TCDO Blog

For the second year in a row, I attended the TEDMED conference.   TEDMED is a corner of the infinite TED universe specifically focused on ...

“Life’s” Platitudes Don't you hate those wise, thought provoking quotes? I usually do too, but in recent events, a few of these ra...

"The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step" Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching The "before" shot - deni...

A smile is the window to the soul.   As a dentist, I do everything I can to help my patient's soul shine through.   BK Mission Sta...

I haven't blogged in a while....My patient care coordinator Monique asked why? "I haven't been inspired to write lately!&quo...

My Badge TEDMED ended this afternoon.  It has taken me a little time to unwind so I can make an attempt at articulating what I have ...

My badge... Dean and I! Well, the day started out with a run with legendary ultra-marathoner Dean Karnazes.  There was a gro...

"I never had a tooth walk into my office.  It was always attached to a person." L.D. Pankey When I first heard Dr. Pankey'...