DrB Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 To all who really give a snort...... My name is Terry Barton and I live in Pittsburg, Kansas. I served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy for thirty years and had three years as an enlisted Marine before that. I decided to go the Dental School because there was no future in being a machine-gunner in the Marine Corps, although I still remain quite loyal to it. I have a collection of British militaria which include cap badges from the British Army as well as the Commonwealth. I also collect some headgear, uniforms, swords and rifles. I am interested in the British Army period from 1800 to 1945 and I am looking forward to this forum. Please feel free to email me as I have some questions about this forum and website and really don't have the answers nor do I know where to look for them. I am retired and have nothing to do but keep the wife and dog happy and take three hours of college credit. Thank you for reading this (if you did) Best regards, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome to the Forum, Terry. I'm sure that no-one would mind if you posted your questions about the forum here. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Burns Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hi Terry, Welcome to the forum always nice to have another American Pal. Take care, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.wight Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome aboard Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 I served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy for thirty years and had three years as an enlisted Marine before that. A steely eyed killer who can also whip your teeth out....we are going to have to watch you Welcome aboard Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hello Terry, a tooth dentist is just what we needed! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDick Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Great! Free dental advice over the Internet from across the Atlantic ... now if you'll hang on a second I've got some pliers somewhere. Before: After: Hello Terry Cheers Richard (DirtyDick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brummy Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hi Terry, contrary to popular beleif most people ar'nt scared of dentists only their dentists bills so as you are retired, welcome. Brum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc leroux Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome aboard Terry. marc (from Ohio) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryFM Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hi Terry I'd like to say welcome to the Forum. I am very much a newcomer to delving deeper into the aspects of WW1 and others conflicts. I have learned so much from reading other people's threads and when posting my own which I'm sure one or two have been on here sometime before (which I have yet to find) everyone has been helpful and it is really very interesting to learn of others' points of view and some points of view which I never though of. Best wishes Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fuller Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 I have learned so much from reading other people's threads and when posting my own which I'm sure one or two have been on here sometime before (which I have yet to find) everyone has been helpful and it is really very interesting to learn of others' points of view and some points of view which I never though of. Welcome Dr B. I second Mary completely. I have been here for 7 months now, and its mesmerising! there are loads of very knowledgaeble people covering quite a diverse range of WW1 subjects, and with a genuine interest to help out. And judging from the threads Ive been fascinated by over the months, there seem to be some incredible databases available through the forum members. Post away Terry, and the very best of luck to you!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted 13 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Thanks for your messages. I feel welcome. Sorry, but when I retired, I gave up my licence to practice and my membership in the American Dental Association. I didn't want to pay $500 for a monthly magazine. Ergo: Can't give diagnosis' over the internet. My lawyer would go batty. (He is our son-in-law by the way) I am looking forward to this new experience. Terry P.S. I don't bill anymore. P.P.S. The signature refers to my service in Southeast Asia fro 1968-68 when I was studying traumatic war wounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelley Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome Terry, this forum is a terrific place, I have learned so much here. cheers Shelley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Hesketh Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome aboard. Dive in with the questions - they are the lifeblood of the forum. Paul - you said "Hello Terry, a tooth dentist is just what we needed! Welcome aboard!" I don't want to appear pedantic but what other kinds of dentists are there?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hartley Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hi Terry, contrary to popular beleif most people ar'nt scared of dentists only their dentists bills so as you are retired, welcome. Brum Terry having just finished a course of treatment today, the above observation isn't necessarily true. Welcome, anyway. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Carter Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Hi Terry Like the name Regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDick Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Paul - you said "Hello Terry, a tooth dentist is just what we needed! Welcome aboard!" I don't want to appear pedantic but what other kinds of dentists are there?? He could be a tautological dentist; one who makes doubly sure of his work. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottsGreys Posted 13 July , 2004 Share Posted 13 July , 2004 Welcome Terry, A great place here. By the way, what's a dentist? Chris in wild, wonderful, West Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gord97138 Posted 14 July , 2004 Share Posted 14 July , 2004 Terry: Welcome to the Forum-Great group of members here always glad to help out! gordon(from Oregon). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Noble Posted 14 July , 2004 Share Posted 14 July , 2004 Welcome on board Terry. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsey Posted 14 July , 2004 Share Posted 14 July , 2004 Hi Terry This forum has been a delight to me with so many helpful people on board. I have learnt so much (i was a newcomer to ww1 history) and continue too do so. It is the most valuable resource i have found on the net. Thanks to the site moderaters/creators. I use to live in America.... Richmond, Virginia, humid , hot and SO much food available, no wonder dentists are needed there!!! I am in England now and you cant find a dentist on the NHS for love nor money. Hope you enjoy this sit as much as i do Lindsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted 14 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 14 July , 2004 Well, again thank you all. For Lindsey-I was stationed in Norfolk at HQ, US Atlantic Fleet and lived in Virginia Beach. Yep, hot, very hot and very humid. However, I agree with you about the food. The seafood was simple incredible! Living in Kansas, the only fish I get to eat fresh is pond-grown catfish! 'nough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaryFM Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Hi Andrew Just spotted your reply, Terry could have been a horse dentist, the size of the file I had to use when rasping their teeth (horses' I mean not the dentist) was quite amazing. Best wishes Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted 15 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 July , 2004 OK, OK....having suffered "the slings and arrows" I must tell you that I was just a common dentist who worked on live, wiggly patients. At least for the first fifteen years of my career. After that, I was in admin and told other dentists what to do. Definately more enjoyable. Having spoken to the RN Exchange student when I was in post-grad school in Bethesda, I found that dentists here in the US are held in more respect (if you will) than our counterparts in the UK who are generally thought of as "tooth mechanics." Anyway, I was a semi-specialist who practiced endodontics, or the art of rendering root canals. That, in and of itself, will doubtless raise more snide remarks. Ah well, the retirement check is adequate, so I won't hang my head in shame. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul guthrie Posted 15 July , 2004 Share Posted 15 July , 2004 Can't believe you don't like catfish, it's wonderful, so good you don't have to fry it tho that's the traditional way. And Andrew, it's pretty well gone, but once in a while you will still hear someone refer to a dentist as a tooth dentist, I just treasure anachronistic slang like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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