The Dental Podcast Network's Channel Two

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Payton Sprouse to talk about her experiences as a Dental Assistant in North Carolina.    Episode Highlights   DA 2  Payton’s Background Payton’s Volunteering Work How to get involved with your community   Quotes   “If you are office trained the Dentist can always train you to do the things that a DA 2 can do”    “They travel around NC and provide free extractions to those in need”    “It's a little compact dental office that they have”    “You are able to give back in a local capacity”    “There are so many areas in NC that do not have a local dentist”    “They don’t seek treatment until it's bad, and then they need an extraction”    “There is a lot less equipment involved with extractions”    “Sometimes its hard conversation to have, but it is important to have it"   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Ronda Holman who is a Dental Assistant, and host of the DA Rockstars!   Episode Highlights   How DA Rockstars got started You can make it happen Audio to Video Gathering for Dental Assistants    Quotes   “If you have something to say… go start a podcast”    “I had no idea what I was doing, I was a 20 year Dental Assistant, not a podcaster”    “The first 9 episodes of DA rockstars podcast got deleted”    “Its trial and error, any dental assistant can figure it out”    “There is no such thing as I don't know how…you will find a way”    “I look at my doctor and was thinking what kind of lung disease is THAT”   “How do I find a way for Dental Assistants to know this podcast exists”  Links   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da-rockstars-for-dental-assistants/id1384903612   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Lauren smith. Lauren shares her experience on her first ever mission trip!   Episode Highlights Lauren’s Background  Lauren’s Mission trip to Guatamala  Quotes   “I never went through schooling… I was fortunate and blessed to have people around me teach me the basics and the information I need to know”    “I had never been out of the country before”   “When my boss asked me to come, I was really excited about it, but I was nervous to be out of the country, and I thought about backing out of it”    “Its not like the hospitals you would imagine… they are made of cinderblocks with tin roofs”    “It opens up your eyes when you look at what they have, versus what we have”   “They said as long as it looks okay and smells okay we can use it… even though it was expired”   “You can’t drink the water there… a lot of families walks down the street with Coca Cola or juice, and that is all they drink”    “If you are nervous about going, just go do it!"   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week Doug talks about Body Language Habits that will Sink Your Job Interview! Do you have a bad or annoying body language habit that is hurting you in a job interview? Here are several things to watch for.   Episode highlights Body language habits Ideal body language for an interview    Quotes   “You don't want to send the message that you are disinterested or uncomfortable being there”    “Eye contact can be hard to master… you can give too much, too little, or be too shifty, there’s an art to it that comes with practice”    “Try to be consistent with your eye content pattern”    “Folded arms is body language for closed off”   “In thats first 5 min you need to be hitting on all cylinders”    “Not enough people spend enough time practicing for their job interviews”    “Everybody can practice and be better… everybody"   Links The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com 

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill joins us from quarantine! She talks to us about what we can do to make ourselves better while we are not in the office. Corey Jameson-Kuehl joins Amanda to talk about the top 5 ways to be a better leader in your team environment.    Episode Highlights Custom Dental Solutions  Corey’s Top 5 Book Recommendation    Quotes    “I think understanding yourself, is key”   “This is the ideal time to utilize something like a DISC assessment”    “Clear communication is pretty much the key to anything in life”    “I think it's a really big weakness if you don’t know how to ask for help”   “It does discourage the soul when you are continually micro-managed”    Links   Custom Dental Solutions: https://www.customdentalsolutions.com    CDS Email: office@customdentalsolutions.com  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Mars Wrigley Foundation Healthier Smiles Grant Program winner, Shayna Stuffle.    Episode Highlights Shayna’s Background Mars Wrigley Foundation Healthier Smiles Grant Program Shayna’s Mentor   Quotes   “Every time I go to the dentist it is a topic of conversation of course!”   “The funds are going to be used for the care of the domestic violence victims and their families”   “We are educating the survivors on the nutritional side of oral care”    “I love to eat for its always good to end the day with some great food”  Links ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Twice Toothpaste, Julian Levine. Julian shares the mission behind Twice and why it's so important to pay attention to the ingredients in your toothpaste.    Episode Highlights Background on Twice Toothpaste Highlights of Dr. Levine’s career Glo Good Ingredients   Quotes   “Doc can you do some work for my people in the Bahamas, they have no access to care”    “We were pretty alarmed to see how many ingredients are in toothpaste that are generally not good for you”    “All of the benefits you want, with only the ingredients you need”   “It's important to know that your products are vegan…because there’s a good chance they might not be”    “Turn the tube around… and look at the back of it, figure out what is in it, so you can educate your patients”    “Your mouth is an ecosystem, it needs to be treated with proper ingredients”    Links Twice: smiletwice.com Smiletwice.refersion.com  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

Are you feeling beaten down or defeated by your job hunt? Maybe you need a break. Here are some ideas to help reinvigorate yourself. This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about staying fresh for your job hunt.    Episode highlights   Resources to give your mind, and body what it needs to thrive in your job search    Quotes   “You came in to win that job”   “If you can do it before an interview setting it can be so powerful”   “A good 30 min per day, 5 days per week should be sufficient for most people”    “You don't have to be a marathoner or body builder, you just have to have some kind of movement”    “Too many foods that are too convenient… they just suck the energy out of you”    “A good tall glass of water and an apple”    “You feel amazing when you help people that are unable to help themselves”  Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com 

