Mommy Dentists In Business
Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond. She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond.
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266: Interview with the Lead Doctor of a Dental Partnership Organization Practice and CFO of APEX Payment Solutions, Dr. Suzanne Allmand
04/19/2024
266: Interview with the Lead Doctor of a Dental Partnership Organization Practice and CFO of APEX Payment Solutions, Dr. Suzanne Allmand
Dr. Suzanne is the Lead Doctor of a thriving Dental Partnership Organization practice and serves as the CFO of Apex Payment Solutions, one of the fastest-growing merchant services companies in the dental field. She has dedicated her career to serving the dental community, serving as faculty at Indiana University Dental School and as the clinic director of a community outreach facility, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing dental education and care. Dr. Suzanne is particularly passionate about engaging younger dentists, guiding them towards clinical excellence and financial awareness in their practices.
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265: Interview with board certified Prosthodontist & Certified Dental Technician, Dr. Miles Cone
04/12/2024
265: Interview with board certified Prosthodontist & Certified Dental Technician, Dr. Miles Cone
Dr. Miles Cone graduated from Tufts Dental School and completed a 3-year Prosthodontic residency in the U.S. Army. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his specialty, Dr. Cone has earned his designation as a Certified Dental Technician. Dr. Cone’s career revolves around his role as a is Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine.
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264: Interview with dentist and Founder & CEO of Dental Consent Cloud, Dr. Sarah Khan
03/22/2024
264: Interview with dentist and Founder & CEO of Dental Consent Cloud, Dr. Sarah Khan
Dr. Sarah Khan began her dental career after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, and have since bought and grown two practices in Seattle, WA, over a span of 12 years. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to delivering exceptional dental care, coupled with a keen understanding of the intricacies of healthcare business management. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Khan's involvement as a Commissioner in the Washington State Department of Health Dental Board has allowed her to contribute to dental legislation, rulemaking, and disciplinary actions. Dr. Khan's expertise in reviewing dental malpractice cases and serving as an expert witness has positioned her as a trusted advisor and educator within the dental community. Identifying a recurring challenge in dental practice—breakdowns in patient communication—Dr. Khan founded Dental Consent Cloud. This software enhances the clarity of consent forms and post-operative instructions, addressing a critical gap in patient care and reducing malpractice risks. As Founder and CEO, she is proud to lead a solution that significantly improves patient satisfaction and safety. Dr. Khan's journey reflects a commitment to advancing dental care and communication, embodying the impact of innovation and leadership in the field. She shares her experiences to foster dialogue and collaboration within the dental community, aiming to navigate and improve the complexities of our profession together.
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263: Interview with General Dentist & Practice Owner, Dr. Laura Cox Williams
03/15/2024
263: Interview with General Dentist & Practice Owner, Dr. Laura Cox Williams
Dr. Laura Williams did not come from a dental family, but by the age of 12 she knew she wanted to be a dentist. Growing up in rural West Virginia, Laura and her family did not know any female dentists to serve as a role model, but her parents valued higher education and encouraged her on this career path. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Concord University, the local state college where both her parents worked, and was accepted to the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2001. Upon graduation, Dr. Williams returned to her hometown where she spent the next 16 years working as an associate in four different dental offices, having babies and learning as much as she could about how to successfully run her own practice. Finally, in 2021, the opportunity to purchase a thriving dental practice only 5 minutes from her house presented itself and Williams Family Dentistry was born. Even though the path to ownership seemed bumpy and discouraging at times, Dr. Williams is grateful for every hardship, heartbreak and crazy experience because they helped hone her into the dentist and boss she is today. When she’s not fixing teeth, Dr. Williams enjoys quilting, reading and traveling with her husband, Gary, and their 4 children.
