Dad, What's a Pay Phone?

Lately my daughter has been hammering me about a cell phone, she's only 11. She recently asked me when I got my first cell phone, I told her that I was about 26 years old. She responded, "What did you do before then?" I told her that I had a pager. Her response, what's a pager? I explained. I proceeded to tell her that I had to use a pay phone if someone paged me when I wasn't at home. Her response, you guessed it, Dad, what's a pay phone? Geez Louise! I had to give a history lesson about communication devices to my 11 year old. I was waiting for her to ask me what a fax was.

My daughters questions are simply a sign of the technological times we live in. Recently, I was complaining about having to add a server and 2 new workstations to my office. As much as it pains me to have to spend thousands of dollars on technology, I had to think back to some of the now archaic technology we used when I first entered dentistry. At the time it was revolutionary. Now just a memory.

While technology is expensive. Here are a few items that I am thankful for in a modern dental practice.

• Phosphor Plate X-rays use less radiation for the patient
  
• Dental software
• Isolite for patient comfort
• Diagnodent for early cavity Detection
• Dental Microscope
• Memory Foam Dental Chairs
• Dental Implants
• Electric Dental Drills for increased patient comfort and quieter more efficient work

There are many things I could list, and yes they are all monetarily expensive, but the added benefit to my patients is priceless.


Dr. Michael L Chandler practices complete family and cosmetic dentistry in Edmond Oklahoma.
1745 W 33rd, ste A
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
www.edmondsmiles.com