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Dentist Confirms No Dentists Are Consulted For Toothpaste Opinions

This image is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) post from a dentist named Jon. He explains that he graduated with 68 other dentists, has met many more dentists over his 13-year career, and none of the dentists he knows have ever been asked for their professional opinions on toothpaste. The post is a direct debunking of the common toothpaste advertising trope that claims a high percentage of dentists recommend specific toothpaste brands.
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@Jon X (Twitter)

I'm a dentist and I graduated with 68 other ones. I've met even more in 13 years as a dentist. None of us have been asked shit about our opinions on toothpastes.

Overview

This image is a screenshot of a public X (formerly Twitter) post from a dentist named Jon. He explains that he graduated with 68 other dentists, has met many more dentists over his 13-year career, and none of the dentists he knows have ever been asked for their professional opinions on toothpaste. The post is a direct debunking of the common toothpaste advertising trope that claims a high percentage of dentists recommend specific toothpaste brands.

Origin notes

The original post was published on X (formerly Twitter) by user @jturnerdds, a self-identified practicing dentist. This screenshot was shared via the X.com meme.jpg RSS feed, going viral for calling out misleading, ubiquitous toothpaste marketing claims.

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