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262: Interview with Founder & CEO of Great Dental Websites, Jeff Gladnick
03/08/2024
262: Interview with Founder & CEO of Great Dental Websites, Jeff Gladnick
Although Jeff comes from a family of 7 dentists, he never received “the calling” and instead became a software engineer. After creating a website for his dad’s clinic, he was approached by other members of his family to create their websites, and eventually founded Great Dental Websites. What started as a family project has evolved into the company it is today, serving over 900 practices worldwide, supported by a team of over 35 employees between our Denver and Sydney offices. https://www.greatdentalwebsites.com/
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261: Interview with general dentist & Cofounder of Cocofloss, Dr. Chrystle Cu
03/01/2024
261: Interview with general dentist & Cofounder of Cocofloss, Dr. Chrystle Cu
After years of filling preventable cavities, Dr. Chrystle Cu set out on a mission: Reduce tooth decay and gum disease by creating a floss so effective and delightful that people would actually look forward to using it. In 2015, Cocofloss was born. Since then, her innovative oral-health company has sold over 5 million spools of Cocofloss and gained the devotion of dental professionals and consumers alike — winning the Allure Best of Beauty Award (2022), GQ Grooming Award (2022), and the dental industry’s prestigious Cellerant Award two years in a row (2021 and 2022). Its ever-expanding product line also includes the ultra-fine Cocobrush and the new n-HA–powered Cocoshine Whitening Toothpaste. Dr. Cu continues to lead R&D at Cocofloss and serves as a visiting faculty mentor at Spear Education. A daughter of a mommy dentist, Dr. Cu's also mom to two young children and is also an OMDIB! She received a B.A. in Chemistry at Wellesley College and a D.D.S. at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
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260: Interview with a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry & Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Jeanette MacLean
02/23/2024
260: Interview with a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry & Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Jeanette MacLean
Dr. Jeanette MacLean is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, owner of Affiliated Children’s Dental Specialists in Glendale, Arizona, and mother of two. She received her dental degree, with honors, from the University of Southern California in 2003 and completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry in 2005 at Sunrise Children’s Hospital through the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Dr. MacLean has become an internationally recognized advocate and expert on minimally invasive dentistry.
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259: Interview with President and CEO of Identity Theft Resource Center, Eva Velasquez
02/16/2024
259: Interview with President and CEO of Identity Theft Resource Center, Eva Velasquez
Eva Velasquez is the of the Identity Theft Resource Center. Eva previously served at the San Diego District Attorney’s Office for 21 years and as the Vice President of Operations for the San Diego Better Business Bureau. She is a recognized leader in the field of identity compromise and crime, cybercrime, and fraud, who has been featured on CBS Mornings, NBC Nightly News, CNBC’s American Greed, Fortune, The New York Times, NPR, The Associated Press and numerous other media outlets. Eva is a recipient of the National Crime Victim Service Award from the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Consumer League’s Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award. She is a published author, actively contributes to various advisory boards and working groups, and is regularly invited to speak at industry and policy events, including the Identity, Authentication, and the Road Ahead Policy Forum, the MRC Authentication Summit, and the IACP Annual Conference and Exposition. Eva has also participated in briefing events for the FTC, CFPB, IRS, DHS, PRAC, DoL and the U.S. House of Representatives. She is committed to driving the ITRC’s mission to assist victims, educate the public and advocate for change for those who do not have a voice.
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258: Interview with general dentist and Hawaii Regional Leader, Dr. Rhinelle Hirose
02/09/2024
258: Interview with general dentist and Hawaii Regional Leader, Dr. Rhinelle Hirose
Dr. Rhinelle Hirose's journey from humble beginnings in Oahu, Hawaii, is nothing short of inspiring. Raised in a single parent household with limited resources, she navigated public schools and community college, earning a scholarship to Hawaii Pacific University where she completed her bachelor's degree. She then graduated from the OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon, in 2010. Returning to her roots in Hawaii, Dr. Hirose dedicated four years to pediatric dentistry on the neighbor islands before transitioning back to general dentistry. Dr. Hirose's professional trajectory includes diverse experiences in corporate, group, and private practices. Eventually, she took the bold step of purchasing her own practice, marking a remarkable chapter in her fulfilling career.
