Yearly Archives: 2015

What a Long Strange Week It’s Been.

I haven’t written in a while… uninspired and busy with my family’s “new normal.”  But, here’s what happened last week… “I can’t help you with any discomfort.” A new patient came for a problem-related examination.  He found us through our … Continue reading

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“Successful Conversations Successful Practices” – Book Review

Last week, I spent the day in the hospital with my daughter (getting transfusions and chemo).  I received Sherran Bard’s new book a few months ago, but I had not found the time to read it.  I brought it with … Continue reading

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My Front Tooth Fell Out – case presentation

A non-regular (shows up for emergencies only) patient presented with a chief complaint that his lower front tooth fell out.  He needed a replacement ASAP, as he didn’t want to go to work without his front tooth.  He didn’t have … Continue reading

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Dry Fire Laser Training Systems Review

This Dry Fire Laser Training Systems Review is the longest article I’ve written so far.  But, it’s worth reading!  I cover most of the major products on the market… all purchased by me with my money.  Of course, there will … Continue reading

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Hashtag: Lions, Flags, and Dentists… Oh my!

What happened to critical thinking?  “Outrage” over a spoon-fed narrative has become increasingly contagious in this willfully ignorant culture. Groupthink, powered by the news and social media, has become epidemic.  While on an individual, intellectual basis, most of us would … Continue reading

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“Howard (Farran) Speaks” Podcast with Yours Truly

About 6 weeks ago, I Skyped with Dr. Howard Farran to be interviewed for his “Howard Speaks” podcast series.  It was published today (see below).  We talked about a variety of topics from website marketing to “organized” dentistry to advice … Continue reading

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The Website Owner’s Manual – 2nd Edition!

It’s DONE!  Finally!  Really! The 2nd Edition of my book, “The Complete Website Owner’s Manual for Dentists,” is ready to go!  I decided to make it a downloadable product this time around.  The original paper version was expensive to print, … Continue reading

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Keeping Up With the Greenbergs

It’s been a while since I’ve written, as I have been busy and rather uninspired.  But, two days ago, I was interviewed on Howard Farran’s podcast.  It was me… one-on-one with Dr. Howard Farran, the founder of DentalTown.  And, let … Continue reading

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Mommas, don’t let your babies grow up to pet strange puppies.

Have you REALLY taught your children to not talk to strangers? There is a video making the rounds on Facebook intended to illustrate how many children, despite being taught not to talk to strangers, will take the hands of strangers … Continue reading

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Lethal Force – But, he wasn’t armed!

Disclaimer:  I am not a lawyer.  Use the following information at your own risk.  I have studied this topic extensively.  But, that doesn’t make me an official authority.  Do your own homework / research.  I’ve linked to an excellent book … Continue reading

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