Yearly Archives: 2018

Designs for Vision Micro EF 4.5x – A Gear Review

Posted on October 15, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

I needed more (optical) power, Scotty! I recently wrote a review about my new Designs for Vision headlight (my old one broke after over 10 years of service).  But, since I was on a roll, I decided to upgrade my … Continue reading →

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A Defensive Gun Use That Hit “Close to Home”

Posted on August 11, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

On Facebook, I created a page with a long-running series of posts that I call, “From the Files of It Never Happens.”  It was inspired by a quote from Shannon Watts, founder of “Moms Demand Action.”  (I can’t help giggling … Continue reading →

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Dr. MacGyver – Implant Bridge Repair

Posted on August 10, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

OK, nothing revolutionary here.  Many of you may have done cases like this.  But, maybe some haven’t. Patient is a 90 y.o. male.  He broke a big chunk of porcelain off a screw-retained 3-unit bridge, #19 – 21.  The fracture … Continue reading →

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See the Light – Be a Better Dentist!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

Designs for Vision LED DayLite HDi Review I have previously written about the value of using magnification and a headlight.  It’s a good time to revisit the idea, as I had to recently replace my headlight. I’ve been using my … Continue reading →

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I Give Up on Facebook Ads!

Posted on July 28, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve previously written about frustrations with Facebook ads.  I’m really not sure why I keep trying, as I’ve not had ANY success with Facebook ads.  And, I mean NONE.  ZERO. The lack of ROI notwithstanding, the submission process of ads … Continue reading →

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My New Patients Inc Website – SEO, What Is It Good For?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

Absolutely something! To continue my story about the new website…  It’s been one year since the new website went online. As I’ve mentioned before, I built my own website back in 1999.  I read many books about SEO (Search Engine … Continue reading →

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The Corporate Scourge of Dentistry

Posted on June 1, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

Yeah, I said it.  I wrote that title.  I stand by it, because it’s true.  The corporate interests in Dentistry are a scourge to quality, patient-centered care.  When non-dentists are running the show and dictating treatment plans, it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Today’s Clinical Challenge

Posted on March 29, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

This will be a “quick and dirty” case presentation.  But, I’ll update it as the case progresses. Patient is a 53 y.o. woman from China, who speaks a little English.  Her boyfriend is a long-time patient in my practice.  She … Continue reading →

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Banning AR-15s Means Banning All Rifles

Posted on February 27, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been about 2 weeks since the heinous mass murder at the school in Parkland, Florida.  It’s about an hour away from where I live and only a few minutes from where my son played hockey 2 years ago. I’m … Continue reading →

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How to Not Die at an ATM

Posted on February 17, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve had this article queued up for quite a while.  A local news story about an ATM robbery inspired it about a year ago.  But, I’ve been sitting on the article.  I’m finally getting around to publishing it, after seeing … Continue reading →

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