Can a dentist office turn down a patient if that patient is a new patient?

Q. My mom has been having a lot of problems with her teeth and I keep telling her to GO TO THE DENTIST! Well she kept telling me that she didn't know where to go because all the dentist offices will turn her away because she is a new patient. Is this true!? Because it just doesn't make any sense to why a dentist office would do such a thing.

A. Some Doctors and Dentists do reject new patients because they already have enough and feel if they were to take on more they wouldn't be able to provide a specific level of care. All she has to do is call around to see who is taking new patients. Dental health is something not to be ignored. I had a friend almost die from ignoring his teeth.

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How do I volunteer at a local dentist office?

Q. I am 15 and I have always wanted to be a dentist (pediatric) and I want to do some volunteering. I figured if I could volunteer at a dentist office it would help me get familiar with what goes on in dentistry. How do I volunteer? Should I just go to my dentist and talk to them and see if they offer any volunteering options? And what if they don't how do I find a dentist office that has volunteer work available?

Thanks

A. Dentist Office CANNOT make use of Volunteers since that is a For Profit Company

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Are there any dentist offices in the DFW area that have cheap appraisals and would take payment plans?

Q. I was looking for some Dentist offices that offer cheap dental appraisals and maybe offer payment plans on expensive dental procedure all near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Any ideas?

A. DENTISTRY ISN'T CH.EAP, NOR IS DENTAL SCHOOL...

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Do dentist offices hire people with imperfect teeth?

Q. I've always considered going into the dental field, but my teeth are crooked and need braces (which I will get as soon as I can afford them). But will dentist offices hire me if my teeth aren't straight?

A. Yes they do. My local dental receptionist has teeth like the cow-catcher on a west bound steam train. I think the dentist must have employed her as a bet or something. (Or perhaps as a huge challenge for his spare time).

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Is there a Dentist office open on the weekends?

Q. I want to go in and get my teeth cleaned, but I really do not want to take time off during the day, during the week. Is there a dentist office open on the weekends in Salt Lake City Utah?

A. http://www.slcdentalcenter.com/ <<<<<Dr. Stoker is open on Saturdays from 9am - 4pm.

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Have you ever been embarrassed by the message a doctor or dentist office left?

Q. Have you ever been embarrassed by the message a doctor or dentist office left? Like if there's a party so nobody answers the phone so they leave a message on your answering machine that basically says "Yeah, this is the doctor's office and we're just checking to see how your yeast infection is doing!" and everyone hears it. Am I the only one who thinks doctors and dentists need to learn to use a little discrection?

A. I can't imagine any Doctor or nurse calling and leaving a message like that. First of all it's against the law ( HIPA) .

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Who do i need to hire to work in a dentist office?

Q. I want to know who to hire to work in a dentist office.

A. secretary.
Hygienist
Dental assistants
receptionist
and a dentist
and a person the make to impression and other things like crowns

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what happens to dental records when that dentist office closes?

Q. like i know to identify a body they go to the dentist. but what if the dentist office closes? what happens then?

A. I believe medical records have to be retained for a certain number of years before being shredded. I would hope you'll be to another dentist sometime within a year from you last visit, in which case you have nothing to worry about because your new dentist will take new x-rays/impressions.
If your dentist hasn't already closed the office, you can request a copy of your records to take with you to a new dentist.

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Are there any dentist offices in the DFW area that have cheap appraisals and would take payment plans?

Q. I was looking for some Dentist offices that offer cheap dental appraisals and maybe offer payment plans on expensive dental procedure all near the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Any ideas?

A. DENTISTRY ISN'T CH.EAP, NOR IS DENTAL SCHOOL...

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Do dentist offices hire people with imperfect teeth?

Q. I've always considered going into the dental field, but my teeth are crooked and need braces (which I will get as soon as I can afford them). But will dentist offices hire me if my teeth aren't straight?

A. Yes they do. My local dental receptionist has teeth like the cow-catcher on a west bound steam train. I think the dentist must have employed her as a bet or something. (Or perhaps as a huge challenge for his spare time).

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Wisdom teeth: Is there a difference between getting them out in a hospital, or dentist office?

Q. I need to get my wisdom teeth out, and I am able of getting my wisdom teeth out in a hospital for free (not sure if it's totally free).
Anyways, I was just wondering - whats the different between getting them out in a dentist office & hospital?

I'm very very terrified, I'm scared of pain, so would the hospital offer something better?

Thanks.

A. i had all 4 of my wisdoms out in december. it does not hurt! people who say it hurts -they are wussies! it's really not as bad as people make it out to be. just make sure you eat soft foods and try to not chew with food in the back (to prevent the stitches from coming out and to prevent bleeding).
if you can get it done at the hospital for free, go ahead. i don't think there is a difference in a hospital and the dentist office. as long as you are under anesthesia, you are good to go.
they do prescribe some type of pain medication and you will be numb for several hours after you wake up. i was really loopy to be honest, but i was not in pain. i got it done on a monday. started taking the medication on tues...stopped taking it on wednesday. i had my stitches out on that friday. don't worry! just get it done and over with! good luck!

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How much should i charge to install 5 anti virus programs on there computers in a dentist office?

Q. I'm just wondering how much should i charge to install 5 anti virus programs on there computers in a dentist office and clean anything that is unwanted in the computers? Thanks for your help!

A. If you are going to purchase and install antivirus programs then you should charge minimum 50 dollars per computer because 1 year program of norton is for 39 dollars,and if you are going to just install purchased programs then charge minimum of 30 dollars per computer

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