Simon1287 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Hi all, How much is a usual tip to give to a dentist? I used to hear that it is not expected in Thailand but that often seems not the case these days. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Why would you tip the Dentist ? Paying them for services rendered should be more than sufficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 You never tip medical staff of any kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Tipping a dentist why? That would be considered an insult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Tipping the dentist. Behave. Just give them a nice smile with your well cared for gnashers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 A few kind words and a thank you is a great tip for a dentist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyjim5 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Medical professionals do not expect "Tips" . Any such offer is likely to cause embarrisment/offence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecko19 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Precisely! I do think that a dentist or a doctor, or any professional has earned much more education and deserves more respect than that of a "tip." If you were happy and quite satisfied with the services rendered to you, then it may just be nice to compliment them verbally and recommend them to your friends, family, or to anyone whose asking for a referral. Handing out a "tip" to a professional would clearly offend him/her, good manners and right conduct 101...please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) Tipping Dentist? For a moment, I thought this thread is about the purported activity of sneaking up on any unsuspecting dentist and pushing him or her over... silly me. No, gratuity for dentists is highly unusual. Edited March 18, 2016 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave12345678910 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Few kind words after a few teeth filled or yet your wisdom teeth out.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'd say if you are happy with your dentist, give them a plug here on TV.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Twoccer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Next time you have treatment, all you need to do is give the dentist 20 baht and a patronising smile. That will ensure that you are remembered for subsequent visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Do you tip dentists in the US (or some other country) now? The US has tipping off to a fine art, but I don't recall it being a requirement or habit to tip medical staff even in that country. Edited March 19, 2016 by SantiSuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Most Thai women will tip a dr involved in a birth especially c section, for some reason they seem to think it's needed to get sewn up properly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 No, but as you leave you should give 20 baht to each of her 4 assistants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 No, but as you leave you should give 20 baht to each of her 4 assistants. Absolutely not, unless you want them to laugh t you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 No, but as you leave you should give 20 baht to each of her 4 assistants. Absolutely not, unless you want them to laugh t you Oh all-right, 50 baht. A bargain, one of them was stroking my hand as that nasty dentist used the needle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) No, but as you leave you should give 20 baht to each of her 4 assistants. Absolutely not, unless you want them to laugh t you double post Edited March 19, 2016 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 My dentist was the Dentistry Union leader, their motto was "one out, all out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I always tip my dentist 20%.... lol.. <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabula Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Don't tip a dentist or any Dr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I always bring a small treat. Box of cookies I know they enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The buggers all charge more than enough, never seen a poor dentist anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Why tip a Dentist? Why tip anyone, who is just doing their job.? Don't they all get paid for the services they provide? If the employer does not pay enough, then they should seek work elsewhere. It is not a customers job to top up an employers wages! If an employer loses his employees because he does not pay them properly, then perhaps then will think again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZurf Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 With the prices charged by dentist in most countries it should be the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Most Thai women will tip a dr involved in a birth especially c section, for some reason they seem to think it's needed to get sewn up properly! Actually this is true for government hospitals where treatment is free or at cost and doctors receive almost nothing. A dress shirt or something along that line might be given for operations. And a donation might also be made to hospital upcountry when treatment is considered exceptional (this would be a recorded donation). But this would not be done with private hospitals or clinics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I used to hear that it is not expected in Thailand but that often seems not the case these days. Perhaps the OP can expand upon his statement or is he talking about tipping in general - otherwise this has to be a wind up........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altalake Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Tipping medical people? You have to be kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Tipping Dentist? No. I think any that I have seen would be insulted by the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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