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Just Was wondering If You know of any Dental students who smoke or any students who get rejected from Dental schools because they smoke ciggs?
I don't smoke. I really think its kind of weird to see healthcare providers who treat and teach people to live healthy to be smoking those "death sticks"
Nevermind.
Hard to preach a healthy lifestyle when you're addicted to cigarettes. Your patients would probably feel weird seeing you outside smoking outside your clinic before their appointment.
Kinda like an Alcoholics Anonymous counsellor downing a beer while giving his speech to the class.
Just Was wondering If You know of any Dental students who smoke or any students who get rejected from Dental schools because they smoke ciggs?
I know a pre-optometry and pre-dent who smoke hooka and weed. so what if you smoke. somebody who judges you on that is ignorant.
Yeah smoking is bad, but so is a lot of other stuff that most people do.
How many of you pre-dent health freaks seriously wear sunblock every day?? Don't you know what those UV rays are doing to your skin!?!?
You do not need to have Obsessive Compulsive characteristics about the way you care about your sacred, precious teeth to be a dentist.
I know a pre-optometry and pre-dent who smoke hooka and weed. so what if you smoke. somebody who judges you on that is ignorant.
Yeah smoking is bad, but so is a lot of other stuff that most people do.
How many of you pre-dent health freaks seriously wear sunblock every day?? Don't you know what those UV rays are doing to your skin!?!?
You do not need to have Obsessive Compulsive characteristics about the way you care about your sacred, precious teeth to be a dentist.
When I was shadowing my dentist, I remember that he had a patient where he basically had to pull out most of her top teeth because she smoked...
So I don't smoke, nor would I go to a dentist that smokes. I also am a runner and I found an orthopedic surgeon who is not fat and exercises so he would understand with what I do with my life.
When you talk about patients not caring, some of us do care. And especially if you live in/around a major city, you can pick among many different healthcare professionals who all are probably competent professionals but may have a characteristic you enjoy.
I wouldn't really mind if my dentist smoked. However, if I smelled it on his/her breath constantly while they were doing work or leaning in next to me, I think that would be annoying. Just like if a nurse returned to her shift and reeked of smoke.
What about dentists/dental students who chew?? I've definitely heard of that too
People still do that!? jk
I know a pre-optometry and pre-dent who smoke hooka and weed. so what if you smoke. somebody who judges you on that is ignorant.
Yeah smoking is bad, but so is a lot of other stuff that most people do.
How many of you pre-dent health freaks seriously wear sunblock every day?? Don't you know what those UV rays are doing to your skin!?!?
You do not need to have Obsessive Compulsive characteristics about the way you care about your sacred, precious teeth to be a dentist.
That would really be a sight to see. Real good point though. I used to smoke years ago and am so glad I quite. I never looked back. I just don't understand why I ever smoked in the first place. But seriously, how can one practice what they preach if they are doing something that we now without a shadow of a doubt that it is harmful to one's health?
What about dentists/dental students who chew?? I've definitely heard of that too
I hate kissing girls with cigarette breath. However, I do make exceptions for the really hot ones lol.
You might want to update predent profile.I had this question at one of my interviews. "Is it morally wrong for a dentist to smoke, while he/she advises oral cancer patients to stop smoking?"
Personally, I wouldn't want to see my personal trainer at McDonald's. Even if he's fit and can afford the calories, I would just find it a little hypocritical.
I hate kissing girls with cigarette breath. However, I do make exceptions for the really hot ones lol.
Alright boys, let's ask the more interesting question: How many dental students smoke the other stuff? I bet the ones in CA lead the pack.
Actually, I met a 2nd year med student last week and she admitted that she was a big smoker and attributed it to the stress of med school.
Now if your gonna bring weed into the picture their are def more weed smokers in med and dental schools than actual cigg smokers. alot of the med and dent students ive met or who r going into the profession are weed smokers....
but to me weed isnt as addicting at ciggs. I heard its lot more fun though
What's ignorant is to make the assumption that patients will want to do what's necessary to maintain their oral and systemic health despite the fact that their healthcare provider isn't doing the same. How much credibility do you suppose a dentist has when they try to educate a patient of the dangers of smoking when they themselves are smokers? Certainly smoking is a choice you make, but it is also a choice you will be judged for in your capacity as a dentist.
I have pretty harsh opinions on health care providers who smoke.... especially those in dentistry.
(I don't mean smoking on occasion socially). I think it hints at that you cope with stress in unhealthy ways. I think someone loses their "credibility" when a patient or other people know you smoke. I would be horribly embarrassed.
Research what smoking does to your mouth in regards to periodontal disease. Its disgusting.
And for the record, if you smoke, even if you think you don't smell like smoke. We can all smell it. Especially people who have been working in dentistry. And patient will definitely be able to because you are going to be very close when you work on them.