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I just got off of the phone with a Financial Advisor from Fidelity Investments since I didn't have any patients scheduled today. I was struck by the fact that there is so little certainty in the area of investing and even the best investing minds in the world still make decisions with other folks money with very little certainty about what they do.
Dentistry, on the other hand, when done by a really fine dentist has just about the highest degree of certainty in outcome. When I refer you to one of my specialists for an implant, a root canal or some modification to your gum tissue, I have the highest degree of certainty that the outcome is going to be in the 95% range. When I present you with a treatment plan for extensive dentistry or even how I would treat a few of your teeth, in my mind, I believe that I will be successful 99% of the time. Why? Because that is my track record. My first root canal and crown that I did for John B in 1980 is STILL IN HIS MOUTH 29 YEARS LATER.
When I invest my money for retirement (such an evil word) with Fidelity or any of the other companies, I am "hopeful" that my money will be preserved and grow for the future. When I do fine restorative dentistry for you, I am confident that we will have PREDICTABLE, long term success in permitting you to keep your teeth for many years.
Excellence in dentistry is NOT a given and you will have to search to find a dentist who is excellent in what he or she does and loves to do dentistry. You can trust me when you put your dental health in my hands. I wish I could have as much confidence in my Financial Advisor that you have in me.
