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An addiction of Olympic proportions

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Addiction: “the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.” I’m scared. Really. We’re half way through the Olympics, and I’m already in fear that the above-mentioned trauma has hit our family. It started slowly like most addictions…. Read more »

Deep Pockets

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Scene: Dentist Office As your career progresses, the phrase “deep pockets” usually has a positive connotation – meaning something like “extensive financial wealth or resources.”  Imagine my surprise last Thursday when I learned that having Deep Pockets in the dental world isn’t an asset. Without getting too graphic, the phrase essentially means that your gums are receding as plaque builds… Read more »