Monthly Archives: February 2012

Super-cool Intra-oral Photo Sharing With Patients

Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve been meaning to get this set up in my office and then sharing the idea with you for quite some time.  FINALLY, I got around to doing it… the way I wanted to do it.  For most of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Case Presentation, Clinical Technique, Photography, Tips & Tricks | Tagged , , , , | 34 Comments

Check those BPs! (redux)

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This will be one of my more brief blog posts. Last May I wrote about the discovery of malignant hypertension in three patients who presented for tooth extractions.  All of them had systolics over 200 and diastolics over 120!  Yeeeeee-ikes!  … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Technique, What Happened Today | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Everyone Should Have a .22-LR in Their Collection

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I am often asked, “Which gun should I get?”  And, it’s a nearly impossible question to answer with a singular recommendation.  However, I will have an article in the near future expounding on the factors one should consider.  The short … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Favorites, Guns & Knives | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Seeing Teeth Better and Seeing the Light!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Designs for Vision – Dental Magnification Review I’m not sure when I started using magnification in dentistry, but I estimate it’s been about 17 years.  I started with some 2.5x telescopes from Orascoptic.  They are technically and properly termed telescopes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dental Product Reviews, Tips & Tricks | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

Looking for the “Best Dentist” (on my plan)

Posted on February 15, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I just got an email inquiry through my website.  Here’s a copy of the email: ———————————————————————- HowDidYouHearAboutUs: Web search. DoYouHaveADentistNow: No. AreYouHappyWithYourSmile: No.  I would like to improve my smile. DidYouFindThisSiteInformative: Yes!  Very informative! WouldYouRecommendThisSite: Yes! Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2013 The Dental Warrior®

Posted in Practice Management, Websites, What Happened Today | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Teach Your Children Well – over and over

Posted on February 10, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Stranger Danger Last September, I blogged about teaching your children about gun safety, even if you don’t have one at home.  They may encounter one at a friend’s house or even discarded in a park playground by a criminal. Yesterday … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Security & Safety | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

You Can’t Fix Stupid (patients)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This is my ONE-HUNDREDTH blog post! Now on to your regularly scheduled program… I’m a blunt guy.  You’ll never be left wondering if what I say is congruent with what I think.  Surely some will think I’m being politically incorrect … Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial, Practice Management, What Happened Today | Tagged , | 15 Comments

A day at the range – video

Posted on February 7, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Last Sunday, I met my friend and dental school classmate, Carl, for a day at the range. Our goals included shooting a lot of different guns and sighting in the sniper rifle Carl custom-built for me. The video starts with … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns & Knives | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Feline vs. Human Dental Fees

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

About 2 years ago, my office staff found a tiny kitten huddled outside the front door to my office.  As it turns out, he was about 5 weeks old, but he weighed 1.3 pounds.  My staff suggested I should do … Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial, Practice Management, What Happened Today | Tagged , , | 14 Comments