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257: Interview with a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and CEO & Founder of Mommy Dentists in Business, Dr. Grace Yum
02/02/2024
257: Interview with a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and CEO & Founder of Mommy Dentists in Business, Dr. Grace Yum
Dr. Grace Yum is a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, where she grew up in Glenview. She is a mother and a board certified pediatric dentist, a certification achieved by only 5% of all dentists in the U.S. Dr. Yum is the former founder and practice owner of Yummy Dental & Orthodontics for Kid and is currently the founder and CEO of Mommy Dentists in Business.
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256: Interview with a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Kristine Grazioso
01/26/2024
256: Interview with a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Kristine Grazioso
Kristine Grazioso is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She started her practice in 1999 just months after her first son was born, and finished the build out of her new office space just two weeks before son number two was born and has never looked back! She is a partner in a second practice that also opened from scratch in 2015. All these years later, she still enjoys every part of being a pediatric dentist and running small independent businesses. An activist within the dental profession, she is involved in grassroots efforts on the state and national level to promote issues important to dentistry and to the patients we all serve. She is a founding member of the Alliance of Independent Dentists and the current Vice President, and is a Principal at Shero Dental Advisors, a small advisory company that helps dentists find financial freedom and a better quality of practice life. She has spoken at dental meetings in the US and internationally on the topics of practice management, independent dentistry, and stress management. @KristineLovePeace
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255: Interview with a Clinical Dentist and an Educator, Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey
01/19/2024
255: Interview with a Clinical Dentist and an Educator, Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey
Dr. Lauren Yasuda Rainey is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Over the last decade, she has worked in clinical practice as both an owner and an associate, and Dr. Rainey has been on the faculty at her alma mater in the Department of Reconstructive Dental Sciences and the Department of Dental Practice at the Dugoni School. She is currently on the education team at Bioclear Matrix Systems teaching injection molded composite techniques to dentists in the US & Canada and is a speakers bureau member of Catapult Education, an innovative continuing education group for dental professionals. In her free time, you can find her outdoors with her family or whipping up a cake. Dr. Rainey is a proud alumna of the Guiding Leaders program at Glidewell Laboratories, sits on the Alumni Association Board at Pacific and has completed her MasterTrack certification with Bioclear Matrix. @raineydds
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254: Interview with Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Najia Usman
12/22/2023
254: Interview with Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, Dr. Najia Usman
Dr. Najia Usman graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 1995 with her DDS. After completing a one-year general practice residency at the Cleveland Clinic she furthered her interest in endodontics by completing a two-year endodontic residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon in 2002. She was awarded her Diplomate Status by the American Board of Endodontics in 2009. Dr. Usman has been in private practice since 2002. Though she practices full-scope endodontics, she has cultivated an interest in the endodontic management in trauma, pediatrics and resorptive lesions. She has organized and lectured in dental trauma symposiums. She has lectured and clinically taught dental students, endodontic and pediatric residents. She has lectured nationally and locally to study clubs on topics such as Endo-Perio, Atypical Facial Pain, Regenerative Endodontics and Pulpal injuries after Oro-Facial Trauma. Her study The Influence of Instrument Size on Debridement was published in the Journal of Endodontics (Feb 2004, vol 30, 110-112) has been cited over 260 times. She is the proud mother of 4 children ages 18 to 28 and has been married to and shares a private multi specialty practice with Dr. Faisal Quereshy OMFS for 29 years. They reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
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253: Interview with board certified pediatric dentist, founder and owner of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, Dr. Richard Baxter
12/15/2023
253: Interview with board certified pediatric dentist, founder and owner of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, Dr. Richard Baxter
Dr. Baxter is the founder and owner of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center. He is an internationally-recognized speaker on tongue-ties, instructor of the acclaimed course Tongue-Tied Academy, and author of the best-selling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. He is a board-certified pediatric dentist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (FAAPD). He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of his class. Dr. Baxter attended the residency program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH to receive a specialty certification in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Baxter enjoys spending time with his wife, Tara, who is a nurse practitioner, and his three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. And, since he had a tongue-tie himself, and all three of his daughters were treated for tongue- and lip-ties at birth, this field is a personal one.