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the morning huddle! Amanda is joined by Beverly Wilburn who talks to us about why the morning huddle is so important, and the 5 things you need to know about it!   Episode Highlights What the huddle should look like Marketing Facebook Group Resource    Quotes    “I have seen a marked difference in the office that take the time for a morning huddle”    “I would highly suggest having a meeting, about how you are going to have your meetings”    “Morning huddles don’t always have to be in the morning”    “Identify those patients that you want a review from that day”    “It makes you feel good to do it”    Links   Beverly Wilburn Email:  magnifident@gmail.com   Facebook groupt: Huddle Up! The Morning Huddle for Dental Teams The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Jeannette Diaz. Jeannette is a hygienist from Hollywood, California! She talks to us about her story, what brought her into Dental Hygiene, what has impacted her career, her experience with grant writing, business development and more!   Episode Highlights Jeannette’s Background RDHAP ADHA and CDHA’s impact Unleashing your Potential Grant Writing Volunteering   Quotes   “I applaud you for continuing ahead… you are a superhero to me”    “Unleashing Your Potential was a turning point in my career”    “I applied for this grant three times in a row… and finally I got it”    “Every year that I applied I had to work a little harder on my grant writing skills”    “For everyone that has tried, and hasn’t got it… don’t give up!” Links   Jeannette Website: www.inhomerdhap.com    Jeannette Email: jeannetterdh@gmail.com  ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Alana Barton who is a Dental Assistant, Army Veteran and Dental Hygiene Student.    Episode Highlights Alana’s experience as a DA in the Army Alana’s path with education Alana’s experience in Afghanistan    Quotes   “I deployed as a dental assistant”    “Very few dental assistants get an opportunity to deploy or go into a field unit”    “I can’t imagine a new dentist and a new assistant working together, trying to figure it out”    “I had to run the whole clinic by myself… I got to work every aspect of the office, because I was the only one”    “It's almost like a mission trip, seeing people from all different walks of life”    “It’s really fulfilling to help someone who is pain”    “If it's something you don’t really like, at least you are given the option to go to school for free”    Links The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about how to lead our boss. Doug provides some advice to show us that leadership doesn’t always flow from the top down.     Episode highlights   Why having diverse leadership is important 6 Tips to bottom up leadership   Quotes   “Its actually problematic when a boss is the only one making decisions”    “Sometimes we get stuck in the ’that's their job…and this is mine’ mentality”    “Starting with a positive thing creates a separation between the problem, and them as the boss”    “Approach your bosses blind spot in the way you would want to be approached about your”    “We all misinterpret things… without truly understanding the intentions”    “It's good for me to assume they have the best interests at heart”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com 

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses Oral Cancer, in honor or Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Amanda brings on Susan Cotten who breaks down the top 5 things we need to do when thinking about our oral cancer screening.    Episode Highlights What drove Susan Top 5 tips Medical History    Quotes    “Cancer changed and our screening needed to change right along with it”    “I want to be able to smile like everyone else but I can’t… the cancer had devastated her teeth and oral cavity”    “There is no perfect hygiene appointment”    “Own it, flip it, and move forward”    “Tell your patients you are doing the screening, and educate while you do it”    “Don’t assume a patient isn’t at risk… screen from their very first visit with you”    “The youngest patient I have had with oral cancer… was 6 years old”    “One person, every hour, of every day dies of oral cancer”  Links The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Kristin Minihan-Anderson, Laurel Risom and Marissa Decarli who work at University of Bridgeport. Today they discuss their mentors, and their various positions in the University of Bridgeport program.    Episode Highlights   Kristen, Laurel and Marissa’s Backgrounds Mentors Various positions and aspects of the program   Quotes   “I had zero interest in teaching... until I had her as my mentor”    “They get a really well rounded experience which is great”    “All of our associate level programs get this practical hands on application in addition to the public health lecture”    “This team has taken this and ran with it and created a such a practice hands on experience”    “Our entire goal is to create public health hygienists”    “Don’t be afraid of going into public health”   “You learn on the fly in public health”    Links   Kristin Contact Info: kminihan@bridgeport.edu   https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen for part 2 of their conversation. Today they focus on the clear aligner side of Allison’s business and what benefits it brings for Dental Assistants.    Episode Highlights Advocate, don’t sell A skill you take with you/ Resume asset Quotes   “Dental Assistants have such a great opportunity to make changes that not only benefit the practice and patients but that benefit them and their careers”    “You are not a salesperson, you are an advocate for your patients and an educator”    “The dental assistant can take the initiative to be trained through your course online”    “Seeing dental assistants drive to learn on their own is huge”   “Being proactive and gaining those skills will launch you into your career”    “Having that energy come into your practice throughout the day is so fun!    Links   Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/   Clear Coaching Website:  https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about photos, and whether it is a good idea to include one on your resume or not. This is a controversial question, that is personal. Tune in for some advice Doug has for you when debating whether or not to include a photo.    Episode highlights   Pros and Cons Your photo is your brand If they discriminate, they may be doing you a favor Photo tips   Quotes   “It's a very personal dissuasion, one that you as a job seeker need to make yourself”    “It’s okay not to include a photo if you are not comfortable with it”    “50% of my clients opt to include a photo on their resume”    “I hear it over and over again that hygienists who include a photo of themselves on their resume get compliments from potential employers for doing so”    “Naturally they are going to come across photos, photos that you may not want them to see…given that fact would you rather them have something you have vetted yourself and provided to them… as opposed to a photo on your Facebook from 2008”    “We don't see the words on paper as a person, we see the person as a person when we see them in-person”    “If they do use that photo for discriminate against you, do you really want to work for them?”   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com   

