Why answer your cell phone in the dental chair?
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"Yeah, I'm there now."
"Yes, I'm in the chair."
"No, I mean I am in the chair with the dentist right now."
"She said WHAT?"
I don't hear the rest, because that's the point at which I get up and find something else to do for at least five minutes.
Go here and look at the photo for my dental group. This is an actual unposed photo and i think it's hillarious. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/sam...
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I get upset when, as a dental assistant, I'm asked to whoever is on the other line. " I'm sorry, but so & so is in the middle of having a root canal done, can I take a message?" I'm sorry, but I didn't realise I was a receptionist too.
That is so rude to do that! I won't answer the phone when I'm busy that includes the drs officce (Not even in the waiting room) or at a check out any where they can wait while I do what I'm doing. My husband gets mad b/c I won't answer but he gets over it.
How about a sign that says please turn off cell phones. It might help a little.
wow...i cant believe sumone would acutally do that..wouldnt it be weird being on the other line...lol
Th nitrous and a matrix, now thats talent. At least they pushed your hands out. I've watched my doctor get bitten plenty of times when the patient picks up the cell phone. I think we should start a new policy. LEAVE ALL CELL PHONES WITH THE FRONT DESK.
Seriously, that is really lacking in manners. Some people are so rude. I don't talk on the cell phone in dr. offices, hair salons, or check out. Nothing is that urgent that it can't wait. If it is that urgent, then someone needs to try 911, rather than a cell number.
Hi! In my office I have posted printed signs that say all cell phones must be turned off or you will risk dental treatment without Novocaine (lidocaine and septocaine mean nothing). The only exceptions are 1) you are pregnant and expect to deliver in the the next 45 minutes, 2) you hit the State lottery so I can get paid immediately in full or 3) you know Hugh Laurie(House) and make a lunch date for me and get free dental treatment for life. No exceptions. Marie
HELLO DR. SAM,
I'VE SEEN YOUR POSTED PHOTO AND CAN APPRECIATE THE SITUATION -- THOUGH NOT CONDONE IT IN THE LEAST.
I'VE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN AT MY OFFICE.
I USUALLY HAVE A NICE CHAT WITH THEM AFTERWARD, AND EXPLAIN THE WRONGFULNESS OF THE EVEN.
WE ARE PROFESSIONALS AND THIS MUST NOT BE TOLERATED. PATIENT DO LEARN THE MESSAGE.
I suppose we could put up signs, but we've been resistant so far. It seems rude to the majority of our patients who wouldn't dream of doing such a thing.
Why is it necessary to put up a sign instructing people on what should be basic polite behavior? What's next? A sign that asks people not to urinate on the potted plants?
"As a courtesy to other patients and in order to protect the botanical decor, we ask that you refrain from urinating on the foliage. Thank you!"
I'm sorry, but if people don't understand this is wrong, it's too late to educate them.
what did people do before cell phones invented? they waited till they got home...correct me if i am wrong. today's world is so uneducated when it come's to cell phones. you dont drive and answer one, you sure don't sit in the dentist chair and answer it. when in a resturaunt? some one should make the rules and stick to them. Really!!
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