Author Archives: The Dental Warrior

Life-changing Dentistry

Posted on September 28, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

To say dentists don’t get much glory in the popular media is a massive understatement.  Rather, we get the opposite of glory.  There have been dozens of TV shows and movies glamorizing the medical profession.  In the off-chance a dentist … Continue reading →

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Pulling Fellow Dentists Out From Under the Bus

Posted on September 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This week’s schedule was literally cleared for my dad’s long overdue full mouth reconstruction.  I’ll eventually post a case presentation, as it’s a “doozie!”  I spent four full days treating only my dad.  But, I did squeeze in some emergencies … Continue reading →

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A Seat-belt for the Real World

Posted on September 7, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This guy puts out some thought-provoking videos about the 2nd Amendment and self-defense.  He put this one out a few weeks ago, but I just came across it. This is a succinct and well-reasoned testimonial for concealed carry.   What … Continue reading →

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Confidence. Swagger. Success!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

No doubt confidence breeds trust.  Those who are confident usually go further in life.  Things go their way.  They make things happen. Dentists, as a group, seem to lack confidence.  It’s not true of every dentist, of course.  However, it’s … Continue reading →

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No such thing as bad publicity? Really?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’m not so sure! Consider getting some feedback from folks who aren’t afraid to tell you the truth before publishing videos or photos that may not look as good as you think! Copyright protected by Digiprove © 2013 The Dental Warrior®

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When a Toothache Isn’t a Toothache – Being a “Real” Doctor

Posted on August 27, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

My friend and fellow dental blogger, Dr. Alan Mead just posted a great article, Don’t just do something, sit there!.  In it, he discusses a particular emergency patient he saw recently with whom he couldn’t yet identify a dental issue. … Continue reading →

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Optragate – So Many Uses

Posted on August 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve written about the Optragate before:  Optragate for Full Arch Prep & Impression The Optragate (by Ivoclar) is a nifty disposable item that effectively retracts lips and cheeks exposing both dental arches for easy access. I use it mostly when … Continue reading →

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Dental Product Review: Brasseler ET Flex Strips

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Brassler ET Flex Interproximal Finishing and Contouring Strips Every once in a while, a dental company creates a perfect product.  The ET Flex finishing and contouring strips are one of them, in my opinion. Oftentimes, I find using traditional finishing … Continue reading →

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Case Presentation: Six Month Smiles Short Term Ortho

Posted on August 1, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I haven’t presented a case in a while.  So here goes! This young man didn’t like his smile.  Basically, he didn’t like his crooked teeth and wanted them straight in a reasonable amount of time.  He turned down traditional orthodontics … 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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