Let’s be real—nobody jumps for joy at the thought of a dental appointment, but a good laugh can make that waiting room feel a lot less daunting. That’s where dentist jokes come in, delivering a dose ...

Larry Ashmead is the author of the book Bertha Venation: And Hundreds of Other Funny Names of Real People. Ashmead talks with Scott Simon about the list of improbable and amusing names he has compiled ...

Raise your hand if you love going to the dentist. No takers? We don’t blame you. Waiting rooms should have comedians. Think about it: Laughing would be a fun distraction while we wait for our name to ...