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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / March 2004Try this ~ http://dentalfearcentral.tripod.com/
Try out this site! http://dentalfearcentral.tripod.com/ I've revised the website since, it's still far from complete, but I'd be grateful for any feedback and constructive, as well as destructive, criticism. I'd be especially interested in finding out if dentists feel that the content of the site comes across as patronizing or blatantly obvious to anyone who has studied dentistry. It can be hard to know; I've received conflicting information. It would be great if you could read all the completed and under development sections, and then leave your comments, here or by private e-mail. Cheers! Thanks, but no thanks. tripod is just too annoying to even consider checking out your site. -- Roy DotSeaEh is .ca | I've revised the website since, it's still far from complete, but I'd | be grateful for any feedback and constructive, as well as destructive, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] | then leave your comments, here or by private e-mail. | Cheers! >Thanks, but no thanks. tripod is just too annoying to even consider checking >out your site. At least it wasn't geo-shitties ;-]] -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE for e-mail wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >I've revised the website since, it's still far from complete, but I'd >be grateful for any feedback and constructive, as well as destructive, [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >then leave your comments, here or by private e-mail. >Cheers! Greetings 'Lets Connect', You make fun of dentists and portray them as buffoons. There are unfortunately some in the dental profession who fit into that category, and think it funny and entertaining. I, for one, do not appreciate your attempted humor at the expense of the dental profession. In fact, I condemn your use of buffoonery to further your supposed 'career'. There are no 'cheers' from me for your misguided attempt at making "the dentist" a fearful character, a buffoon, or any other comical character. You are implored to cease and desist from portraying practitioners of the dental arts as such. The modern treatment of dental practice and esthetics has gone far beyond the old perceptions as you have portrayed the profession. If you have a DDS/DMD degree, and are a licensed dentist; I condemn your actions, website, and your feeble attempt at demeaning the entire dental profession. Your blatant lack of professionalism in your current dental web endeavor speaks volumes about your lack of character, respect, and honor for for the history of the dental profession. Am sure that my above statements shall ring as true, and perfectly clear as per your request. If you wish further analysis please feel free to contact me privately. No Regards, -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE for e-mail wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Thanks W_B, I wouldn't mind some further analysis. As I have no intention of giving up on the site's basic concept, is there anything, in your opinion, that would make it more attractive to readers like yourself? Bear in mind it's only a draft at this stage. I'd be grateful if you could e-mail me at dentalfearcentral@yahoo.co.uk. Many thanks! >Thanks W_B, >I wouldn't mind some further analysis. As I have no intention of [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >dentalfearcentral@yahoo.co.uk. >Many thanks! OK Further analysis: Use of copyrighted materials on a website, without express written permission, is an actionable cause of copyright infringement and may carry significant monetary and other penalties. My e-mail contact info is contained in many of my postings, including this one. You may contact me. Class dismissed, -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE for e-mail wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Will be removed first thing tomorrow! I didn't realize that usenet discussion was copyrighted material. Apologies! If you're referring to the cartoons, I tried to contact the cartoonists concerned, but none of them responded. Cheers! > OK > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Class dismissed, Before one gets carried away, the Copyright Law of 1979 has plenty of Fair Trade usage exceptions. Besides, what counts with copyright is who makes money from it. !. I can tape and show a group of friends a movie. 2. I cannot charge money and/or popcorn for same. JOEL >Will be removed first thing tomorrow! I didn't realize that usenet >discussion was copyrighted material. Apologies! If you're referring to [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> >> Class dismissed, Is usenet discussion copyrighted material? Just wondering. I might leave it in. >Is usenet discussion copyrighted material? Just wondering. I might leave it in. Sometimes, but not usually. I was referring to the cartoons. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE for e-mail wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com The problem with the cartoons is that I tried to contact the cartoonists concerned (whenever I could figure out who the cartoonist was), asking if I could use their work on my site (I have no commercial interests, BTW). Unfortunately, none of them responded. I'd hate to remove them, because they appear to be a big hit with the most vulnerable group (i. e. dental phobics) at whom the site is targeted (helps them to relax a little and renders the subject less frightening, or so I've been told). > >Is usenet discussion copyrighted material? Just wondering. I might leave it in. > > Sometimes, but not usually. > I was referring to the cartoons. You are one in a million, literally! There are millions of web pages with other people's cartoons. If the owner says, "remove," then we might suggest you do that. The others .... no one cares ..... JOEL >The problem with the cartoons is that I tried to contact the >cartoonists concerned (whenever I could figure out who the cartoonist [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> Sometimes, but not usually. >> I was referring to the cartoons. Thanks to both Joel and W_B, your comments have helped me clarify potential problems with the site. I've decided to contact the cartoonists involved again, and had some great responses - some of them really going out of their way to help me (colouring cartoons, providing them in the right size, etc., all free of charge)! And this is only the weekend... didn't expect anyone to be at work... Cheers again, you guys are great =), LC > You are one in a million, literally! There are millions of web pages > with other people's cartoons. If the owner says, "remove," then we [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >> Sometimes, but not usually. > >> I was referring to the cartoons. >Thanks to both Joel and W_B, >your comments have helped me clarify potential problems with the site. