tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5965333981619997978.post3727382698021457511..comments2023-11-03T08:40:03.424+00:00Comments on Jude Collins: Just a little prickJude Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02255073034338282041noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5965333981619997978.post-2241841731724154132010-06-03T15:13:20.825+01:002010-06-03T15:13:20.825+01:00You must have a public dental system or why would ...You must have a public dental system or why would you put up with such a diva dentist? Perhaps, it's time for a change?<br /><br />I can suggest that if you're going to be late call ahead and let them know--it could make a difference in the kind of reception you get. Also, use the 15 minute rule--get there 15 minutes prior to your appointment so your file goes on the top and you're in ahead of those who are running a few minutes behind.<br /><br />Although, it's totally a private system here in Canada I once forgot my appointment altogether (silly me for booking the first day of school and they don't call you the day before to remind you). I'd been seeing the same dentist for over 20 years and always arrived 15 minutes early. However; I was "punished" by having to wait six months for an appointment, which meant going a year without dental care (ick). At least they didn't charge me for the missed appointment or torture me with a painful injection--poor you. <br /><br />The other day I was stuck in traffic at the entrance to a tunnel on the way to my doctor's office and was going to be late, so I put my cell on speaker and speed dialed her office. The receptionist was fine with it as was my doctor. I ended up being 15 minutes late. I guess it balances out as yesterday I was 20 minutes early and the doctor was 20 minutes past the time of my appointment seeing me.Cathalynn Labonte-Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5965333981619997978.post-62650446022851770422010-06-01T14:52:41.605+01:002010-06-01T14:52:41.605+01:00My worst dentist experience was in England in 1993...My worst dentist experience was in England in 1993 with painful injection, an extraction from hell and then sent to the waiting room with gauze while the dentist served another patient. <br /><br />This would NEVER happen in Canada where you get wonderful doting care and remain in a comfy private dental chair until the dentist returns. <br /><br />Also Canadian dental receptionists all smile, showing off their beautiful teeth. And then if you are late, they can politely forgive you, speaking through their brilliant teeth.<br /><br />My advice: be patient, i.e. be a patient and bring a book. Or come to Canada for royal dentist treatment!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5965333981619997978.post-21290960487533285782010-05-28T20:28:37.286+01:002010-05-28T20:28:37.286+01:00I've never been late for the dentist since I n...I've never been late for the dentist since I noticed a warning on the receptionist's desk stating that a £15 fine per 15min late fee would be charged. Assuming they charge approximately the same per hour for the work they do, thats £480 per 8hr day x 3 dentists at my surgery, and they're always busy as I'm always waiting at least 10/15mins after my stated appointment time.<br /><br />PáidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com