This may sound just a bit strange, but the truth is always stranger than fiction…Always.
A survey by the Chicago Dental Society has found that 4 out of 5 dentists have reported problems with texting patients. Crazy. I know when I’m in the dentist’s chair I’m doing only what the dentist wants me to do… Usually that involves a lot of ‘open your mouth’ and ‘spit’. Simple instructions, and out of courtesy to the doctor working in my friggin’ mouth… I turn my phone off!
Of the dentists that said their patients are texting while receiving treatment, 46% of those said this nasty habit prevents them from providing top-quality care.
When I go to get my teeth cleaned, I want it done right. I think I can hold off for half an hour while I go through the process… Surely the rest of the world can hold off answering a call, texting or twittering for a few minutes while the dentist does his business? Turn your device off and let the dentist do his/her job. Deal? Deal.
[Via: Cellular-News]