Category Archives: Personal

Looking Back at 58 Years of Frustration!

Posted on December 27, 2016 by brucesextondds

I turned 58 this week. So I took some time to reflect on those many, many years. Less than a year before I was born, the Detroit Lions won the NFL Championship. Since then, the Lions have won ONE (1) … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 30, 2016 by brucesextondds

I got to thinking about Halloween over the weekend. It is a very unique holiday.  How you view and celebrate depends on so many factors.  Your age is a big factor of course, but your community, your social group, your … 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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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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I’m a Deer Hunter!

Posted on November 30, 2015 by brucesextondds

I have been a hunter since my early teens. I’m not what I would call an avid hunter.   I enjoy it, but I don’t feel defined by what I shoot or even if I shoot. I have never left the … Continue reading →

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Hi, I’m Bruce and I’m a Diabetic!

Posted on July 20, 2015 by brucesextondds

On May 29, 2015 my doctor informed me that I am now a type 2 diabetic. This means that my body is having trouble breaking down glucose. Glucose is a sugar that is formed from the foods we eat. The … Continue reading →

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Change is inevitable, but we don’t have to like it!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by brucesextondds

Last year I celebrated 30 years in dentistry.  I take pride in what my practice has become over those three decades.  A large part of that pride is in the teams I have assembled over the years.  I have learned … Continue reading →

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There’s No Place Like Home!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by brucesextondds

Thirty years ago I arrived in Wayland as a 25 year old dentist fresh out of school. I had been to Wayland a couple times visiting my friend Dave Martin from college, but I didn’t know more than a couple … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next?

Posted on November 25, 2014 by brucesextondds

I’ve spent the last six months blogging about my first 30 years in dentistry. It’s been a long, wonderful journey and I’ve enjoyed reminiscing. But you can’t look back without also looking forward. If I’ve learned one thing over the … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story!

Posted on October 28, 2014 by brucesextondds

Beginning in May of 2014 we started a celebration of my 30 years in dentistry. Each month I have written a blog taking you through the history of our dental practice here in Wayland. This month I will wrap up … Continue reading →

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