have you ever seen a WELL DRESSED dentist?

[whoispittsnogle]

i have shadowed two general practitioners and a specialist so far and they are all down to earth and cool as ****. i've immensely enjoyed my time and they've made me feel like i'm homeys with them. we just be chilling talking about little tommy's hot ass mom (oh my god the tan lines?😱) or playing some addictinggames.com (i can't beat him). not at all pompous like some of the surgeons i've dealt with or the almighty dental students from schools i've never heard of. however i did notice how poorly dressed they are. like their ensembles didn't even qualify for business casual. i mean i understand there's really no dress code but i feel like as a dentist, you're obligated to look as presentable and professional as possible for your patients. i was disappointed in all the polo shirt and khaki pants plus boat shoes look. what is this, Target? i mean these guys are well established in the community so i guess there's no point in trying to earn the patient's trust...but i think at least for a starting out dentist, it is crucial to look their best. AT LEAST a shirt and tie...

discuss.

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[Thundercatz]

The dentist I shadowed/assisted dressed in scrubs EVERYDAY. I really dont see anything wrong with that......

 

[Blarelli]

Every dentist I know wears scrubs, and some sort of moccasins. No polos, no white shirt and tie. I think scrubs are very professional.

 

[alanan84]

I'm not going to dignify this thread with a response... Wait, I just did, CRAP!

Yeah I'm bored and this thread is ridiculous. Did anyone see that monster that washed on shore in New York? Now that was weird...

By the way, the Dentists I shadow also wear scrubs and so will I if I ever become one.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

AMATEUR HOUR

PROFESSIONALS

perhaps you guys are not refined enough to see the difference but it's dress shirt collar and tie knot that shows underneath. dress shoes instead of moccasins would be good too.

if i were a patient, all things being equal, i'd trust the more professional looking dentist, dressed like a gentleman and with a tie. not some schmuck in under armour heatgear shirt underneath.

 

[lovelovejw]

My shadowing dentist wear both of the scrubs and white shirt with ties.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

My shadowing dentist wear both of the scrubs and white shirt with ties.

is he in private practice? all of mine are private so maybe that's why they are dressed so casually...
even people that claim not to care about your outside appearance, subconsciously. sometimes, while shadowing, i enter the room before the dentist and the patient thinks i'm a replacement/temporary dentist cuz yours truly be so fresh so clean (clean).

 

[Thundercatz]

Refined enough? LOL I guess some dentist just wants to feel comfortable. I mean, they do work with their hands a lot more than doctors, so dressing nice could be a little restricting. Either way, both of my dentist wears scrubs exclusively, and they make over well 300K, so I dont think their patients see them as "unprofessional."

 

[Blarelli]

Why would you not wear scrubs? Comfortable, and if you get blood on them, no big deal.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

Either way, both of my dentist wears scrubs exclusively, and they make over well 300K, so I dont think their patients see them as "unprofessional."

oh my god i forgot that salary determines how professional you are viewed. i'm an idiot.

lol and i'm sure you dentists let their patients know they pull 300k like that's a great chair side conversation - "hey bob, uh just let me know if you feel any discomfort and by the way how much money do you make? cuz i make well over 300k."

 

[amalgamgrillz]

Why would you not wear scrubs? Comfortable, and if you get blood on them, no big deal.

None of my bosses or co-workers wore scrubs..just business-casual, and they're very well dressed/put together. My orthodontist's staff had matching Tommy Hilfiger uniforms (a different outfit for each day of the week...) a little excessive if you ask me. He wore dress pants/shirt + tie.

If/When i own my own practice, i'm gonna make my staff wear scrubs..they're more professional and practical IMO

 

[TheWiredNerv]

Most dentist I have shadowed wear scrub tops with dress pants and shoes/clogs/moccasins.

 

[Blarelli]

oh my god i forgot that salary determines how professional you are viewed. i'm an idiot.

lol and i'm sure you dentists let their patients know they pull 300k like that's a great chair side conversation - "hey bob, uh just let me know if you feel any discomfort and by the way how much money do you make? cuz i make well over 300k."

The point he was making is that the dentists he shadows are successful because they are seen as being professionals, not that they are viewed as professional because they are successful. I don't know a single person that would think a dentist is unprofessional because he wears scrubs and some comfy shoes.

