Professional Courtesy: The Unbearable Lightness of Being (a Dentist) Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine


 
The Unbearable Lightness of Being (a Dentist)

– by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
I think it is safe to say if you have not earned a dental degree and practiced dentistry, you will never know what it is like to be a dentist. You might think nice teeth and plaid shorts can make you feel like a dentist, but there is much more to the full experience. My non-dental friends tell me they think dentistry looks easy. This month I’m providing you with a list that reaffirms all the reasons why life as a dentist is difficult. Mark the items that apply to your situation and share this with family and friends.



The last line is blank for you to add your own frustrations and challenges. In spite of my litany of self-pity, I can’t think of anything else that I would rather do for a living. It is a privilege and honor to practice dentistry. Get out there and help somebody! Send me an e-mail and let me know what it is that you love or hate about being a dentist: tom@dentaltown.com.
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