Dr. Sinkin’s Blog

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Category: Things My Patients Say

Dr. Michael Sinkin talking with a patient at his Midtown Manhattan dental practice.

Can You Really Trust Your Dentist?

Short answer: Yes, you can trust your dentist, but trust in dentistry is earned. It is earned through clear communication, honesty, and genuine care over time.I’m Dr. Michael Sinkin, a general and implant dentist in Midtown Manhattan. After more than three decades in practice, I have seen how…

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Mr. O.

Mr. O.

“Happiness doesn’t depend on any external conditions, it is governed by our mental attitude.” So said author, theologian and self-help guru Norman Vincent Peale in his seminal book, The Power of Positive Thinking.    More simply stated by Zig Ziglar, “Your attitude will determine your altitude.” I was…

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Bernie Olshan

Bernie Olshan—Artist, Friend, Patient

With a resounding sigh of relief, I am delighted to announce that my office renovation is nearly complete. The space you’re familiar with has been transformed into a comfortable and even more inviting dental home. And this office is indeed a home away from home for my staff…

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Wow Dentistry

Wow Dentistry

A WOW moment is an experience that infuses you with a feeling of exuberant exultation. Be it a first-hand accomplishment (passing the Bar, making a game-winning half-court shot, becoming a parent) or witnessing a truly remarkable achievement (Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon, Martin Luther King’s “I…

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This Letter From A Patient Made Me Cry

It’s hard for me to believe, but as of today I’ve been blogging for six years! Back in 2009 when Betsy Kent (who is my marketing consultant) made the suggestion that I start blogging, I really thought she had lost her mind! I couldn’t imagine what I’d write…

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