From the archives of the We Believe in Smiles™ collection, comes this "he's-smiling, she's-not" photo captured at the Garden of the Gods (GOTG) natural landmark in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

An outstanding illustration of the lithologic character of sedimentary rocks, and of the vertical forces that produced the front range of the Rocky Mountains, GOTG is home to the uncommon honey ant, and is one of the best sites in Colorado for observing white-throated swifts, swallows, and canyon wrens. (Source: National Park Service)

Could those be what the frightened woman in this photo spotted?

Might it have been a rattlesnake or, heaven forbid, a dentist?

(It is estimated that 75 million Americans dread seeing a dentist. Oral Sedation Dentistry, as taught exclusively by DOCS Education, has helped millions and millions of patients overcome their dental fears and anxieties.)

It's up to you to write the caption for this photo and show off your creativity and sense of humor in Contest No. 2 of our NitrousOh! Photo Caption Contest. The submission deadline is Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Noon Pacific Time.

To submit your entry, click here. No purchase is required, and multiple entries are invited.

Nitrous OH Logo The best submission, as judged by the editorial staff of Incisor, will receive a free photo canvas featuring the We Believe in Smiles™ photo of the winner's choice. These 16x20 photo canvases, valued by Photobucket at $179.95, make a great addition to the décor of any dental office.

More than 300 We Believe in Smiles™ photographs are currently available for the winner to choose from. You can browse the entire WBIS collection here.

Our first competition, "Car Crashes into Dental Office," which closed on Tuesday, February 6th, attracted more than 50 would-be caption writers.

Car crash into dental office

Can You Extract My Partially Erupted Nissan?

The Winning Caption: "Can you extract my partially erupted Nissan?" was submitted by Dr. Anthony Carroccia, of St. Bethlehem Dental Care in Clarksville, TN, a long-time DOCS Education member and Diplomat. [Note: Our judges do not learn who submitted the entries until after they select the winner, runner-up, and honorable mentions.]

Runner-Up: "Please refrain from nitrous oxide when driving" - submitted by Tonya Heath, Muskogee, OK

Honorable Mentions:

  • "Walk-in patients are welcome. Drive-in patients…not so much" - submitted by Robert Chin, San Diego, CA
  • "Schedule him for an upper extraction" - submitted by Dr. Stephen L. Kirkpatrick, Olympia, WA
  • "Normally Mr. Peterson, we fill cavities with small bits of metal. Unfortunately, for yours we'll have to use the chassis of a sedan" - submitted by Eric Csuhta, Barberton, OH
  • "Stupid GPS" - submitted by Susan Nice, Deltona, FL

Daily on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, the We Believe in Smiles™ campaign posts a fresh portrait of an individual (or individuals) who reminds us all of the magic of a healthy smile. DOCS Education is proud to be the founding global sponsor of WBIS, whose message is simple: No politics. No marketing. No B.S.

By the way, in the unlikely event that you are not yet 18 years old, please have a parent submit your entry for you. Rules are rules.

Photo Credit: Photography by Avital

The information contained in this, or any case study post in Incisor, should never be considered a proper replacement for necessary training and/or education regarding adult oral conscious sedation. Regulations regarding sedation vary by state. This is an educational and informational piece. DOCS Education accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from any direct or indirect recipient's use of or failure to use any of the information contained herein. DOCS Education would be happy to answer any questions or concerns mailed to us at 3250 Airport Way S, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98134. Please print a copy of this posting and include it with your question or request.
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