The Dental & The Incidental
My blogging journey began in 2009, when few dentists shared their thoughts online. What began as an occasional musing about dentistry has since become a passionate commitment. I’ve published at least one new blog post every month for over 15 years. That’s more than 200 posts and counting!…
As our recent dental appointment was coming to an end, Dr. Roger’s asked me for a moment of my time as he had something on his mind to discuss.Hmmm. I have to admit that his request gave me some pause… for concern.I did a quick mental review of…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
