Doesn't like to be examined - Page 1

I would try putting her down on her side and holding her there gently if possible, forcefully if necessary and while you have her down, then gently massage her from nose to tail.  Make it a happy time.  It won't happen overnight.  You will have to start slow and have small victories.  If she struggles at first fine, but you must win.  Hold her until she pauses, tell her good girl , pet her and release.  Next time make it last a little longer.  Stop on good notes.  You may have to do like I have done my girl.  Hold her with one hand and place one leg over her ribcage to hold her in place.  Use that free hand to stroke her.  Keep treats handy.  If she figures out she can have a treat if she is still that's half the battle.  If you have an extra pair of hands, you hold her down, let someone else do the massage, stroking etc.  You just talk calmly and tell her when she is being good.  Don't push the exam, leave the ears & teeth alone for now.  You have to win her trust back.  Make it something she wants to come looking for.  Good luck.
Deb

My girl isn't too thrilled at having her nails trimmed, but we make it a positive experience by my husband trimming her nails whilst I hold out a chew stick for her to chew on. She knows her nails are being trimmed but she is more interested in the chew stick to care. Perhaps this could work for your girl by someone holding out a chew for her to chew on whilst you check her ears, giving her positive reassurance at the same time by telling her she is a good girl. If you did this every day and went from checking her ears for a few seconds and then building up longer, I would say over time she will be so used to the routine that it will be just that to her, a routine. Re her teeth being checked, perhaps you could you buy some canine toothpaste and just rub some with your finger on her teeth. Most dogs love the taste. Just a longshot but it may help. Hope this helps x

I am in agreement with the above, Jami had some issues when she was young , she will do anything for the best food she has ever tasted SARDINES ( blah-gag).
Always,
Cee

You may just have a dog with a shy temperment.

Can this behaviour be associated with any physical pain she may be experiencing as is this is sometimes how it is outwardly expressed by the dog?

Beyond what others have suggested, I would also add:
-next time you go to the vet make darn sure that the vet and helpers are on the same game plan as to how to approach her and touch her; observe them and make sure or correct their behaviour or take your business elsewhere
-ensure family, strangers and visitors follow the same protocol on approaching her and handling her

 I think it is the wrong way to force such a dog into anything. You will end up getting bitten, or, at the very least, making the dog MORE shy. You must break the association the dog has with being touched as something negative. Some dogs are less tolerant genetically than others. This is often made worse by early negative experiences that were handled incorrectly.

Start by letting her be loose in a confined environment with you. Make sure she is REALLY, REALLY hungry.  Take her favorite treat and as you are sitting somewhere, call her too you and when she comes, IMMEDIATELY feed her for coming. Do this three or four times a day for a few days until she is reliably coming to you when called. Then start by doing the exact same thing, but as she comes to take the food, gently and slowly reach out with your other hand, close to your body if possible, and just barely touch her as you feed her. Do not restrain her at all. Continue doing this until she is not shying away. Each week, after multiple sessions, try making the contact with your other hand a bit longer and longer and more firm touching. You can also try putting her on a shorter leash and just do the same thing as above after she has developed some positive association. Never go too fast, or too long. More frequent times and shorter times with immediate reward is crucial. Try this and let me know how it goes and I can give you some additional steps to take. The dog has to learn that touch is related to something good, in this case, for now, food.

Good luck.