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 tips to get out of your head…and into action! Amanda bring in a visionary life coach - Jackie Cote to guide us to achieving our goals because if you have a desire… you deserve it!   Episode Highlights Where are you at now Where do you want to be Recognizing triggers Awareness of the thoughts and stories you tell yourself Make the choice   Quotes    “I’ve always had this knack for giving the gift of belief”    “I think we all often get stuck in our lives”    “With our busy lives, we forget the dream, we forget to tap into our desires”    “If you have a desire, you deserve it”    “The trigger will always start in your body first, it will be a visceral body reaction”    “There is a positive intention to all of your thoughts, the one telling you not to do something, is trying to keep you safe, you can thank it for trying to keep you safe, and welcome a new thought to make actions towards a new future”    “I love that you talk to yourself as much as I talk to myself…it makes me feel so much better”    “There are only two ways we move towards a goal, it's either we move away from fear and pain or we are moving towards pleasure. I have learned its so much more fun to move towards pleasure”    “What do you want your story to look like moving forward”  Links   Jackie’s Website:  https://jackiecotecoaching.com The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com  

This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH).    Episode Highlights   Ryann Kehoe Background Michele Braerman Background IOH  Grant/Scholarship Opportunities  Walking Challenge   Quotes   “Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists”   “IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careers”    “Many of the people Diana interviews regularly are Mars Wrigley Foundation grantee winners”   “We at IOH cannot do what we do without our liaisons”    “I just thought I mentioned that… since I am looking at my trophies”    “It’s through the work of all of you out there listening that allows us to do what we do”    Links https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen as they talk about Allisons business and coaching tips.    Episode Highlights   Allison’s Background Imposter syndrome and being open to growth What is a coach, and why you need one   Quotes   “I created a plan on my own for the dentist to ramp up his aligner systems”    “Since I took that initiative he was really excited to invest in me further”    “The clear aligner numbers doubled year after year”    “At 24 year old I was promoted to the office manager, I had no clue what I was doing, but I very optimistic and forward thinking, I knew one of the keys was to connect the team”    “I struggled with imposter syndrome for a long time”    “You didn’t view it that way, you thought ‘what can I learn, how can I absorb all of the knowledge and skill this person has to share with me to make the practice better’”.    “It doesn’t say that you are not doing things well enough, it’s that there is always opportunity to learn more”    “ A coach doesn't tell you what the answer is… they help you recognize what your answer is and how you can achieve it”  Links   Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/   Clear Coaching Website:  https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about the best practices for anonymous job openings. Although not common these opportunities do present themselves and Doug walks us through steps for the application process!    Episode highlights   Google Searching Tricks Work with what you have Qualifiers  Testimonial sheets   Quotes   “Sometimes you can figure out who an office is by googling a fax or phone number, or email address”    “If you have little bits and pieces of information you can try to perform a google search”    “Pay attention to the job listing itself and look for those little clues”    “If you see someone with an outgoing personality, be sure to include that in your resume and cover letter”   “Read carefully that job description, and use that as an outline on how you should pitch, you”    “Job hunting is a lot like dating, you always want to put your best food forward to create that connection and find a match”    “Just so you know… employers are doing the same thing”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com   

