Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast

By American Dental Association

What's Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast about?

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.

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Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast episodes:

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 improving personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontlines in order to improve human performance in...
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...
11.25.2020
Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work
Dentists, along with other healthcare providers, may experience professional burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression at a high rate. Understanding mental health and taking actionable steps towards wellness are key strategies to reach a life full of purpose, gratifying relationships, and...
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...
11.11.2020
Pandemic’s Upside: Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Flexibilities
New dentists often graduate six-figures in debt and subsequently worry about the consequences of their student loan debt on their chances of one day owning a dental practice. When looking at a dentist’s loan portfolio, guest Alex Macielak of Laurel...
11.04.2020
The Dental Practice Matching Game
Transitioning a dental practice from one owner to another is so much more than just a business transaction. Both buyers and sellers might become overly focused on the contract details, losing sight of the big picture. Our guest Dr. Suzanne...
10.28.2020
HIPAA Balancing Act: What about protected health information during a pandemic?
Dentists have found themselves in uncharted territory during COVID-19. As they balance operating a dental office around all the pandemic considerations, what about maintaining patient privacy? The ADA’s Health Informatics expert Patrick Cannady talks about the HIPAA privacy rule and...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
04.24.2019
#8 The Dental Hiring Challenge
Let’s get off the hiring speedway. In this episode we speak with Ginny Hegarty, who says hiring well is less of a race and more like a three-hour tour. Ginny explains how hiring slowly and following a process will help...
04.10.2019
#7 Contracts 101: Before You Get In, Know How to Get Out
In this episode we speak with Jeffrey Fraum, one of the ADA's lawyers. Jeff gives a brief tutorial on what to look for in exit clauses and auto renews, so that you know exactly what you're getting into before you...
03.27.2019
#6 Transitioning Out of the Military
In this episode we speak with Dr. Julia Mikell about her career path from military service to private practice, and what her years of service taught her about dentistry.
03.13.2019
#5 How to Be Your Own Dental Benefits Superhero
In this episode, 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, and where...
02.27.2019
#4 It's a Wellness Revolution
In this episode we speak with Dr. Emelia Sam about her path towards mindfulness and developing a foundation of compassion. From her perspective as an oral surgeon, educator, and caring human being, she shares her personal journey, instilling mindful behaviors...
02.13.2019
#3 What I Learned About Myself in Dental School
Can one person really do it all? In this episode we speak with Dr. Erinne Kennedy about her brand of work-life balance and how mentoring has helped her along the way. She describes how she dealt with burnout, and what...
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?
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.

What's Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Beyond the Mouth: ADA's practice podcast episodes:

Designing Better PPE

Managing Changes in Staff and Dental Insurance During COVID-19

Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health and Wellness at Work

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

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

The Dental Practice Matching Game

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

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

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

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

#14 The Burnout Episode

#13 Know Your Numbers: How to Apply for a Practice Loan

#12 Practice with Your Head and Heart

#11 Dental Benefits Superhero Part 2: In-office Dental Plans

#10 Stranger Things and Great Info in Your Dental Library

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

#8 The Dental Hiring Challenge

#7 Contracts 101: Before You Get In, Know How to Get Out

#6 Transitioning Out of the Military

#5 How to Be Your Own Dental Benefits Superhero

#4 It's a Wellness Revolution

#3 What I Learned About Myself in Dental School

#2 Parental Leave: Do I Get It? Do I Have to Give It?

#1 I Just Opened a New Dental Office! What Now?