The Naughty Dentist

    By bmjm479930

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    09 Apr, 2024

    a cartoon of a woman in a doctor's office with a glass of water and a cell phone, a character portrait, promotional image, remodernism, Dr. Atl

    Dr. Melissa, a young and friendly children's dentist, was preparing for her next patient. Despite her calm demeanor, she was feeling a bit anxious.

    a cartoon of a woman and a girl in a doctor's office with a doctor's office in the background, a storybook illustration, promotional image, remodernism, Dr. Atl

    The door opened and in came Susie, a mischievous 5-year-old known for her escapades. She was always a handful, making Dr. Melissa's job challenging.

    a woman and two children sitting in a dental chair in a room with a sink and a light on, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration, lyco art, F Scott Hess

    As Dr. Melissa tried to get Susie seated, she kicked and screamed, refusing to cooperate. This was a typical day in the life of Dr. Melissa.

    a woman sitting in a chair in a room with a sink and a mirror on the wall and a mirror on the wall, a comic book panel, comic cover art, remodernism, Claire Falkenstein

    Dr. Melissa, growing frustrated, took a deep breath. She knew she had to think of a way to calm Susie down and get her to cooperate.

    a woman sitting at a desk with a book and a pen in her hand and a book on the desk, a comic book panel, comic book, academic art, Evelyn Abelson

    Dr. Melissa remembered she had a collection of children's books and toys in her office. She thought they might help distract Susie.

    a woman and a girl are sitting at a table in a library reading books together and smiling at each other, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration, remodernism, Bob Byerley

    Dr. Melissa brought out a brightly colored picture book and started reading it aloud. Susie's eyes widened, her attention was captured.

    a woman and a little girl sitting in a chair in a dental office with a clipboard in front of them, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration, remodernism, Dr. Atl

    With the storybook in her lap, Susie finally calmed down and allowed Dr. Melissa to examine her teeth. It was a small victory for the dentist.

    a woman and a little girl in a dentist's office brushing their teeth together with toothbrushes, a storybook illustration, high detail illustration, remodernism, Claire Falkenstein

    While Dr. Melissa was busy with her dental work, Susie sat still, engrossed in the colorful illustrations of the book.

    a woman sitting next to a woman sitting on a couch in a living room next to a potted plant, a comic book panel, graphic novel, process art, Chris Ware

    Meanwhile, in the waiting room, Susie's mom was nervously waiting, hoping her daughter was behaving.

    a cartoon of a doctor and a patient talking to each other in a waiting room with a doctor in the background, a comic book panel, graphic novel, american scene painting, Chris Ware

    When Dr. Melissa finally emerged with a smiling Susie, her mom was relieved. She thanked Dr. Melissa for her patience and understanding.

    a woman sitting at a desk with a computer on it and a monitor behind her, with a city view in the background, a comic book panel, high detail illustration, figurative art, Claire Falkenstein

    After a long day, Dr. Melissa sat in her quiet office, reflecting on her day. Despite the challenges, she felt a sense of accomplishment.

    a cartoon of a woman in a doctor's coat sitting at a desk with a laptop and papers, a digital rendering, promotional image, american scene painting, Doc Hammer

    She knew that with each challenging patient like Susie, she was becoming a better dentist. She was ready to face another day, full of unpredictable adventures.