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Yes, Give Me a Shot, Please!
And no, we’re not talking about whiskey! After more than 30 years of practicing dentistry, you’d think I’d have heard just about everything. But every once in a while, a patient…
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The Day I Made a Patient Cry 🙁
Sometimes the best moments in dentistry happen when you least expect them. After more than 30 years of practicing dentistry, there are some moments you simply never forget. This is one…
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A New Way to Treat Early Cavities? Repairing Enamel Before We Drill
What in the world is this little sponge? Every once in a while, something comes along in dentistry that makes me stop and say: “Okay… now THAT is interesting.” This little…
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Why I Still Attend IV Sedation Training After More Than 20 Years
Last weekend, I spent two days attending continuing education on IV sedation. After more than 20 years of providing IV sedation dentistry, some people might wonder why I still spend my…
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Why We’re Getting Excited About Biofilm
If you’ve been a patient here for a while, you’ve probably noticed a pattern. Every now and then I go to a seminar, disappear for a few days, and come back…
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What Dr. Little Learned in Kentucky
(And No, It Wasn’t Just the Bourbon Trail) When most people think of Kentucky, they think of bourbon or racehorses. And yes, there were a few of both. But that’s not…
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Wisdom Teeth… I’ve Never Met One I Liked
I’m going to start with something I say all the time in the office: There isn’t a wisdom tooth I’ve ever liked. Not one. And it’s not because I enjoy taking…
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How 3D Printing Is Changing Dentistry
Technology We’re Using at Fear Free Dental in Portland At Fear Free Dental, we love using technology that actually makes dentistry easier, more comfortable, and more precise for our patients. One…
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Love, Fear, and the Dentist: A Complicated Relationship
Why February Is the Hardest Month to Book a Dental Appointment February is supposed to be about love. Chocolate. Flowers. Cards with way too many hearts. But in a dental office?…
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New Year, New Questions:
What Everyone Asks Their Dentist in January The start of the year is when we hear the same dental questions over and over again. Did dental insurance reset?Do I need another…
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Respecting Time, Respecting Care: Why Our No-Show Policy Matters
At Fear Free Dental, we truly love what we do — caring for our patients, building trust, and helping keep smiles healthy. Every appointment you schedule represents dedicated time we set…
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The Dunning-Kruger Dentist
When I first started at this practice 32 years ago, I worked alongside an older dentist, Dr. Clarke. He was a specialist who had even served as a dentist on an…
