Yearly Archives: 2014

What The Dental Warrior Is Reading

Posted on June 27, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I tend to read in fits and starts.  Recently, I decided to get back on the treadmill at home to get some exercise.  I get bored very quickly on the treadmill, so I need something to distract me.  And, it … Continue reading →

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Do You Have an Evil Plan?

Posted on June 12, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

If everyone is zigging, should you be zagging? I just finished reading a book, “Evil Plans: Having Fun on the Road to World Domination,” by Hugh Macleod.  It reminded me of a thought that occasionally percolates in my brain.  What … Continue reading →

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I’m a Bad Businessman – Bridge Repair

Posted on May 22, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

We’ve fallen and can’t get up! A new patient was referred to me by a local periodontist.  She’s in her 70s.  Her husband fell down, and in the process of helping him, she fell on her face and fractured porcelain … Continue reading →

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Slam-Dunk Anesthesia for Lower Molars!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

And, painless, too!  Promise! I’ve learned a lot of tricks over the years, and the internet has been my go-to source.  For at least 20 years, I’ve been an active participant in online forums.  The ability to access the minds … Continue reading →

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“I wish I had a gun.” Not!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I just came across an article about auto theft with the victim being the wife of a Fox News commentator, Juan Williams. And another article. Williams is known for his beliefs that Americans should not be able to keep and … Continue reading →

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The Media & Gun Mythology

Posted on April 30, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

It seems today that the media gets things wrong more than they get them right.  This applies to nearly every type of story, too.  If they’re caught in their “mistakes,” they make a token apology and move on.  Accuracy and … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t the ADA Be More Like the NRA?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve been a member of both.  I’m now only a member of one… the NRA.  I quit the ADA several years ago.  I recognize that some of my readers may not identify or agree with the NRA, in particular.  But, … Continue reading →

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Retrofitting a Crown to an Existing Partial Denture

Posted on April 25, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I first posted this “article” on Dentaltown back in 2007.  A friend just reminded me about it, so I thought I’d re-post it here. We all know what a pain this can be – fitting a new crown to an … Continue reading →

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Published in April Issue of Dentaltown Magazine!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

I was asked to write an article for Dentaltown Magazine that answered the question: “What does the model for dentistry look like in 25 years? 50 years?  Will corporate dentistry chains have taken over dentistry like Walgreens and CVS did … Continue reading →

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Is There No Such Thing as Bad PR?

Posted on April 11, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

5″ x 5″ ad in the Saturday issue of the local paper: $500. Yellow Pages ad (worthless): $500 – $5000 / month. SEO for your website: $200 – $2000 / month. John Lennon’s tooth: $30,000.  (no kidding) Exposure in Rolling … Continue reading →

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