Here is a confusing situation. Who is better qualified to say whether a
wisdom tooth should be extracted - an oral surgeon or a dentist? The dentist
says it should be extracted soon, the oral surgeon says it looks fine.

Robert wrote:
Here is a confusing situation. Who is better qualified to say whether a
wisdom tooth should be extracted - an oral surgeon or a dentist? The dentist
says it should be extracted soon, the oral surgeon says it looks fine.

Trolling again?

First, they are both dentists.

Second, the *general* dentist may have a better idea of decay potential
and even periodontal problems relating to your case.

The OS is good for looking for current pathology, but may not have
watched as many wisdom teeth day in and day out over the course of
a lifetime.

Tough call,
Steve

Robert wrote:

Here is a confusing situation. Who is better qualified to say whether a
wisdom tooth should be extracted - an oral surgeon or a dentist? The dentist
says it should be extracted soon, the oral surgeon says it looks fine.



Trolling again?

First, they are both dentists.

Robert wrote:

Here is a confusing situation. Who is better qualified to say whether a
wisdom tooth should be extracted - an oral surgeon or a dentist? The
dentist
says it should be extracted soon, the oral surgeon says it looks fine.



Trolling again?

First, they are both dentists.

Second, the *general* dentist may have a better idea of decay potential
and even periodontal problems relating to your case.

The OS is good for looking for current pathology, but may not have
watched as many wisdom teeth day in and day out over the course of
a lifetime.

Tough call,
Steve

Yeah, they are both "dentists"... but for each kind of operation there
are more qualified "dentists" such as "orthodontist(braces and
other)", "oral surgeon(surgery)", "periodontist(gums)",
"endodontist(root canals)", "prosthododontist (appliances)"... so they
all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.

Robert wrote:

Here is a confusing situation. Who is better qualified to say whether a
wisdom tooth should be extracted - an oral surgeon or a dentist? The dentist
says it should be extracted soon, the oral surgeon says it looks fine.

Trolling again?

First, they are both dentists.

Second, the *general* dentist may have a better idea of decay potential
and even periodontal problems relating to your case.

The OS is good for looking for current pathology, but may not have
watched as many wisdom teeth day in and day out over the course of
a lifetime.

Tough call,
Steve


Yeah, they are both "dentists"... but for each kind of operation there
are more qualified "dentists" such as "orthodontist(braces and
other)", "oral surgeon(surgery)", "periodontist(gums)",
"endodontist(root canals)", "prosthododontist (appliances)"... so they
all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.

My call is that either a generalist or an oral surgeon should be equally
qualified to say whether retaining a 3rd molar is likely to cause
problems. The operator is the one who will make the judgment as to
whether the cure is likely to be worse than the disease.
Obviously, there are general dentists, and possibly even oral surgeons who
don't know what the heck they're talking about. But since many
generalists (including me) don't remove impactions, I leave the judgment
as to whether to extract to the oral surgeon. Of course, that still
leaves me with the choice whether to refer for evaluation or not.

stacanov at (no spam) gmail.com wrote:

Yeah, they are both "dentists"... but for each kind of operation there
are more qualified "dentists" such as "orthodontist(braces and
other)", "oral surgeon(surgery)", "periodontist(gums)",
"endodontist(root canals)", "prosthododontist (appliances)"... so they
all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.


Who're ya callin' "simple"?

Steve

so they all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.

Who're ya callin' "simple"?

Does jackanov, er meant wankanov, oh nevermind...

Who're ya callin' "simple"?

Steve, I mean "simple" dentist as word, as not "ortho" dontist =
dentist and so on...

Does jackanov, er meant wankanov, oh nevermind...

Dear Dr. Iamsostupidthatcantrememberanyname,
I am so pleased that I am talking with so *skilled* person as you, and
I surely will ask Amatus about it and also about your vision and hands
disorders, which do not let you to write names well...

I see your *degree* don't learned you to respect people... pity

And you are very right -- I have no dental degree. But I have a
practice to talk about things I know. I have a degree in business and
administration and I work in dental industry for a long time.
Of course my English isn't excellent...

I hope *a master of ... craft* will be also a master of
respectfulness.

Thanks. The wisdom tooth is not impacted. Honestly, I don't know exactly why
the generalist is saying they'll need to come out soon. I guess he wants to
save me what he thinks will be problems down the road.

Incidentally, what do oral surgeons do that generalists don't do? I mean,
what would you go to an OS for that you just simply would not go to a
dentist for?

And you are very right -- I have no dental degree. But I have a
practice to talk about things I know. I have a degree in business and
administration and I work in dental industry for a long time.

Of course my English isn't excellent...

I hope *a master of ... craft* will be also a master of
respectfulness.

Hold your breath there. BRB.

IOW, you want the whole package. I find that's so hard to find--for
what I'm paying them.

Steve

him/herself. I have tons of terrific specialists within a 10 minute drive
from my office. This means I don't have to prove my manhood by doing
procedures (esp. surgical) that I'd prefer not to, and concentrate on
restorative and prosthetic dentistry.

On Thu, 15 May 2008 18:07:39 GMT, Mark & Steven Bornfeld
bornfeldmung at (no spam) dentaltwins.com> wrote:

stacanov at (no spam) gmail.com wrote:

Yeah, they are both "dentists"... but for each kind of operation there
are more qualified "dentists" such as "orthodontist(braces and
other)", "oral surgeon(surgery)", "periodontist(gums)",
"endodontist(root canals)", "prosthododontist (appliances)"... so they
all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.


Who're ya callin' "simple"?

Steve ;-)


Does jackanov, er meant wankanov, oh nevermind...
actually have any dental degree ? Doubtful, very doubtful.

so they all know more in their specialty than simple general dentist.

Oh, really ? Where do you get your "information" yakov ?
Goofle, Yuhoo ?

A master dentist can 'operate' any of the named speciaties.
Some generalist do not wish to perform certain procedures.
That is their right and option, and is the real reason that there
are 'specialists' in dentistry.

Patients in my practice are rarely refered to any of your above
named specialties except for orthodontics. I just don't like to
bend wires, but have done many ortho cases.
My personal interest is Endodontics, but readily treat all
patients needs in all the above named specialties.

Am a master of my craft and can provide treatment to
my patients at a level usually above, and nominally equal
to any specialty service that is available in my geographic
area. Ask Amatus if I have any *skills*.

As far as 'simple', I call *you* a *simpleton*.
You have no clue about dental treatment in the real world.

Where did you get your dental degree 'jakinov' ?

Super Wal-Mart ?