Category Archives: Current Events

I Am at War

Posted on April 16, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

I first posted this on Facebook.  I’ve added to it a bit here.  And, I’ve since taken a break from Facebook.  It’s unfortunate that so many mistake their own cognitive dissonance, precipitated by thoughtful posts that contradict their prejudices, for … Continue reading →

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Why I’m not fazed by COVID-19

Posted on April 2, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

I first posted this on my personal Facebook feed.  I expected a lot of negative feedback.  But, the opposite happened, for the most part. I am not fazed. And, this bothers a lot of people. It seems the new measure … Continue reading →

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And one last thing about the Corona hysteria…

Posted on March 16, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve stayed out of posting on social media like Facebook, though I’ve been lurking a bit.  It’s a good thing I’m staying out of the fray, as I’d likely make a lot of enemies by calling out people specifically. So, … Continue reading →

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Bad News = Opportunity… Part 2

Posted on March 14, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

OK… So, by now most of us have witnessed the full-on panic in America.  It’s crazy.  If I’m honest, I will say that I don’t suffer fools well.  I admit that I am contemptuous of those who adopt the “herd … Continue reading →

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Bad News = Opportunity

Posted on March 10, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

Coronavirus is all over the news.  The resulting unjustifiable panic is the real “pandemic.”  Perhaps we should call it “pande-MONIUM?” The news offers many opportunities to communicate with our patients with context that can be leveraged due to hyper media … Continue reading →

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Walmart Dentistry – It’s for real!

Posted on February 28, 2020 by The Dental Warrior

I wrote about Walmart Dentistry a few years ago.  In the previous iteration of “Walmart Dentistry,” it was my understanding that it was a DSO renting space in a Walmart retail location. This time it’s different.  Walmart opened a new … Continue reading →

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Is the Other Bracket About to Drop?

Posted on October 6, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

I wrote about DIY orthodontics not long ago.  While it felt good to “unload” my feelings about DIY orthodontics, I had to admit to myself that it was unlikely we (dentistry) would stop this multi-billion dollar juggernaut.  I figured it … Continue reading →

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All Aboard the Righteous Indignation Train! Wooo-woooo!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

This post will not likely engender much agreement.  But, then again, it’s not why I write.  My goal has never been to create an “echo chamber” or to “preach to the choir.” (Edit to add:  A couple of folks have … Continue reading →

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Your Practice Computer Security – The Russians Are Coming!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

I had a bit of a scare yesterday.  The first thing in the morning, my office manager told me she couldn’t get the computer at the front desk working.  There was a pop-up window saying my hard drive was full.  … Continue reading →

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The ADA “Values” My Opinion

Posted on December 9, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

Last night, I received an email with a link to a survey from the ADA.  Their records show I’m not a member and they want my input.  It was obvious they are becoming concerned about declining membership.   The questions … Continue reading →

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