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Dental A Team w/ Kiera Dent and Dr. Mark Costes
#917: The Art of Maximizing the EFDA

Dental A Team w/ Kiera Dent and Dr. Mark Costes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 24:15


Tiff and Dana discuss the ideal ways to utilize expanded functions dental assistants (EFDAs). They provide different ideas of how an EFDA can effectively fill in gaps, address scheduling SNAFUs, why state regulations need to be taken into consideration, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Tune Into DAT's Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:01.464) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. We are back at you. Dana and I, Dana, thank you for being here with me today. I'm so excited to see you. How are you on this lovely, lovely, still morning? Yes, morning.   Dana (00:14.474) God, I'm doing pretty good. I'm excited to be here. I like this. I know you're always like, I love my time with Dana. It's equally reciprocated. So I'm excited to get a little extra Tiff time today.   The Dental A Team (00:21.101) Thank you.   Thank you, me too, me too. We really need to, I was thinking this morning, as I was getting ready for work, I was like, my gosh, we need to schedule the Seven Falls hike in Tucson because it's getting cooler, we'll say. So yeah, we need to find a weekend that we can get down there, you can get up there, and we meet, it's almost in the middle, right? So, awesome. Okay, hiking is my jam, you know that, we'll get that scheduled and...   Dana (00:42.731) Yes.   The Dental A Team (00:49.771) We're going to spend some time together today. We've already recorded one podcast and I cannot wait for that one to release. I think it was fantastic. Doctors. was really good. We just did it about coding and making sure that systems are accurate and billing is accurate and billing representatives, making sure that you're getting the support you need from your doctors within that coding accuracy department. So go listen to that. If you haven't listened to it yet, I do love all of our podcasts. I think that they're all fantastic, but   We like to hear it from you guys too. So whatever you think, whatever you need, if there's ever ideas that you guys have too that you're like, gosh, I would love more information about this. Do you know anything? One, ask us at Hello@TheDentalATeam.com We're always here to help answer questions or give ideas. But if you've got podcast ideas, like we are open to them. literally, the consulting team goes through and we pick the topics and we try to think of the things that you might like. And I honestly think sometimes we might miss the mark on something. So.   Let us know if there's things that you want more information on or things that we could dive into further for you, because we're here for that. Also drop a five star review. Let us know what you think down there as well, because we do love hearing about it. I love sharing podcasts, Do you ever share a podcast with your friends? I have a very specific friend group that's podcasters, and we very specific podcasts that we share. Do you have one of those in your life?   Dana (02:10.75) Yes, I do. And I always joke around and say, if I start sending you podcasts or even sometimes like funny Instagram things, like you've made it to my inner circle.   The Dental A Team (02:18.672) Yeah, I totally agree. I saw a the other day that was like, it's a full-time job. I'm here for it. You're welcome. And it was like sending memes all day to my best friend or something like that. And my best friend is a stay at home mom. And so I sent it straight to her. She's like,   You're welcome. I'm gonna log on at the end of the day and I'm like, my gosh, got a lot of things in here. Yeah, but I do, I love sharing the podcasts and sometimes I'll share a podcast and they're like, gosh, I can re-listen to this. I'm like, I don't know. Like sometimes I just re-listen to podcasts and I get nuggets and tips that I didn't catch before or it hits a little bit differently. And I know I've gone back and listened to years later a podcast and been like, wow.   I didn't even realize it could have meant this or now I'm in this space of my life and it's completely applicable. And I think about that on my free time, I listen to much different, I listen to leadership and life coaching style podcasts and I do sprinkle some dentistry in there just to stay up to date. But it made me think this morning too, these podcasts that we do.   Sometimes we've got startup doctors or two years into owning the practice or associate doctors who maybe don't own their own practice yet or maybe they don't want to own their own practice but they're super new, listen to a podcast and then fast forward five years, we've been doing this podcast for a long time you guys, going back and listening to it from a different perspective. Today I'm a different person than I was five years ago when I first listened to it.   It made me think about that this morning. I love podcasting, I love pulling you guys into the podcasting world and getting this time with you. And it really made me think about how different stages of your life things are just gonna hit a little bit differently. So I wanted to take that minute to just remind everyone to go back through. We've got a million podcasts. Share with your friends, share with your family who's in dentistry. Like how many of us, right, have some sort of family member who's also in dentistry that could use the information?   The Dental A Team (04:19.771) Just a quick reminder, and today's topic is super fun. I am not an EFDA. I will put that out there. I'm not an EFDA, but I'm a dental assistant at heart. I will say it every single time. I just said it on the last podcast. I love dental assisting. It just makes me so happy. It fulfills my soul. So today, Dana, I thought it would be really fun to take a little adventure down the road of what an expanded functions.   