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 tips that are going to help you understand and thrive with your taxes! Amanda brings Chris Sands who is a partner at Pro-Fi 20/20, CPAs to bring us the information we need to know in an easy and understandable way!   Episode Highlights   10-99 Independent Checklist for Independent Contracts  40% Rule Side Gig Retirement Plans FSA/HSA Tax Credits   Quotes    “For all dentists and hygienists it is becoming law in more and more states that you cannot be paid as a 10-99 employee”    “That control factor is a big deal… if they determine where you are going to be and who you will see, you are an employee”    “There is a 20 point checklist for independent contractors”   “We feel like the IRS rules are open to interpretation… and a lot of times what we think is right, isn’t the law”    “40% of everything you make you should always set aside of taxes”   “The biggest mistake people make is using their tax money and not setting it aside”    “If that income is large enough, you should create an entity”    “The side gig is something I recommend to everyone”   “The person who understands interest earns it, the person who doesn’t understand interest pays it”    Links Pro-Fi 20/20, CPAs: https://profi2020.com/contact-us/?fbclid=IwAR2cb21CgnpHSnm7eylCC7xBcKKaxp28sW_HCM3BdfU2NfWLbg5LBZgjOrs  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on the ADHA Podcast, Diana talks with Ivy Zellmer who has a background as a photographer, pastry chef, and now Dental Hygienist. Ivy lives in Napa, California and is a clinical professor and researcher at UCSF. She is the newest member of the ADHA Research Advisory Group. Join us for Ivy’s story of career, research and how ADHA has supported her passions.   Episode Highlights   What brought Ivy to dentistry CDHA and ADHA Ivy’s experience with TePe ADHA Poster Contest Research Committee/ Advisory Board   Quotes   “I worked as a pastry chef as a couple years, and while I found it really fulfilling  I started looking at my career long term, and the longevity, and decided maybe this isn’t for me”    “Before I start to talk about ADHA I need to nod my hat to CDHA”   “The school said we would love to hear your presentation, but we cannot have you speak to our students”    “I’ve got to go back to school if I am going to continue with this company and open myself up to other opportunities”    “I think from that moment… I was hooked”   “What about the patients… the patients are the ones that are going to suffer here”    Links   Ivy’s Email: missivy@sonic.net ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen welcomes Brooke Walters back to the podcast to talk about networking and first impressions and the soft skills that go above and beyond the dental chair!    Episode Highlights   Brooke’s Background Making a good first impression  Social Media   Quotes   “You never get a second chance at a first impression”    “It’s not just how you are at work, it’s how you are on social media, and out on the weekends”    “People who know me know that I am fun… but that I am professional”   “We live in such a small world, and such a small dental world … your first impression may be your social media”    “You are always being watched and you don’t know it”    “You never know the opportunities that will come up from meeting new people”    “Get connected…and stay connected”    “Don’t be afraid to unfollow or unfriend”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about the 7 habits for highly effective job seekers. Doug adapts the 7 habits from Steven R. Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and applies them to your job search.    Episode highlights   Be proactive Begin with the end in mind Put first things first Think, win, win Seek first to understand, and then be understood Synergize Sharpen the saw   Quotes   “I feel like a job search shouldn’t happen to you, you should happen to it”    “75% of job opportunities go unadvertised”   “You want to define your dream job”    “Don’t apply for jobs that compromise your vision”    “If you are compromise in your personal life… you need to take care of that first”   “You want to offer yourself as a win, or a solution to their problem”    “They need you, and much as you need them… you just need to articulate it in a way that shows them”   “You need to continue to do things to help yourself get through those low points”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email:  gethiredrdh@gmail.com 

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 steps you need to take with your Dental Unit Water Lines. Amanda brings us information she has learned from the experts in the field, the CDC, OSHA, and OSAP.    Episode Highlights   Shocking Lines/ Flushing Lines Testing Lines Treating Lines Maintaining Lines Re-Testing Lines   Quotes    “One time my professor had a spider crawl out of her waterline in the morning before she saw a patient”    “You want to run that bleach/solution through every single line that has water”   “It's going to take almost a minute before that bleach is going to come through your ultrasonic”    “After you shock your lines, you need to test them”   “You could have up to 7 lines that you need to test, you need to test all your lines”    “If your lines fail, you need to go back to step 1, and then test again”    “If you are not maintaining your lines, that biofilm is coming right back”    “If you leave standing water in there overnight, biofilm will grow”   “I think it's important to ask yourself if you would like to lay in your own chair”    Links   Article with Video:  https://www.safcodental.com/blog/whats-growing-in-those-lines/?fbclid=IwAR2ppW7mGm_UR5od99aYELq10DvxXBT9xswlEEqiRSnrYDbObYvA6tSVZAk The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Get a Gasp Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues to cover clinical perils and provides some information about periodontal disease and sleep disordered breathing. Get a Gasp will take a break for season 3 of The Dental Podcast Network. If you have questions for Gina please contact her via the email address at the bottom of the show notes!   Episode Highlights  A statement on COVID-19 Bleeding/Inflammation/ Periodontal Disease Factors  The why and “what that means” relating to factors you see in your patients Mallampati Scores/Stages Tonsils    Quotes   “We are in the healthcare field, we are at really high risk, we need to take care of the people we care about… and those we don’t”    “A lot of the things you see with periodontal disease, are the same factors you see with sleep disordered breathing”   “Their conclusion was there is a strong connection between periodontitis and obstructive sleep apnea”   “This is something we see everyday, that is what we do… we treat periodontal disease”    “That tongue is falling and taking up space, making it hard for you to breath”    “People with a higher Mallampati score, are more at risk for having airway disorders”    “If your mouth is the garage, and you can only fit a Fiat in the garage, and now you have a Hummer or SUV… what is it doing? It’s taking up too much space”    “We can go sometime without food, a little time without water, but we can not go very long without breathing”    Links Gina’s Email gpmrdh@gmail.com The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:   http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/

