Quotes of the Day

A rinse like chlorine dioxide is very useful, because it will create oxygen in the small spaces where periodontal bacteria live. Many rinses today are acidic, with a pH low enough to damage root cement and even tooth enamel. The only acidic rinse that is safe for teeth is one containing dilute sodium fluoride, since the benefits of the fluoride are enhanced in a slightly acidic solution. Acidic rinses are particularly damaging in a dry mouth. I believe everyone should check products they use regularly, possibly using an inexpensive pH-testing meter. [2018] - Ellie Phillips

The famous "head and shoulders" pattern can be discerned in a normal Elliott top, while a head and shoulders pattern that "doesn't work out" might involve an expanded flat correction under Elliott. [2001] - Robert Prechter

Ask for the sale when the mood is right. The worst possible place is in the prospects' office. Best place is a business breakfast, lunch or dinner. Next best is your office. Next best is a trade show. Ask early, and ask often. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

The best way to apologize is to let the customer vent first. Don't interrupt, just take notes and make empathetic noises. You can even tell the customer that it makes you mad too. Second, ask the customer what their speed of need is. Tell them what they ant to hear. That you apologize, that you understand how they feel, that you are meeting with the appropriate people to get a resolve, and that it will be done in 24-hours. [2005] - Jeffrey Gitomer

A home sleep test (HST) is a portable device that allows sleep doctors to look at your sleep from the comfort and privacy of your own bed. While being able to sleep in one's own bed is a real positive, home sleeping studies have their drawbacks and limitations. They were really designed for use in the following patients: 1. patients likely to have sleep apnea or a breathing disturbance. 2. Patients unable to have a regular sleep study because of lack of insurance or inability to easily leave the home for health or social reasons. [2017] - W. Chris Winter