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252: Interview with general dentist and the 160th American Dental Association President, Dr. Linda Edgar
12/08/2023
252: Interview with general dentist and the 160th American Dental Association President, Dr. Linda Edgar
Dr. Linda J. Edgar, a general dentist, is the 160th American Dental Association President and 5th woman to be elected to this honor. Dr. Edgar has been a member of the ADA since 1992 and was a member of the House of Delegates from 2005 to 2018. She served as the Eleventh District Trustee (2018-2022) of the ADA and is a former member of the ADA Council on Dental Practice. She went to dental school at the age of 37 after teaching junior high school and Honors Chemistry for 15 years. Dr. Edgar has been involved with numerous other dental organizations, including the Washington State Dental Association, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, the Washington Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry, of which she was president in 2013-2014. She served as president of the Seattle King County Dental Society from 2010 to 2011. Dr. Edgar served in private practice for 30 years with her husband, Dr. Bryan Edgar and was involved with the University of Washington School of Dentistry as chair of their $22 million dental school campaign in support of major fundraising for over 10 years. Dr. Edgar earned her dental degree from the University of Washington. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Edgar was a national class marathon runner completing over 45 marathons setting a record of 2:43 in the Seattle Marathon and participating in the first Woman’s Olympic Marathon Trials. She has also completed two full Ironman races. Now retired from private practice, she is currently involved with volunteer organizations which couple continuing education with increasing access for veterans and the underserved. She has an adopted son David who is a captain for Alaska Airlines and she has two granddaughters.
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251: Interview with Chief Economist & Vice President of the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association,Marko Vujicic, Ph.D, and Executive Director of the American Dental Association, Dr. Ray Cohlmia
12/01/2023
251: Interview with Chief Economist & Vice President of the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association,Marko Vujicic, Ph.D, and Executive Director of the American Dental Association, Dr. Ray Cohlmia
Marko Vujicic currently serves as Chief Economist and Vice President of the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association. In this role he oversees a comprehensive research program focusing on the U.S. dental care system. Previously, he was Senior Economist with The World Bank in Washington D.C. where he focused on health systems reform in developing countries and directed the global health workforce policy program. He was also a Health Economist with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. In all of these roles, Dr. Vujicic led large-scale strategic initiatives focused on bringing cutting edge data and research to specific health policy challenges. Dr. Vujicic has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Health Affairs, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Health Services Research, Health Economics, Social Science and Medicine, and Medical Care. He is also the lead author of the book, Working in Health, which examines health workforce challenges globally and has written several book chapters on health care policy issues. His team’s work has been cited by CNN, The New York Times, NBC News, CNBC, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, PBS NOVA, and The Atlantic. He has been invited to provide testimony to federal and state legislative committees. Dr. Vujicic holds several academic appointments. He is adjunct senior fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania and affiliate faculty at the Center for Health and the Social Sciences, University of Chicago as well as the Center for Health Services and Policy Research at the University of British Columbia. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto and a visiting assistant professor at Tufts University. Dr. Vujicic obtained his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor’s degree in Business from McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Raymond Cohlmia is currently serving as Executive Director of the American Dental Association. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1988. He was in private practice for 27 years with his father and brother, while also holding a faculty appointment at the College of Dentistry. He served as Assistant Dean for Clinical Operations from 2013 to 2015 and was appointed as Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry from 2015 to 2021 and concurrently remained in the practice of dentistry during that time. Dr. Cohlmia has served as a delegate to the American Dental Association and 12th District Trustee from 2015 to 2019. Along with his involvement and leadership in academia, he has served in many capacities, including presidencies at the local and state level, served on many national councils, committees, and task forces for the American Dental Association, as well as many other dental organizations.
