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#9 Dr. Chad P. Gehani: A Path to Presidency

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

Release Date: 09/04/2019

Designing Better PPE  show art Designing Better PPE

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

Healthcare is a multifaceted environment and humans are the common factor across all areas. Guests Drs. Sarah Parker and Laurie Wolf discuss the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among healthcare workers on the frontlines and human performance in complex settings. To achieve an environment where patients and staff can be safe, our guests share the importance of understanding human capabilities and limitations, and taking into consideration the processes and environment when designing equipment.

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Managing Changes in Staff and Dental Insurance During COVID-19 show art Managing Changes in Staff and Dental Insurance During COVID-19

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

Dentistry is rapidly adapting how they manage dental insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear how one dentist in Iowa is adjusting the processes for day-to-day operations in her dental office. Guest Dr. Sara Stuefen shares what it’s like running a practice during unexpected circumstances—from hiring additional staff to verifying patient eligibility and negotiating fees with dental insurance companies to budgeting for personal protective equipment (PPE) costs.

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Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work show art Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work

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Dentists, along with other providers, may experience professional burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression at a high rate. Guest Alexa James, chief executive officer at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, shares action steps dental leaders can take to foster mental health among their teams and themselves. She also shares resources to support dental team leaders in addressing the stressors of the pandemic and beyond.

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What Does It Take to Lead a Dental Team During a Pandemic? show art What Does It Take to Lead a Dental Team During a Pandemic?

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

Since March 2020, many dental offices have experienced employment disruptions such as a furlough, layoff, reduction of hours, or unpaid leave. In this episode, we catch up with season one guest Ginny Hegarty, dental practice management strategist, speaker, coach and author, to talk about the new dental hiring challenges today. Ginny shares her expertise on helping dentists develop their leadership skills as they guide their offices into recovery from the pandemic.

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Pandemic’s Upside: Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Flexibilities show art Pandemic’s Upside: Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Flexibilities

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New dentists often graduate 6-figures in debt and worry about their chances of one day owning a dental practice. When looking at a dentist’s loan portfolio, guest Alex Macielak of Laurel Road says loan debt is only one piece of the financial pie. He shares strategies for repayment planning to help new dentists reach their financial goals. This episode also covers interest waivers and flexible repayment options under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March 202

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The Dental Practice Matching Game show art The Dental Practice Matching Game

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What is my practice philosophy? What do I want next in my dental career? These are key questions dentists should ask themselves before buying or selling a practice. Our guest, Dr. Suzanne Ebert reflects on her own practice transition, and shares why finding the right match for the dentist and the practice is crucial to ensuring long term success.

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HIPAA Balancing Act: What about protected health information during a pandemic? show art HIPAA Balancing Act: What about protected health information during a pandemic?

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Balancing all aspects of operating a dental office during an unprecedented pandemic is hard enough, but are there special considerations that should be given to HIPAA? ADA’s Health Informatics expert, Patrick Cannady, talks about misconceptions related to HIPAA Privacy Rules and dental health care workers. We discuss several situations around patient privacy that have or might come up in dental offices as a result of COVID-19.

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ADA President Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson: Rising to the Occasion show art ADA President Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson: Rising to the Occasion

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Dr. Daniel Klemmedson, the American Dental Association's 157th President, explains why it's better to be involved rather than sit on the sidelines, and how we move forward during a pandemic.

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#16 Leadership through Advocacy: Get Started Advocating for Public Health and Dentistry show art #16 Leadership through Advocacy: Get Started Advocating for Public Health and Dentistry

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Tooth Talk co-hosts Peter Aiello and Sarah Milligan explain why dentists are ideal advocates for public health. They offer advice on starting at the local government level and how to work your way up.

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#15 Geriatric Dentistry: How One Dentist Treats a Growing Population show art #15 Geriatric Dentistry: How One Dentist Treats a Growing Population

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Dr. Joy Poskozim chats about her efforts treating the geriatric population, and the nuts and bolts on weaving those patients into her practice.

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