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >Cheers again, you guys are great =), >LC Be sure to include the "used by permission of -------" line to give credit where it is due. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE for private e-mail wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Of course! Leave it in! >Is usenet discussion copyrighted material? Just wondering. I might leave it in. Could anyone who takes issue give a specific reference? I am just curious and of course would also like to add feedback to the author. JOEL >>I've revised the website since, it's still far from complete, but I'd >>be grateful for any feedback and constructive, as well as destructive, [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > >No Regards, W_B, Your description reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer accuses Jerry of being an anti-dentite. I thought the phrase was fictional, perhaps if this is true it is time to invoke investigation with respect to the various "hate crime" laws. -- Roy DotSeaEh is .ca | You make fun of dentists and portray them as buffoons. | There are unfortunately some in the dental profession | who fit into that category, and think it funny and entertaining. Dear W_B, > You make fun of dentists and portray them as buffoons. Wasn't my intention. Rather, I'm trying to portray dentists as human beings. > I, for one, do not appreciate your attempted humor at the expense of > the dental profession. In fact, I condemn your use of buffoonery > to further your supposed 'career'. Which career? Is there something in the stars =) ? (I'm a Taurus, BTW!) > There are no 'cheers' from me for your misguided attempt at making > "the dentist" a fearful character, a buffoon, or any other comical character. > You are implored to cease and desist from portraying practitioners of the > dental arts as such. I tried not to, although I have to admit that I've met some practioners of the noble art of dentistry in the past who would fit the description of a "fearful character". And that's putting it VERY mildly. Fortunately, I've had some extremely positive encounters with dentists since. Otherwise I wouldn't have been in a position to author the website. > The modern treatment of dental practice and esthetics has gone far beyond the old > perceptions as you have portrayed the profession. Which is great for those who are fortunate enough to meet the noble practioners who adhere to best practice. Not all of them do - you may not believe me, but that's the way it is. Even today. > If you have a DDS/DMD degree, and are a licensed dentist; > I condemn your actions, website, and your feeble attempt at > demeaning the entire dental profession. I don't have either of those degrees, but neither do I attempt to demean the entire dental profession. In fact, the opposite is the case - there are a lot of dentists that I have an awful lot of respect and admiration for! > Your blatant lack of professionalism in your current dental web endeavor > speaks volumes about your lack of character, respect, and honor > for for the history of the dental profession. There might be a reason for my "lack of honor and respect". > Am sure that my above statements shall ring as true, and perfectly > clear as per your request. They've certainly been interesting. And some of them have been helpful. I think you may have misinterpreted where I'm coming from, though. > If you wish further analysis please feel free to contact me privately. > No Regards, I totally missed all this and I went back to check again. Personally, I like the website! JOEL >Dear W_B, > [quoted text clipped - 53 lines] >> If you wish further analysis please feel free to contact me privately. >> No Regards, "I'm not sure about the valium either. i only took 5 mg but i didnt feel one bit less scared.My biggest concern i think was the doctor...she was very impatient when i was crying..telling me to stop crying blah blah. I asked how people with panic disorders/phobias get through it and she was like they just do." I come across messages such as this one on an almost daily basis. It upsets me a lot, that's why I decided to build Dental Fear Central. I don't know yet how to balance the site so that it will work for both those who suffer from dental fear or phobia and dental students/dentists at the same time, but I'm pretty determined to find a way. Again, constructive criticism is always welcome. But I also realize that I can't please everyone. > The modern treatment of dental practice and esthetics has gone far beyond the old > perceptions as you have portrayed the profession. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > No Regards, For sedations routinely use 40mg oral valium, sometimes more. The tablets are crushed and mixed with phenergan to reduce GI upset. Some times add a narcotic to the mix. Have also used Ativan and Halcion. Increased emotional response is very common with valium and is more pronounced in young females. It appears that your doctor has limited experience dealing with fearful patients. At the very least, poor chairside manner. Know that my previous posts were harsh but, seemed to be the best way to get your attention. No hard feelings, eh ? >"I'm not sure about the valium either. i only took 5 mg but i didnt >feel one bit less scared.My biggest concern i think was the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >a way. Again, constructive criticism is always welcome. But I also >realize that I can't please everyone. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com It wasn't "my doctor", but someone else's, as I mentioned above. > Increased emotional response is very common with valium > and is more pronounced in young females. Maybe that's what it says in the textbooks, I don't know. > It appears that your doctor has limited experience dealing > with fearful patients. At the very least, poor chairside manner. Which is one of the reasons why dentists are occasionally portrayed as "fearful characters". > Know that my previous posts were harsh but, seemed to be > the best way to get your attention. No problem, the only thing I can't figure out is why you wanted to get my attention - or are you just referring to the cartoons? I'm curious. This is a bit messy - the site does work for fearful/phobic people (very positive feedback), but I'm not too sure if I'm wasting my time on the other target group (it doesn't reach those dental professionals/students who might benefit the most - you can lead the horse to the water but you cannot force it to drink). And no, no hard feelings =) |
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