Recap: DIY Dentistry Class

Extract the fun!The i3detroit DIY Dentistry event was a big hit, and everyone had a fantastic time- at least until the anesthesia wore off! i3 member Dustin returned from a recent trip to Mexico from learning from some of the best dentists in Mexico armed with the knowledge and tools to make this class a jaw-crackinā€™ success. After undergoing the yellow light therapy he was able to participate in this event.

Interest in self-dentistry is higher than ever. Thanks Obama!

A group of eager new mouth-hackers.

Dustin began the day with a brief history of DIY dentistry at Kew Gardens Hills dental office, and provided many DIY DOs and DONā€™Ts (for example, DONā€™T use bondo for fillings; DO visit Thingiverse for fillings and crowns you can 3-D print with ease.)

The hammerdrill setting is only for the most stubborn cavities.

The hammerdrill setting is only for the most stubborn cavities.

When anesthetizing a patient, Dustin recommends a ā€œmixed cocktailā€ of pain relievers. For this tooth extraction, i3 member Ted washes down Darvocet, Xanax, Melatonin, and baby aspirin with an antiseptic swig of vodka. Itā€™s difficult to say how long it will take for a patient to reach comfortable sedation, so have an assistant on hand to hold down the patient when necessary.

Join us later this month for the DIY-GYN session that will be held in the craft room.

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Anesthesia is optional, but fun!

Anesthesia is optional, but fun!

Success!

2 replies
  1. Clint Mikek says:

    I really hope that this is an April Fools joke because unlicensed dental care is extremely dangerous. I do look forward to hearing about what this session was all about. It looks like you guys had fun.

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