Category Archives: Editorial

The Inevitable Death of the American Dental Association

Posted on December 15, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve had this discussion online (Dentaltown) a number of times.  I’ve also discussed it with local colleagues who remain active in the ADA. A bit of history, first.  I joined the ADA while in dental school.  I remained a member … Continue reading →

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I Can See for Miles and Milestones

Posted on October 26, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

As I cross the half-century threshold, I’m conflicted in a number of ways. On the one hand, I feel like I’ve accomplished many things.  On the other, I have SO much yet to accomplish.  According to the calendar, I’m on … Continue reading →

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Marketing by Insulting Your Prospects?

Posted on September 25, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Sometimes material is just handed to you.  Today, I got another email solicitation to help me with my internet marketing.  I’m going to post it without blurring out the names of the “innocent.”  It deserves to be shared in all … Continue reading →

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Content Is King – Gary Vee Said So!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

For a DOZEN years I’ve been preaching that “Content Is King” when it comes to online marketing.  And, now I’m hearing it from the real experts.  Gary Vaynerchuk is an online marketing sensation.  Dude’s a genius.  Really… he is.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Will You Still See Me? Will You Still Drill Me… When You’re 64?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I just found out that a local colleague passed away a couple of weeks ago. Theofelos A. “Steve” ALIAPOULIOS, D.D.S. was 86 years old when he passed away.  He saw patients until his last day on this Earth.  That’s a … Continue reading →

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25 Years in Dentistry – It’s Just the Beginning

Posted on June 4, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Yesterday minus twenty-five years was the day I graduated dental school.  What a relief that was!  In some ways, it seems like yesterday.  In other ways, it still seems like yesterday! Going into dentistry, I had no idea I would … Continue reading →

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I Wouldn’t Take Medicaid, If They Paid Double My Fees – Here’s Why

Posted on May 11, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

I remember this case from many years ago.  Dr. Leonard Morse of Brooklyn, NY was wrongfully accused of Medicaid fraud by then Attorney General (and now disgraced on multiple levels) Elliot Spitzer.  It took nearly seven years for Dr. Morse … Continue reading →

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Dr. Robert T. Smith – rest in peace

Posted on May 4, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

Dr. Robert T. Smith I originally posted this tribute on Facebook.  I decided it should be in my blog. My classmate, roommate, and friend, Dr. Robert T. Smith passed away this year (2013) after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  His … Continue reading →

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Making News Leads to More!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

After the broadcast of my appearance in the CNBC documentary, it didn’t take long to start hearing from others who wanted to speak with me.  When I arrived at the office, there was a voice mail from a regional NRA … Continue reading →

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Opportunity Knocks! Will You Answer?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

  There’s a discussion on Dentaltown about amalgams (again) and the renewed debate, courtesy of TV’s Dr. Oz.  One of my friends, Dr. Mac Lee, is a fantastic spokesman for dentistry.  In fact, he was consulted about dentistry by Dr. … Continue reading →

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