Category Archives: Dental Product Reviews

Trim Your Own Dies???

Posted on October 28, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

Who does THAT?  Why would you? I started my own practice renting space in an existing dental office (shared space).  The other dentist took a lot of pride in his work, and deservedly so.  One of the many things he … 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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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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Closing a Diastema – With Bioclear Matrices

Posted on November 10, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

Just a quick and dirty case presentation. A new patient came to me last week for a consultation about “bonding” a space between her teeth. She had been to a another dentist who had closed the space with “bonding.”  It … Continue reading →

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NPI’s Concierge Online Appointments – A Review

Posted on October 14, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

One of the factors that lit the fire under me to update my old website with New Patients Inc was so that I could add some advanced features.  One of them was online scheduling for patients.  This is a concept … Continue reading →

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My New Website Design by New Patients Inc – A Review

Posted on July 29, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

This article is a bit long.  However, I urge you to read it.  Today, your website represents your practice to the world.  Accordingly, the decision to have a website and choosing the right marketing firm to help you create it … Continue reading →

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Habit #7 of Highly Effective Dentists: Sharpen Your Explorer!

Posted on May 10, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

In Stephen Covey’s seminal book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” the seventh habit is described as “Sharpen the Saw.”  In the book, “sharpen the saw” is a metaphor for self-improvement.  In the case of your professional development, and … Continue reading →

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I Never Use Retraction Cord

Posted on October 15, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

Except when I do… I rarely use retraction cord for crown preps, as I try to keep my margins equigingival or supragingival.  If I need retraction, I’ll usually reach for my Picasso Lite diode laser first.  Or, I may use … Continue reading →

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New PMS! No… Not That Kind!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

We all have a long “to do” list, both at home and the office.  One item that’s been on my list at the office has been to upgrade the computer and Practice Management Software (PMS). I’ve delayed doing it for … Continue reading →

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