Lisa Rager began her dental career as a Dental Assistant in 1983.  She is a Certified Ohio Dental Assistant and Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary.  She & her husband Doug started their company Dependable Dental Staffing in 2003, when Lisa saw a need in her area for a service that would organize and help dentists with temporary and permanent staffing needs. Lisa is Vice... read more »

Back in the 80's, music was music!!  Ah, that awesome synthesized sound!  There was a group named Calloway that sang the song entitled, "I Wanna Be Rich."  For the so-called Decade of Greed, it was a typical song.  For those too young to remember the song, the singer laments the fact he has bill collector problems and feels that lots... read more »

  I really enjoy Facebook.  I have been accused of some sort of addiction to it, but I am sure I could stop tomorrow if I really wanted to! (Wink) I enjoy a few games like "Bejeweled Blitz" and "Words with Friends".  The first, builds eye-hand  coordination (which is ideal for my profession) and the second strengthens my communication skills (also good for dentistry!)... read more »

The top three concerns patients have when considering dental care.  Do you know what they are? The chemical make up of the materials used?  The intensity of the overhead light?  The hairs coming out of the nose of that otherwise attractive dental assistant?  (Or even the hairs coming out of the ears of that otherwise handsome dentist.)  As critical as... read more »

What you are about to read is based on a recent true event in my life. The names have been changed to protect the innocent.  You will notice mine is not changed.  Hmmm.  I am 99.8% the person involved will not read this.  And I am 99.9 % you will not know her either! Not long ago Bertha Buttz presented... read more »

You probably know this already.   I ride a motorcycle--a Harley to be exact.  As I surf the net I come across many blogs and sites for and about people who enjoy the open road in a non-cage vehicle.  There is a great deal of debate as to what to call us.  Am I a biker?  Am I a rider?... read more »

It was an absolutely beautiful morning this morning.  Low sixties.  Light wind.  A beautiful sunrise.  Were you up early enough to enjoy it too?  It was amazing!!  My alarm woke me at 5:10 (the usual time), I got dressed in my shorts and t-shirt.  I donned my reflective vest, and popped in my tunes.  I set off on a 14... read more »

We are often asked if we do those mercury fillings.  The answer is Yes and No. When I attended dental school back in the 20th century,  I received the best dental education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry.  It was a grueling 4 years, but well worth the effort.  We learned about the materials and procedures... read more »

  Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' Into the future . -Steve Miller Band   This week my parents will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.  That is an      amazing accomplishment! Congratulations to them. They have been through a           lot together.  The fact they are together... read more »

The Memorial Day weekend is over.  It has been a great one.  Four days off from work was a treat!  Our country is great in part because of the wonderful men and women who have given of themselves in the armed forces.  The sacrifice of these brave men and women should never go unrecognized.  I honor you and salute you!... read more »