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…

Ok… I’m never going to live this photo down. It’s a double whammy - I’m sporting a chapeau and smashing a sugary treat. But while a good dessert is ok from time-to-time, you should really check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix about why many of us in the dental community (and healthcare community) are waging war on sugar (and no, not in the sense of devouring key lime pie)…

In last week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I talked about what makes our 4-legged soulmates (like my lab, Mocha) so special. This week, I talk about how we can best care for our loyal companions. Why is an orthodontist writing about dogs, you ask? Because it’s the #fridaypfisterfix and, while I’m not a Vet, I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night…

How can you protect yourself against COVID-19? You don’t want to miss this week’s Friday Pfister Fix! As a healthcare provider, a lot of information comes across my desk as it relates to the latest & greatest in public health concerns. And while we’re in the business of giving you the best smiles possible, we also care about the “whole patient”, so we feel responsible for sharing what we’ve learned with our patients and readers. Check out my reflections this week here…

In last week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I shared the first 2 of 4 “Pillars of Life” - lessons in health and wellness that will extend your life. In the final of this 2-part series, I reveal Pillars 3 and 4. (Hint: #3 is stress management and number 4… well… you’ll have to read to find out!)

It’s always been a goal of mine as an orthodontist to treat the “whole patient.” In other words, I’m not just invested in my patients’ dental health, but also their overall well-being. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, as part of a 2-part series, I share 2 of the 4 “Pillars of Life” - lessons in health and wellness that were shared with me at a conference a while back. Emphasizing these pillars has helped me live a healthy and rewarding life and I’d like to share them with you, too.