When I am asked, “What is the best toothbrush?” I always say, “The one that you will use!” The “toothbrush” has undergone quite the makeover since 1998, when I was teaching local Blake Elementary students about proper brushing techniques. Check out some of the latest & greatest in toothbrush technology in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix…

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…

Due to COVID, it had been 2 years since we’d had a family vacation. So of course we had to go to Disney this past week! There, it dawned on me that maybe taking care of the little things was Walt Disney’s secret success formula to making his parks the happiest places in the world! And it reminded me that, in doing the little things, we can all make some magic of our own…

Are you in it to win it? I encourage all my patients to embrace the tooth-moving therapy that is best for them. For many, this is Invisalign. But for others, braces are best. Read on to learn why both braces and Invisalign are here to stay…

The “Pursuit of Happiness” - Jefferson mentions it in the Declaration of Independence. It’s a pursuit as old as time. Locke wrote about it before Jefferson… and Aristotle before Locke… and the list goes on. As we celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, we’re left to reflect on how our country has changed over time. But one thing has never changed - we still can’t shake our desire for, and pursuit of… this thing called happiness.

Even though it would seem many of us should have a fun, COVID-free summer to look forward to, I’m finding that many of my patients (or patients’ parents) are still feeling the stress of this past year and finding it hard to return to normalcy… which leads me to this week’s #fridaypfisterfix. I can’t wait to share with you what I’ve learned about stress management and self-actualization.

Today’s modern-day “Dad” is a bit different than the one I grew up with. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I explore the evolution of the father figure and how today’s Dads must be loving, flexible, and adaptable. Happy Father’s Day Medina County!

Outdoor cooking has been an inner-male competition for dads, I feel, since we lived in caves and tenderized our meat with clubs. In follow-up to last week’s “What Dad Would Like” Father’s Day ideas post, this week’s #fridaypfisterfix will have dads and grill masters alike yearning for a trip to local gem, Whitefeather Meats.

Well this week’s #fridaypfisterfix ought to be fun! Sorry moms - I didn’t do a how-to-shop for mom pre-Mother’s Day blog because my wife does most of the shopping for the ladies in our family for me. But since I’ve been a dad and a guy for quite a while, I thought I’d throw out some last-minute Father’s Day ideas for the men in your lives (fishing gear included)…

Growing up as kids, we all had our chores. And as I reflect back on my various assigned tasks, little did I know these chores actually shaped me for the future ahead. One of my key shores was mowing. And you’ll never guess how it shaped me as an orthodontist…

Okay, from time-to-time I’ve been known to get a little “sciency” with the #fridaypfisterfix. And I suppose I’m guilty of it in this week’s edition. But to all the parents out there with young children, you don’t want to miss this one! I talk about an early intervention in orthodontics that can save your children a ton of health problems / discomfort (and you a ton of money) down the road.

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…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of the world! God knows I owe a debt of gratitude to my own. Ever wonder why we have such a special bond with our mothers? Biology may have the answer. Check out this week’s #fridaypfisterfix to peer into the world of a mother’s love…

Those that know me well know that I love nature. And as someone who enjoys nature, I also feel obligated to protect it for future generations. With April’s Earth Day in the rear-view mirror, in this week’s #fridaypfisterfix I couldn’t resist making the case that every day should be Earth Day…

Ah… a breath of fresh air… people are traveling again. During the pandemic, traveling and getting away had been postponed. In this week’s #fridaypfisterfix, I bear my soul a bit in saying why I (like many people) needed to discover my “Happy Place”…

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)…

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…