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Sep 2 2015
It has been almost five years since I’ve worked a chair-side 40 hour work week. I still do procedures on family members and have maintained licenses in both Ohio and Kentucky. This summer I was asked to fill in for a dentist on medical leave. The dentist practices outside the confines of metropolitan Lexington, Kentucky, in a rural setting. ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Q: The ADA’s recent Environmental Scan discusses recent trends and predicts future changes in dentistry, including changes in demographics, dental delivery models, dental utilization, patient expectations and payment reform. At the same time, “U.S. News” recently rated dentistry as number 1 on its list of “best ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Q: The ADA’s recent Environmental Scan discusses recent trends and predicts future changes in dentistry, including changes in demographics, dental delivery models, dental utilization, patient expectations and payment reform. At the same time, “U.S. News” recently rated dentistry as number 1 on its list of “best ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Q: The ADA’s recent Environmental Scan discusses recent trends and predicts future changes in dentistry, including changes in demographics, dental delivery models, dental utilization, patient expectations and payment reform. At the same time, “U.S. News” recently rated dentistry as number 1 on its list of “best ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Q: The ADA’s recent Environmental Scan discusses recent trends and predicts future changes in dentistry, including changes in demographics, dental delivery models, dental utilization, patient expectations and payment reform. At the same time, “U.S. News” recently rated dentistry as number 1 on its list of “best ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
The world is now in a time warp, everyone wants everything now, instant gratification. The one thing that has stood the test of time is Organized Dentistry. I have volunteered for many positions and my next step in this process is to be elected as the 7th District Representative to American Dental Association. In spite of how society ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
All the candidates vying for the 7th District Trustee position believe they can make a difference. I believe that is true. Some will probably make more impact than others. But, this position is bigger than any of us. All the actions must fall within the new strategic plan or its modifications. It is up to you to decide where to cast your ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
No doubt at some point in your life you have received a post card from a friend or family member which said, “wish you were here.” Even though the “wish” was made, I never managed to immediately transport to that location. I may have visited it at a later date, but “wishing” didn’t get me there.
I wish a ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
Poem excerpt: “The Road Ahead or the Road Behind”By George J. Moriarty
May 9th, 2015 was a very special time for our family and friends as we welcomed our son, Timothy, into the dental profession. The graduation ceremony was a moment of great pride, excitement and optimism.
These new graduates are at the peak ... [continue reading]
Aug 11 2015
I really don’t like the process of buying a car. I go into a dealership and find a car I like. The negotiations begin with my stating the price that I had researched and figured was fair. The salesman retreats somewhere for a bit and returns to tell me, “Well, Doc, I’d really like to give you the car for that, but THEY ... [continue reading]
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