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World Famous Rosemary

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Dr. V

For the longest time, our practice has looked for role models. Please allow me to introduce Rosemary Children’s Services. Thing is, we’ve actually had field trips that were all about our understanding the way some folks relate to people effectively…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

An Apology

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Dr. V

Please accept my apologies for being such a dang grump a couple of weeks ago; my bad. Seemed like even “virtual” Coach Pete couldn’t interview me out of a bad attitude. And I even called La Polla Loca an “old…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Musings

Molar Jockey “…Or Are we Dancer?”

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Dr. V

Okay, can anyone out there help me with this one? So I don’t know much about the alternative rock band “The Killers” except that their song “Human” sounds more like mainstream but that could be due to my hearing it…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Musings, Stories

The Smile from Within

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Dr. V

When I met with A Few Words from the Chair author/patient spokesperson David Clow, he observed a typical dental experience could be all about clinical smiles while no actual smiling was going on. It was often like, for the lack…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Crowns

On the Road Again…to Boston

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Dr. V

So I’ve been a Celtics diehard since I was a little kid. And that takes me way back to the good ole days when Bill Russell and Bob Cousy used to use and abuse the Lakers on a yearly basis.…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Musings

Stage Coach Etiquette

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Dr. V

So this weekend there was so much positive stuff going on I almost couldn’t believe it. Up until, “The envelope…please.” Thursday (the new Friday) got things rolling with Twin Tower of Hygiene Jen and me attending a Pete Carroll Circle…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

A Haven for Hope

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Dr. V

Not that long ago I found myself sitting on the Board of Directors for no less than five different non-profit organizations, including Haven House in Pasadena. Funny thing, my sitting happened almost overnight. Another funny thing; I had no idea…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry

Visibly Awesome

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Dr. V

Within my very first few months of treating patients with Invisalign, something happened that I’d never forget. I saw someone’s life change and I had a front row seat. I think of Diana every single time we begin Invisalign Care.…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign

Nature’s Lousy Service Warranty (A Birthday Story)

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Dr. V

So maybe I’m a little sensitive about another birthday, okay? But what’s the big deal with questions like “Is this one special?” or “How old are you now anyway?” I wanna know how my vital stats make a world-class…

Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum Disease

“Cosmetic” Dentistry

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Dr. V

I’ve always been kind of amused by ads that emphasize “cosmetic” restorative dentistry. Restorative dentistry does what it says it does; it restores what’s been broken down or lost. The parameters range from a filling to an entire dentition. But…

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