August is upon us. August is classically our hottest month of the year. Temperatures will soar in the area and there’s always the chance of a major storm or hurricane later in the month. As Houstonians, we’re used to these weather events and prepare for them well in advance. Word of caution to our TMJ …
July is always an exciting month! It is a month that includes July 4th, the day that our country celebrates Independence Day. I love Fourth of July celebrations. I have memories of wonderful firework displays as well as patriotic gatherings. Some of you may have attended the Fourth of July celebration of the Boston Pops …
June is here and we’re almost halfway through 2017! It seems that time passes so quickly. We will soon turn around and be preparing for the Christmas holidays. As a matter of fact, at our last team building, we discussed the Christmas party and the dates for our Christmas vacation. It is truly astounding to …
Usually, May is extremely busy; however, this year I have decided not to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP). This year’s meeting will be in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Pettit is planning on going for the four-day meeting. I had planned to go; however, my son, Dr. Christopher Auvenshine, …
Last month Dr. Pettit and I attended the annual meeting of the Mahan Study Group in New Orleans. This is an elite group of doctors throughout the country who have been trained or attended lectures given by Dr. Parker Mahan. As many of you know, Dr. Mahan was my mentor and professor. He is the …
March is another busy month for Dr. Pettit and me. It is an eventful month because we both have birthdays in March. Personally, I am celebrating- as the famous comedian Jack Benny always said- “the anniversary of my 39th birthday”. I’m not saying how many anniversaries I’ve had since I was 39, but who’s keeping …
February is shaping up to be a very wonderful and busy month for me and for those of us here at MedCenter TMJ. It is the month that includes Valentine’s Day. Of course, February 14th is always a special day because we get to tell those people that mean so much to us just how …
2017 is a new beginning and I am really looking forward to events that are to come. I am excited about so many things that we will experience in the coming year. We will inaugurate a new president with a change in philosophies of administration, which I hope will be to the best interest of the country. …
Wow! It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating Christmas 2015. As they say, time really flies when you’re having fun. I am so blessed that my career has been centered on a field with which I am passionately in love. Every day is an exciting day for me. I can truthfully say that …
I would like to dedicate this month’s newsletter to a very special person in my life. Her name is Heather Gothard. Many of you may remember Heather because she was a Dental Assistant and Health Learning Coordinator in my practice from 2002-2006. Heather was one of the bravest individuals I’ve ever met. She was super …