Everyone is familiar with the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song–a classic in the list of Christmas carols. The lyrics were first published in 1780 in England in an illustrated children’s …
What is a standard? A standard is defined as “a level of quality, achievement, or attainment that is considered acceptable or desirable.(1) According to the US dictionary (updated this year), …
Several years ago, I was invited to present a course for the ADA’s Annual Session in Orlando, Florida. Before I was allowed to give my presentation, a staff member scrutinized …
I admit it! I am a social media junkie. I love hanging out in Facebook’s dental groups. I’m particularly curious about what my colleagues are thinking and about the overall …
Dentistry is a profession founded on education. In the 17th and 18th centuries, quackery was rampant. The public had no way to figure out which practitioners were legitimate. As a …
Corporatism is defined as “a political / economic system in which power is exercised through large organizations (businesses, trade unions, their associated lobbying efforts, etc.) working in concert or conflict with each other; …
I remember a time when the major dental manufacturing companies were actually interested in furthering the practice of Dentistry. We–dentists who want to deliver the highest quality care to patients–need …
It has been my observation that the current generation of dentists is poorly prepared in full coverage restorative dentistry in dental school. It is my observation that full coverage concepts …
“First, do no harm.” Everyone knows that this is Hippocrates’ famous oath. Every health care worker should live and die by this oath. But how many actually do? It seems …
I became a doctor to help people. I believe strongly that being a doctor means dedicating your life for service to others. Doctors have a special calling to ease suffering. …