What's there in a name

Well I'm almost done writing the book,  working on the editing and my book still doesn't have a name! I brainstorm alone,  dearly missing my sisters, as they are off to college and work respectively. I want to keep it simple, at the same time,  explaining what the book has in store. It's simplifying, demystifying the Dental sciences. It is about loads of techniques and tricks to remember just about anything. All those arteries, syndromes,  authors,  theories,  drug dosages,  important years,  just name it. Yes please,  name it,  name my book,  lol! 
Here's a list of the names that popped up in my mind:

Dental treats 

Dental trick or treat 

Dentistry simplified

Dentistry made easy

Dentistry tricks treats and techniques

Short guide to remembering Dental Sciences

Day-dream your way to dental exams

Dentistry for the procrastinator

Dentistry for day-dreamers

Dental sciences for the day dreamer

Tell me what you think,  you could even suggest a few! 
Thanks!

Behind the pages of my book

When I’d first considered sharing the way I passed dental college with my peers and making studies easy and fun for them too, little did I know what I was getting into. Writing a book is not just jotting down the idea or the views, but the editing, the cover, the illustrations, the printing and the marketing. Man! Nobody taught me that in college!

So I’m almost done with the writing and start working on the book name when I realize I still haven’t found an illustrator willing to understand what I exactly want for my book. Finally I do meet a good illustrator who tells me my rough explanatory sketches are good to go and I should trust my doodles! Me? The illustrator for my book? Ummm… scary, but no harm trying.

So I’ve been doodling and drawing and I’m going to show you all, the behind-the-book drawings. 

Yes, they are funny cartoons but what are they doing in a dental book? Well, you are about to find out once you get a copy. Most active 50 followers will be posted free copies!

Love my doodles? Hate them? Do write in the comments below!

Thank you, my lovely readers!

Coming up mnemonics and more.....

I love mnemonics of all kinds, because they are what have got a procrastinator like me through dental school, and that too with great grades. My book on the same is going to be launched soon. Look out for some pre-launch sneak peaks, and mnemonics.

10 ways to make your patients love (or at least like) you

Recently I was reading this article, 10 reasons I hate the dentist: http://theredheadchronicles.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/10-reasons-i-hate-the-dentist/

None of us want to be hated. So here’s a list of things to prevent just that! And maybe even get your patients to like you!

1. When your hand is inside the patient’s mouth and you need to ask a question, you could make and give them a ‘yes, no, maybe board’ to point to.
2. If your patient doesn’t have a good oral hygiene, instead of grueling questions or remarks (that’s not why they came to you!) just guide them with better techniques.
3. I know the explorer and spoon excavator are basic daily instruments to us, they are not to the patient, so please explain before inserting one in the patient’s oral cavity (‘tell-show-do’ is not just for kids)
4. Never lie to the patient, “This won’t hurt at all” (you could just say-You may feel some discomfort, try to relax), “Oh I’ve done this a hundred times” (when he is your 2^nd guinea pig!). Let the patient make an informed decision and anesthetize well.
5. If you don’t want the patient to make any sudden movements, inform the patient beforehand to raise the left hand, if in discomfort or pain.
6. Never work beyond your limitations: Always know when to refer to a specialist.
7. While working and concentrating on the root canals or the calculus, don’t forget it’s not just a tooth you are working on, but an entire human being.
8. Do not charge the patient according to his pocket. It will not just bring you negative publicity but you may lose your patient forever.
9. Do follow proper sterilization protocol, proper hand-washing technique, correct use of gloves and over-gloves.
10. Last but not the least, understand the psychology of your patient, it is no picnic sitting in a dental chair with your mouth wide open! Be empathetic.