This week on the ADHA Podcast Diana talks with Brenna Chavarin about her career path and what brought her to her position now where she is able to serve the underserved. Brenna started her own company called Connect Dental Care to help the underserved population in her community.   Episode Highlights   Brenna's Professional History Brenna's Company- Connect Dental Care Brenna's Experience with Grant Writing  Brenna’s Experience with ADHA   Quotes   “ Hygiene is the prefect marriage between the two fields I was interested in”    “I think sometimes when you live in your perfect bubble, with perfect patients, with perfect insurance, you forget that there are children out there with toothaches”    “I got my feet wet with the safety of working with other hygienists and learning the ropes”   “I was really nervous to do it, and I actually took a little class to help me do it, and I honestly found that it was so much easier than I had anticipated”    “I am still learning A LOT but I would encourage any dental hygienist to be a part of their state association and ADHA”    “Do the things, and don’t be afraid”    Links   ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Christian Gant who is the owner and founder of Gant Medical. Megen and Christian discuss how Gant Medial got started in 2016, and their newest product innovation.    Episode Highlights   Gant Medical Background Christians Professional Background New Innovation - Patient Napkin - Gant Guard   Quotes   “What does that mean!? It means its skin safe”    “You could eat it…but don’t”    “I have been asked if it is gluten free… and it is”    “It is custom to the patients neck”   “That kind of magical, look at you creating magic”    “You don't need to use any bib holders or napkin holders, we see a reduce in costs through the practice”    “In the long run, you save money”    Links   Gant Medical: https://gantmedical.com  The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about whether or not your email address is an issue in your job search. Doug provides some examples of email addresses to avoid, and those that might help land you the job.    Episode highlights  Impressions from your email  Dual accounts All in the family approach  Provocative or vain handles Too much information/ not enough information   Quotes   “I would never recommend sharing one”    “You don't want to give the impression that you don't know how to set up an email address, or that it might not get to you”    “Make sure that your email address is very simple and not provocative or vain”    “Make sure you give enough information, in an address that is simple enough so that it is not cryptic”   “If you want a fun email address, use something that speaks to your passion for the profession”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   GetHiredRDH homepage:   https://gethiredrdh.com/   Doug’s email:   gethiredrdh@gmail.com

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill is joined by Ronda Holman who is a Dental Assistant, and host of the DA Rockstars for Dental Assistants to talk about the top 5 best ways to be your best dental assistant self.    Episode Highlights Education Technology Compassion Communication Dental Assisting is a Career   Quotes    “ There is more than one way to become a dental assistant, and no one way is better than the other”    “Don't get stuck in 'that's the way we have always done it’ look outside the box”   “It's our job as clinical team members to continue to educate ourselves about what’s out there”    “As the dental assistant, you are the translator”   “The relationship between the dentist and the dental assistant is like a marriage, you have to be able to understand each other”    “This doesn’t happen overnight, it takes time”   “Dental assisting is a career, you need to treat it as a career”    “They think it's a j.o.b, its not, its a career”   “Instead of asking for a raise… ask for more jobs”    Links The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello Gina continues her series on what you can look for with your patients to screen for airway/sleep issues and how to talk with your patients about your screening.    Episode Highlights Height/Weight/BMI Neck Measuring/Adjusted Neck Circumference  Blood Pressure Obesity Rates GERD   Quotes    “ Obesity is one of the biggest risk factors for sleep disordered breathing”    “We 100% should be taking blood pressure on every single patient”    “Obesity and Sleep Apnea are very closely related”    “Obesity in the United States is slowly increasing, day by day, state by state”    “7 States… had a prevalence of obesity 35% or greater”    “Did you know when you gain weight in your body, you can gain weight in your tongue… and it can affect your airway “   “Could you be under stress because you are not getting oxygen, could it be oxidative stress”    “You should rule out sleep disordered breathing before you make them a mouth guard”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:   http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/  

This week on the ADHA Podcast Diana interviews Diane Flanagan, RDH. Diane and Diana discuss Diane’s experience in pediatric practice and what brought her to her current position in the public health realm and her experience with grant writing.   Episode Highlights   Diane's Professional Experience  Diane’s Project Grant Writing Quotes   “We worked on developing partnerships within our communities so that children in need of special healthcare needs could receive that care”    “I didn’t realize at the time that there is a lot of report and grant writing, and that I could develop those skills as well”    “If you still wanted to be working, you needed to continue writing grants”    “If we keep our eyes and hearts open to opportunities, and seize them, you would be surprised that your journey doesn’t have to follow some predetermined line”    “As you are venturing out, pay attention and learn”   

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with her students at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting about their experience attending their first dental meeting and convention!    Episode Highlights Students Experience Products the Students Experienced   Quotes   “When we first walked in, we didn’t know where to start”    “There's a lot of brands that we know about because we use them in school”    “It's pretty cool that companies are moving into the eco friendly manufacturing”    “It definitely is a little overwhelming because there are so many vendors, but its really exciting”    “It's not just about the product, it’s about the sales representative as well”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