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250: Interview with triple board-certified physician, founder & CEO of Chara Biologics, Dr. Joy Kong
11/24/2023
250: Interview with triple board-certified physician, founder & CEO of Chara Biologics, Dr. Joy Kong
Joy Kong, M.D. is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician (by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine). She is the president of Uplyft Longevity Center in Los Angeles, California, where she specializes in Antiaging medicine, esp. stem cell therapy and peptide therapy. Dr. Kong founded American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy (AAICT) where she provides training to other physicians, and is the founder and CEO of Chara Biologics, a company dedicated to providing cutting-edge regenerative medicine products. She was recognized for her contribution to the field of regenerative medicine and named “Stem Cell Doctor of the Decade” in 2021. Dr. Kong’s memoir Tiger of Beijing was named “2020 Book of the Year” and showcased at Times Square.
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249: Interview with Doctor in Physical Therapy & regular Yoga Practitioner, Dr. Shital Palan
11/17/2023
249: Interview with Doctor in Physical Therapy & regular Yoga Practitioner, Dr. Shital Palan
Shital Palan is a Doctor in Physical Therapy , trained Indian Classical dancer and regular Yoga Practitioner. Born and raised in India , she has been practicing Physical Therapy for 15 years now and currently resides in Chicago where she practices in Orthopedic Clinical Setting and specializes in Women’s Pelvic Health . Shital is passionate about treating women who suffer in all kinds of pelvic issues to help them return back to their life without limitations and enable them to do what they love doing . Her mission is to normalize conversations around Pelvic Health at all phases of a woman’s life and build awareness amongst women who suffer in silence especially after childbirth and educate them on the “ false normals” our medical system may have defined for them.
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248: Interview with board certified periodontist and founder of Farmer's Body, Dr. Meggan Wehmeyer
11/10/2023
248: Interview with board certified periodontist and founder of Farmer's Body, Dr. Meggan Wehmeyer
Meggan Wehmeyer grew up in Colorado and attended the University of North Carolina where she earned degrees in Biology and Chemistry. She then attended the University of Iowa for her DDS and went back to the University of North Carolina to earn her Master's in periodontology as well as a certificate in clinical and translational research. Meggan started Farmer's Body in 2018 and completed her diploma in Organic Skincare Formulation and Beauty Brand Business Management. She is married and has a daughter and 2 sons and currently is the dental director for Community Dental Care of Claremont- a non-profit general and specialty practice in New Hampshire.
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247: Interview with founder of StudentLoansRx.com & wealth advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors, Mark Johnson
11/03/2023
247: Interview with founder of StudentLoansRx.com & wealth advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors, Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson is a thirty-year veteran of the investment and financial planning industry and a pioneer in helping emerging dental professionals with student loan repayment strategies. Since founding StudentLoansRx in 2014, Mark has educated thousands of emerging dental professionals on smart repayment strategies and has helped hundreds create plans to tackle their student loan debt within the context of an overall financial plan. Upon realizing that there were over 7,500 dental school graduates and residents entering the workforce each year, with anywhere from $300k-$700k or more in student loan debt, Mark knew he had to do something to help them. Mark's in-depth knowledge of the various federal and private student loan repayment programs, along with his three decades in the investment and financial planning industry, allows him to create custom plans for his dental clients based on their career path (associate, public health, practice ownership and residency) and other financial goals, including insurance and investment planning.
