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?
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.
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.
Not at all ! Some of the best doctors are fat 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.
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.
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.