The Dental & The Incidental
So another year is coming to an end. In a matter of hours 2012, like the years preceding it, will enter the history books and become a part of our past. Not exactly a banner year. The very fabric that makes up our lives has been weathered by…
Christmastime evokes a broad spectrum of emotions among the multitudes of people who partake in its observance. Be it a deep spiritual stirring arising from the celebration of a most pious day in Christendom, or the fun associated with decking the halls with boughs of holly and decorating…
The first thing that I notice when I meet someone for the first time is their smile. A beautiful smile lights up a face and conveys an immediate message of warmth before a single word is uttered. A pleasing, white smile is one of the quickest ways to…
So, I just left the hospital after having visited my younger brother a day after his hip replacement surgery. And it occurs to me that quite a few of my friends, family, patients; even yours truly, have been hospitalized over this past year. I am thankful that mostly…
There’s a pretty good chance you’ve been brushing your teeth exactly the same way since you were a little kid. In fact, you may not even realize there is a wrong way and a right way to brush your teeth. From too stiff bristles to not rinsing enough,…
Last Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy was steaming up the Northeast seaboard, setting its sights on the Tri-State shores with seismic-sized waves and anticipated storm surges, I went to a Jets game with Sam. Sam, aka Samuel Pekarne DDS, is a dear friend and former dental partner who in…
