2 Years and hate it!!
#17
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
but when I go to the private dentist it's picked up very quickly. Perhaps a greater emphasis on prevention than in the NHS?
As mentioned, dentists here encourage full take up of your insurance coverage before the end of the year. That doesn't really suggest prevention if the motivation is using up whatever insurance is available.
British teeth have long been laughed at compared to North America but I think that's just because the cosmetic aspect has been rated more importantly than in the UK.
Yet there are people walking around here with barely any teeth in their mouth because they can't afford dental work. Mildly crooked or uneven, but healthy for everyone is a better idea than nice looking and (unnaturally?) white for some and non existent for many others isn't it?
One thing I've noticed here (Montreal as well as Moncton) is that dentists advertise "your smile" and I think that speaks volumes about their priority.
#18
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
UK dentists used to complain about not getting enough money to do what they considered proper dentistry - hence going private. It was always considered (not necessarily accurately) that they did unnecessary work to make up for income they couldn't get doing what they wanted to.
Yet there are people walking around here with barely any teeth in their mouth because they can't afford dental work. Mildly crooked or uneven, but healthy for everyone is a better idea than nice looking and (unnaturally?) white for some and non existent for many others isn't it?
One thing I've noticed here (Montreal as well as Moncton) is that dentists advertise "your smile" and I think that speaks volumes about their priority.
Yet there are people walking around here with barely any teeth in their mouth because they can't afford dental work. Mildly crooked or uneven, but healthy for everyone is a better idea than nice looking and (unnaturally?) white for some and non existent for many others isn't it?
One thing I've noticed here (Montreal as well as Moncton) is that dentists advertise "your smile" and I think that speaks volumes about their priority.
BTW, how do you quote a previous post in two or more places (especially when from two different posters)?
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Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
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<use the multiquote button for different posters. just to the right of the quote button>[/QUOTE]
Novo and Shard...you little beauties, I've puzzled over that one on multiple occasions...many thanks.
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Novo and Shard...you little beauties, I've puzzled over that one on multiple occasions...many thanks.
#23
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
Im going to add to the rant! Im an irish qualified dentist working fo rthe last 5 years in scotland with the NHS... I have applied for PR to go to alberta.. they dont see my degree or experience as ANYTHING.. if i wan tto work as a dentist i would prob have to apply for 2 years of college at £50000 each year... i think i would charge £500 for each scaling appt! a bit more expensive than NHS £10.20! why is it tho that our degrees dont mean a thing..? as you say why doesnt experience even give us a chance..?
Its not the only profession like that though, and knowing it in advance you make the decision to come to Canada or not with your eyes open and if you decide to try Canada anyway (why would you?), dont whine about it after you get here.
#24
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I've heard that other countries view British Dentistry as archaic.
I dont know about that but in my view, Canadian teeth seem to be in so much better shape
I dont know about that but in my view, Canadian teeth seem to be in so much better shape
#25
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
Those that can afford the treatment anyway. On the other hand Ive seen some absolute shockers among those that cant...
#27
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
In Ontario there is a bare bones safety net for those on very low (welfare) incomes, that basically covers extractions and little else. Tends to be done via the heath units IIRC.
There is also a rudimentary program for kids under 17, from families with incomes below $20k
This piece was written by a neighbour of mine....
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-72/issue-1/47.pdf
There is also a rudimentary program for kids under 17, from families with incomes below $20k
This piece was written by a neighbour of mine....
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-72/issue-1/47.pdf
Last edited by iaink; Feb 1st 2013 at 6:02 pm.
#28
Re: 2 Years and hate it!!
In Ontario there is a bare bones safety net for those on very low (welfare) incomes, that basically covers extractions and little else. Tends to be done via the heath units IIRC.
There is also a rudimentary program for kids under 17, from families with incomes below $20k
This piece was written by a neighbour of mine....
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-72/issue-1/47.pdf
There is also a rudimentary program for kids under 17, from families with incomes below $20k
This piece was written by a neighbour of mine....
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-72/issue-1/47.pdf