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246: Interview with Board Certified Family Medicine physician & founder of Adolessons, Dr. Dolly Klock
10/27/2023
246: Interview with Board Certified Family Medicine physician & founder of Adolessons, Dr. Dolly Klock
Dolly Klock, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, founder of Adolessons, speaker, consultant and mom of two teens. Dr. Klock holds a BS from UCLA, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University-Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Through Adolessons, Dr. Klock provides individual and group consultations for parents, teens and tweens, around a variety of topics germane to child and adolescent health: childhood sexual development, puberty, teen sexuality in the digital age, body image, mental health, vaping/substance use, and more. She has over twenty years experience helping families connect over tricky topics, and believes that the best preventive medicine is delivered via effective health education. For more information, visit www.adolessonsLA.com.
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245: Interview with speaker, author, consultant & fraud examiner, returning guest, Susan Gunn
10/20/2023
245: Interview with speaker, author, consultant & fraud examiner, returning guest, Susan Gunn
“Lead with Integrity,” is Susan Gunn’s mantra. Susan is going to do just that this next hour, so, hang on, put your cell phones away and listen intently. Susan has a background in corporate America, previously working for a Fortune 500 corporation prior to beginning her own business 26 years ago. She has written 48 books geared for professional practices, primarily focused on financial organization using dual accounting software. Her most recent release was just last month, Managing Accounts Payable in Your Practice, now available on Amazon. She has been recognized since 2005 as A Leader In Consulting by Dentistry Today Magazine, was appointed as an American Dental Association Consultant to the Council, Financial Matter Expert and a Guidelines for Practice Success Expert from 2015‐2020. Susan lives in Arlington, TX and is involved in her community. This is a Podcast CE Episode This course is intended for Dentists & Business Owners AGD PACE Subject Code: 550- Practice Management & Human Relations 0.5 CE credits
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244: Interview with general dentist and founder of the Well Divorced Woman, Dr. Lorri Tomko
09/22/2023
244: Interview with general dentist and founder of the Well Divorced Woman, Dr. Lorri Tomko
Dr. Lorri Tomko is a general dentist who has been in the practice of dentistry for 34 years. Dr. Tomko attended Temple University School of Dentistry, and went on to receive her MBA from DeSales University in 2012. She is the owner of Tomko Dental Associates where she, and her team, practice all aspects general dentistry, as well as, Invisalign and Implant placement and restoration. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentists, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. She has a true heart for women, and is the founder of The Well Divorced Woman, a company that helps women through all phases of the divorce process with a focus on financial, and personal security. She is also the vice chair of Bloom for women, an organization that offers sanctuary and a continuum of care to heal and employ women survivors of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. When not at work Dr. Tomko enjoys travel and playing golf. She also enjoys time with her family, which includes her husband, their dog Rona, and their 5 adult children.
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243: Interview with endodontist & Medical Affairs Manager at Sonendo, Dr. Wendy Gulden
09/15/2023
243: Interview with endodontist & Medical Affairs Manager at Sonendo, Dr. Wendy Gulden
A perpetual student of higher education and advanced learning, Dr Wendy Gulden comes with 20 years of experience practicing endodontics in Minnesota and California. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with her DDS and MS degree where she practiced in a group practice and opened her own office. She followed her desire to move to a warmer climate and moved to San Francisco where she practiced for 7 years. The desire for higher learning returned and she attended the University of California, Berkeley where she earned a Masters in Translational Medicine which allowed her to serve in bridging the gap between technology and unmet needs. Her training, education and cross functional strategies have been instrumental as the current Medical Affairs Manager at Sonendo. Dr. Gulden enjoys her free time living in Laguna Beach, biking, playing tennis, practicing yoga and enjoying sunset beach evenings. She is married with two college bound children.
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242: Interview with Certified Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dr. Dana Van Elslande
09/08/2023
242: Interview with Certified Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dr. Dana Van Elslande
Dr. Dana Van Elslande, DDS, MSc (D. Ortho), FRCD(C) Dr. Van Elslande is a Certified Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as a member of the Alberta Dental Association & College. Currently in private practice in Calgary and Okotoks, Dr. Van Elslande manages a dental study group in Calgary and has several publications in peer-reviewed literature. Dr. Dana Van Elslande has been in the private practice of orthodontics for 14 years in Calgary and Okotoks. A former graduate of the University of Alberta, she runs a study group for dentists that want to learn more about multidisciplinary care and occasionally helps teach with the University of Alberta Graduate Orthodontics Program, as well as the Clinical Auxiliary Orthodontic Module at SAIT. Dr. Van Elslande has lectured with Oral B for over 15 years, and has several articles related to proper oral hygiene practices while in Orthodontic treatment.
