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Donald H. DeForge, VMD-Silver Sands Veterinary Center Time with the MOST Beautiful Person in the World “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” ―  Elisabeth Kübler-Ros s I keep a list of heroes in my life.  On my list are the nurses and doctors helping children at cancer research and treatment centers throughout the United States.  These professionals give of themselves and fight for the lives of those unable to understand a world that is void of compassion and loving concern.  These health professionals are the antithesis of the world of 2016 and bring love, understanding, and gentleness to those who are suffering. Their goal is to cure and their mission is to

Imagine  John Lennon 1975 If John Lennon was still with us what whould he believe was the impact of "Imagine" written by himself and Yoko forty one years ago? John Lennon "Imagine" Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Aha-ah... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion, too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... You... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world... You... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one! I have been called a dreamer man

Donald H DeForge, VMD Silver Sands Veterinary Center 17 Seemans Lane, Milford, CT 06460 Remembering 9-11 15 Years Later What we learned on September 11 is that the unthinkable is now thinkable in the world. – John Ashcroft List of “Don’t Forgets” and “Remembers” Before September 11th, we would wake up with a list of “Don’t Forgets” Don’t forget to wash your face Don’t forget to brush your teeth Don’t forget to do your homework Don’t forget to wear your jacket Don’t forget to clean your room Don’t forget to take a bath After September 11th, we wake up with a list of “Remembers” Remember to greet the sun each morning Remember to enjoy every meal Remember to thank your parents for their hard work Remember to honor those who keep you safe Remember to value each person you meet Remember to respect other’s beliefs I cannot believe that 15 years have passed since September 11th, 2001.  We came together as a country and as a people for the first 3 mon

Centers for Oral Care Veterinary Dentistry 2 nd Opinion Decisions in Animal Dentistry A BLOG by DH DeForge, VMD Volume I Number 2 August 2016 Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry 1-800-838-3368 DonDeForge100@gmail.com Consider a Root Canal before tooth extraction! The Root Canal-A Non-Invasive-Non-Painful Treatment! Forget the unnecessary extraction of the past! A radiograph is an essential first step, to evaluate the bone and confirm that the root is intact. There are two options for dealing with a fractured tooth that has exposed the pulp chamber. Ignoring the problem is not   a good choice. Option #1 is root canal and Option #2 is extraction.  Never extract a tooth without FIRST offering root canal treatment.  Never extract a tooth if the root canal is refused without pre-and post dental x-rays. A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged o