Yearly Archives: 2013

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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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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Roll the Bones – Tell Insurance Companies to FOAD

Posted on March 22, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

The following is from a thread on Dentaltown.  It has been suggested that dentists should file a class action lawsuit against dental insurance companies for “coercing them into accepting low fees or reimbursement.”  In the thread, several dentists share their … Continue reading →

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Dental Marketing Shouldn’t Scare Children (nor the child within)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

This is hot off the presses.  The story is a dentist put up a billboard ad across from a daycare.  The ad photos reportedly frightened the children at that daycare.  And, while it may seem obvious why the images might … Continue reading →

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I Suck at Unselling Treatment!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Today a long-time patient (whose appearances in my practice are not consistent) came in for a consult.  She lost several teeth that were supporting a fixed bridge (#18 – 21).  She had a consult with an oral surgeon about implants.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Practice Management, What Happened Today | 2 Comments

Paging Dr. MacGyver – Herodontist

Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

After nearly 25 years in Dentistry, I’ve learned that “herodontics” is often an exercise in futility.  But, one of the things I love about being a dentist is the creative problem-solving aspect.  My assistant has called me “McGyver” for many … Continue reading →

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The Dental Warrior Blog Now Mobile-Friendly!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Just a quick announcement about The Dental Warrior blog: It is now “mobile-friendly.”  That means it will automatically reformat itself for smart phone displays.  It’s VERY cool!  No more pinch-zooming and panning! Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2020 The Dental Warrior®

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Marketing Genius?

Posted on February 8, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I just came across this dental TV ad on Facebook, and it inspired me to write up a quick blog post. One key to business success is to know your target market.  I don’t know anything about this dentist’s target … Continue reading →

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Dad’s New Smile – Done!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Last September, I wrote about “Life Changing Dentistry,” showcasing the planning and treatment of my dad’s decimated dentition.  While that article included the details of treatment, this one is simply a follow up with lots of before & after photos. … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Handle the Truth (about “insurance”)

Posted on January 13, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Perhaps it’s coincidental that I got an email from a prospective patient through my website on the same day a friend posted this video, “Jack Nicholson on Dental Insurance” (below) on Facebook. First… the email:   Well I am looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Practice Management, What Happened Today | 3 Comments