The mechanic’s teeth were green!

Based on a true story The Midas mechanic walked into the waiting area, looked at me and called out my name.  With that familiar look on his face, he said, “I have a few things to show you”. He laid out his findings.  My battery terminals were corroded and needed cleaning.  The main belt had…

Don’t take oral hygiene advice from celebrities

Many years ago I remember watching an episode of the tv show King of Queens starring comedian Kevin James. In one of the scenes, Doug (character played by Kevin) was in the bathroom brushing his teeth. As a dental hygiene student at the time, I remember thinking, “His brushing technique is awful!” Fast forward to…

Top human fears: public speaking, death, and dental visits.

Jerry Seinfeld has a great joke that goes something like this.  According to a recent study, the two biggest human fears are death and public speaking.  But here’s the most interesting part.  Death came in second place.  Second!  Public speaking beat death for the top spot.  Which means……people rather be the person in the casket…

Joe Rogan wants to optimize everything in his life, except his teeth.

If you listen to the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) Podcast long enough (I’ve been a fan for many years), you will notice a particular theme that keeps popping up—life optimization. Joe comes at it from many different angles—fitness, diet, mixed martial arts, stand up comedy, hunting, pool (billiards), family, friendships, etc.  Joe is so passionate…