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gregc
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Looking for new Dentist.
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Mar 9 18:40 UTC 1994 |
[I've "teleported" this item from the winter agora conference to the
consumer conference. -Valerie]
Not sure if this is the best conference to put this in, but what the hey...
I'm looking for a new Dentist. Can anybody reccomend a decent one in the
Ann Arbor area? I hate playing phone book roulette. I have a lowpain
threshhold in this area and am interested in someone who is not afraid
to use sufficient pain killer.
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other
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response 1 of 43:
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Mar 9 19:03 UTC 1994 |
Oid recommends Dr. Cocco, on Church St. (She knows him as Mike Smith)
Phone 668-8636.
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omni
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response 2 of 43:
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Mar 9 19:45 UTC 1994 |
1-800-dentist.
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steve
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response 3 of 43:
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Mar 9 19:51 UTC 1994 |
The people at Meijer's are decent, believe it or not. I had
my wisdom teeth extracted there, and they really did a good job.
And no, you don't pay for it at the Meijer checkout. ;-)
It surprised me.
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carson
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response 4 of 43:
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Mar 9 20:14 UTC 1994 |
DON"T go to the U-M Dental School, unless you specifically request that a
staff person do the dirty deeds. I had a friend (pbmax) go there for a
wisdom tooth extraction, and he's currently unable to feel most of his
face. This has really put a cramp in his love life, not to mention his
shaving habits.
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kaplan
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response 5 of 43:
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Mar 9 21:37 UTC 1994 |
I went to U-M dental school to have my wisdom tooth out and I have no
complaints. A lot less pain, bleeding, and swelling than they told me
there would be. Not too expensive or inconvenient. And I didn't mind
having the doc show and tell what he was doing to the 5 students in the
room. But #0 was asking for a dentist, not an oral surgeon, right?
U-M is not a good place for a dentist. Too complicated to get yourself
examined and assigned and I don't know what-all if all you need is
checkup, teeth cleaning, and filling. For that, I recommend Dr. Slade on
Hewitt near Washtenaw in Ypsi.
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jared
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response 6 of 43:
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Mar 9 21:43 UTC 1994 |
My doctor (Dr. Kress) is a very nice person. Give his office a call
sometime.
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kami
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response 7 of 43:
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Mar 9 22:09 UTC 1994 |
Matt Zagar at the Parkway Center.
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ziggy
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response 8 of 43:
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Mar 9 22:36 UTC 1994 |
Um, Dr. Wiliams I switched from him to a new dentist about 5 years ago but he
still sends me birthday cards. =)
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polygon
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response 9 of 43:
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Mar 10 00:11 UTC 1994 |
The U-M dental school can do reasonable work, but getting approved and
scheduled is a major pain.
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srw
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response 10 of 43:
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Mar 10 01:02 UTC 1994 |
I go to Dr. Young at 1616 Packard (corner of Henry).
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remmers
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response 11 of 43:
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Mar 10 03:51 UTC 1994 |
For the past four years I've been going to Robert Pelzar. His office
is on Washington St. opposite the Tally Hall parking structure.
Young guy, very laid back, very painless, very attentive to the
patient's comfort level. Tells good jokes too!
For a short check-up, you get a short joke. For a longer job, you
get a longer joke. But every time I see him, I get at least one
good new joke. He never repeats himself.
I don't regard a visit to the dentist as a relaxing experience, but
Pelzar makes it as pleasant as I think it's possible for it to be.
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carl
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response 12 of 43:
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Mar 10 03:56 UTC 1994 |
I like Dr. Brian Merkel. The first time I went there, I saw a little
hand sewn pillow in the shape of a tooth that said "Painless Dentist."
I asked him if that was true, and he said, "Sure."
Since then I've had a root canal, two crowns and a bunch of fillings.
None of them hurt--and he does good work. And he has current magazines.
His office is on Packard and the number is 434-6255.
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bap
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response 13 of 43:
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Mar 10 03:56 UTC 1994 |
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bap
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response 14 of 43:
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Mar 10 03:58 UTC 1994 |
Make that Krasnoff! He is an excellent dentist.
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rcurl
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response 15 of 43:
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Mar 10 07:36 UTC 1994 |
I go to Dr. Giltrow. Have since 1964, so we're moderately well acquainted.
He hums as he drills. Dr. Cocco a newer dentist in his office.
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wjw
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response 16 of 43:
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Mar 10 13:25 UTC 1994 |
Well, if you _still_ need any suggestions after all those, my whole family has
been going to Dr. Dan Kennedy for ~10-15 yrs. No complaints at all.
His goal is to give you a maintenance free mouth. His partner, Dr. Chris
Marzonie is also A-OK.
They are currently in the Wolverine Tower but will be moving soon,
because the U-M bought the Wolverine Tower and is making it clear that
they do not like being a landlord, they want the whole building for
themselves..
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hawkeye
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response 17 of 43:
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Mar 10 15:04 UTC 1994 |
We use Dr Michael Hellie -- he's on Packard. My wife is terrified of having
anyone get near here neck area (besides me, that is). She said he is the
best Dentist she'd ever had help her deal with that problem.
Though, we've nver had any surgery or cavaties yet, so I can't comment on
if he is liberal with the gas or not.
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tsty
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response 18 of 43:
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Mar 10 19:44 UTC 1994 |
Hmmm, guess this WAS the place to ask .............
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polygon
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response 19 of 43:
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Mar 10 20:34 UTC 1994 |
I just had two crowns installed today by Dr. C. T. Chan in East Lansing.
I won't go into detail since I assume that's a bit far afield.
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ziggy
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response 20 of 43:
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Mar 11 02:40 UTC 1994 |
Ouch, my aunt had this dentist who, after doing the root canal, realized it was
the wrong tooth! =-O agggghhhhh!
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xora
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response 21 of 43:
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Mar 11 14:36 UTC 1994 |
I go to doctor Daily, she is a great dentist as long as you dont mind that
she asks you questions while you've all thos little probes and miniature
icepicks in your mouth.
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sarrica
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response 22 of 43:
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Mar 12 01:03 UTC 1994 |
What Remmers said, Pelzar is good.
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gregc
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response 23 of 43:
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Mar 12 02:55 UTC 1994 |
Re #21:
It's part of their training:
Frustrating clients with one-sided conversations 101.
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popcorn
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response 24 of 43:
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Mar 12 04:28 UTC 1994 |
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