Wow! What an interesting 2+ years it’s been for the #fridaypfisterfix - a way to connect with my patients and readers. Thanks to all of those who have stuck with me all this time! In this, my 100th blog entry, I talk about how the changing of the leaves in Fall has me reflecting on some changes we never saw coming over the past couple years…

I had the pleasure of watching my son walk across the stage this past weekend in his graduation from the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. And since we’re in the heart of graduation season, I thought this week’s #fridaypfisterfix would be the perfect time to congratulate all the wonderful graduates of Medina County who weathered some very interesting years in their pursuit of a degree…

Easter is my favorite holiday because I have always seen it as a time of rebirth. That being said, I started surveying my adult patients (and parents of patients) several weeks ago to see whether or not they would be hosting Easter this year. And the results of the survey were astounding…

Did you know some of my patients have never even met me without my mask on? It’s crazy the things we took for granted before Covid. But the winds of change are upon us. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to see why positive vibes are in the air…

As we begin a New Year, I’d be remiss if I didn’t throw my two cents in and put some research and verbiage to the Number One topic last weekend. That topic would be… drum roll please… New Year’s resolutions! As you are reading this, you have already survived the first week of 2022, but have your resolutions? If you’d like to keep them, check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix…

On behalf of my family and staff, I truly wish each and every one of you the most meaningful Christmas ever! I still believe there is "magic" in Christmas (yes, even for adults). It just comes in different forms and maybe not in a sleigh or wrapped under a tree, but in the warming of our hearts. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to learn more…

This week’s #fridaypfisterfix comes to you a day early because, well, it’s Thanksgiving! And in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I decided to take a stab at imagining what William Bradford, the leader of Plymouth Colony, would have written in his diary in the early days of the Pilgrims leading up to our nation's very first Thanksgiving…

Recently, I’ve started noticing just how complex the world keeps becoming. But there’s hope! And in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I look to Nature and Holiday Traditions for lessons in simplicity…

This Fall, stress less! I’ve never seen my patients and patients’ parents so stressed in all my years in orthodontics as I have this past year. It appears to be due, in large part, to the uncertainty around COVID. So in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I wanted to provide my readers some quick tips for stress management…

What do COVID-19 and time travel have to do with one another? Well, perhaps nothing and everything at the same time. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix for a (hopefully) thought-provoking take on space, time, and the COVID vaccine…

In a world where we all seem to have reasons to grind our teeth, I’ve got something for you that will help slow things down a bit. It’s a local attraction and hidden gem that many don’t know about. And since I’m moving to a bi-weekly blog publishing schedule, you better eat this one up to get your #fridaypfisterfix for the next 2 weeks!

Ah, the drama of human competition! In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I reflect on an amazingly entertaining Tokyo Olympics that has come and gone. Yet some of its themes (from sportsmanship to mental health) will continue to stick with us…

Pictured: the view of flooding in our front yard as a result of Mother’s Day rains. But in this week’s blog post, I make the case that rain… is a good thing. And you won’t even guess its parallel to the COVID narrative until you check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix…

Before COVID, I used to be able to assess a parent’s level of happiness with their child’s new smile by reading their face after the “big reveal.” The braces came off. And I could see in their face if they were happy or not. Then, masks were mandated. So you’ll never guess what I “looked to” for nonverbal communication in the age of COVID…

When we take inventory of the many blessings in our lives… and when we reflect on all that we have been through as a country this past year… something tells me this Easter is going to be extra special…

As we start to return to some form of normalcy after navigating the COVID pandemic, there’s a special group of unsung heroes I’d like to recognize in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix…

Ah, the first day of Spring! Last Spring really sucked! But this one… it’s full of hope… and daffodils… and hellebores. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix as I reflect on the challenges of last Spring and the promises of this one…

Though we may see light at the end of the COVID tunnel, the one thing it did is make us all slow down a bit. And some of us dove into more creative pursuits. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I encourage you to continue to channel your creative selves… if nothing else, because it’s good for your health!

Would you believe me if I told you that COVID has contributed to an increase in dental problems? Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to learn more…

Some call it, “bone-chilling cold.” I call it, “opportunity.” Winter offers us a time to rest and rejuvenate before “rebirth” in the Spring. And, for the brave willing to weather the cold, a winter hike can be transformative. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I encourage you to enjoy everything an Ohio winter has to offer…