Category Archives: Practice Management

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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Dental insurance is like getting a gift card from a control freak!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by The Dental Warrior

My friend, Dr. Alan Mead, a dentist in Saginaw, Michigan recently blogged about dental “insurance.”  I put “insurance” in quotes because there is no such thing as dental insurance.  Rather, it is a pre-paid dental benefit plan.  And, that’s what … Continue reading →

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Money Saving Idea – the REAL “Green” Light-bulbs

Posted on December 2, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Or How to Save Over $10,000 in Light Bulb Expenses. Besides being a dentist, manager, bookkeeper, CEO, chief bottle-washer, and cook… I’m the official “light-bulb changer.”  And over the years, I noticed that it seems like I’m ALWAYS changing bulbs … 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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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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“Work, work, work… Hello Boys…”

Posted on June 30, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

OK… now back to our regularly programmed dental talk… Work, work, work… Any fans of “Blazing Saddles” by Mel Brooks?  It’s probably one of the most quotable movies ever made.  It’s also likely the most politically-incorrect movie.  But, I enjoy … Continue reading →

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“Mrs. Smith… This is why we take x-rays.”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

“X-rays are like a box of chocolates.  You never know what you’re going to get.” X-rays are a perennial battle we wage with a certain segment of our patients.  Can I get an “amen?” It’s really quite odd when you … Continue reading →

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Dentistry Is Never “Simple.”

Posted on June 18, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Moments ago I was reminded of this seemingly trivial matter in a thread on Dentaltown.com.  I’ve brought it up over the years here and there on Dentaltown.  So, I thought I would write up a quick post about it on … Continue reading →

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Don’t Throw Your Colleagues Under the Bus!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Yesterday I spent close to an hour with a new patient consultation.  She was referred to me by my family’s pediatrician.  This patient is in the midst of extensive dental treatment by another dentist.  She is very nervous about dental … Continue reading →

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