SOME people think it's okay to push my hands away so they can answer their cell phone in the middle of their dental visit. NINE times out of ten I hear this end of the conversation:
"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/Sams_DentalCS/
2007-08-03 12:58:53 · 11 answers · asked by Picture Taker 7 in Health ➔ Dental
Okay, 9 times out of 10, people are able to IGNORE their cell phone ringing. It's just that 9 times out the 10 who DO answer it, it's a wasted call.
I don't want to resort to a sign saying cell phones must be turned off for all the reasons y'all mentioned, but mostly because someone might be carrying the phone and leaving it on because they are in the middle of a family crisis or something. (Child or parent in the hospital comes to mind...) These people check the caller ID and say, "I'm sorry, but I have to take this call," and I'm fine with that. I jus can't stand it when the calling party KNOWS their spouse (99% of the time) made it to the dentist and then they talk on and on anyhow. I think they are really just checking up on them. If they wanted to be helpful, they'd call 10-15 minutes before the appointment to be sure the spouse didn't forget...
2007-08-03 14:19:45 · update #1
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.
2007-08-03 14:59:13 · answer #1 · answered by justine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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
2007-08-03 13:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Marie D 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-03 13:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Cookie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-03 13:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by emmalue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-03 13:17:26 · answer #5 · answered by heather k 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
about how many texts do you send/receive a day? -About 100 - 200 about how many hours do you talk on the phone each day? -Not even 1, probably 20 minutes a day if that. what service provider do you have? -Orange what style of cell phone do you have: qwerty touch screen flip phone or other -Touch screen - iPhone
2016-05-17 11:20:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-03 13:08:58 · answer #7 · answered by renee70466 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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!!!!
2007-08-03 18:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by booboobearus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-08-03 13:42:36 · answer #9 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about a sign that says please turn off cell phones. It might help a little.
2007-08-03 13:11:42 · answer #10 · answered by ted j 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