look what I scored today

[toplessHO]

And the price was........

Free.



had to make a trip to the dentist to get it though.


when the hygienist was done with cleaning I asked her what they do with worn out instruments
. wasnt expecting a full package including a mirror and an extension for the mirror ..... have no idea what the finger thingy is,Im sure Ill find a good use for it tho. All good stuff,made in USA

 

[ccgeedy]

Finger thingy is to hold the polishing compound. Daughter just graduated from dental hygienist school.

 

[slow]

nice, the finger thing is for the polish container when they polish you teeth (little plastic container)

Ryan

 

[slow]

ccgeedy beat me to it (I had to change my keyboard batteries)

Ryan

 

[Model A Fan]

ccgeedy beat me to it (I had to change my keyboard batteries)

Ryan

You were too...slow.

 

[Strouty]

I am so glad you didn't go to the proctologist.

 

[404]

The finger never wears out. He uses it on the next guy.

 

[CNGsaves]

This is second guy on GJ to score free tools from dentist. Sounds like a trend . . . or OP is same guy and just scored twice !!

 

[1nterceptor]

Nice score; gonna check with my dentist on my next check up.

 

[jgorm]

Nice. Those tools are bad ***. I asked the same thing, but they didn't have any. Maybe I should go to the dentist more.

 

[gayler]

I asked mine and he said he uses them till they are totally worn out.

 

[bazzateer]

Hmmm............ have to wait another 5 months before my next appt but will try to remember to ask her.

 

[toplessHO]

Slow
what part of Orlando?
PM me if you dont want to say it here

 

[67carl]

The finger never wears out. He uses it on the next guy.

Unless he's a Leper, then he could go in with 5 but come out with 4.

 

[n8n]

Along the same line, the girlie was a nurse (well, is, but doesn't work as one anymore) and she told me that in some hospitals now when they give you sutures they don't even bother to autoclave the hemostats because apparently even when properly autoclaved the risk of subsequent infection is statistically significant between when new instruments are used and when autoclaved ones are used. So next time you get stitched up ask, if they're going to throw them out anyway they might as well end up in your toolbox.

Unfortunately she'd only saved two pair (different shapes) so I didn't get to steal any from her...

 

[Bib Overalls]

I have some that I got from my periodontist. He gave them to me but they were not exactly free. I use them from time to time. Not really as useful as I thought they would be but handy when you need them. My problem is that I use them so infrequently I don't remember I have them when I need them.

 

[poorboy87]

Dang I was just at the dentist Monday. I almost asked them what they do with all their old tools.

 

[c39er]

I see my dentist a lot....

 

[wornoutoldman]

You guys know you can get those at HF right?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-pick-set-93514.html

 

[FL684X4]

Did the same about a year ago. The hygienist said she would call me after my appt. if they had any. She called and I only got 3 but, free is good. I've used them and it's been a year so I've got to remember to ask next time I go. Me and my insurance have given them enough money so, it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[mharmon]

You guys know you can get those at HF right?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-pick-set-93514.html

Now I know where that cheap ******* gets them.

 

[toplessHO]

You guys know you can get those at HF right?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-pick-set-93514.html

like comparing chicken sh!t to chicken salad

 

[captain14]

I have not asked my hygentist yet but I think they must send them out for cleaning. Whenever I go they come in a plastic container like a dishwasher silver wear holder that is closed on 4 sides and the utensils are sealed in a bag.

I will have to ask next time.

 

[toplessHO]

most dentists have an autoclave to sterilize and they seal them in bags(like the one pictured in first post.)

 

[Xicaque]

forget the tools. I have quite a few of them as well. I want to know what the hygienist looked like

 

[borderstaff]

My wife is a hygienist and brings these home when the office buys new sets. I have half a shoebox full of these tools and use them all the time. I gave a bunch to my dad brother and co-workers. And, as stated, the HF picks are junk in comparison.