DemandForce? What is that?

Recently we subscribed to a service provided by DemandForce to help us better communicate with our patients. As we all know, we have become more technology dependent.  Computers have been common at work and at home.  Email and text messaging have become the standard ways to communicate on the run!!  (It never ceases to amaze me that my son can... read more »

21 suggestions for success

I came across this recently and felt it was great advise for anyone in their life.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. By H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent. Give people more than... read more »

Some people’s kids!!

The high school class for 2010 has experienced some interesting historical events in their 18 or so years of life. Here is a list of things that put their current situation in perspective: The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were most likely born in 1992. They do not remember the Reagan Era and probably did... read more »

Stop Being So Darn Sensitive!!

We’ve all noticed it from time to time – have some ice cream followed by good hot coffee and OUCH! – Your tooth is telling you not to do that! But how do you know if your tooth sensitivity is a sign of (pardon the pun) a deep rooted problem? Let’s start with a little quiz. What is the hardest... read more »

A Life Saving Message

This was a very interesting story in Joe Blaes Editor's column in the magazine Dental Economics.  I had never thought about this, but it makes a great deal of sense.  Maybe this can help some people who find themselves in a very difficult situation. Here is the story: "My elderly uncle Chet (age 90) slipped on the ice on his driveway while... read more »

So what is so funny to you?

This morning I was perusing the internet news areas and read an interesting article about humor.  Now, I don't consider myself an awesome comedian, not even an excellent joke teller; in fact my kids think I can be a bit corny!! I, on the other hand, have been know to make myself laugh!! The premise of the article was that different cultures... read more »

Hey – Why Are My Teeth So Yellow?

Legend has it that comedian Rodney Dangerfield once asked his dentist for advice. “Doc – my teeth are yellow. What should I do?” To which his dentist replied: “Wear a brown tie!” Fortunately, these days we can give much better advice than that. Most of us begin life with beautiful sparkly white teeth, but just as the years bring wrinkles,... read more »

Law of Cartoon Physics

While there is not an official book on the matter, most animators understand the difference between natural law and cartoon law. Here is a sampling of "O'Donnell's Laws of Cartoon Motion" as published in Esquire magazine in June, 1980. · Any body suspended in space will remain in space until made aware of its situation. For example, a character steps... read more »

Dear Patient – You’re Busted!!

Recent research has shown that most Americans are not doing a simple activity that will keep their smiles looking beautiful, reduce cavities, prevent tooth loss and as many dentists and physicians now believe – significantly reduce the chance of heart disease and strokes. Even though most of our patients swear they do this activity, according to The American Dental Association,... read more »

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