On this week of Get Hired with Doug Perry Podcast, Doug talks to us about what the ideal length of a resume is. Doug often is asked this question, and there are different lengths that are appropriate for different positions. Tune in to see what your resumé should look like for the position you seek, and where you are in your career.  Episode Highlights Resumes for different types of positions 1 page vs. 2 page Font size Paper   Quotes    “It really does pay to be active in your career, not just showing up everyday to your office, but really diving into it”   “Those that have been really active have rich resume content, and its much easier to find jobs that way”    “My philosophy on all resumes is to hit the reader hard with a design flow that is efficient, grabs attention, holds it and pulls them into the accomplishments and results you have been able to achieve”    “If you are unsure about your career path, see if you can have it fit on to one page”    “No one ever got hired by page 2 of their resume”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 GetHiredRDH homepage:   https://gethiredrdh.com/

This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill is joined by Lori Vintilescu to talk about ways we can practice self care. Lori is a practicing massage therapist and instructor of anatomy and physiology for massage therapy at Northern Virginia Community College.    Episode Highlights Stretching Tips Nutrition Tips  DOMS Press and Hold Technique    Quotes   “I don't know how much you know about dental hygienists… but we are mean to our bodies”    “Drinking water is like putting oil in your car”    “Our bodies respond as if we are still out there hunting and gathering”    “Its not really age, its repetitive positioning”    “Muscles are dumb, and they only do what they are told to do”    “When dealing with a muscle in distress you need to only hold it for 5 seconds at a time”    “Rub it where it hurts”    Links   Lori's Email: therapist.diw@gmail.com      The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com 

This week on Get a Gasp Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues her series of clinical perils. Gina covers several factors you can look for when seeing your patients to signify potential airway and sleep breathing issues.    Highlights What to look for in patients  Risk Factors Head positions and what it means for the Airway Medical History    Quotes   “This type of breathing impacts our posture and our diaphragm”    “Once you learn all of these risk factors you start to walk around and notice people”    “Pregnancy also increases your risk for obstructive sleep apnea”    “We know that pulmonary hypertension is a direct result of untreated sleep apnea”    “Untreated sleep apnea can take up to 12 years off your life and increase your death risk by 46%, that makes untreated sleep apnea more dangerous than smoking”    “90% of stoke victims have obstructive sleep apnea”    “Always take a look at the medication they take to help them sleep, or keep them awake”    Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:  http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/

On Your Official ADHA Podcast this week Diana is joined by Patti DeQuardo who is a Registered Dental Hygienist practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Patti talks to us about her professional history, working for the military, working with a second chance program, and working full time working in a federally qualified health center.  Episode Highlights  Patti’s Professional Background  Act 20 in Wisconsin  Mentors Quotes “We would see anywhere from 50 to 700 service members, depending how big the event was”  “You have to educate them why its important to take your child to the dentist every 6 months”  “She got to deliver her baby with her beautiful front tooth in there”  “If you don’t feel good about your smile, you won’t smile”  “Matt Crespin was instrumental in helping Act 20 move forward and in helping me with this program”  Links ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk Podcast, Megen interviews Debora Carrier, Founder of Twice as Nice Uniforms and Dr. Watson. Debora, Dr. Watson and Megen discuss Twice as Nice Uniforms latest jacket, the SAM that has radiation protection technology. Episode Highlights Debora’s Background Dr. Watson's Background SAM Jacket  Quotes  “ I am always looking for new ideas and technology to help dental professionals”  “If you are in a compact mobile unit in the summertime and you have to keep putting this thing on…it's not convenient”  “If you make it too complicated and too heavy people are more likely not to wear anything”  “It looks nice, and it protects you, and it has the temperature regulating technology, it's a win-win”  “I don't take it off because it's so lightweight, and I don't want to forget… it's also a timing thing”  “It's always better to be safe rather than sorry”  “Less than 1% penetrated through the jacket, it works, it provides the protection you need, its comfortable, and you look great too”  “I found out people were not wearing their PPE because they were too hot”  Links SAM Jacket: https://twiceasniceuniforms.com/s-a-m-safe-and-mobile-radiation-protection-price-398-00-pre-order-deposit-40-00/  Phone Number for Twice as Nice: 844-826-4327 The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks us through the difficult process of being let go and the proper steps to take to after being dismissed and getting yourself back in the workforce.     Episode Highlights: Next steps after being let go Alternative Language Privatizing your Resume  Wrongly fired Leveraging references and testimonials   Quotes:    “There is hope, have the confidence in yourself to rebound”   “I want to you to think of that term ‘got fired’ as a label, and remove it”   “You don't have to acknowledge your dismissal, in fact you don't have to share that information with anyone”    “Resumes are marketing documents, they are designed to showcase relevant successes”    “I want you to think of that as a comma, instead of a period”    “It looks really good when you have looked at your difficulty or challenge and overcome it”    “You should mention something that you liked about your former employer”    “Take them up on it, I know its a bitter time … but take them up on it”   “I believe in you, and you believe in you, now let's get to work and do it”    Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   GetHiredRDH homepage:   https://gethiredrdh.com/   Doug’s email:   gethiredrdh@gmail.com

