted by MartinStrummer I always ask for a cash discount. It doesn't always work....but sometimes, it does! Best "cash discount" so far saved us $3500! A medical test shrank from $5k to $1500 with an offer of a cash payment. The modern system of health insurance is a gigantic scam. What they charge your insurance company is obscene, but most don't know because their bill is only a fraction of what is charged to the insurance company. The result is extremely expensive premiums on our insurance policies.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19290301 03/11/24 Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,941 Likes: 15 Iowa/NW Ontario They take our check. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... Orion2000 #19290307 03/11/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA Originally Posted by Orion2000 All of dental work I have had in the last 10 years has been clean up, fix up, of old mercury amalgam fillings that were originally done as a child 60 years ago. I remember back in the early 1980s going to the dentist for a cavity drill and filling. I asked what he was using for the filling. He told me it was an amalgam of mercury, lead, and other materials. I immediately got up from the chair and told him he had to be kidding. "Don't you know," I asked, "that those metals are highly toxic??" He said, "Oh, no, they treat it in such as way that it never leaches." Eventually, he talked me into sitting back down. I regret not making tracks out of that office, now, when I had a chance. I still have that filling.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... The_Real_Hawkeye #19290313 03/11/24 Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,183 Likes: 38 TN slumlord Campfire Kahuna slumlord Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 67,183 Likes: 38 TN I get the extended EOBs mailed to me Just because the physician bills for $5000, thr insurance likely only pays him about $875 Same with the facilities Bills says 30,000 for operating room services, pharms Insurance pays about $4000 Been seeing it like that for a long time Contractually pre-negotiated rates. For in-network providers. Gets a little dicey outside your network. Always consult your annual book for lists of in-network. Also in-network is NOT defined by geographic area. I have in-network 3 states away.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... Fubarski #19290326 03/11/24 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,104 Likes: 6 Colorado Originally Posted by Fubarski Originally Posted by ol_mike I say, give me something tues-wed-thurs around 10am. Always set a dentist appointment at 2:30, that way ya can remember the time. LOL, can you say laugh and groan at the same time? A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... cs2blue #19290855 03/11/24 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,396 Aurora, Colorado A achadwick Campfire Tracker achadwick Campfire Tracker A Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,396 Aurora, Colorado Originally Posted by cs2blue Yes, I just waited for five months to get an appointment and the day before the appointed day they called and canceled my appointment. They advised that the the dentist was unavailable. WTF! So, I made another appointment for 4 months later. The soonest I could get. When I do get to go, they will moan to me about not getting my teeth cleaned often enough. Yeah, ok! You need to find yourself a new dentist and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) d.v. Musings on TDS

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19290865 03/11/24 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,841 Likes: 15 Rural Utah USA T tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana tikkanut Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 30,841 Likes: 15 Rural Utah USA Originally Posted by 5sdad .. will look you dead in the eye and ask if you are available 4 months and 13 days from now. I schedule 6 months from the date last there.......simple Trump's Medicare or my Teamster's insurance covers it all T R U M P W O N ! U L T R A M A G A !

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... 5sdad #19299449 03/14/24 Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,062 Anchorage Ak 358Norma_fan Campfire Regular 358Norma_fan Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,062 Anchorage Ak I go just for the cleaning lady to rub her boobs in my ear. "243/85TSX It's as if the HAMMER OF THOR were wielded by CHUCK NORRIS himself, and a roundhouse kick thrown in for good measure."

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... The_Real_Hawkeye #19299891 03/14/24 Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 62 B brokenarra Campfire Greenhorn brokenarra Campfire Greenhorn B Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 62 Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by Orion2000 All of dental work I have had in the last 10 years has been clean up, fix up, of old mercury amalgam fillings that were originally done as a child 60 years ago. I remember back in the early 1980s going to the dentist for a cavity drill and filling. I asked what he was using for the filling. He told me it was an amalgam of mercury, lead, and other materials. I immediately got up from the chair and told him he had to be kidding. "Don't you know," I asked, "that those metals are highly toxic??" He said, "Oh, no, they treat it in such as way that it never leaches." Eventually, he talked me into sitting back down. I regret not making tracks out of that office, now, when I had a chance. I still have that filling. no lead in amalgam carry on Lost Arra in previous camp life

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... brokenarra #19300018 03/14/24 Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA T The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage The_Real_Hawkeye Campfire Sage T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 131,773 Likes: 21 USA Originally Posted by brokenarra Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye Originally Posted by Orion2000 All of dental work I have had in the last 10 years has been clean up, fix up, of old mercury amalgam fillings that were originally done as a child 60 years ago. I remember back in the early 1980s going to the dentist for a cavity drill and filling. I asked what he was using for the filling. He told me it was an amalgam of mercury, lead, and other materials. I immediately got up from the chair and told him he had to be kidding. "Don't you know," I asked, "that those metals are highly toxic??" He said, "Oh, no, they treat it in such as way that it never leaches." Eventually, he talked me into sitting back down. I regret not making tracks out of that office, now, when I had a chance. I still have that filling. no lead in amalgam carry on This was the early 1980s. He listed a couple of toxic heavy metals. You'll excuse me if I got one of them wrong after 40 plus years.

Re: Receptionist at the dentist's office ... cs2blue #19300027 03/14/24 Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 23,369 Likes: 2 Atlanta hatari Campfire Ranger hatari Campfire Ranger Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 23,369 Likes: 2 Atlanta Originally Posted by cs2blue Yes, I just waited for five months to get an appointment and the day before the appointed day they called and canceled my appointment. They advised that the the dentist was unavailable. WTF! So, I made another appointment for 4 months later. The soonest I could get. When I do get to go, they will moan to me about not getting my teeth cleaned often enough. Yeah, ok! Poorly run office "The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017 "Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo