Category Archives: Editorial

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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How to save a FORTUNE on medical insurance – with simple math.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Deductibles, deductibles, deductibles. My entire family is insured for about $250 / month.  How do we do it?  EASY.  High deductible.  $5,000 individual deductible.  $10,000 family deductible.  “Egads,” you say??  Stay with me… 2 + 2 really IS 4! What … Continue reading →

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Cluttered Office – Cluttered Mind?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Honestly, I don’t know the real purpose of this blog post. But, I’ve come across some photos that I just HAD to play with.  Perhaps it’s a self-congratulatory exercise.  Or maybe there is some lesson we can glean from this.  … Continue reading →

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Angry Teeth & Angry Birds

Posted on September 6, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve always been a contrarian.  If everyone is zigging (buying iPads), I’m zagging.  And, I’ve long said that I had no use for an iPad.  I’m a “power user” of computers (PCs).  The iPad simply isn’t capable of fulfilling my … Continue reading →

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An Appendectomy – How much is it REALLY?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Six weeks ago I had an emergency appendectomy.  And, the bills are coming in.  I have a catastrophic medical plan with a large deductible.  And, even with this medical adventure, the amount saved in premiums over the past few years … Continue reading →

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Sorry… I went to Maine for a week.

Posted on July 28, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Back in Steve Martin’s stand-up heyday, if he spaced out momentarily, he would say, “Sorry… I went to the Bahamas for a moment.”  So, I borrowed from Martin to explain my brief absence on my blog.  Tonight is the last … Continue reading →

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Vestigial Organs – by I.P. Freely

Posted on July 15, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Strap in… going to be a long one.  If you’re sensitive to coarse language or graphic descriptions of medical procedures, you may want to stick to my dental articles.  This story will make you cringe, at least.  🙂  But, it … Continue reading →

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We’re From the Government. We’re Here to Help.

Posted on July 5, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

The state of Florida has a problem.   So-called “pain clinics” have sprouted up like weeds around here.  Apparently, they are little more than drug dealers with an M.D. behind their names.  Anyone can go in and say, “I’m in pain” … Continue reading →

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Proud to be Independent on Independence Day!

Posted on July 4, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

I’m watching TV after lighting off some fireworks with my kids.  My neighbors all around put on a heck of a show!  Professional grade stuff.  Looked like Baghdad at the start of Desert Storm!  🙂  Tonight there are two “specials,” … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Know You Could Buy a Dentist!

Posted on July 3, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Why Your Dentist Costs So Much The latest edition of moronic articles on Yahoo.com… This one is titled, “Why Your Dentist Costs So Much.” Gosh, I didn’t know one could purchase a dentist. I guess I can rest easy knowing … Continue reading →

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