 

[xaznxcountx]

is he in private practice? all of mine are private so maybe that's why they are dressed so casually...
even people that claim not to care about your outside appearance, subconsciously. sometimes, while shadowing, i enter the room before the dentist and the patient thinks i'm a replacement/temporary dentist cuz yours truly be so fresh so clean (clean).


hahaha nice... keeping it fresh tah def huh homeboy? Scrubs are nice to wear, beats having a tie around my fat neck. lol.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

it's all relative.
with all things being equal, wouldn't you rather see the guys under PROFESSIONALS over guys under AMATEUR HOURS? wouldn't you trust the dentist in a shirt and tie underneath over the dentist in a tshirt underneath? you could lie to yourself and say no i would view them equally but even if it's a little bit, you will be more drawn to the dentist with proper dress shoes than the dentist wearing some crocs.

there's a reason why CON MEN are always dressed nice - to get people to trust them a little more. IMAGE MATTERS.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

is he in private practice? all of mine are private so maybe that's why they are dressed so casually...
even people that claim not to care about your outside appearance, subconsciously. sometimes, while shadowing, i enter the room before the dentist and the patient thinks i'm a replacement/temporary dentist cuz yours truly be so fresh so clean (clean).


hahaha nice... keeping it fresh tah def huh homeboy? Scrubs are nice to wear, beats having a tie around my fat neck. lol.

hello kind sir, thank you for the compliment. i was hoping someone would get it.

 

[Blarelli]

it's all relative.
with all things being equal, wouldn't you rather see the guys under PROFESSIONALS over guys under AMATEUR HOURS? wouldn't you trust the dentist in a shirt and tie underneath over the dentist in a tshirt underneath? you could lie to yourself and say no i would view them equally but even if it's a little bit, you will be more drawn to the dentist with proper dress shoes than the dentist wearing some crocs.

there's a reason why CON MEN are always dressed nice - to get people to trust them a little more. IMAGE MATTERS.

I would totally choose the 'Amateur Hours' dentists because they are actual dentists instead of some guy modeling for a picture. If a dentist wants to wear a shirt and tie with a lab coat, that is fine. I wouldn't judge him any more or less professional then the guy that wears something else that is appropriate like a polo shirt, or scrubs.

 

[whoispittsnogle]

i forgot to mention that dressing professional and not looking like a weekend dad will also help you earn the respect of your staff, the dental assistants and hygienist alike, other co-workers, as well as the patient's family members who can be anxious and distrustful. you are a professional, why not dress like one?

 

[lemoncurry]

discuss.

It's not really a discussion if you hold a strong opinion one way and wait for people to post an opposing opinion so that you can argue with them on how they are "wrong". There's another term for that... oh yes, trolling!


:troll:

 

[Quattro DMD]

Does a brain surgeon wear a shirt and tie while he/she is in surgery? NO, they wear scrubs and a surgical gowns. And in essence a dentist is doing surgery in someone's mouth so what's the difference? I don't think they should be viewed as less professional if they're not dressed in "business" attire. Hell, my dentist wears shorts and doc martin sandals.

 

[visbimmer79]

but, I also saw a few of ugly dressers~~~

I would wear suits, and really great shoes...

U(writer) are right....I think they have to carefully choose their shoes....

So, I can imagine I purchase

2 luxury(social life, seminar, discussion, lecture), 2 reasonable(when urs are in dry cleaners), & 2 cheap suits (when u have to perform a long oral surgery)

but all luxury shoes....it will be safe, I think.....😎

 

[phungy]

Of dentists that I shadowed, the younger dentists dress professional (shirt, tie) while the elderly dress in polo shirts because they play golf after work.

 

[DrReo]

It's not really a discussion if you hold a strong opinion one way and wait for people to post an opposing opinion so that you can argue with them on how they are "wrong". There's another term for that... oh yes, trolling!


:troll:

Exactly. This is like then tenth post like this.

I still don't understand how scrubs are not professional?

 

[DrReo]

but i think at least for a starting out dentist, it is crucial to look their best. AT LEAST a shirt and tie...

discuss.

