Category Archives: Current Events

I Wouldn’t Take Medicaid, If They Paid Double My Fees – Here’s Why

Posted on May 11, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I remember this case from many years ago.  Dr. Leonard Morse of Brooklyn, NY was wrongfully accused of Medicaid fraud by then Attorney General (and now disgraced on multiple levels) Elliot Spitzer.  It took nearly seven years for Dr. Morse … Continue reading →

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Making News Leads to More!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

After the broadcast of my appearance in the CNBC documentary, it didn’t take long to start hearing from others who wanted to speak with me.  When I arrived at the office, there was a voice mail from a regional NRA … Continue reading →

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CNBC: America’s Gun – Post-op Analysis

Posted on April 27, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

So, here’s my “post-op” analysis of my appearance in Thursday night’s airing of CNBC’s documentary, “America’s Gun – The Rise of the AR-15.”  Overall, I was pleased.  Actually my expectations were exceeded.  In my conversations with the senior producer, Wally … Continue reading →

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Reminder! Tonight Is My CNBC Appearance!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

This promo is hot off the presses!  I’m pleasantly surprised that they kept some of my comments (that I was sure would end up on the cutting room floor)!

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Opportunity Knocks! Will You Answer?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

  There’s a discussion on Dentaltown about amalgams (again) and the renewed debate, courtesy of TV’s Dr. Oz.  One of my friends, Dr. Mac Lee, is a fantastic spokesman for dentistry.  In fact, he was consulted about dentistry by Dr. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount of “up to and including my life.” A lot of dentists are veterans, myself … 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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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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