Category: Opinion & Editorial

The other evening, I attended the annual members’ party and ceremony for the installation of officers of the Greater Cleveland Dental Society. I try to make it to this event each year, as it is an excellent chance to catch up with friends and have fun with others in our profession. This year’s incoming president, Dr. Dan Gindi, shared ... [continue reading]

As I write this, my husband is preparing for this upcoming Sunday, to address the graduation class from the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. I have pressurized him to make it interesting. You see, I must share with you that I really enjoy listening to public addresses. Whether it is a State of the Union address or an ... [continue reading]

Dentists and students from Ohio attended the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day in March to discuss issues important to dentistry with legislators. Most of us are familiar with the shtick of Rodney Dangerfield where he complains of getting no respect. There are probably several instances where you have felt the same sentiment; that as a small ... [continue reading]

There’s nothing better tasting than a glass of whole milk vs. other dairy options ... and I’m writing about milk that’s pasteurized after being harvested from a cow. No fair comparing it to almond milk or other products that are “milk substitutes.” The same applies to the news that I digest. I want whole news. I ... [continue reading]

One of the greatest rewards of the position of the ODA presidency is the opportunity to work and interact with so many different members of the dental community. The Leadership Institute, which just concluded, was a microcosm of that community, and once again I am completely blown away. If you have never attended one of the Institutes, allow me to ... [continue reading]

I just completed one of my favorite events of the year.  The ODA Leadership Institute convened again in Columbus for another weekend of conversation and continuing education.  It is truly one of the best values of membership in the Ohio Dental Association.  Each year dentists, from all over the state, gather to learn and ... [continue reading]

Too Much Cortisol or Adrenaline? Relax and have a cola-flavored carbonated beverage! Cortisol = worry and anxiety Adrenalin = fight (or flight) Did you think the argumentative dinner table talk was over on Nov. 9? Guess again! The latest controversy, albeit much less weighty, is the movement to tax soda (AKA pop in our part of the country). In ... [continue reading]

Those are the sweetest three words that we can hear; except for “I love you” when spoken by a significant other or our family. The month of February was so sweet because of how many times I heard "thank you" spoken to a dental professional.  This year 96+ Give Kids A Smile events were reported to the ODA involving thousands of ... [continue reading]

I was talking with a patient recently about movies we loved and he recommended one that I had never before heard of.  His favorite was “A Good Year.”  This 2006 film by director Ridley Scott stars Russell Crowe as London-based bond trader Max Skinner.  He has built a career as a ruthless stock market speculator and has ... [continue reading]

The view of an independent woman has certainly changed over the years. On the shoulders of women who fought for the right to vote, we have certainly made great strides. In the ’60s women were proud to “bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan.” Their interpretation of freedom was the ability to be able to earn a living but ... [continue reading]