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 »

  When I was a child, I really did not enjoy going to the dentist! As a matter of fact, it was quite the ordeal for my mom to get me to sit in the chair.  Eventually, a visit to the local “dime store” for a post-visit bribe worked.  Needless to say, I eventually outgrew those feelings.  In the past... read more »

This post will seem scattered, but please be patient! Over the last year and a half, I have been through some life experiences that have taught me a few things, one is an important truism--"stuff happens to you for a reason!"  This morning it happened again.  I enjoy bicycle riding in the morning.  The weather is cool, the birds are... read more »

In our practice, Albert Mendez DDS PA, we are asked quite regularly abut tooth whitening.  The questions are usually the same.  How does it work? How long does it take? How long does it last? Are there any side effects? Will I be able to play the piano after the procedure is done? There are three major ways to whiten teeth. The first involves... read more »

Back in 2008, I was fortunate enough to spend about 2 weeks with two of my sons, Jordan and Jason, in Taiwan.  My oldest son, Jordan, lived there for nearly 2 years, so he is fluent in Mandarin--the language of Taiwan and mainland China. It was an amazing adventure. I took lots of pictures.  You can see them here and... read more »

Approximately 2 hours north of my house is the headquarters for Hallmark. There, in the heart of Kansas City Missouri, is an office, in a modern building where holidays are invented!  Can imagine the large table where "the powers that be" sit and think of the latest way to celebrate. I am trying to be grateful for Hallmark, because if it were not... read more »

This past week, here in the Heartland and Midwest, we were hit hard by the "Blizzard 0f 2011".  We had been hearing about it for about three days before its arrival.  I was skeptical.  So many times in the past, whenever we receive advanced warning of impending weather doom, it never materialized. Those previous false alarms resulted in both excitement and disappointment.... read more »

I spent this past weekend in the  mountains of Utah.  While I did spend a couple of half days on the slopes of Brighton Ski Resort in the Wasatch Mountains, the main reason for the trip was to meet with like-minded dentist to learn about the latest and greatest dental materials and instruments to keep me up-to date.  I learned... read more »

It was during a layover at DIA (Denver International Airport) that I first noticed these.  I had 3 hours to kill, PLUS a flight delay (go figure--delays at Denver.) I was walking through the terminal when I noticed a display that contained artwork.  Having time to kill, I stopped to see the display. As I read the information card,  I... read more »