Category Archives: What Happened Today

Anecdotes of day-to-day occurrences that I think may resonate with my fellow Dental Warriors.

“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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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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Dentaltown Pilgrimage to 3M ESPE!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

This weekend, I was among a special group of seven dentists from DentalTown.com that was invited up to St. Paul, Minnesota for a meeting with the folks at 3M  ESPE (dental division).  3M ESPE was interested in interfacing with real … Continue reading →

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Shit Happens. Then Shit Happens Again.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Shit Happens Last September a new patient came to my office via my website.  She was dancing and shit happened.  She broke half of tooth #8 off.  I had recently bought Ultradent’s “big crayon” Vit-L-Essence composite kit but had not … Continue reading →

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Check Those BPs!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Dentists Saving Lives In the past 2 weeks, I’ve had 3 patients needing extractions.  All three patients looked healthy enough.  But, their health histories indicated they were on medication for high blood pressure. I routinely take BPs before doing any … Continue reading →

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Damn the Torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead, Washington Dentists!

Posted on April 30, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Disclaimer:  The following blog post is my opinion only.  None of it is to be construed as irrefutable fact.  Do your own research.  Run your own math.  Consult your attorney or your dog.  Make your own decisions. There has been … Continue reading →

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Patients Are People, Too!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

This week I saw a new patient.  His wife found me with an internet search.  He had been seeing another dentist down the street from me for a while.  But, he kept complaining to his wife that he didn’t like … Continue reading →

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What REALLY Matters in Life

Posted on April 12, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

My 9 year old son (in 4th grade) was given an assignment to write a paragraph about his “best friend.”  He gave it to me last night.  Here’s what he wrote: Forever Friend Friendship is a relationship with another person … Continue reading →

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Breaking News… My Fuji S2 Pro Camera Is Dead

Posted on April 11, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

I’ve had my Fuji S2 Pro (a Nikon “Franken-camera”) since the early days of digital photography.  Maybe 10 years ago.  A year or so ago, I bought a Canon Rebel XSi as a back-up clinical camera. Today, I heard a … Continue reading →

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