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Should having beautiful teeth be a requirement for dental school?

bertstare

After all who wants a dentist who doesn't have some boss teeth 10/10 would brush again?

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Reply 1

Damask-

Yeah, and while we're at it let's send all those doctors in wheelchairs packing.

Reply 2

Chicken Bacon

Original post by bertstare

After all who wants a dentist who doesn't have some boss teeth 10/10 would brush again?

I applied with orthodontic appliances on my teeth and got in with an offer of only Two A's.
I hope that answers your question.

Reply 3

bertstare

Original post by iAre Teh Lejend

I applied with orthodontic appliances on my teeth and got in with an offer of only Two A's.
I hope that answers your question.

fight me 1v1

Reply 4

Autistic Merit

No. There are many medical professionals who smoke too, should they be required to leave? There are probably psychiatrists with mental health issues too. Again, is that a problem?

Lmao at the question

Thats like saying you only want a healthy doctor who has a fit body to act as the beacon for health in the community LOL

Reply 7

The Socktor

Yep... and having a beautiful house should be a requirement for someone studying architecture. :rolleyes:

Reply 8

Shefflibs

To be fair you do somewhat judge people, if a dentist has rank teeth (not on about stuff that cannot be helped but dirty due to not brushing etc) you might not be quite as confident in their dentistry wizardry and advice. There was an overweight fitness instructor at my old gym, nothing wrong with that in theory- but during spinning she had to stop for a break several times for a breather. So it wasn't her appearance that made her a bit rubbish but she wasn't well suited to the job; much like someone who can't be arsed to brush their teeth and is supposed to advise people on looking after theirs. Doesn't look great but also doesn't fill you with confidence. As for should they be whitened and perfectly straight? No.

Reply 9

ElChapo

Original post by goldtippedarrows

Thats like saying you only want a healthy doctor who has a fit body to act as the beacon for health in the community LOL

It's an interesting point tbh. Are fat doctors immoral?

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Reply 10

TurboCretin

No - I'd prefer dentistry schools selected on the basis of competence rather than appearance. If individual people don't want a dentist without nice teeth then they can always go somewhere else - I think a market solution is better in this scenario.

Reply 11

goldtippedarrows

Original post by ElChapo

It's an interesting point tbh. Are fat doctors immoral?

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Not at all ! Some of the best doctors are fat :biggrin:

I just wanted to illustrate that teeth shouldn't determine someones dentistry prowess and skill!

Reply 12

happysmile

so would you not see an optician who wore glasses? because perfect eyesight should be a requirement for opticians?

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Reply 13

ElChapo

Original post by goldtippedarrows

Not at all ! Some of the best doctors are fat :biggrin:

I just wanted to illustrate that teeth shouldn't determine someones dentistry prowess and skill!

Which doctors are these?

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Reply 14

ElChapo

Original post by happysmile

so would you not see an optician who wore glasses? because perfect eyesight should be a requirement for opticians?

You can look after teeth in a way you can't look after your eyes

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Reply 15

Petyr24

Original post by goldtippedarrows

Not at all ! Some of the best doctors are fat :biggrin:

I just wanted to illustrate that teeth shouldn't determine someones dentistry prowess and skill!

While that's true. I think for many people, it would be hard to take a dentist seriously if he is giving advice on how to take care of your teeth, whilist his teeth are poorly maintained.

Reply 16

Shefflibs

Exactly, its not about having 'perfect' teeth, just well looked after ones. Not all these fancy treatments either, just good old brushing and maintaining dental hygiene. I think that is important in a dentist.

Reply 17

goldtippedarrows

Original post by Ajibola

While that's true. I think for many people, it would be hard to take a dentist seriously if he is giving advice on how to take care of your teeth, whilist his teeth are poorly maintained.

But shouldn't EVERYONE maintain their teeth and oral hygiene ? Its a basic expectation we have of everyone - not just dentists! I don't think anyone would be taken seriously with bad teeth.
But in terms of dentists - i don't think thy should feel pressures to say have a latest dental treatment such as laser whitening if say they do meet the basic requirement of oral hygiene of they dont want it.