This week's Dental Top 5 with Amanda will is all about Masks! This is an emergency episode dropped today because it is so important and such a hot topic! Spread this information to help those that are getting it wrong. It will protect them and protect our patients.    Episode Highlights Types of Masks  Proper mask fit Duration Dismissing Patients and Staff Quotes    “The amount of mis information I am seeing on social media is amazing, I am overwhelmed by the choices that we are making right now when it comes to our PPE”    “Protocols and guidelines are there for a reason people, they are to protect you and your patients”   “Those masks that you pick up at Home Depot, might not be medical device masks, they might not do what you need them to do”    “You need to make sure you have the right mask for the task”   “Every mask is single use, that means 1 time, that means not for multiple patients”    “The mask not covering your nose… doesn’t do any good”   “When you bring that mask closer to your face, you are causing your breath to get the mask wet more quickly, don't twist the ear loops”    “When patients are sick the last thing they need to be doing is breathing in our aerosols”   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Amanda’s email:   amandahillrdh@gmail.com

This week on Get a Gasp, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello talks to us about screening for obstructive sleep apnea, highlighting some questionnaires and tests she finds valuable.   Episode Highlights   Should all hygienist’s be screening patients Ginas daily screening routine Questionnaires and tests    Quotes    “After acquiring all the data about 50% of these patients screened as high risk on the screening questionnaires and about 58% screened high risk by the pulse tests”    “Just about 50% of patients in your chair can screen high risk”   “Dental hygienists are at a pivotal position to assist the inter professional team for screening for OSA”   “We are the people that look into patients mouths every day, we are in a pivotal and prime position to be screening patients”    “I think any questionnaire is helpful”   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:   http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/  

This week on Your Official ADHA Podcast we have President Matt Crespin joining us for the monthly fireside chat! Matt connects you with ADHA leadership and lets you in on some of the work they are doing for the profession.    Episode Highlights  ADHA visit to Colorado  Walking Challenge Insight to next months fireside chat Meetings of note Access Magazine Quotes   “Colorado is one of ten states selected this year for ADHA to provide direct support to”    “The State of Colorado has seen some of the most significant growth of any state in the country”    “We’ve really seen members of our board and our staff engage with state leaders to provide them support”    “Our engaging with them isn’t meant to stop after the visit, it continues throughout the year”   “She did a great job of highlighting how communication is so critical”    “We are not just teeth cleaners, and its something ADHA is focused on”    “Hopefully many of you take a moment and pop your feet up at the end of the day to read about what is happening”    Links    ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org   American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/    ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen interviews fellow Dental Podcast Network host Ashley McCauley about all things DSO’s!   Episode Highlights Definition of a DSO Models of DSOs Internal structure of DSO Growth opportunities Quotes   “We are the behind the scenes, doing the things that business owners or dental office owners don't want to deal with”    “Dentists can do what they love to do… dentistry”    “You really want to research the DSO, understand what the model is"   “All of the offices are doctor lead, at the end of the day the doctor still makes all the decisions for the clinic”    “Your boss is still the doctor in the office”   “There is a lot of growth opportunity that if you are burnt out in the clinical side of things there might be a place in the support center”    “9 times out of 10 I am working with that dental assistant to get to know the office”   Links   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   American Dental Assistants Association homepage: https://www.adaausa.org/ Ashley’s Show: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/discoveringdsos/  Ashley’s Email: amccauley@trufamilydental.com 

In this week’s episode of the Get Hired with Doug Perry podcast, Doug talks about creating a transitional resume to allow you to market yourself for a different type of job from your current job.    Episode Highlights:   Transitional language/ reverse engineering  Leveraging Branding and Positioning Accomplishment Journal   Quotes:   “The real genius behind creating a transitional resume is in the other parts of the resume” “You can sell the employers on your possession of good sales rep attributes”  “Don't think if you create an average resume that touches on everything that you will appeal to everyone” “When you try to make yourself attractive to everyone, it makes it difficult to be attractive to anyone” “Employers want to see that you are an achiever, not just a do’er” Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   GetHiredRDH homepage:   https://gethiredrdh.com/   Doug’s email:   gethiredrdh@gmail.com

On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues to address the role of a Dental Hygienists. Gina talks about an article written by Michelle Strange, RDH that coincides with the topic of the role of the hygienist and expands upon sleep statistics and the impact on our patients.    Episode Highlights:   Michelle Strange Article on “Just Cleaning Teeth” Sleep Statistics Sleep and Pain   Quotes:   “19 min out of everything we learn in hygiene school is dedicated to sleep and breathing issues”    “80% of resistant hypertensive patients have sleep apnea”    “The combination of obesity and type 2 diabletes pose a 90% chance that you will have sleep apnea”    “Severe sleep apnea takes an estimated 7 years off of your life expectancy” “40% of drivers have admitted to dozing off while driving”    “Sleepy people are everywhere”  Links:     The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:   http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/