dental assistant within a practice might look like. And I think this is a good space for teams and for doctors, a good podcast for doctors to really get some ideas on what that could look like within their practice. Now doctors, will say and listeners out there, not every state sees an EFDA for what another state sees them as.   So a lot of the things that we're going to talk about, remember we consult practices from coast to coast. We are all over the country. And so we've got tidbits and pieces that we picked up from different practices all over different states. So caveat to today, I want you to go check what your state's requirements are, what your state's legalities are, what they can or can't do before taking anything we say and implementing it right off the bat, right off the bat, unless you already have that information. Really easy place to go is your state dental board.   ADA usually has some interesting facts on per state. So just go double check those beforehand. So that's my caveat, but Dana and I both have worked with a lot of practices who do utilize EFTAs. It's a wild wild west out here, so we don't require the EFDA, but we do have that available here and you can do more with it. You can do the coronal polishing and things like that here in Arizona, but it's...   sadly not yet required in Arizona. I think it is getting pushed towards that way. But I wanted to pick your brain a little bit Dana on some things that you've seen maybe just within different practices across the country. We don't have to like state specific them or anything, but how have you seen chair, know, chair side wise with a doctor and after really be useful to the dentist and the practice for maybe even practice flow.   Dana (06:29.374) Yeah, so I there's two ways that I think are super common. And I do think that, like knowing, like you said, knowing your state regulations, exactly what you're after can and can't do will kind of help you choose which way might work best for your practice. And there is the first way is they really have their own column, right? And the doctors hop in where doctor is needed. And then the flip side of that is there isn't a separate column for them. They just follow the doctor.   So I think it just kind of depends on how much they can do independently based on state laws as far as which one you choose. But those are the two most common structures that I see. And I think that...   Again, we wanna maximize the way that we utilize them. The other thing that I see is EFTAs being used a lot for assisted hygiene because if they can coronal polish, that's just another avenue for them to be able to help in a different way, help to boost production too and just see more patients.   The Dental A Team (07:19.283) Yeah, thank you.   The Dental A Team (07:29.703) Yeah, I agree with that. I was thinking the same thing with hygiene and I was actually thinking as you were talking about like their own provider column or utilizing that provider situation where the doctor's kind of almost the assistant following the assistant, right? It makes me think of your hygiene schedule because if you've got an assisted hygiene schedule or even just two or more hygienists, your doctors are going in for what they need to for their exams. So it's kind of similar I think to...   practices and team members get a little hung up on the scheduling piece and like wrapping their minds around it because you're kind of like Reworking how you thought about an appointment you learned how to schedule an appointment you learn the X's and slashes and the block scheduling but now we're like totally warping what you knew and adding a new caveat but if you think of it in that like assisted hygiene or Double or triple hygiene where the doctors coming in for the exams. It's kind of similar the doctors coming in for   their pieces, right, for the drilling and the decay removal while the assistant stays there just like the hygienist would stay there and finish the cleaning, et cetera, the assistant staying there and filling the tooth back in and finishing it out. So the doctor would come and go and follow the assistant more as a provider. So I do have, I actually have an interesting like smash of all of that information. I do have a practice in a state in Tennessee.   that she's a fantastic dentist and she has like these insanely great ideas and she's always smashing things together. She actually took a hygienist, had a hygienist EFDA. So she had a hygienist go get her EFDA and now she truly is like a provider column because she's doing hygiene and she's doing EFDA out of that column, out of her chair in her room. So it's kind of cool because when practices do that, I have a few practices that are maybe not hygienists, but doing that   kind of column in that chair, that process for like a provider of a few offices that are doing that. And it's almost like you can then look at it as you would an associate or that fifth hygiene. Like how much is this column, how much is this chair able to produce based on what my UFDA can produce and not just what my doctor. So then my doctor column, like my doctor heavy column over here can be those big long.   The Dental A Team (09:46.101) crown appointments or root canals or whatever. And while he or she is able to break and go do what they need to do in my assistant, my EFDA column, they go pop over and do that and my EFDA finishes it. It's almost as if my EFDA is a provider there and can provide that column's worth of production. So it really helps you, think, when you do it that way to be able to split it out very easily. And then Dana, you mentioned the assistant following the doctor.   