Category Archives: Editorial

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

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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

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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

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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

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You Can’t Fix Stupid (patients)

This is my ONE-HUNDREDTH blog post! Now on to your regularly scheduled program… I’m a blunt guy.  You’ll never be left wondering if what I say is congruent with what I think.  Surely some will think I’m being politically incorrect … Continue reading

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Feline vs. Human Dental Fees

About 2 years ago, my office staff found a tiny kitten huddled outside the front door to my office.  As it turns out, he was about 5 weeks old, but he weighed 1.3 pounds.  My staff suggested I should do … Continue reading

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25 Years Later – Dental School STILL Sucks!

University of Tennessee College of Dentistry – A “Dream” Review It’s nearly 25 years after graduating from the gruesome experience of dental school, and I’m STILL having nightmares about it.  Literally.  Last night I dreamed that I had to retake … Continue reading

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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

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Should You Register the “.XXX” (Porno) Domain?

.XXX Marks The DDS Spot I recently got an email from a certain website design company that caters to heath care practitioners.  It rhymes with “Sage Fun.”  I’m sure the email is well-intended, albeit self-serving (nothing wrong with that, really).  … Continue reading

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Google-proof Your Website

Caffeine, Places, Farmer, +1, and Pandas* – Oh my! *The code names of some of the recent Google algorithm projects (This is going to be a long one.  But, I promise it will be worth it!  Strap in!) If you’ve … Continue reading

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