Category Archives: Information

There’s something in your teeth!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by brucesextondds

Do you have one of those annoying little spots where you always get food stuck? Perhaps you have an area where the stringy things like beef and chicken pack themselves into.  If you can’t get up from a meal without … Continue reading →

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The Why!

Posted on July 28, 2016 by brucesextondds

Why would you want to work in peoples’ mouths? That is a question I hear a lot.  But the same type of question could be asked of anyone.  Why do we do what we do?  The answers vary from person … Continue reading →

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You are cracking me up!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by brucesextondds

Your teeth have cracks. It’s a fact.  Most cracks are in the enamel only and very rarely cause problems.  These are caused by temperature changes and biting forces in your mouth.  Most of the time you don’t even know they … Continue reading →

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We have beeen remembering all year!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by brucesextondds

Our VELscope for Vets campaign has been going strong so far in 2016.  In the first quarter of the year we donated over $600 to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.  If you are not aware, our office is donating … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Get More Than You Expect!

Posted on April 27, 2016 by brucesextondds

If you have read my blogs, you know that I take a lot of continuing education classes. I like to stay on top of new products, techniques and ways to make my practice better.  I am required to take an … Continue reading →

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April Fools: Or is it?

Posted on March 29, 2016 by brucesextondds

My blog this month was going to be an April Fools’ Day scam. I was going to write about all this cool technology that was coming in dentistry that would make dental visits better.  Then I started thinking.  The best … Continue reading →

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It’s Dental Assistant Recognitinon Week!

Posted on March 7, 2016 by brucesextondds

Dental Assistants are the unsung heroes of any successful dental office. In my dental practice I have an amazing team that works hard to keep our busy practice running smoothly. Each person has an integral part in our office dynamic. … Continue reading →

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Leap Year!

Posted on February 23, 2016 by brucesextondds

I’ve always been intrigued by Leap Year. First of all, I am amazed at the science behind our calendar. In high school we took measurements of the moon and the Sun’s position every day and calculated orbits and how they … Continue reading →

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Set a Good Example!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by brucesextondds

Several years ago there was a commercial on TV depicting a child and his Dad. The cute little boy followed his father around and copied everything the man did. At the end, the Dad lit up a cigarette and the … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Just Hate Cancer?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by brucesextondds

When I was 12, my mother died of cancer. Since then, I have had two step-mothers die of cancer. I lost a very dear friend to pancreatic cancer, and several other friends have passed away throughout the years with various … Continue reading →

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