You're Not a Doctor. You're Just a Dentist.

"You're not a doctor, you're just a dentist." Right, here's what that means.

Dr. David Fiorillo shares 3 secrets why your dentist is your best bet for overall health.

[hibaalsiyabi]

It is so unfair to compare dentistry to medicine, since medicine is the mom. Dentistry is a a big part of medicine, that’s why it got it’s own schools, and they’re doctors whether you like it or not . Because they learn almost the same subject as physicians like anatomy, physiology, biochemistry etc ..., all medical professions are important . In Arabic dentist means = doctor of teeth, love you dentists.

[akshitasingh]

proud dentist... no comparissons.. just passion for work👍...

[officialalonzo]

Dentists perform surgery, definitely a doctor in my opinion, plus they go to school for a long period of time and have high salaries.

[vikaspakhare]

It's really ridiculous why people fail to understand what does the term doctor (related to health and treatment) mean!!!
A doctor is a person who treats your disease. Disease means When u r not at ease....it's so simple.
Now Dentistry is a specialty for your mouth (not only teeth )which is a very important part of your body. A Dentist or Dental Surgeon..treats oral diseases right from cavities to major cyts and tumors TMJ deformities, pre cancerous lesions and also carcinoma (require specialty in oral and maxillofacial surgery which is done as post graduation after completing basic dental degree just like a cardiac surgeon does after his basic medical school).
People who think Dentists are not Doctors are really stupid because they don't consider their mouth as a part of their body. Mouth from where actually digestion starts, from where u chew, u communicate, partially breathe, u have taste sensation and many more important things.
Just imagine your body without your mouth.
And moreover Dental problems and infections can lead to many other health related issues right from affecting child birth causing preterm low birth weight babies to infertility to cardiac diseases. Patient may even landup in serious situation like space infections which may lead to sudden death.
The only thing why it is taught seperatly because more no of specialist doctors are needed of this specific specialty as Dental problems are the most common problems that everyone in their life face, and that's y it has evolved to such great extent.
Be thankful to your dentist because it's their presence which makes u feel relaxed whenever u have any oral problems or diseases.
If this explanation also is not helpful...one needs a psychiatrist.

[em]

Doctors: Dentists are not doctors

Oral Surgeon: Yeah, I don't think so

[helperhealer]

Im general physician and i always wondr why this is even a topic for discussion?dentist r obviously docs. Most of the people who say dentist arnt doc they r below dentist and r jealous .

[marcelfundora]

great point. DMD=doctor of dental medicine.
the head and neck are not disconnected from the rest of the body. one could ask any patient who had survived a Ludwig's angina.

[gp]

Both dentists and physicians are doctors
1. Both courses undergo at least 2 years of preclinical studies followed by 3 years of clinical year. Dental students also study pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, general medicine and general surgery just like MBBS students do.

2. All dentists can be considered as surgeons; but not all physicians are surgeons. Dentists are trained to perform invasive minor oral surgeries such as removing impacted wisdom tooth, gingival grafting to more advanced surgeries like jaw segmentation and orthognathic surgeries.

3. Dentists can prescribe antibiotics and medication, as well as injecting local anaesthesia. They also hold the license to the x-ray facility in their clinics, alongside with their counterparts, the physicians and veterinarians.

[basicsurfer]

its strange that dentists are not regarded as doctors in developed countries where as those dentists that pass out from universities in developing countries are regarded as doctors...now go figure who is more developed in this regard

[laxmananv]

Those who say dentists are not doctors don't know the value of dentist

[samsam]

At high school being a dentist was my biggest dream, i prayed everyday for it and i worked so hard until i reached it (although my dad was against i, he wanted me to go to med school)
Now, i'm at my 3rd year, studies are so hardand what makes it even worst nobody praise us!they say you're not doctors but that really affects you know! At first i wasn't listening to anyone as long as i'm doing what i love but this year, the suspicions got me, i'm always thinking if i made the right decision or not ? I know this sounds weak but everyone keeps asking why i didn't go to med school although i had all the capaties
I love dentistery so much but ..i don't really know i just need some good support (the thing i never really had) please ?? I seriously wanna cry 😧

[seetagupta]

Yeah we are not only docs guys we are doctor+engineer+artist 😇

[brett]

What does the first "D" stand for in DDS and DMD? That's right: DOCTOR. I don't know why some people refuse to accept the fact that dentists are also doctors.

[optionwala]

Dentists are doctor of teeth and adjacent structures

[behradbavarsad]

reply should be like : & you're not a dentist, you're just a doctor ))

[gowthambala]

A dentist of course will go to a physician when he gets a general health problem. (In serious conditions only) but a physician will run to a dentist when his anterior tooth gets fractured and he feels awkward when he sees his face.thats time he'll call the dentist Dr. Please help me 😃😃

[DrMeghaCUnni]

Speachles
Just leaving this heart here for your wonderful words that can make every dentists proud of themselves
❤️

[hemid]

Dentists are doctors. and they treat mouth, teeth and gum problem which are most important parts, they can make you smile, and help you to sleep well at night, and eat easily, so they are DOCTORS.

[Shadow]

i tell myself these things as a coping mechanism too

[moh]

The same argument can be used by physical therapists, u know what lets call everybody doctors and get over with it😂