We waded into the world of skyrocketing orthodontic bills with “OutDaughtered,” where a $35K price tag brings sticker shock to new heights 😱. We also talk about the perils of DIY dental work, featuring cringe-worthy tales of unlicensed veneer techs botching smiles with alarming frequency 😬. From reality TV marketing potential to a cautionary tale on dental boards and unlicensed practitioners, this episode has it all! 

Bonus: Amusing anecdotes about tooth fairies with peculiar features and parenting woes that make you grateful for a solo car ride 🚗

LINK to the articles:

OutDaughtered’s Danielle Busby Shocked Quintuplets’ Dental Work Will Cost $35K: ‘That’s Insane’

Unlicensed dentist arrested again

What To Know About Viral ‘Veneer Techs’—And Why Dentists Warn Against Them

Man Regrets Accepting Free Veneers After Ending Up With Dental Disaster

Man Ended Up Getting Veneers 3x Larger Than Expected

Woman Goes Viral for Having a Nightmare Experience Getting Veneers with an Instagram Veneer Tech

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🔍 We dive into a burglary at a dental lab that reads like a crime thriller—what do you do with stolen dental ovens? 😮 Speculations range from black market dentistry to unusual drug-making. We then move from real-life heists to futuristic AI toothbrushes that report your brushing habits to your dentist 🦷📲—cool or creepy? Meanwhile, a disturbing story from Roswell emphasizes why every dental office should have an emergency plan for threats and active shooters 🚨. We advocate for comprehensive safety preparedness but wrap it up with a laugh, because who says dental crime stories can't end in smiles? 🎧

LINK to the articles:

Thieves steal dental ovens from University Place lab

This AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammation

Roswell man charged with threatening to shoot dental office staff for not seeing him

Nobody Told Me That: The Threat of Workplace Violence In Dental Offices with Duane Tinker

Texas Dental Association issues statement following shooting deaths of Tyler dentists

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 🎤We embark on another wild journey in this episode! From finding out the top 3 most desirable celebrity smiles to diving into deeper discussions about ethical practices in dentistry, reflecting on a couple of not-so-shiny stories involving dental professionals. 🦷 Loaded with wisecracks and thoughtful inquiries, this episode will keep your ears perked and your morality gauge checked. And don't worry, we’re not always serious—come for the laughs, stay for the poignant truths about dental integrity. Keep being sexy, dear listeners! 🎧

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The Celebrity With The Most Desired Smile

Iowa dentist with history of alleged sex violations faces new charges

UI College of Dentistry faculty member charged with unethical conduct

Drug trafficker identified from a dentist chair selfie sentenced

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🎙️ In this episode, we take you on a rollicking ride through country music stardom with a dental twist as they dive into musician Jelly Roll's mouth reconstruction journey 🎸✨. It's a tale peppered with People magazine snippets, TikTok revelations, and our never-ending banter that'll have you grinning (hopefully, not with 20-year-old veneers 😬). 

We also chew on some crunchy figures from a study linking penicillin allergies to implant failure rates. Who knew antibiotics could have such a bite? 🦷 Plus, we wander down memory lane, recalling our dental heydays and musing over the potential for 'creepy dental stories'—a conversation that's as spontaneous as sedation-induced confessions. Remember, folks: Dental gossip is best served fresh, so keep flashing those pearly whites, but maybe skip sharing your full medical history with the receptionist. *wink* 📚💬

LINK to the articles:

Jelly Roll Feels 'Sexy' as He Undergoes Several 'Reconstructive' Oral Procedures

Factors linked to early implant failure may surprise you

Jelly Roll on Theo Von’s Podcast

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😲 In this jaw-dropping episode, Teresa and Kevin sink their teeth into the bone-chilling effects of mewing and looksmaxing 🦴👄. They strip back the layers of these cosmetic crazes, nodding to the bite-sized risk these trends pose to oral health. Chomping at the bit, they dissect the grim realities of jaw-shaving and wrestle with the influence of Netflix binges fueling our plastic surgery appetites 📺💉. Beware, true crime junkies – our hosts unravel the mind-boggling challenges serial killers face, from tattoo trails to dental detective work 🔍💀. And if bite marks could talk, they'd tell tales of historic misdeeds and wrongful accusations. From Reverend George Burrows' gnarly nibbles to today's "vampire" vulnerabilities, Teresa and Kevin drill deep into forensic dentistry’s bite out of crime. Remember, your teeth are your treasure; protect your bite, and hold your jawline tight! We're mostly serious. Please cherish that enamel. 🦷🚨

