-bring some food. chocolates, cakes, doughnuts are all great options and feel free to eat during the procedure
-pick up instruments from the tray and play around with them, it makes you appear enthusiastic
-everyone in the room appreciates racial jokes so go ahead and let them fly
-constantly reprimand the dentist with phrases like ""You missed some pulp dammit" or "Not the #30 dammit""
-ask the hygienist if she's sad because she didn't get into dental school
-take out your iphone during the procedure and constantly take pictures of the patients mouth
-as the dentist for career advice right when he is putting the tooth to sleep
-tell the dentist you know a guy that can get him some Nickel Titanium (NiTi) for half of what he's paying now
-make sure to wear a shirt with lots of gang logos and profanity
-remember to follow the dentist around
everywhere if he goes to his office, to get a drink, to answer a phone call, you need to be there
-as the assistant tells the patient "the doctor will be here in a minute" walk in and introduce yourself as "fuqele, the college freshmen who will be starting the case before the dentist comes in."
-after the dentist shows you his finished work say "Boy you must be in a rush today"
-read a magazine during the procedure and comment about how Tiger really doesn't have much taste in women
-invite some friends and bring some beer, patients will enjoy the relaxed environment and the dentist will think you're a gunner
from a funny medical "my first shadowing" thread
Oh yea remember the OR is a very family oriented atmosphere.
-Always refer to the surgeon as "Bro", "Dude" or "Babe" accordingly. High fives and slaps on the butt should be a major part of your OR repertoire.
-Circs, scrub nurses and techs should be referred to as "Hon" or if male "Bro" will do just fine. Lots of hugging and playful backrubs are in order as well. And for the guys, you can't go wrong with a well placed nipple twist or a wedgie.
-Feel free to make your self at home. Prop your feet up, scratch, burp, flatulate etc. This is acceptable and encouraged. In fact it is rude if you don't.
-Don't forget to bring a sack lunch in case you get hungry.
-Most surgeons love animals. So if you have a kitty or a pup. Bring him along. You'll be a hit. In fact they will call you a gunner.
-Remember to follow your surgeon EVERYWHERE. They love that. In fact, they want you practically in their hip pocket. If he/she goes to get a drink, your getting a drink too. If they go to the bathroom, your helping.