Dental Comedies: A Collection of Laughs and Smiles

Description: While not exclusively about a dentist, the character of Orin Scrivello, D.D.S., played by Steve Martin, is one of the film's most memorable. His sadistic dental practices provide plenty of laughs amidst the horror-comedy backdrop.

Fact: The film is a musical remake of the 1960 film of the same name, which was shot in just two days.

Description: This film takes the concept of a dentist's office to a terrifyingly comedic level. Dr. Alan Feinstone's obsession with perfection turns his practice into a place of horror, but with a darkly humorous twist.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life case of a dentist who went on a rampage. It also spawned a sequel, "The Dentist

Description: While primarily a romantic comedy, there's a memorable scene where Steve Carell's character visits a dentist, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and revelations about his personal life.

Fact: The waxing scene was improvised by Carell, leading to genuine reactions from his co-stars.

Description: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars as a hockey player who must serve time as a tooth fairy after breaking a child's dream. The film combines sports comedy with the whimsical world of tooth fairies, making it a unique entry in the dental comedy genre.

Fact: Johnson's character, Derek Thompson, was originally written for a baseball player, but was changed to hockey to fit Johnson's athletic background.

Description: Owen Wilson plays a homeless man posing as a bodyguard for three high school students. One of the students, Ryan, has a dentist father whose profession is humorously highlighted in the film.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Bodyguard" but was changed to avoid confusion with the Whitney Houston film.

Description: A different take on the tooth fairy myth, this film follows a dentist who discovers the truth about the tooth fairy, leading to comedic chaos in his practice.

Fact: The film was released directly to video and has a cult following for its unique blend of comedy and fantasy.

Description: A direct-to-video sequel where Larry the Cable Guy plays a handyman who becomes the tooth fairy, leading to a series of comedic dental adventures.

Fact: The film was not well-received critically but has a niche audience for its humor.

Description: Following the original, this sequel continues the dark comedy with Dr. Feinstone now working in a new town, bringing his twisted dental practices with him.

Fact: The film was shot back-to-back with the first movie to save on production costs.

Description: This low-budget comedy horror film features a dentist with a penchant for causing pain, leading to a series of darkly funny situations.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in a single location, a dental office, to save on production costs.

Description: This independent comedy film focuses on the daily life in a dental office, where the staff's antics and patient interactions provide plenty of laughs.

Fact: The film was crowdfunded and features real-life dentists in minor roles for authenticity.