LINK to the articles:

This viral tongue exercise may cause teeth, jaw issues

Forensic Dentistry: When Teeth Tell a Deadly Tale Part 1

Forensic Dentistry: When Teeth Tell a Deadly Tale Part 2

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😬 Join our favorite Chewers as they delve into the gritty details of Viking oral hygiene—or the terrifying lack thereof 🛡️. They discuss the fact that 60% of Viking chompers were as decayed as their sunken ships. The duo chew over the connection between Swedish meatballs, lingonberry jam, and the Vikings’ meat-heavy, root vegetable-studded diet that might have led to gnarly grins worthy of a horror show 🍖🥔. In a twist, they ponder if Helga the Viking dental assistant might trade her bone tools for modern-day suction devices.

And if that’s not enough to get you to bite, they drill into a sobering reality: the daunting career outlook for today’s dental assistants, discussing the "Stay interviews" strategy, and the mass exodus of tooth techs from the dental field 🦷👩‍⚕️. So, buckle up for a journey back in time and then fast-forward to the frontline of the toothy trenches—this is one episode that really sinks its teeth into the meat of the matter! Plus, remember to appreciate your dental staff because nobody's trading their scalers for swords today. ⚔

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Vikings Tooth Problems

Answering 8 of the most-asked questions about dental salaries, hiring, and more

Dental Assisting with Julie Varney

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🤔 Teresa and Kevin reflect on the exorbitant cost of dental care through statistics 📉, and the shocking lack of dental insurance awareness among patients 😱. They referenced Synchrony’s Dental Lifetime of Care Study (link below) while discussing why people avoid necessary dental treatment. Spoiler alert - it’s due to financial constraints, which leads to increased emergency care visits 😷. Plus, they make an interesting proposition about dentistry professionals encountering people with oral health issues in everyday situations, like on a plane or in an Uber 🚗.

The overall takeaway is that dental care is both crucial and costly, and the industry needs to find better ways to make treatment more accessible and affordable. So, next time you meet a dental person in the wild, be sure to show them your problematic tooth for some impromptu advice. We’re joking. Don’t do that. We hate that.

LINK to the Synchrony Study (opens in PDF): 

https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/pdf/dental-lifetime-of-care-study.pdf

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👅 The surprising phenomenon of vaper’s tongue and its impact on an individual's ability to taste flavors when using vape devices.

😨 Dental Phobias: Patients' irrational fear of bristles and impact on oral hygiene and overall dental care.

🚗 Unexpected Accidents: Semi-truck crashing into a dental practice, causing injuries and significant disruption to operations.

🚑 Emergency Preparedness: Navigating sudden disasters and developing plans to handle 

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Dental expert explains why you should worry about 'vaper's tongue'

Semi crashes into White Bear Lake dentist office, leaving 3 hurt

Lifetime of Care

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🦷 Cigna Dental has 16.5 million members who can now send in pictures of their teeth and get a message back.

📱 They'll use an app to take five pictures and get a Cigna dentist's opinion.

💸 Oh, and the tooth fairy is really stepping up the game. The average price for a lost tooth is now $6.23. Talk about inflation!

💰 The first tooth is worth more though, with an average of $7.29. The tooth fairy is like a savvy investor, always putting more money in the beginning.

🚸 Heads up: Shield your kids from this podcast unless you're prepared for complaints about their tooth fairy falling short of expectations!

📚 And just in case you're feeling nostalgic, remember one of the early video games, Oregon Trail? There's an app for that now.

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Cigna rolls out new digital dental screening tool to 16.5M members

Delta Dental poll finds Tooth Fairy welcomed into most U.S. homes

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🔊 Last episode was supposedly a hit, true crime and all. Can't get enough of that, right? 

🕵️‍♂️ But now, brace yourselves for a not-so-fun case. This time it's all about dental mishaps and rising fees.

😔 An 81-year-old grandma went for a tooth extraction and never came out

🚑 EMS found her dead in the chair 

⚠️ Doctors and staff failed to notice vital signs and medication complications 😬

📝 At least they did a post-event write-up 🤷‍♀️

⬆️ Meanwhile in Canada, dental costs are skyrocketing 

📈 Inflation hits dental practices and fees go up by 5-10% 

💵 But don't worry, it's just a suggestion, dentists can decide if they wanna follow it or not 😉

🙌 Thanks for tuning in and taking a peek at the dental drama and financial challenges! 

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Lawsuit: Beacon Falls woman died in Oxford dentist's chair

Dental costs soaring across Canada as fee guides get updated

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