DENTAL RUSH

Before the end of last year, Gerald and I went for our six-month dental appointment to take advantage of our dental insurance for 2013. I had my implants cleaned and also had a cancer screening. I didn't need to see the dentist but Dr. Shue usually stops by to chat for a minute but didn't this time; I assumed he was too busy to chat. Gerald had cleaning, cancer screening, and the dentist needed to check his crowns.

Sitting at the desk, making appointments, I asked Gerald, "How is Dr. Shue?" Gerald said that he saw another dentist. I said to the billing person, "Where is Dr. Shue? I only schedule appointments when Dr. Shue is here." She said, "Dr. Shue is at another location; he wanted to spend more time with his grandkids." I asked, angrily, "Why wasn't I notified?" She said, lightly, "Oh, you'll like our new dentist," and I said, very deliberately, through gritted teeth, "NO, I WON'T" She looked at me in amazement. Gerald said, "No, she won't."

I can't believe that we weren't notified of the change. When Dr. Shue retired, he shut down his practice and began working two days a week at the clinic and I always scheduled appointments on a day he would be working!

TWO people I don't want to change: my dentist and gynecologist!

URBAN DICTIONARY

Dental Rush:

The act of brushing your teeth multiple times right before a dentist appointment.

Guy 1: You going to the dentist?

Guy 2: Yah, I had a dental rush this morning.