Older, established dentists are dentists who defend everything they don't know and will deny that another dentist could be better than they are. Most DENTISTS believe that all dentists are the same and if they are not the same (in quality, knowledge, etc) then that they are better than the average.
It is all a coverup because no one wants to feel that they are average and besides, how could they be 'average' and make so much money.
Young dentists have grown up in a media age and are capable of learning about dentist both near and far. They KNOW that not all dentists are the same and they would like to be like one of the top clinical dentists that they see and admire. I recently posted a challenging but wonderful case on the ACE forum and received some extremely kind comments from young dentists. This is what they said:
Hi Dr.Gerald, no words to explain, for me you are the worlds best, now i have to sit extra some more time in my office. Take care, Ashok.( From Bangalore, India)
beautiful Gerald, just beautiful!
What was your treatment plan on this case? Any mid-treatment photos?
Much appreciated. As always your posts are magnificent. (From Sydney, Austrailia)
K
Hi Gerald- Awesome case! She looks beautiful- great job! I hope one day I can send you my cases that look like that. How long did the whole case take? (Saratoga Springs,NY)
Young dentists know that there are some fabulous dentists in the world and that, because of lack of experience, they are not among them. But at least they KNOW that there are different levels of quality to aspire to.