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241: Interview with board certified endodontist, author, instructor and founder of E-School, Dr. Sonia Chopra
09/01/2023
241: Interview with board certified endodontist, author, instructor and founder of E-School, Dr. Sonia Chopra
Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sonia became passionate about endodontics after a dental patient experience, where her pain was misdiagnosed, and the wrong tooth was extracted. It wasn’t until she was referred to a caring, thorough endodontist that she was correctly diagnosed, and a root canal saved her from excruciating pain. Now she’s on a mission to save teeth whenever possible. She is the founder of E-School, an innovative, online continuing education course in endodontics that has trained hundreds of general dentists. She has trained dental residents at Atrium Medical Center in Charlotte, regularly speaks at professional events like the Association of American Endodontists and Women in Dentistry, and contributes to scholarly journals, podcasts, and media outlets for dentists. Additionally, she is co-founder of A Night for Smiles, an annual gala to support Charlotte-area dental health initiatives. Now, on top of running her thriving practice, Sonia provides groundbreaking digital education and community support to general dentists and endodontists who want to uplevel their technical skills, patient experience, and overall business models. Through her thoughtfully designed online course, E-School, she is revolutionizing the reputation of endodontics through the simple, tangible lessons rooted in her own diverse experience. By empowering dentists to perform better root canals, empowering endodontists to run better practices, and empowering patients to make better health decisions, Sonia is paving a new way forward for the next generation of healthy, confident, empowered people—both in and out of the chair. Read endodontic case studies, download free resources, and learn more about E-School at . ************************************************************* Join Sonendo for the 1st Annual Root Canal Forum on October 20th and 21st in Nashville, TN Please join us with complimentary admission and CE For all MDIB participants. Use promo code Education23 while registering. Dr. Wendy Gulden and Dr. Sonia Chopra will both be speaking at the event and would love to see you there for two days of education and networking!! ********************************************************************
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240: Interview with advisor, keynote speaker & author, Dr. Heidi Gardner
08/25/2023
240: Interview with advisor, keynote speaker & author, Dr. Heidi Gardner
Dr. Heidi K. Gardner is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and facilitator for organizations across a wide range of industries globally. Named by Thinkers50 as a Next Generation Business Guru, she is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School and former professor at Harvard Business School. She is currently the faculty chair and instructor in multiple executive education programs at both institutions. Dr. Gardner works extensively with her team at Gardner & Co., partnering with boards, executive teams, and other senior leaders to boost performance by embedding the principles and practices of smarter, agile, cross-silo collaboration within those groups and across the broader organization and ecosystem—resulting in concrete, quantifiable performance improvements. Altogether, Dr. Gardner has authored (or co-authored) more than 100 books, chapters, case studies, and articles. This includes Washington Post best-selling book Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos and newly published Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work. Her research received the Academy of Management’s prize for Outstanding Practical Implications for Management and has been selected multiple times for Harvard Business Review’s “best of” collections. It has also been featured in major media outlets around the globe. Dr. Gardner has lived and worked on four continents, including as a Fulbright Fellow, and for McKinsey & Co. and Procter & Gamble. She earned her BA in Japanese Studies from the University of Pennsylvania (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude), a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a second master’s and Ph.D. from London Business School. Find Dr. Heidi Gardner’s book on Amazon: Learn more about: Website: Website: Find us on Social Media:
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239: Interview with clinical dental hygienist, award-winning educator, consultant & sommelier, Katrina Sanders
08/18/2023
239: Interview with clinical dental hygienist, award-winning educator, consultant & sommelier, Katrina Sanders
