Tag Archives: American Dental Association

This Is What “Organized Dentistry” Thinks Is Good Marketing!?!?

Posted on August 14, 2019 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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Molar City – Poster Child for the Political Narrative

Posted on August 7, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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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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Why Can’t the ADA Be More Like the NRA?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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The ADA… Is Watching Me… They See My Every Move

Posted on January 16, 2014 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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The Inevitable Death of the American Dental Association

Posted on December 15, 2013 by The Dental Warrior

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 →

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