[HELLRAISER II]

I don't think so, but that's not a proven fact so I think the dentist has every right to choose his patients. I know that's not legal, but it should be.

[longtermmemmory]

It IS legal. You have the right to refuse service. If this was a LIFE or DEATH emergency there is an argument over discomfort. He can easily overcome that with pain killers and sending her to another dentist.

It sounds like he started the procedure. He was comitted. He should have finished, quietly and then advised her to seek other dental care.

A dentist has EVERY right to be selective about patients. I know dentists who refuse objectional patients.