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Category Archives: Current Events
Cheap Dentistry – Coming to a Walmart Near You. No Joke!
I remember 20 some odd years ago, when they put dental offices in Sears stores. Some would have had us believe the sky was falling back then. “Corporate dentistry will shut down private practice as we know it.” It didn’t … Continue reading
ACS Passes the Buck and Blows Me Off
I heard back from the editor of “Cancer,” the ACS journal. Read it for yourself. I think I’m going to simply throw in the towel at this point. Dear Dr., Thank you for sharing your concerns with me. I would … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial
Tagged acs, american cancer society, brain tumors, dental x-rays
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The ADA Finally Chimes in About Brain Tumor Study
American Dental Association ≠ Testicular Fortitude I admit to being surprised that the normally spineless group of eunuchs that make up the ADA leadership stood up to this abjectly flawed study. Sort of. The ADA effectively points out the issues … Continue reading
American Cancer Society Disavows Brain Tumor Study?
American Cancer Society replies to my reply. I just got another email from ACS replying to my reply to their reply. Does it seem to you they are now disavowing responsibility for publishing the dental x-ray / brain tumor study? … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial
Tagged acs, american cancer society, brain tumors, x-rays
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American Cancer Society Responds!
ACS reports dental x-rays linked to brain tumors Yesterday I penned a missive to the American Cancer Society about their report linking dental x-rays to brain tumors. You can see that letter by clicking here. Tonight, I got a reply: … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial
Tagged acs, american cancer society, brain tumors, x-rays
7 Comments
Oy veh! Here we go AGAIN! (x-rays)
Just when I thought the world could not get more stupid… they raised the bar of willful ignorance, AGAIN. And, again! The headline all over the news today: “Dental x-rays tied to brain tumors!” They cite a “study” published in … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial
Tagged acs, american cancer society, bad science, brain tumors, x-rays
11 Comments
ABC News – The Wisdom of Removing Wisdom Teeth
I’m home today with my daughter who has strep throat. A few moments ago, my wife (on her way out to work) told me that there was a headline on Yahoo.com about someone dying from wisdom tooth surgery. Oh boy. … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial
Tagged anesthesia, dental patient death, dental surgery complications, in the news
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Money Saving Idea – the REAL “Green” Light-bulbs
Or How to Save Over $10,000 in Light Bulb Expenses. Besides being a dentist, manager, bookkeeper, CEO, chief bottle-washer, and cook… I’m the official “light-bulb changer.” And over the years, I noticed that it seems like I’m ALWAYS changing bulbs … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Practice Management
Tagged LED bulbs, office lighting, office supply savings, power bill savings
14 Comments
How to save a FORTUNE on medical insurance – with simple math.
Deductibles, deductibles, deductibles. My entire family is insured for about $250 / month. How do we do it? EASY. High deductible. $5,000 individual deductible. $10,000 family deductible. “Egads,” you say?? Stay with me… 2 + 2 really IS 4! What … Continue reading
Another Delta Dental State Bites the Dust!
Last April I ranted… I mean blogged… about the 15% cut in fees by the state of Washington’s Delta Dental plan. In it I said Washington was the beach head of this war. I predicted that other states would follow … Continue reading