Re: Sue's campaign of misinformation

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.
.

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