Dentists who smoke

[n2o*]

there are quite a few of them...

why do they do it?

going to a dentist who smokes is like going to a preacher who pimps on the side. It just doesn't make any sense.

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[djeffreyt]

You're opening up a rather opinionated subject on this forum. Last time someone started this thread, we saw how insulting and unsympathetic some of the anonymous predents and dents on here are toward their addiscted bretheren

 

[scalpel2008]

there are quite a few of them...

why do they do it?

going to a dentist who smokes is like going to a preacher who pimps on the side. It just doesn't make any sense.

what about a fat cardiologist, or a promiscuous ID doc, or a pulmonologist who smokes? Although I hate smoke and I like to lead by example, I think you have to separate your professional life from your personal life. You think your stock broker has the same portfolio as you? You think every microvascular surgeon would choose a free flap if they had part of their jaw whacked off? Or would every oral surgeon consider open treatment if they were to have a jaw fracture? Likely not. And your analogy is ridiculous.

 

[esclavo]

there are quite a few of them...

why do they do it?

going to a dentist who smokes is like going to a preacher who pimps on the side. It just doesn't make any sense.

Last study I read was that more doctors smoked than dentists (I don't recall if it was dental students vs medical students but whatever it was, the dental compenent smoked less.) Smoking is really stupid and it doesn't take a doctor to figure that out. On the compassionate side, I've heard from those who try or who have quit that it is one of the toughest things they've ever done. I guess it is super addictive.

 

[I'mFillingFine]

I don't know that there is a smoking dentist out there who claims to be oblivious to its effects or that their working and home lives are completely seperate. Dentists of all people know what the effects are. I think it's mostly a matter of addiction, and partly a matter of informed people knowing the consequences of something and choosing to do it anyway.

So it can be argued from both sides. I personally would feel horrible being a smoking dentist, but I'm sure that healthcare providers are scrutinized more than many other professions for practicing what they preach since they are constantly educating and "demanding" practices from the public. So I'm sure I"m doing many things that my future patients think I shouldn't be doing!!!

 

[DMD-2-B]

My dentist's partner smokes. Yes, it's his life, his health, his business. But seriously - it's disgusting when he does dental work on me. The smell is in my face!!!

 

[scalpel2008]

My dentist's partner smokes. Yes, it's his life, his health, his business. But seriously - it's disgusting when he does dental work on me. The smell is in my face!!!

that's gross. switch dentists. i would.

 

[captaintripps]

smoke pot

 

[drem2006]

I smoked for about six years and quit about two years ago. Being addicted sucks and quitting was one of the hardest things I've had to do. I completely sympathize with the smokers out there. At the same time, I would have a hard time talking to my patients about the dangers of tobacco and oral cancer if I knew my patients could smell the cloud of smoke around me.