Nathan J. Pettit, DMD, MSD Leaving Summer behind will be difficult for many this year, with the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Harvey affecting many of us for years to come. The first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005, our 12-year long record has been broken. It was followed …
Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD I have some really great news for you this month! About two weeks ago, I received notification through the Texas Dental Association Newsletter that the State of Texas will now allow those of us who are board certified in our respective specialties to advertise to the public as specialists. Even …
We’re 2/3 of The Way Through 2017! Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …
Summer Fun in July Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 Beginning of Summer Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …
A Restful Month This May Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …
Another Busy Month at MedCenter Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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, …
The Beginning of Springtime at MedCenter Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …
February is a joyful month! Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …
A Happy New Year! Ronald C. Auvenshine, DDS, PhD 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 …