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Comment on 10 MORE Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too by Chip Skylark

Chip Skylark — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:28:50 +0000

There’s so many reasons why dentistry was eating you inside. While I sympathize, I don’t agree with your rationalization. 1) exhausting to lack empathy in a profession that serves human beings 2)You compare groceries to healthcare. You really went into a healthcare profession as someone who doesn’t believe healthcare is a human right. 3) You were probably one of those dentists who would prefer to extract bones from people who can’t afford root canals/crowns while simultaneously shaming them for “waiting so long for preventative care”. Those avoidant patients aren’t simply careless and to think so as someone who literally studied dentistry is magnificently reductive and exemplary of the attitude problem that is so common in dental professionals in the United States. I would bargain that patients with insurance that have high levels of coverage for dental work are significantly less anxious/avoidant! Amazing what money can do! 4)You complain about spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on education in your lifetime without acknowledging how much privilege comes with that statement. 5)maybe you went into the field for the wrong reasons and as a result regretted your choice

Comment on 10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too (Anniversary) by Mark

Mark — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:49:44 +0000

You no-show an appointment or cancel last-minute. = I was sent to hospital with a suspected heart attack the day before an appointment so missed the appointment then was warned by the receptionist that they would have to take me off there books if I were to miss another appointment, I said well I will try not to have another health scare before a dental appointment.

Comment on 10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too (Anniversary) by Dr. Lisa Ding

Dr. Lisa Ding — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:54:09 +0000

Such a raw and honest piece thank you for sharing your journey and perspective. It’s both eye-opening and inspiring!

Comment on The Dentist Who Tried Everything by Lolabees

Lolabees — Sat, 24 May 2025 20:32:55 +0000

In reply to Julie.

I remember chatting with you years ago, and I’m so glad you have found something that has worked for you. It takes dedication and commitment, and as you know, it’s not always easy, but it’s worth it. This is why I love the side gig. It helps remind you that there’s more to life than dentistry. And who knows… most of the people I know who have left dentistry have turned their side gigs into full gigs.

Comment on The Dentist Who Tried Everything by Julie

Julie — Tue, 06 May 2025 21:28:31 +0000

Keep hustling! I still am not able to leave dentistry entirely but have focused heavily on side gigs and areas in dentistry that aren’t as stressful (for me) and am at a place that’s a lot better than it was. I worked my ass off making connections before I landed on side gigs. I’ve realized that temping is a TOTAL load off my brain and it works for me. Yes, it’s still dentistry but the mental load of staff and TRULY caring what patients think is totally gone. It’s low stress…ish. The downside is it’s more unstable as in you don’t know where or when your next gig is, but for me, it’s working so far. Really grateful I’ve leveraged these connections, but I worked hard on it to get here.

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Comment on The Dental Grief Cycle No One Talks About by Lolabees

Lolabees — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:34:07 +0000

In reply to Eric R..

It never helps!!! In fact, you often feel worse. That’s a sign. if there’s one piece of advice I’d share, it’s that those who’ve made the break always confirm what you’ve said. We can’t see it when we’re stuck in it, but once you get out, you wonder what took you so long!

Comment on The Dentist Who Tried Everything by Lolabees

Lolabees — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:32:13 +0000

In reply to Trey Davis. Great to hear from you! Glad you were taken care of. Having that backup when something goes wrong allows you to take a breath and feel free. That's the thing... we are so attached to dentistry (understandably,) but when we let it go, we don't really miss much about it!

Comment on The Dentist Who Tried Everything by Trey Davis

Trey Davis — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:26:58 +0000

Hey, great article! I retired early 2 years ago due to severe CMC joint arthritis. I had surgery on my non-dominant hand without success. Thank goodness I had an “own occupation “ disability policy, but surprisingly, quitting suddenly and unceremoniously was really difficult after 30 years of practice.
I highly recommend if anyone is planning to stay with dentistry, make sure to check into disability insurance, if you haven’t already.
I will say that now that I’ve been away from the profession for a couple of years, I don’t really miss much about it.

Comment on The Dental Grief Cycle No One Talks About by Eric R.

Eric R. — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:25:38 +0000

Once you are caught in this cycle, no matter how many vacations you take, it never helps. I used to be only ‘partially happy’ when I embarked on a trip, no matter how short or long. In the back of my mind, I kept having the same thought: When I’m making the reverse trip back home, I’ll be dreading going into the office on Monday morning. That is no way to live. If you find yourself in this situation, Break the Cycle… Start Your Own Gig. Your mental and physical health is more important than anything. You owe yourself that.