The best and worst things a dentist ever said to a dental assistant

By Kevin Henry
Editor, Dental Assisting Digest

In the August issue of DAD, I asked our readers to tell us the best/nicest and worst/meanest things that a dentist had ever said to them. Many of you responded and, as always, I thank you for your honest input.

One thing that stood out to me about your answers was the number of you who said "thank you" was the nicest thing that a dentist ever said to you. That shows how important a simple act of appreciation is to so many dental assistants. It also shows the power of those two words.

Click here to read what you told us were the best/nicest things a dentist ever said to you.

Click here to read what you told us were the worst/meanest things a dentist ever said to you.

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