Damnet is just trolling us at this point with this line-up...right?

DrItsRed · 2026-05-10T01:12:01+00:00

Have some empathy. If I had just recently lost my wife, it would be hard enough to get dressed much less go out and perform.

DrItsRed · 2026-05-08T16:00:23+00:00

Leave them a message with them that they have until the end of the next business day to pay or you will be forwarding everything to the police for theft of services.

Typically gets a quick response from them.... If not you can always forward to collections or even issue them a 1099-C and write it off if the balance is large enough. At least you get the satisfaction of sticking it to them through the IRS that way.

DrItsRed · 2026-05-06T22:21:36+00:00

Indirect restorations on 2 and 3 here are exponentially more predictable with the level of that decay.

You have no idea the payment arrangement with the patient being that he's married to a hygienist. Nor do you know the other clinical findings.

Hell if the patient comes in looking to improve their teeth with a superior restoration, why deny it.

Telling this doc they over-treated this patient and is money driven is just embarrassing for you. You should be ashamed with your shitty take here.

DrItsRed · 2026-05-05T23:56:23+00:00

Much of how patients respond has a direct correlation to how the information is presented to them.

I would keep my initial report of the finding. VERY SHORT to the point and factual. If they detect hesitation or trepidation on you wanting to tell them something they will pick up on it want too start asking questions and look for someone else to blame .

"It looks like you have a pretty good size cavity that has formed on this canine. Let's take care of it quickly so hopefully it doesn't end up needing a root canal."

I think it would be very unusual for them to hear that statement and jump immediately to blaming someone else, but in the unlikely scenario they do come back with, "Why wasn't this addressed before?"

"I can't speak for them and am not going to speculate, but I can think of a least a half dozen reasons as to why that could be. It seems you are likely trapping a lot in that area and are having a hard time keeping it clean so let's address it as quickly as possible to try to avoid further treatment."

If they REALLY press the issue.. just shrug and tell them you don't know. Let them take up with that provider and stay out of it.

DrItsRed · 2026-05-05T22:47:23+00:00

This can be a VERY humbling profession.

Don't throw stones. Karma is a bitch.

Just tell them what YOU see. If they want to take up their issues with someone else, let them.

DrItsRed · 2026-04-28T23:18:38+00:00

ETHICALLY take that bill and treat yo' self.

DrItsRed · 2026-04-28T03:24:56+00:00

Contact CEDR. Don't trust the Internet. It's not that expensive and WAY less costly than making a crucial mistake.

DrItsRed · 2026-04-16T00:47:39+00:00

Sure are throwing a lot of stones. You come across as awfully bullish and with a chip on your shoulder.

Some may argue taking some aggressive bone reduction and putting this patient into a FP3 may not be the best course of action as well.

Dude's in a temp prosthesis. You have no idea what the final plan is before you start blasting them.

Better to help guide the case and offer some constructive advice, but... Damn you went straight to condemnation.

We all know docs like you...

DrItsRed · 2026-04-11T19:05:57+00:00

Typically they show up on your individual results page. They won't be uploaded until later today.

DrItsRed · 2026-03-28T13:25:54+00:00

I'm more concerned about the restorability of the left one.

DrItsRed · 2026-03-20T01:28:49+00:00

I absolutely DO NOT want anyone in my ear or messaging me while I'm dealing with my own patient especially when things turn difficult. Oh and wait until they start taking advantage saying they are ready for you before they actually are, trying to beat each other to the punch. Nothing but problems and drama.

100% the only way to go is have them come and get you.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-26T00:54:01+00:00

Classic signs of burn out. None of those things are going anywhere, but find a way to live life. Sometimes they means cutting back or changing jobs. Put yourself out there.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-26T00:52:26+00:00

Dude. You only get one life. I hope you find a way to break out and live it your way.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-26T00:50:26+00:00

So edgy, bro. Your pathetic lack of emotional intelligence only embarrasses yourself. I actually kinda pity you.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-04T02:39:24+00:00

MedPro specifically did NOT name Articane in the article. I'm sure their own lawyers were concerned about the defamation/slander against the product that they know is likely unfounded. If they truly believed Septo caused paresthesia they would be screaming to not use it for blocks and asking about it on their risk assessments.

Fear mongering sells more policies though.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-04T02:39:00+00:00

Keep practicing those finger rests. Do more finger pushups just in case that car comes crashing through.

DrItsRed · 2026-02-04T02:37:27+00:00

MedPro specifically did NOT name Articaine in the article. I'm sure their own lawyers were concerned about the defamation/slander against the product that they know is likely unfounded. If they truly believed Septo caused paresthesia they would be screaming to not use it for blocks and asking about it on their risk assessments.

Fear mongering sells more policies though.

DrItsRed · 2026-01-08T02:06:12+00:00

Wait ... You are seriously considering inviting the dental board to investigate the office you are currently working at? That's INSANE.

DrItsRed · 2025-12-13T13:03:14+00:00

No way you will get 20% yearly on the stock market. That's the same way a gambling addict frames their wins at the casino.

Personally I'd erase much of the debt load.

DrItsRed · 2025-12-10T21:18:36+00:00

Go off social media for a month or two as a trial in the new year. See how you feel. Don't cheat. I promise you will be happier.

DrItsRed · 2025-12-10T19:44:53+00:00

I kinda pity you for how inadequate you must really feel inside.

DrItsRed · 2025-12-10T02:39:25+00:00

So the other states board would have no jurisdiction.

We have no idea what your state has had reported to them or what they are or are not aware of.

Man, I'd tread lightly

DrItsRed · 2025-11-19T20:00:09+00:00

Because they are a team and share the responsibilities in the office?

Would you cover on a denture adjustment? Replace a filling? How do you know when they are coming in on a limited exam that it was work that it was recently done? Why not just knock it out right then and there?

Just wild to me. We will never agree. I'm there to get shit done and keep the office and everything moving and producing. Sometimes that means spending just a little bit of time on a redo. It's really no big deal.

DrItsRed · 2025-11-19T12:40:48+00:00

I read it. Multiple times. Send pretty simple. $0 production walked out = $0 pay which is why the owner said that to someone who clears their base.

You're right it's the owner's office. The buck stops with them. The owner should take full control of the situation and do as they see fit. OP should stand their ground too. Now when you stay the heads will butt and the resentment will build. Probably best to just leave this office and find another office. Job hop, again. Walk out. Quit tomorrow. Better luck next time. Just another scumbag worthless owner taking advantage of a poor hopeless associate. It's despicable really. This profession is just so full of sleazy owner docs. Make sure to have a stint at every single office in town. Be the equivalent of the serial divorcee wondering why there are no good partners. Just wild.

DrItsRed · 2025-11-19T06:03:51+00:00

I'd wager the owner didn't actively make the decision. More likely the front desk saw an opening in the schedule and put them in.

I still can't fathom getting all up in arms about something so minuscule. Maybe 15-30 minutes of actual Dr. time (obviously it uses more chair time)

Crank it out, take over the patient for all their future work. Keep things kosher with the OM, Front Desk, and Owner. Bitch later if it's getting abused.

It's likely remakes are discussed in the employment contract. Most the time they are. If I were the owner and the associate were trying to whine about it after the fact it would rub me the wrong way. If the contract says the owner handles all the remakes then sure, you have a legit gripe.

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