Category Archives: Editorial

American Cancer Society Disavows Brain Tumor Study?

Posted on April 14, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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)

Posted on April 10, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

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!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

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

Posted on December 16, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

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?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

.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

Posted on October 16, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

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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From High to Low in a Single Day

Posted on October 12, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Today was a great day.  And, then it wasn’t. First it was great! I had one patient scheduled for the morning – to deliver six porcelain veneers.  This patient has been with me for a number of years.  And, she … Continue reading →

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