Category Archives: What Happened Today

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

Strive for Perfection. Be Happy with “Darned Good.”

Posted on May 8, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

Dentistry is demanding in many ways.  It’s physically demanding.  It’s mentally demanding.  Dentists have to wear a lot of hats.  We are the primary producer in a business.  We are the doctor.  We are the manager.  We are the CEO, … Continue reading →

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I’m NOT “Lovin’ it.” McDentists Strike Again.

Posted on January 20, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

It’s been a while since I’ve written!  Busy with life and uninspired. Today I saw an emergency patient for a dentist-friend who is out of town.  She’s a new patient for my friend.  A veneer (on #9) that was done … Continue reading →

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Today’s Clinical Challenge

Posted on March 29, 2018 by The Dental Warrior

This will be a “quick and dirty” case presentation.  But, I’ll update it as the case progresses. Patient is a 53 y.o. woman from China, who speaks a little English.  Her boyfriend is a long-time patient in my practice.  She … Continue reading →

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Scam Alert! Unpaid Electric Bill Scam!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

Last Thursday, I got a text from my office manager while I was at the airport going on vacation with my family.  She got a call at the office from a power company representative saying our power bill was 2 … Continue reading →

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USS Independence CV-62 to Live on Only in Our Memories

Posted on March 11, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

Today, my ship, the USS Independence, will begin its final journey (under tow) from Bremerton, WA to Brownsville, TX where it will be broken down and scrapped.   It’s interesting (and unique in the military services) how wistful sailors are … Continue reading →

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Your Practice Computer Security – The Russians Are Coming!

Posted on December 16, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

I had a bit of a scare yesterday.  The first thing in the morning, my office manager told me she couldn’t get the computer at the front desk working.  There was a pop-up window saying my hard drive was full.  … Continue reading →

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The ADA “Values” My Opinion

Posted on December 9, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

Last night, I received an email with a link to a survey from the ADA.  Their records show I’m not a member and they want my input.  It was obvious they are becoming concerned about declining membership.   The questions … Continue reading →

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Avoid the “Monkey Dance” with Road Ragers

Posted on May 22, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

Last night, at about 7pm (still daylight), I was taking my son to “stick and puck” at the hockey rink.  I live in a semi-rural area.  I  was going down a road that “Ts” into another road (3-way intersection with … Continue reading →

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Saved Another Dentist From the Bus

Posted on May 13, 2016 by The Dental Warrior

Yesterday, I saw a patient for a 2nd opinion.  She had a full mouth rehab with implants and was reportedly not happy with the result.  I didn’t take any photos.  This will be a short and sweet blog post.  But, … Continue reading →

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What a Long Strange Week It’s Been.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by The Dental Warrior

I haven’t written in a while… uninspired and busy with my family’s “new normal.”  But, here’s what happened last week… “I can’t help you with any discomfort.” A new patient came for a problem-related examination.  He found us through our … Continue reading →

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