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Spiderman on Broadway: A Sinkin Story

Unless your name is Ebenezer, I am sure you anticipate the fun and joy of the holidays to be shared with friends and family. My office is no different. We deck the halls and immerse the office with holiday cheer. Delicious delectables abound and everyone is encouraged to…

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Radiation and 3-D Dental Imaging: My Take

“Radiation Worries Rise with 3-D Dental Imaging”  was an article that appeared this past Tuesday, November 23, on the front page of the New York Times. The article continued  for two more pages describing what could be a serious problem in the practice of clinical dentistry. The article…

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Patients Clamor to Visit NYC Dentist on Halloween

For longer than I can remember, Barbara, our office manager, has been decorating the office to reflect the fun-filled and festive feeling of the holidays. When Halloween approaches, she really gets into the “spirit” of things. About seven years ago, Barbara suggested that we all dress up in…

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Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Dentist?

The other day I was asked to explain why I chose to become a dentist, and if it has been a rewarding career. This was for a newspaper article that hasn’t yet been published, but I thought I would share it anyway. It was fun to put into…

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The First “Hello”

As I reflect on my more than 28 years of private practice, what enthralls me most about being  a dentist is that I’ve be  given the opportunity to improve the quality of someone’s life and the  gratification of the relationship that is born of  that experience. There is…

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Moving Day

So, moving day has finally arrived: 75 boxes, 2 miles of packing tape, several hundred yards of bubble wrap, reams of newspaper and countless contractor bags; we are sealed up, stacked up and waiting for the movers to arrive. Staring at all of these boxes in an otherwise…

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