Yearly Archives: 2012

Optragate – So Many Uses

Posted on August 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve written about the Optragate before:  Optragate for Full Arch Prep & Impression The Optragate (by Ivoclar) is a nifty disposable item that effectively retracts lips and cheeks exposing both dental arches for easy access. I use it mostly when … Continue reading →

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Dental Product Review: Brasseler ET Flex Strips

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Brassler ET Flex Interproximal Finishing and Contouring Strips Every once in a while, a dental company creates a perfect product.  The ET Flex finishing and contouring strips are one of them, in my opinion. Oftentimes, I find using traditional finishing … Continue reading →

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Case Presentation: Six Month Smiles Short Term Ortho

Posted on August 1, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I haven’t presented a case in a while.  So here goes! This young man didn’t like his smile.  Basically, he didn’t like his crooked teeth and wanted them straight in a reasonable amount of time.  He turned down traditional orthodontics … Continue reading →

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Evil in Aurora

Posted on July 21, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a while since I’ve written.  Life is busy!  And, that’s a good thing.  But, gosh… so much going on currently that I could write about… Obama’s delusional indictment of business owners.  (“You didn’t build that.”) Sage Stallone’s death … Continue reading →

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The Dental Warrior Is Now a ®!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

It took half a year (gotta love government efficiency!)  Woo-hoo!   If you have a brand name for your practice (or other business), be sure to protect it. For more info on trademarks:  http://www.uspto.gov/inventors/trademarks.jsp

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Happy Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I like that better than “Happy 4th of July,” which has no intrinsic meaning or significance. 236 years ago, the people took up arms against a VASTLY more powerful, better equipped, better trained, and more numerous British military force… defeated … Continue reading →

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Be a Nerd. Save a Life.

Posted on July 3, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

If I could distill my goals in raising my children to a singular word, it would be “THINK!” Think for yourself!  Don’t be “cool.”  Don’t try to fit in.  Don’t follow the crowd.  Don’t follow another individual.  Do your own … Continue reading →

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Dollars and Dentists – PBS Ignores Patient and Parental Responsibilities

Posted on June 27, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Sigh… another “exposé” on the shortcomings of the “dental care system” in our country.  This one is nearly an hour long, done by PBS.  I’m not going to write a long post about this program, however.  I’ll try to get … Continue reading →

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Social Media Time Allocation

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

There are lots of choices with social media these days. Facebook has the lion’s share of active users and activity.  I’ve had a few techno-geek friends suggest that Google+ is up and coming and even better than Facebook. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Writing Copy for Visitors, not Search Engines

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’m a BIG fan of SEO done right.  I believe good SEO is some of the best money and effort you can spend on your website… to a point.  Many, including myself, have preached that “content is king.”  Ultimately, CONTENT … Continue reading →

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