Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

Dentistry is the fun part; running a practice and all that life throws at you can be a challenge. ADA’s Dr. Betsy Shapiro chats with a diverse group of people who can help.

Designing Better PPE 12/09/2020

Designing Better PPE 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/17118665

Managing Changes in Staff and Dental Insurance During COVID-19 12/02/2020

Managing Changes in Staff and Dental Insurance During COVID-19 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/17026349

Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work 11/25/2020

Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16941752

What Does It Take to Lead a Dental Team During a Pandemic? 11/18/2020

What Does It Take to Lead a Dental Team During a Pandemic? 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16845464

Pandemic’s Upside: Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Flexibilities 11/11/2020

Pandemic’s Upside: Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Flexibilities 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 /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16762991

The Dental Practice Matching Game 11/04/2020

The Dental Practice Matching Game 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16669274

HIPAA Balancing Act: What about protected health information during a pandemic? 10/28/2020

HIPAA Balancing Act: What about protected health information during a pandemic? 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16566056

ADA President Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson: Rising to the Occasion 10/21/2020

ADA President Dr. Daniel J. Klemmedson: Rising to the Occasion 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/16459439

#16 Leadership through Advocacy: Get Started Advocating for Public Health and Dentistry 12/11/2019

#16 Leadership through Advocacy: Get Started Advocating for Public Health and Dentistry 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. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/12342467

#15 Geriatric Dentistry: How One Dentist Treats a Growing Population 11/27/2019

#15 Geriatric Dentistry: How One Dentist Treats a Growing Population Dr. Joy Poskozim chats about her efforts treating the geriatric population, and the nuts and bolts on weaving those patients into her practice. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/12186209

#14 The Burnout Episode 11/13/2019

#14 The Burnout Episode Drs. Bill Claytor and Jim Willey share their years of experience and research on dentist burnout. From systemic factors to individual indicators, they explain the need to create a healthy practice environment and preserve the doctor-patient relationship. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/12012395

#13 Know Your Numbers: How to Apply for a Practice Loan 10/30/2019

#13 Know Your Numbers: How to Apply for a Practice Loan Kirk Dewart of BMO Harris pulls back the curtain on the practice loan application process, and how it's more important to track your credit than your debt. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/11812511

#12 Practice with Your Head and Heart 10/16/2019

#12 Practice with Your Head and Heart Dr. Katie Vincer Sears shares her experiences volunteering in Africa and how she handled being away from her practice. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/11641832

#11 Dental Benefits Superhero Part 2: In-office Dental Plans 10/02/2019

#11 Dental Benefits Superhero Part 2: In-office Dental Plans ADA staffer Dennis McHugh works on members' dental benefits issues at the ADA. In his second appearance on the show, Dennis discusses the pros and cons of in-office dental plans. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/11363276

#10 Stranger Things and Great Info in Your Dental Library 09/18/2019

#10 Stranger Things and Great Info in Your Dental Library Heidi Nickisch Duggan, director of the ADA Library & Archives talks about the resources and treasures the ADA Library holds, from the highly useful to the strangely fascinating. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/11187440

#9 Dr. Chad P. Gehani: A Path to Presidency 09/04/2019

#9 Dr. Chad P. Gehani: A Path to Presidency Dr. Chad Gehani, the American Dental Association's 156th President, reflects on his career and tells us why he wants to be a "servant leader." /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/11021735

#8 The Dental Hiring Challenge 04/24/2019

#8 The Dental Hiring Challenge Ginny Hegarty is known as a turnaround expert specializing in practice leadership, accountability and employee engagement. She says hiring well is not so much a race as a three-hour tour, and that hiring slowly and following a process is the best way to secure the right staff. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/9155534

#7 Contracts 101: Before You Get In, Know How to Get Out 04/10/2019

#7 Contracts 101: Before You Get In, Know How to Get Out ADA legal counsel Jeffrey Fraum gives a brief tutorial on what to look for in contract exit clauses and auto renews, so that you know exactly what you're getting into before you sign on the dotted line. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8920250

#6 Transitioning Out of the Military 03/27/2019

#6 Transitioning Out of the Military Dr. Julia Mikell discusses her career path from military service to private practice, and what her years of service taught her about dentistry. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/9155345

#5 How to Be Your Own Dental Benefits Superhero 03/13/2019

#5 How to Be Your Own Dental Benefits Superhero ADA staffer Dennis McHugh describes his experience in helping ADA member dentists solve their own dental benefits issues. From crowns to COB to covered/non-covered services, Dennis dives into the common problems his team hears about every day. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8920091

#4 It's a Wellness Revolution 02/27/2019

#4 It's a Wellness Revolution Dr. Emelia Sam shares her perspectives on mindfulness and developing a foundation of compassion. As an oral surgeon and educator, she instills mindful behaviors in her students and helps her patients feel most comfortable when under her care. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8706695

#3 What I Learned About Myself in Dental School 02/13/2019

#3 What I Learned About Myself in Dental School Dr. Erinne Kennedy offers insights on her brand of work-life balance, and how mentoring helped her along the way. She also describes how she dealt with burnout, and what she learned inside and outside the four walls of dental school. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8516933

#2 Parental Leave: Do I Get It? Do I Have to Give It? 01/30/2019

#2 Parental Leave: Do I Get It? Do I Have to Give It? ADA legal counsel Cathryn Albrecht discusses family leave in dental offices. What rights do owner dentists have? What rights are reserved for staff? What's the best approach to keep both sides respectful and happy? /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8285486

#1 I Just Opened a New Dental Office! What Now? 01/16/2019

#1 I Just Opened a New Dental Office! What Now? We speak with two dentists who opened new practices in the last year, one in California and the other in New Jersey. They tell it to us straight, this is what it’s really like to open a new office. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8285219

Beyond the Mouth 01/09/2019

Beyond the Mouth Dentistry is the fun part; running a practice and all that life throws at you can be a challenge. ADA’s Dr. Betsy Shapiro chats with a diverse group of people who can help. /episode/index/show/beyondthemouthada/id/8194652

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

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