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Smiling For Dollars

May 24, 2013

Not technology related but interesting and worth reading. Long ago, Charles Darwin theorized that facial expressions actually determine your mental state. Several studies show that he was right on the money. A Penn State University study found that people who flash their pearly whites not only spread the love and appear more “happy and courteous,” [...]

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Harriet the Harried Dental Assistant

May 20, 2013

In case you missed it here is a link to a classic article from last year in Dentalcompare. It is intended to be fun and funny however you may recognize some things that actually happen in your office. Back with the patient Harriet is ready to try again. Mr. Grumple has been here almost an [...]

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May 19, 2013
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Ten Truths

May 13, 2013

I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. There is great need for a sarcasm font. Google Map directions really needs to start on # 5.  I’m pretty sure I know [...]

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May 12, 2013
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Come on to the Dentist

May 9, 2013

A very cool compilation of instagram images people actually took in the dental office, created by My Social Practice. HT Kevin Henry

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Cowboy Wisdom

May 5, 2013

When the meeting is going on and on and on and everyone needs to repeat what everyone has already said several times: “No cat is ever flat enough to not run over again.”

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Where is my Hoverboard?

May 3, 2013

I missed this when it passed by a few days ago. I guess I now need to go back. Would that be back to the past or the future or the past future? Whatever I was expecting a hoverboard by now…what happened?

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Error Messages

April 28, 2013

BREAKFAST.SYS halted… Cereal port not responding. * Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner. * Bad or missing mouse. Spank the cat? (Y/N) * COFFEE.SYS missing… Insert cup in cup holder and press any key. * Enter any 11-digit prime number to continue. * Error reading FAT record. Try SKINNY one? (Y/N) [...]

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Audit Odds

April 21, 2013

Good to know FYI: According to IRS field reports: The overall chance of being audited by the IRS is 1.o3% If you are a well to do dentist your odds of being audited are 3.70% If you have an income of over one million dollars your odds jump to 12.14%

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Humor for Computer Geeks

April 18, 2013

There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don’t.

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Tax Day

April 15, 2013
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What People Notice First

April 14, 2013
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FUN Dental Office Video

April 11, 2013

From Susan Maples, DDS a dentist in Holt, MI (close to Lansing) :  

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Seeing Smiles Can Lower Aggression

April 8, 2013

Hmmm …even seeing smiles on the faces of others can have a profound effect on a person’s tendency toward violence or aggression via Study Shows Seeing Smiles Can Lower Aggression | TIME.com. By improving people’s smiles dentist are promoting peace, love and kumbaya

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News You Can Use for April 1, 2013

April 1, 2013

DentaZap is available for immediate delivery. It is a tiny remote sensor that can be placed within the confines of a dental filling. When activated the device delivers a painful jolt to the person’s tooth.  DentaZap can be triggered manually or linked to an online service designed to activate the device whenever the patient fails [...]

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George Jetson Gets A Check-Up

March 26, 2013

From Paleofuture part of the Smithsonian: George goes to the doctor for an insurance physical and gets some bad news. George swallows a Peek-A-Boo Prober Capsule which travels around the inside of his body showing the doctor (in a rather humorous way, of course) how George’s various organs are holding up. “You just swallow it [...]

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10 Companies Chasing Innovations That Really Matter

March 24, 2013

…these companies could change the world in deep ways by solving tough problems, via 10 Companies Chasing Innovations That Really Matter | Wired Business | Wired.com. Several of these have possible dental applications especially Organovo a 3D organic printer.

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Here’s what happens to your body during a good giggle

March 18, 2013

Non dental but interesting: As you hear a punch line, your brain ignites its centers for higher thought, muscle function, and emotion. Their conclusion: What a riot! via Here’s what happens to your body during a good giggle – The Body Odd. PS, the photo  at the link is…interesting.

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March 17, 2013
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