On today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, Diana Corbin has her first duo episode with Cara Reck and Crystal Spring! Both Cara and Crystal practice in Montana! They work together with the non-profit Smiles Across Montana. Episode Highlights: Caras Background  Start of the Smiles Across Montana Growth of the Smiles Across Montana Dental hygiene workforce Quotes: “We could stop thinking, wow everyone deserves to have a program like this in their school, we could spread this”  “We really used our support system in the beginning, and to this day those people are still big supporters”  “We are so thankful for our state and national associations, when it comes to these challenges, you don't know how much you need your associations, and your people until you need them” “If it wasn’t for ADHA and MDHA I don't know if we would be doing this”  “We started with bare bones, but enough to do really quality work”  “We didn't get the first one, or the second one, but we started receiving them after that, we learned grant language”  “Not all hygienists are made for private practice”  “It's fun for us to create a job for someone that they really love”   Links: Smiles Across Montana Email smilesacrossmontana@gmail.com    ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org   American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/    ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/   

Joining Megen on this week’s episode of “Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliott” is Megen is joined by Mandy Macachor,RDH , Mandy and Megen talk about working in a fully digital integrated office and the difference in makes for both dental professionals and dental patients.  Episode Highlights: What it means to work in a digitally integrated office Patient Feedback / Perspective  Examples of a day to day with technology  Quotes:  “It allows me to do everything that I need, in a more efficient and effective manner that creates a foundation of trust with my patients”  “I am comprehensively able to see a new patient in 60 min”  “I didn't realize those little things made a difference with my patient flow”  “From the moment the patient walks into the door they see the aesthetic, and the investment that my doctor has made...which creates a sense of relief” “These days patients have a higher expectation from their providers”  “Those few steps in and out of the operatory make a big difference”  “Offices that have an intra-oral camera in every room are more likely to use it if it is readily available”    Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   American Dental Assistants Association homepage: https://www.adaausa.org/

In this week’s episode of the Get Hired with Doug Perry podcast, Doug shares the top 5 questions he receives about resumes!    Episode Highlights:   Use of Photos Levels of Experience  High School Diplomas Resume Length Testimonial Sheets   Quotes:   “Your school clinical experience counts”  “You don't need to use up that space talking about highschool when you can talk about your skills and accomplishments”  “For clinical one page is almost always sufficient”  “Think of your resume as a marketing document, not just a historical document”  “Entice them enough with some really great content”  “If you don't have references you need to get them”  Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   GetHiredRDH homepage:   https://gethiredrdh.com/   Doug’s email:   gethiredrdh@gmail.com

Today’s episode of “Your Dental Top 5” podcast with Amanda Hill is all about gratitude. Join Amanda as she talks to us about why gratitude is so important, and how you can implement gratitude into your life. Gratitude rewires your brain and can be an amazing tool that is in all of our grasps.    Episode Highlights:   The why behind expressing gratitude Top 5 ways we can show gratitude    Quotes:   “Gratitude actually activates areas of the brain that are responsible for reducing stress”    “The more gratitude you express, the more it naturally comes”    “I found myself thinking throughout the day, oh! That's who I am going to write to, or about today”    “It's really important that when you tell people you appreciate them, that you mean it”    “It's very easy to look for opportunities to tell people that you appreciate them, or the work that they do”    “If you ask a german how they are, they will tell you how they are” “You never know when that question, and when you take the time to listen, that it will impact someone in a really meaningful way” “Volunteering gives you a perspective of what the world looks like outside of your operatory, city, state and even country”    “Look in the mirror and tell yourself something you like about YOU” Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Amanda’s email:   amandahillrdh@gmail.com 

On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello completes her 3 part series with Gary Kadi CEO of Next Level Practice about the turning point in careers to take you from shygenist to hygienius.   Episode Highlights:   Four P’s Complete Health Dentistry Four personality types   Quotes:   “If you don’t restate your position with the patient, they may not listen to you at the degree you are playing at”   “You want to elevate gum gardener and teeth cleaner to a different position so they go, now I know why you are talking to me and taking the position you are taking” “May I share with you what a hygenius is?”   “Do you know 1 in 2 heart attacks are triggered by oral bacteria?”   “75% of our practitioners are methodical”    “Learn your patients personality style so you can communicate with them in the way they prefer” “My purpose is to provide freedom, health and wealth for everyone around me”    “When your life changes, you are a person that can change the lives of others as well”  Links:   Joanna’s Email:  joanna@nextlevelpractice.com    Next Level Practice  https://nextlevelpractice.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:  http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Long Island Dental Sleep Medicine homepage:   http://lidentalsleepmedicine.com/

On today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, Diana Corbin talks with Cindy Purdy, RDH about access to care and her practice in Colorado!  Episode Highlights: Cindy’s Background Teledentistry and MouthWatch ‘Teledent’ Cindy’s practice in Colorado  Cindy and Patti’s Book  Quotes: “Little did I know that dental hygienists can hardly travel to the restroom nevermind outside the country”  “Access to care wasn't enough, they needed equality of care”  “We get thanked so many times for the quality of care we bring to them, and that they don't have to go down the hill to get this service”  “We can see all of the children in our community at no charge” “We are not just pulling teeth and fighting fires”  “You could work as much as you wanted, when you wanted, how many of us hygienists are looking for exactly that” “The stars are aligning for remote access care”  “Practice to the top of your license”  Links: Cindy’s email: cpurdy14@gmail.com  cpurdy@crownseating.com  cpurdy@dntlworks.com    ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org   American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage:   https://www.adha.org/    ADHA Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/youradha/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429