I rather have a compent dentist than one who believes it's crucial to dress to impress. You're doing surgery and at the end of they day, does it matter what you wore?

If clothing is so essential, consider pre-law. You would be able to debate and not discuss!

 

[paul510psu]

This Pittsnogle guy is kinda annoying me by creating these useless threads.

 

[DrReo]

:troll:

 

[armorshell]

As someone who is forced to wear at a minimum buisiness casual clothes to school everyday, let me make a few comments.

1. I see a lot of people mentioning that business casual looks more professional. Note that if you want to be OSHA compliant, or have even a slight chance at not instantly ruining everything you're going to have to cover your professional clothes with a frock of some kind, which universally look ridiculous.

2. Even if you do frock up, you're still going to ruin clothes at a fairly high rate, and theres nothing any dry cleaner can do to get light body PVS out of your $1000 suit pants.

 

[Avery07]

i have shadowed two general practitioners and a specialist so far and they are all down to earth and cool as ****. i've immensely enjoyed my time and they've made me feel like i'm homeys with them. we just be chilling talking about little tommy's hot ass mom (oh my god the tan lines?😱) or playing some addictinggames.com (i can't beat him). not at all pompous like some of the surgeons i've dealt with or the almighty dental students from schools i've never heard of. however i did notice how poorly dressed they are. like their ensembles didn't even qualify for business casual. i mean i understand there's really no dress code but i feel like as a dentist, you're obligated to look as presentable and professional as possible for your patients. i was disappointed in all the polo shirt and khaki pants plus boat shoes look. what is this, Target? i mean these guys are well established in the community so i guess there's no point in trying to earn the patient's trust...but i think at least for a starting out dentist, it is crucial to look their best. AT LEAST a shirt and tie...

discuss.

I'm sorry, I must be misunderstanding something here. Khakis and a polo doesn't qualify as business casual? Hm, I wonder where I went wrong..

The orthodontist I shadow wears khakis, a nice polo, and boat shoes. He looks professional to me.

My oral surgeon wears scrubs. I'd prefer that be the look for dental assistants, but whatever he likes, I guess.

Lastly, the dentists I see all wear the dreaded khaki/polo/boat shoe ensemble.


What was I thinking putting my career in jeopardy by associating with dentists who clearly can't dress themselves.

 

[murff05]

Yes, I have seen many well dressed dentists.

 

[1992Corolla]

I would much rather get tooth dust, saliva and blood on my 12 dollar scrubs than my 150 dollar shirt and tie combo.

If my patient or the student who is shadowing me is so neurotic that they can't let that fly, well then they can be someone else's patient.

I would rather chose my dentist based on reputation and skill rather than whether or not he has a tie and a shirt vs. scrubs or a t-shirt. They are just clothes.

If you are doing consults than put on your nicest white coat and your best smile.

 

[Jessi4eve]

It's not really a discussion if you hold a strong opinion one way and wait for people to post an opposing opinion so that you can argue with them on how they are "wrong". There's another term for that... oh yes, trolling!


:troll:

Yeah, I agree with this guy. You are such a troll, and all of your threads prove this so well.

 

[dentistin2011]

hey,
wearing a white shirt and a tie with scrub is not just for dentists but also for patients.
The way dentists wear his/her clothes shows respect to their patients.

 

[aphistis]

Every time I look in the mirror. 😀

 

[rose786]

It's not really a discussion if you hold a strong opinion one way and wait for people to post an opposing opinion so that you can argue with them on how they are "wrong". There's another term for that... oh yes, trolling!


:troll:

And we have a winner.

But aren't you a mod, Mr. Curry? It's your duty to knock some sense into people, no?

 

[Jessi4eve]

And we have a winner.

But aren't you a mod, Mr. Curry? It's your duty to knock some sense into people, no?

THis "whoispittsnogle" guy is so annoying, and I agree with Mr. Curry.
This guy talks like his already a dentist just because a couple of dentists let his *** into their dental office. No man, you need to study for your DAT, and get a life instead of trolling on SDN, whether it's with your Racist threads about Asians, or your pointless threads about your parents paying for your dental school, or how dentists are supposed to dress. Those dentists out there would not give a **** to what a "pre-dent" student thinks is professional.

 

[lemoncurry]

closing lest it degenerate further.