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7 Traits of the Ideal Doctor
What makes for an ideal doctor? Patients shared their views in a study which appeared in an issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. It’s based on nearly 200 patients treated at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Minnesota. In phone interviews … Continue reading
What Would You Do?
The ABC show, “What Would You Do?” with John Quinones, is a reality show using a hidden camera that puts ordinary people on the spot with ethical dilemmas. From bullying to abuse, racial attacks and children using foul language in … Continue reading
Ethics in Advertising
I was listening to the radio on the way home from work the other day and heard an advertisement for a dental office. The ad stated that they were specialists in cosmetic dentistry and implants and that they are the … Continue reading
Lyme Disease and Mercury Fillings
I love working outside. Whether it be mowing the lawn or cleaning up brush in the woods, doing outside manual labor is “therapy” for me. However, I have also grown petrified of contracting Lyme disease. I have seen a steady … Continue reading
Holistic Dentistry
For whatever reason, I have had a group of patients migrate to my office from a “holistic” dental practice in a different part of the state. The Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of “holistic” is –“relating to or concerned with wholes or … Continue reading
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The Survey Results Are In
A few weeks ago I posted a survey on my office Facebook page that I mentioned in this column. The question was – If someone offered you $1 million, would you allow all of your teeth to be removed? If … Continue reading
Wanna Be a Dentist?
I’m sure you have heard that dentists are always at the top of the list for suicide, divorce, and substance abuse. I did a little research just to verify that is actually accurate…..and yup, it is. I could go into … Continue reading
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What Your Mouth Says
A few weeks ago there was a large article in The Wall Street Journal entitled, “If Your Teeth Could Talk.” It was a basic review of some of the connections between oral and systemic health and also offered some newer … Continue reading
What would you do?
In last week’s column I talked about the trend over the past few years of dentistry taking on a new look. This” new” look is a resurgence back to the days of prevention and maintenance and involves less elective procedures … Continue reading