Katrina Sanders is a clinical dental hygienist, author, award-winning educator, consultant, podcaster, international speaker, sommelier, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dog lover. Her mission is to elevate the profession by creating an undeniable movement that educates, encourages, and empowers the dental profession to rise in its power. Known as the “Dental WINEgenist™,” she pairs her unwavering desire for excellence in the dental industry with her knowledge and passion for wine. She has charmed audiences around the world with her lectures on provocative topics that leave the participants with a call to action and a renewed sense of pride for their industry. She is enthusiastic about creating an environment where the course participants are supported, energized, and connected. Her message of empowerment and her zest for dental hygiene are infused throughout her content as she brings her own unique blend of knowledge, inspiration, charisma, and humor in her approach to continuing dental education. Katrina is the founder, CEO and keynote speaker for Sanders Board Preparatory, a comprehensive program designed to supplement student learning and enhance understanding of concepts, terminology and procedures commonly discussed in preparation for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Her desire to help hygiene students develop and succeed grew from her position as a dental hygiene faculty member. During this full-time appointment, she published three editions of her preclinical textbook, developed programmatic competencies, spearheaded curriculum design, and served as a faculty representative for community oral health partnerships. Katrina is the Clinical Liaison, Hygiene Excellence and Innovation for AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice. She treats advanced periodontal patients clinically, while working alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Katrina perfected hand skills during L.A.N.A.P. surgery, suture placement, IV therapy and blood draws. She instructs on collaborative professionalism and standard of care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs. Katrina is the host of Fast Facts Perio Edition Podcast with A Tale of Two Hygienists and co-host the Floss & Flip Flops Podcast with her sister Dr. Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. She is a published author with RDH Magazine, Inside Dental Hygiene, Oral Health Group, DentalTown and Today’s RDH, a columnist and advisory board member for Modern Hygienist, editorial advisory member for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education and brand ambassador for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Katrina is a Level 1 Sommelier as recognized by the Court of Master Sommeliers. A member of GuildSomm, Premium Wine Lover with Direct Cellars, and VIP member with Aridus Wine Co. In 2022, she co-founded The Wine Op with her business partner and fiancé Dale Stewart, bottling beautifully curated wines that honor her hygienist heroes with proceeds providing support to underserved populations. Proudly, her wines speak to the empathetic and humanistic side of what it means to be a provider. Her philanthropic efforts include dental humanitarian work in developing countries, most recently in Kigali, Rwanda, supporting abused and homeless animals and spreading awareness about the benefits of organ and tissue donation in loving memory of her late mother, Linda Marie Sanders. Visit: www.katrinasanders.com. Handle: @thedentalWINEgenist.
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238: Interview with sleep medicine dentist, Dr. Meghna Dassani
08/11/2023
238: Interview with sleep medicine dentist, Dr. Meghna Dassani
Dr. Meghna Dassani is an internationally educated dentist practicing in Houston, Texas. She received her initial dental training from the University of Mumbai, India where she graduated in 1996 and she operated a successful practice there for 6 years prior to moving to the US. She is a 2005 graduate of the Boston University (BU) Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she was actively involved in research projects and she enjoyed working in communities surrounding the dental school. She has been practicing in Houston, Texas for the last 17 years. She has a passion for providing patients with the highest quality of care that will benefit their overall health. Screening and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and children is an integral part of her practice. Her vision and goal for herself and her team is to help patients with sleep disordered breathing get the treatment they need to live healthier, happier lives.
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237: Interview with bestselling author and training development expert, Jim Moore
08/04/2023
237: Interview with bestselling author and training development expert, Jim Moore
Bestselling author and training development expert Jim Moore has been creating Smart Training content since the company’s inception. Jim is also a Certified HIPAA Professional and his guidance often proves invaluable to our healthcare clients. Jim got his start in broadcasting and lends his unique voice to most Smart Training modules.
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