Category Archives: What Happened Today

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

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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Isolite Saves the Day

Posted on October 8, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

This is just a quick “what happened this week” post. Earlier this week, I had a patient who is in a wheelchair.  His neck had been broken in a chiropractor’s office.  Ironically, he is a retired chiropractor.  Really nice guy. … Continue reading →

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Two Dudes Syndrome – A Dental Disease

Posted on September 20, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

When I was in the Navy, we had pithy expressions for just about everything. “That makes as much sense as a screen door on a submarine.”  (self-explanatory) “I want you guys to make this place shine like a diamond in … Continue reading →

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How to get 2,300 website visitors in a single day!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by The Dental Warrior

Damn, damn, this traffic jam… This weekend, I was snooping around my Google Analytics to see how traffic to my websites was doing.  In the early days, I checked quite frequently.  But, most of my sites are on “auto-pilot” at … 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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“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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