Re: Sue's campaign of misinformation


"The Webby" <tmjiatroepidemic@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:tmjiatroepidemic-36BD9B.09485222122005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> In article <CqBqf.12344$LB5.12281@fed1read04>,
> "Tim Dixon" <timgdixon-no-spam@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> "Sue" <chrlie699@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:1135272429.725674.224100@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >
>> > letsconnect wrote:
>> >> Dartos wrote:
>> >> Trying to say that they
>> >> > are stressed out, neurotic, and wound too tight isn't going
>> >> > to sit very well with them (even if it's true).
>> >> >
>> >> > Not that I never mention stress and relaxation. I just don't
>> >> > bombard them with the notion that they can fix all of their
>> >> > problems by screwing their head on straight.
>> >>
>> >> I wouldn't equate stress to being "neurotic" or "not having your head
>> >> on straight" :-). I was thinking more along the lines of a patient
>> >> information leaflet outlining the possible causes of
>> >> clenching/grinding
>> >> (incl. stress) and methods for reducing stress (like relaxation CDs,
>> >> exercise etc.)
>> >
>> >
>> > Letsconnect,
>> >
>> > I am beginning to understand why many dentists have their hygienists do
>> > the talking for them...... lol.
>> >
>> > A patient may be more receptive to an information leaflet than a
>> > dentist that automatically assumes the patient is neurotic.
>> >
>> > -Sue
>>
>> Oh really, and what dentist around here stated they "automatically
>> assumes
>> the patient is neurotic"? Oh I know you're going to tell us thats what
>> they
>> say over at DT right.
>>
>> A leaflet that says what? More of the same old misinformation and lies
>> and
>> inuendo you are your cohorts spread to every dental related
>> newsgroup/message board/forum you can find.
>>
>> Let's see a show of hands fellas how many of you would pass out some
>> "leaflet" to your patients, or given out by your DH, that claims what
>> these
>> kooks are claiming.
>
> Better yet, why doesn't the TMJ Association doesn't want anyone to read
> "The TMJ Iatroepidemic"??? If you can answer that question, then you're
> on your way to enlightenment.

Thats simple. It's called "Hope Against Hope".


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