Interview with a Monroe Piercing

[Sabrinaface]

Hi guys,

So I recently got a monroe piercing (it's a little above my lip) and I don't know if I should take it out for my interview this Friday. I know that having a piercing in my face, especially one that is not as conventional as a nose ring, isn't really professional, but I wonder if it's not that big of a deal when going into the interview for dental school.

Help, please!

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[MowgliR]

Go without it.

 

[ushaseos]

Be on the safe side, take it out. It probably won't have much of an impact, but we all know the interview is a formal affair and ruining it for a small thing like this would totally, totally suck.

In summary the risks of wearing it far outweigh the non-existent benefits. Good luck with the interview!

 

[wired202808]

Hi guys,

So I recently got a monroe piercing (it's a little above my lip) and I don't know if I should take it out for my interview this Friday. I know that having a piercing in my face, especially one that is not as conventional as a nose ring, isn't really professional, but I wonder if it's not that big of a deal when going into the interview for dental school.

Help, please!

having a staple in your face makes you look unprofessional you're right.

 

[johnburrows]

I wouldn't think it would be the best idea to leave it in for the interview.

Some patients might look at that negatively as well...

 

[DavesNotHere]

This isnt a discussion, take it out. All male piercings should be out. And girls only single ear lobe piercings. Dont be a fool.

 

[doc toothache]

Keep it. It might be a trendsetter.

 

[wizi]

All I know is that I wouldn't go to a dentist with a piercing above his/her lip...Dentists are already scary.

 

[tmirchel]

All I know is that I wouldn't go to a dentist with a piercing above his/her lip...Dentists are already scary.

👍👍👍

 

[r2thekesh]

If it's an important part of who you are, I say leave it in. If it's not then take it out. BTW in dental school they'll tell you all about the harm that these kinds of piercings can do to your oral health just like smoking, drinking, doing drugs, whitening your teeth excessively, and other things.

 

[wired202808]

If it's an important part of who you are, I say leave it in. If it's not then take it out. BTW in dental school they'll tell you all about the harm that these kinds of piercings can do to your oral health just like smoking, drinking, doing drugs, whitening your teeth excessively, and other things.

😕 if its an important part of who you are, ud be born with it.

 

[sacapuntas]

You should cross your fingers the piercing grows in when you remove it for your interview...can't understand how anyone finds the 'monroe' attractive?

 

[Double Bonded]

Take it out.

Sidenote: Why do chicks get these kind of piercings? I've never understood who set's these stupid trends. I've never met any guy who thinks that a monroe piercing or even a nose ring is a good look on a girl.

 

[Seamonkey Doc]

Face piercings at an interview are a no. End of discussion. Nose studs might be an exception depending on the cultural background of the person. Monroes on the other hand, just no. Plus I thought that fad was for teenagers 😕

Take it out.

Sidenote: Why do chicks get these kind of piercings? I've never understood who set's these stupid trends. I've never met any guy who thinks that a monroe piercing or even a nose ring is a good look on a girl.

I doubt all girls get piercings to impress guys, they could just get it for themselves. Nose piercings for example have cultural associations with some people.

 

[jeffity]

You got this recently?

1. Submit AADSAS
2. Wait patiently for an interview
3. Hit the mall for a pretzel and a face piercing
4. Interview

 

[dentalprodigy]

Seriously? unless you want people unnecessarily judging you, take it out.

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[Jackson-Ave-Dental]

Face piercings at an interview are a no. End of discussion. Nose studs might be an exception depending on the cultural background of the person. Monroes on the other hand, just no. Plus I thought that fad was for teenagers 😕



I doubt all girls get piercings to impress guys, they could just get it for themselves. Nose piercings for example have cultural associations with some people.

Women never dress to impress men... they do it to one up that sllllllll*****t over at table 4 by the window.

 

[Bereno]

I don't mind a decently understated nose or Monroe piercing (no rings, just a small stud - anything more is unattractive IMO). However, its not professional as seen by the responses in this thread. Don't risk it. 👍

 

[Bereno]

Women never dress to impress men... they do it to one up that sllllllll*****t over at table 4 by the window.

Very true!

 

[Seamonkey Doc]

Very true!

Worked on Womens Studies in undergrad I take it?

Since when did it thread turn into "Piercings: Hot or not?"....

 

[Bereno]

Worked on Womens Studies in undergrad I take it?

Since when did it thread turn into "Piercings: Hot or not?"....

