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Tag Archives: American Dental Association
This Is What “Organized Dentistry” Thinks Is Good Marketing!?!?
I’ve long been a critic of so-called “organized dentistry” (American Dental Association) at the national, state, and local levels. And, hoo-boy, do they lob up easy targets for me! This is an ad recently created by my state’s dental association. … Continue reading
Molar City – Poster Child for the Political Narrative
Los Algodones, Mexico…. a tiny town with 600 dentists known as “Molar City,” has become the poster child for what some believe “ails” our “dental care system.” Molar City is the Mecca of “cheap dentistry.” Pardon all the quotation marks. … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged American Dental Association, dental tourism, Mexican dentistry, Molar City
46 Comments
The ADA “Values” My Opinion
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
Why Can’t the ADA Be More Like the NRA?
I’ve been a member of both. I’m now only a member of one… the NRA. I quit the ADA several years ago. I recognize that some of my readers may not identify or agree with the NRA, in particular. But, … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged ada, American Dental Association, grassroots, National Rifle Association, NRA
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The ADA… Is Watching Me… They See My Every Move
With a hat tip to Hall & Oates’ “Private Eyes.” Today was an interesting day. I had two new patients that came to me via my website. I always ask how they found me, my site, and why they chose … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Editorial, What Happened Today
Tagged ada, American Dental Association, membership
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The Inevitable Death of the American Dental Association
I’ve had this discussion online (Dentaltown) a number of times. I’ve also discussed it with local colleagues who remain active in the ADA. A bit of history, first. I joined the ADA while in dental school. I remained a member … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
Tagged ada, American Dental Association, medicaid, organized dentistry
44 Comments