I Can't Handle the Tooth
Here's a response to my Hannah Montana review...from an angry dentist! (The picture to the left is not the letter writer, but merely a dental technician with a sense of humor.)
In response to Sean Daly's November 20th review of the recent Hannah Montana concert, I was appalled at his description of the thousands of shrieking girls. In his column, he uses the analogy of "1,000-dental-drills-excavating-your-brain sort of noise" to describe the noise emanating from the crowd. As a practicing general dentist for 11 years, I have spent countless hours with apprehensive patients trying to alleviate fears they have with treatment, and to have Mr. Daly use this analogy doesn't help my cause. How would this description affect a teenager and their perception of dental treatment? By reading his column, the negative imagery towards our dental profession is reinforced, which is the complete opposite of what I try to do on a daily basis.
Dentistry is an honorable profession and with the technological advances in recent years, we can only hope that public opinion will shift, which I think is has. But when I read ridiculous dental references like Mr. Daly wrote, it makes our job of promoting a positive image that much more difficult.
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
As if you're the first writer to use the 'dental analogy' to describe something that is unbearable. Me thinks someone is a tad bit hypersensitive. I suggest he take a hit of happy gas and relax.
Posted by: Marissa | November 22, 2007 at 10:13 AM
You should check out this blog about Hannah and the Disney corp.
http://www.deusexmalcontent.com/2007/11/montana-ber-alles.html
Posted by: sarah | November 22, 2007 at 10:17 AM
Are you supposed to consult with anyone you potentially could offend?
I'm guessing that 2 out of 3 dentists (in addition to recommending Trident) would tell this other dentist to have a sense of humor. And don't forget to floss.
Posted by: DG | November 22, 2007 at 04:16 PM
This just in: Marine biologists have lodged a complaint about Sean's reference to his bodyhair-less condition as "porpoise-like."
Turns out porpoises are quite furry, I guess. Either that or Sean has a blow-hole on his back.
Posted by: Spears | November 22, 2007 at 10:50 PM
Dear Dental Technician,
We find dental drills unpleasant. Nothing personal.
Sincerely,
Everybody
Posted by: Yoga Choga | November 27, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Dear Dental Technician,
We find dental drills unpleasant. Nothing personal.
Sincerely,
Everybody
Posted by: Yoga Choga | November 27, 2007 at 11:39 AM