LOL, no women's studies here, just a bunch of older sisters 😀

Also, this thread is asking about a piercing, so I think it is only natural for people to bring up the fact that they do/don't like it in a addition to it not even being professional. Just saying lol

 

[Seamonkey Doc]

LOL, no women's studies here, just a bunch of older sisters 😀

Also, this thread is asking about a piercing, so I think it is only natural for people to bring up the fact that they do/don't like it in a addition to it not even being professional. Just saying lol

Haha, I see.

I know schools have dress codes when students are working in the clinics (business casual or scrubs). I wonder if they have restrictions on facial piercings.

 

[wired202808]

i dunno about you guys... but this is how I like my dentist...

 

[Seamonkey Doc]

i dunno about you guys... but this is how I like my dentist...

Not enough

 

[r2thekesh]

😕 if its an important part of who you are, ud be born with it.

What happens if the OP was part of a tribe where piercings were an important part of their identity? I'm not making an assumption why the OP has a piercing.

There are a lot of things that are part of our identities that we're not born with. If your dead father gave you a flamboyant pink watch, would you wear it to an interview? What happens if it was a classy silver watch? If you're an oral surgeon in the future, are you going to tell everyone one of your patients to take out their nose piercings? Factually it's bad for their health but if it's part of their culture would you still advise them to take it out? Or if you're a dentist and you meet a tribal person with a lip plate (wikipedia it), what are you going to tell them? How is that conversation going to be different if it's just a kid getting a Monroe piercing rebelling against his parents? Just something to think about.

I'm not trying to troll, just trying to not make assumptions and be culturally aware.

 

[wired202808]

What happens if the OP was part of a tribe where piercings were an important part of their identity? I'm not making an assumption why the OP has a piercing.

There are a lot of things that are part of our identities that we're not born with. If your dead father gave you a flamboyant pink watch, would you wear it to an interview? What happens if it was a classy silver watch? If you're an oral surgeon in the future, are you going to tell everyone one of your patients to take out their nose piercings? Factually it's bad for their health but if it's part of their culture would you still advise them to take it out? Or if you're a dentist and you meet a tribal person with a lip plate (wikipedia it), what are you going to tell them? How is that conversation going to be different if it's just a kid getting a Monroe piercing rebelling against his parents? Just something to think about.

I'm not trying to troll, just trying to not make assumptions and be culturally aware.

hahahahahahahahah good luck with that during the interview! try it out next time. "my father is part of the ancient tribe that was established in 2006 in order to preserve the culture and merit of the famous Marilyn Monroe."

dude get real common, how can you even post a comment like that lol I'm not a mean person, its not like the OP said it was a cultural family heirloom. Its clearly one of those bad decisions she made when she was out with friends and had too much to drink 😛

 

[Seamonkey Doc]

What happens if the OP was part of a tribe where piercings were an important part of their identity? I'm not making an assumption why the OP has a piercing.

There are a lot of things that are part of our identities that we're not born with. If your dead father gave you a flamboyant pink watch, would you wear it to an interview? What happens if it was a classy silver watch? If you're an oral surgeon in the future, are you going to tell everyone one of your patients to take out their nose piercings? Factually it's bad for their health but if it's part of their culture would you still advise them to take it out? Or if you're a dentist and you meet a tribal person with a lip plate (wikipedia it), what are you going to tell them? How is that conversation going to be different if it's just a kid getting a Monroe piercing rebelling against his parents? Just something to think about.

I'm not trying to troll, just trying to not make assumptions and be culturally aware.

I have female friends from South Asia who have their noses pierced. Some of them got it done due to cultural reasons but I'm sure some of it did it for the appeal as well. Now if the first group was wondering about taking out their studs for an interview (round studs btw, not hoops or fun shaped jewelry), then maybe that would be something to think about. I know one of them took it out prior to her interviews because she didn't want to take any chances.

That's an example I know of piercings and culture. Monroes came about from Marilyn Monroe's mole by her lip. Unless you want to use "pop culture" as an excuse, there really are no cultural reasonings for this type of piercing. I mean it's a piercing, not a tattoo on your forehead (thank god...) so you can remove it for a few hours and then put it back in.... or you can color it black, or get a black stud and say it's a mole lol

 

[Bereno]

Haha, I see.

I know schools have dress codes when students are working in the clinics (business casual or scrubs). I wonder if they have restrictions on facial piercings.

I would imagine that facial piercings other than simple ear piercings are not allowed... If I was managing the school I would probably encourage this lol. Like I said earlier, I have nothing against a simple Monroe/nose stud, but I would not want it in a professional setting haha.

To those curious about the cultural aspect of it. Those from different cultures must also understand that they are entering a whole new culture themselves when in d-school. Just like we have to be sensitive to other cultures, they have to be sensitive to the new culture they are entering as well. 👍