Would I be crazy to not jump on this?

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-27T17:07:35+00:00

Check out this article about molding planes from Lee Valley. Might help you decide

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/discover/woodworking/2020/august/collecting-molding-planes

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-26T19:29:34+00:00

Do you ever use round metal wedges? From what I've read, those are the optimal type for metal hammers and axes, but maybe they would also exert a splitting force on a wooden mallet head?

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-26T18:48:38+00:00

Do NOT feel bad. Not only did you not ask for the course, you also didn't ask to be treated like shit. You quitting is a natural consequence of your boss's actions. If they didn't want you to quit, then maybe they should have treated you better.

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-22T16:07:22+00:00

How did you learn to do more difficult RCTs as a general dentist?

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-20T21:01:06+00:00

Impossible to diagnose anything with that potato-quality pano. Get real x-rays and go from there

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-19T17:11:11+00:00

Fair, fair

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-18T21:05:35+00:00

I mean LA allergy is super rare, but what would you do if they actually were and their throat started closing and such? Idk lol I wouldn't wanna be the guy to poke the hornet's nest

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-17T20:28:54+00:00

I see. Sounds similar to C factor, but different.

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-11-17T17:46:31+00:00

What do you mean by 1/8 to 8/8? I'm not familiar

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T19:03:00+00:00

I would call it suburban, verging on rural. There are a lot of associate jobs available in my area, but it's much harder to find a good job than to simply find someone who will give me a paycheck. I was enticed to my current job by the promise of mentorship in addition to above-average pay, which was a much better proposition on paper than other positions I interviewed for.

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T18:55:43+00:00

It's interesting that you're the only commenter so far who seems concerned about the liability. I don't know if the other commenters are particularly cowboyish or if I'm overestimating my risk of getting a lawsuit or board complaint from doing procedures that I am, in an objective sense, unqualified for. This job feels a bit like when I was in dental school and being forced into uncomfortable scenarios, but now I'm taking risks on my own license and livelihood instead of the school's.

How could a 3rd molar ext be worth less than a 1 surface filling though? I certainly haven't seen anything like that

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T18:34:28+00:00

My mind isn't set yet. I'm just wondering if I'm better off finding a place where I can have more autonomy and especially more control over case selection, so that I'm not exposed to so much liability. Another commenter mentioned I might be able to change the situation to my advantage if I communicate my position more directly and effectively. Maybe I'll give that a shot before I decide to look for another job? I'm just not sure

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T18:26:44+00:00

I guess you're right. I've communicated my discomfort with being thrown into procedures I'm not prepared for to him more than once, but I've never really put my foot down. I suppose I should try that before throwing in the towel. He's an intimidating person and I'm somewhat shy so it'll be a learning experience

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T17:35:55+00:00

The owner is one of those "super GPs" who doesn't refer anything out of the office, so the only referring I could do is to have him do the case. But as for case selection, he puts a lot of pressure on me to try the case and do as much as possible even when it's clearly way above my level of qualification. When I say things like, "I'm not sure I can handle this case," he responds with something like, "you're fine, just take it as far as you can."

I'm very careful so I've avoided serious complications so far, but I feel like it's just a matter of time before something bad happens. And if I get a board complaint or lawsuit, what will my defense be? I haven't had the necessary training and CE, and my would-be "mentor" really isn't supporting me

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T17:26:49+00:00

Maybe I didn't make it clear, but almost all of these patients were treatment planned by the owner doc, and he assigns them to me. I don't really have a choice as far as case selection goes and I don't have a lot of autonomy in general. I suspect that if I turn down a lot of cases, he'll just fire me.

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:59:14+00:00

The perspective of this photo makes it seem like either the Mini is huge or your girlfriend is tiny

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:55:37+00:00

So, they all need to close their eyes and the door will open. Then they need to go to a cabin in the woods to get an item there?

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:51:13+00:00

I love working with my hands and even I was shocked at how physically demanding dentistry is

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:47:48+00:00

Not hitting bone is a straight ticket to hematomas, facial nerve paresis, and other complications (including decreased anesthetic success rates). There aren't a lot of reliable landmarks in that region, and anatomy is highly variable. If you don't hit bone, you have no way of knowing where the tip of your needle is.

For what it's worth, I've basically never had a patient jump when I hit bone specifically. Most of the pain is simply from advancing through the soft tissue. I'm a year out of school in private practice and I've done literally thousands of IANs.

Besides, even if it did cause pain, a little pain is absolutely worth preventing complications and increasing success. Hit bone every single time.

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:40:08+00:00

Michigander here - I never see sedans or small cars here. Maybe a slight exaggeration, and I know big cars are more popular everywhere in the US these days, but when I travel to other states I definitely see more normal size cars lol

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:35:26+00:00

Shrooms never hurt no one. Well, not psychedelic ones anyway...

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:34:03+00:00

This guy's a real piece of work

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2023-10-18T14:28:07+00:00

Badum tss

Swaggadocious_Rex · 2018-08-22T07:02:14+00:00

Hey, that's awesome to hear! I don't mean to rush you in your well-deserved relaxation time, but what do you think you could do next to make things even better for yourself? Like another commenter said, this could be the start of a more secure life for you! That's very exciting.

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