Author Archives: The Dental Warrior

Another Immediate Implant Provisional Case

Posted on June 21, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

It’s funny how things come in cycles / clusters. Immediate implant provisionals seem to be my “thing,” lately. I enjoy the challenge, and each case is a bit different.  So, it seems I’m inventing new techniques as I go with … Continue reading →

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Even Office Staff Need TLD (Tender-Loving-Dentistry)

Posted on June 14, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

Yesterday, when I arrived at the office, my office manager told me that she felt tooth #7 “crack” and now it’s loose.  At the end of the day, I took a look.  I was able to remove the crown / … Continue reading →

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Using Dental Memes to Educate Patients on Social Media

Posted on May 13, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

This post will be very short!  Earlier today, a dentist friend posted a dental meme on Facebook, designed to educate patients about the effects of the progression of decay.  I saw it and thought, “That’s pretty good.  I like it.” … Continue reading →

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Strive for Perfection. Be Happy with “Darned Good.”

Posted on May 8, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

Dentistry is demanding in many ways.  It’s physically demanding.  It’s mentally demanding.  Dentists have to wear a lot of hats.  We are the primary producer in a business.  We are the doctor.  We are the manager.  We are the CEO, … Continue reading →

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OnTarget Shot Group Calculator Software – a shooter’s review

Posted on May 5, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

I thought I’d do a quick review of a software program I’ve been using to analyze my precision rifle target groups.  It’s called “OnTarget.”  If you want to skip the “intro” or “review” of what shot group size means and … Continue reading →

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Provisionalization of Immediate Implants With Screw-Retained Crowns

Posted on April 23, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a while since I’ve written, and even longer since I posted a technique / case presentation article. One of my long-time patients had a 3-unit bridge (#12 – 13 – 14) fail due to unrestorable recurrent caries under … Continue reading →

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I’m NOT “Lovin’ it.” McDentists Strike Again.

Posted on January 20, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a while since I’ve written!  Busy with life and uninspired. Today I saw an emergency patient for a dentist-friend who is out of town.  She’s a new patient for my friend.  A veneer (on #9) that was done … Continue reading →

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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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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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