Should a dentist kiss his patients?

Question

seems most the time when i go to my dentist after he is done doing any dental work he always kiss my forehead, is that normal i feel little bit like odd, i guess he being friendly, but are they suppose to do that? i try take it as being nice and friendly. what should i say are do? are should i also just ignore it?? and just say he friendly.

Answer 1

Does he do it to everyone?

What does your mother say?

Answer 2

no its not a requirement and you should tell him you don't exactly care for it or just find another dentist. he probably dont mean anything by it but since it makes you uncomfortable, you should say something.

Answer 3

Definitely NO, a doctor, dentist or any other professional is NOT, to kiss his patients.  This is a form of sexual harassment.  If it bothers you like you say it does you should report this immediately.  You don't say how old you are, if you are a minor, tell your parents or other older individual, if you are of legal age then you might mention this to his assistant or receptionist.

Answer 4

h**l no he shouldnt

Answer 5

That's very inappropriate and unethical for that dentist to do that!  Some patients might have him charged for sexual harrassment if he does it to them.  I agree, don't EVER let him sedate you for a procedure without someone you trust being with you in the room the ENTIRE time.

I highly advise that you look for another dentist as this behavior may seem innocent, but he could be "grooming" you into other things.  I know you probably like him and respect him as your dentist, but maybe he needs to be reported?

Answer 6

That seems a little strange... Are you good friends with your dentist? If you don't really know him that well, I'd do something about it. He could either be dangerous, or just likes you. Sounds creepy. Maybe, he likes your teeth, and they are really nice! lol... Hope you find a solution.

Answer 7

Nobody should do anything you're not comfortable with.

If I were you, I would look into getting a new dentist, as that's rather odd.  Perhaps he's seen you grow up, and feels he is sort of a "family friend."

Regardless, you should let him know about your discomfort with his behavior, find a new dentist, or both.

Answer 8

Never, ever let this man put you out for an involved procedure, like wisdom teeth.

Never.

I would just switch dentists.

Answer 9

I've had a few hotties in my chair, but we've never kissed.  this would be a bad thing.    

Answer 10

thats wierddd. not normal.

Answer 11

ok  well there is this guy in town that opens a gym to play bball 3 times a week and he does that but he calls us his family. wen new kids come in or say by he gives a hug and kiss on the cheek. he is sooooooo nice and puerto rican so in his culture that is what they do. so take his cultural background into consideration before you Judge him.

Answer 12

um i would be careful...unless you know him well please be careful, you never know if he is a predator or something

Answer 13

h**l no....