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In reply to the discussion: Rich ass dentists [View all]HereSince1628
(36,063 posts)71. I thought about dentistry...for about 2 minutes. But I'm glad others chose it...
Day after day of looking into the miserable or terrorized faces of those with decaying teeth...not for me.
I chose higher ed. and a life-style that let me get to see what is in the big-house how it's occupants get to live... so long as we didn't touch anything.
But, you know academics we just can't help ourselves when it comes to poking around. So we went ahead and ruined that with pushing for dreams of a better bigger house with rooms for everyone...
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I thought about dentistry...for about 2 minutes. But I'm glad others chose it...
HereSince1628
Aug 2015
#71
I don't trust ANY doctor who's entire reason for being in the medical trades is to get rich. Ever.
underahedgerow
Aug 2015
#72
Your daughter sounds great! I have no problem with someone in the sciences who is doing
underahedgerow
Aug 2015
#83
All I said initially was that I have a good dentist who treats his patients well.
WillowTree
Aug 2015
#40
I couldn't handle looking into people's mouths all day and smelling their stomach contents
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2015
#11
Yip, my MD referred me/said this one would make-financial-accomodations: SEVEN THOUSAND $s.
UTUSN
Aug 2015
#47
Your dentist sounds like mine also. I've run across jerks, but that can be said for any profession
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#58
Ever notice the ones who give free care to people who are homeless, or veterans, or have HIV/Aids?
pinboy3niner
Aug 2015
#64