Category Archives: Current Events

Dollars and Dentists – PBS Ignores Patient and Parental Responsibilities

Posted on June 27, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

Sigh… another “exposé” on the shortcomings of the “dental care system” in our country.  This one is nearly an hour long, done by PBS.  I’m not going to write a long post about this program, however.  I’ll try to get … Continue reading →

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Social Media Time Allocation

Posted on June 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

There are lots of choices with social media these days. Facebook has the lion’s share of active users and activity.  I’ve had a few techno-geek friends suggest that Google+ is up and coming and even better than Facebook. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Is Traditional Marketing Dead?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

My wife and I cancelled our local newspaper subscription a couple of years ago.  The quality was steadily decreasing, and we found most of the stories were already “old.”  We had already heard or read most of the reports.  With … Continue reading →

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Molon Labe, Bloomberg!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I whipped up this photo in response to New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s ban on big sodas.  He also heads up the Mayors Against Guns (anti-2nd Amendment) group.

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A Photographic Tribute for Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

A friend, Dr. Matthew Brink, posted a photo on Facebook today that reminded me of a photo I took 20 years ago.  His composition includes the Washington Monument reflected at the far end of the wall.  Very cool. So, I … Continue reading →

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Aetna VP / CFO Schools Us on TheDentalWarrior.com!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

This is just too good and must be shared! On another blog article I wrote about Groupon, a gentleman named John Bermel chimed in with some comments regarding his beliefs about “what’s wrong with dentistry” today.  At first, I mistakenly … Continue reading →

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Do you REALLY want to do business with Delta???

Posted on May 22, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

I understand I may draw the ire of dentists who participate with Delta and other managed care plans, as I perpetually express my bafflement (yes it’s a word) at how any dentist would willingly sign a contract with the devil … Continue reading →

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Cheap Dentistry – Coming to a Walmart Near You. No Joke!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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ACS Passes the Buck and Blows Me Off

Posted on April 17, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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The ADA Finally Chimes in About Brain Tumor Study

Posted on April 15, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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