Category Archives: Editorial

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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USS Independence CV-62 to Live on Only in Our Memories

Posted on March 11, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

Today, my ship, the USS Independence, will begin its final journey (under tow) from Bremerton, WA to Brownsville, TX where it will be broken down and scrapped.   It’s interesting (and unique in the military services) how wistful sailors are … Continue reading →

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The View Up There – Nobody Should Die From Colon Cancer

Posted on February 24, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

The basis for my provocative and seemingly bold title will become evident below. Ever since my appendectomy six years ago, I’ve had gastro-intestinal distress (belly pain), to some degree, on and off.  I’ve been to the ER twice, with CT … 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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Do-It-Yourself Ortho Aligners? Same Thing, Right?

Posted on September 10, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a long time since I have written a blog post.  No excuses.  Life is busy with family and other concerns, and I’ve not been inspired… until now. Tele-dentistry?  Tele-braces? Many of you may have already heard about online … Continue reading →

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What a Long Strange Week It’s Been.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

I haven’t written in a while… uninspired and busy with my family’s “new normal.”  But, here’s what happened last week… “I can’t help you with any discomfort.” A new patient came for a problem-related examination.  He found us through our … Continue reading →

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Hashtag: Lions, Flags, and Dentists… Oh my!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

What happened to critical thinking?  “Outrage” over a spoon-fed narrative has become increasingly contagious in this willfully ignorant culture. Groupthink, powered by the news and social media, has become epidemic.  While on an individual, intellectual basis, most of us would … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With the Greenbergs

Posted on June 5, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a while since I’ve written, as I have been busy and rather uninspired.  But, two days ago, I was interviewed on Howard Farran’s podcast.  It was me… one-on-one with Dr. Howard Farran, the founder of DentalTown.  And, let … Continue reading →

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Mommas, don’t let your babies grow up to pet strange puppies.

Posted on May 13, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

Have you REALLY taught your children to not talk to strangers? There is a video making the rounds on Facebook intended to illustrate how many children, despite being taught not to talk to strangers, will take the hands of strangers … Continue reading →

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Are You A Dentist or THE Dentist?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

Seems like a strange question at best and an ego-driven rhetorical question at worst, right? Mandelbaum!  Mandelbaum!  Mandelbaum! “So, you think you’re better than me?” I couldn’t help working in a Seinfeld reference! What do I mean by the title … Continue reading →

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