Author Archives: The Dental Warrior

Which came first? Tongue thrust? Or the spaces?

Posted on November 22, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Which came first? Spaces? Or tongue thrust? Continue reading →

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Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Brand

Posted on October 1, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

You think you have a good reputation, and maybe you do. But, what is your brand? Continue reading →

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Are we too quick to extract and implant?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Remember the days when “herodontics” was all the rage?  Hmmmm… maybe you don’t.  Now, if there’s even a question about a tooth’s restorability, it’s reflexively diagnosed as acute titanium deficiency syndrome.  When in doubt, take it out (and replace it … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Thoughts

Posted on May 25, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

On this Memorial Day, I am reminded of my four shipmates who died during the time I served aboard the USS Independence. I was present when one of them took his last breath. They were fulfilling their oath to support … Continue reading →

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I’m still a dentist! Failed implant crown.

Posted on May 10, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Yes.  I’m still a dentist.  I just need patients to come back! Last week, a patient was referred to me by a periodontist.  Her implant crown had come off, and she was referred to the periodontist by her dentist up … Continue reading →

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Why I Refuse to Comply

Posted on May 7, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Many times, I’ve been asked why I refuse to comply with the new rules or indulge the “new ABnormal.”  I’ve been called every name “in the book.”  Someone told me she hopes I get sick and “a tube is jammed … Continue reading →

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Should We Celebrate the “Re-Opening?”

Posted on May 5, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Why are we celebrating the “re-opening” of business or conditional restoration of our Rights?  Written script below the video and the break… Text below the break: Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2020 The Dental Warrior®

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Dentists are the Paragons of Infection Control!

Posted on May 3, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

A Chicago area restaurant donated meals for the staff at Glenbrook Hospital.  This is apparently the “COVID Team.”  They wanted to express their thanks and took this photo in the break room, where they eat.  This was posted on the … Continue reading →

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Super-Secret Plan for Successful Re-Opening of Dental Offices

Posted on May 1, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

You heard it here first!  I share the secret to successful post-COVID re-opening!  Pat attention.  This is gold!  Text below the break: Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2020 The Dental Warrior®

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Proof that the shutdowns are not about safety or public health.

Posted on April 30, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

A Texas State Dental Board meeting transcript was recently revealed, and it’s not good.  The shutdown of dental offices has NOTHING to do with patient welfare.  It’s about CONTROL. Here’s a link to the article with the transcript:  https://www.tdmr.org/dentist-dental-board-members-say-that-patients-should-just-deal-with-broken-teeth-and-severe-pain/ Video … Continue reading →

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