Roundly Criticized for Demanding Excellence

One would think that a dental forum would represent dentists who love what they do, want to do their best and show concern for their patients.

Unfortunately, I am on a dental forum where none of the above is APPARENTLY true.( Note: This is NOT DENTALXP which is, in my opinion, one of the finest dental forums and is  truly dedicated to excellence.

Don't you think it is strange that when I post about excellence in dentists that people call me 'anal' about practicing dentistry. So what do you think I am demanding that dentist do when they treat patients? Use a rubber dam!!!! Really????? The single most important thing that a dentist can do to practice excellence in restorative dentistry is to use a rubber dam, just like we were taught in dental school....Every school and every dental student.

And what else defines excellence in restorative dentistry i.e. fixing teeth?

When you fix front teeth, the best and finest dentists IN THE WORLD use a layered technique. A layered technique means that first you use a very strong resin and over the top of that you put a resin that you can polish for a very high, long lasting shine...It is no big deal BUT:

1. The materials (resins) cost a lot more
2. It takes more time to restore the tooth
3. It takes significantly more TALENT to restore the tooth.

But that IS what excellence is about...Doing your best...Not the easiest and not the cheapest.

So I get roundly criticized for demanding and practicing excellent dentistry...............

GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But isn't that why you WANT me to take care of you???

To do my best for you?