that's kind of the same as it is now, but you would need that other assistant to be there if the other one, like you've got two assistants calling the doctor, but that one makes it, that one I think is probably the easiest version for the scheduling aspect for people to digest because it's more similar to the way we naturally already learned how to schedule. So I think that's probably the most common one that we see.   Dana (10:22.368) there.   The Dental A Team (10:41.62) And then the hygiene one, I love that, the assisted hygiene, because yeah, coronal polishing, most of them can coronal polish and most states allow that, but again, double check that for you. But I do, actually have a practice that seriously struggles with hygienists. Like they're just in an area that is impossible to get and keep a hygienist. It is so hard. So what they've done is they've actually completely changed the model of their practice and we're still testing it.   We're only a few months in, so do not drop everything and change everything unless you have already been on this train and you're ready for it, but I'm not suggesting you drop everything and change it. Hygiene is difficult right now. I will put that out there. And we need more hygienists, so everyone out there listening, if you wanted to be a hygienist, go be a hygienist. need more of you guys. But this practice is really struggling in their hygiene department, so what they did was they actually got rid of the normal hygiene model, and the doctor   is the hygienist and the doctor, but he's got his FDES who are running the hygiene schedule. So he'll actually have like full hygiene only schedule and he'll run three or four columns of just hygiene. And it's actually super similar to a pedo practice scheduling. So there are smaller appointments and the assistants are doing most everything. He goes in and scales and does the exam at the same time. And he pops out and he's just running around like a pedo doctor would from room to room doing the scaling and the exam.   So that's actually been super beneficial for their practice because then they'll do three days of hygiene, two days of heavy treatment because they've got now four assistants. And so they can run assistant-driven columns on treatment days. And then his column, he can run two chairs on his with two assistants and then two assistant-driven columns.   where his F-Dos can be over there doing whitening, they can do impressions or scans for night guards, all of those pieces. So smashing all of those worlds together, he is exhausted, I'm not gonna lie. He's still trying to figure it out, because he's running around like a chicken. But it is a kind of cool smash between that Peto style of scheduling and then going back to that GP style of scheduling for those F-Dos.   The Dental A Team (13:00.019) I know you have lot, have practices spread out all over the place too. What have you seen practices doing? Those were kind of like examples, even similarly, but what have you seen in your practices, them really be able to utilize those F-DOS4 within all of their treatment?   Dana (13:03.21) Yeah.   Dana (13:15.86) Yeah, I love that you pointed out, Pito, because that is a great space to utilize an EFDA because assistants are doing a lot of the hygiene, but when the assistant can do the sealants and do the night guards and even do some of the restorative, you know.   The Dental A Team (13:25.984) Yeah.   Dana (13:30.812) after the preps are done, jump in and do that. So, PETO is a great avenue where you can really maximize an EFDA. So, if you're a PETO practice, consider at least having one EFDA on your clinical team because you really can maximize what they can do, especially, I mean, kiddos were trying to crank and burn out those sealants pretty routinely on those kiddos. And so, having an EFDA that even they can be scheduled specifically in their column for that, that's a really great way to maximize it. I do agree on those power hygiene days. I've got a lot of practices   that are doing the same thing where it's a power hygiene day. We are bringing in as many hygienists or assistants as we can and doctor and team are cranking out as much as you can there. And I like the assisted hygiene model and even if you're not in pedo, right, to be able to have them say, hey, no, let's go in overflow. Let's do your whitening today. Hey, no, let's go into overflow. Let's get that night card started. Like they can maximize and expand on what's already on a hygiene column. And if you're just a practice where like your restorative side   The Dental A Team (14:14.005) You too.   Dana (14:30.668) is busy and you are booked out so far, consider bringing in an EFDA who can run their own, like essentially have their own column that you hop in and out of while you're seeing your patients to really be able to maximize the restorative need in your patient base.   The Dental A Team (14:44.576) Yeah, absolutely. I love that you said that about pedo with like the sealants and things, because I was actually in one of my favorite practices not that long ago out in Atlanta. She's a pedo dentist and it is just like, I love pedo practices. I just get so, I feel like a child when I'm there and like, my gosh, I'm so excited. And it's so much fun, but it's moving so quickly. And the front office gals, the scheduling, they slid in like.   some sealants on a hygiene day, right? Which is like a no-no in this practice and in PETO, like if it's a hygiene day, it's fricking hygiene. And if you're not, don't have F-dos or hygiene doing the hygiene and doctors, it's a no-go. You don't do this, right? So they slid in some sealants because it was break, was spring break, of course. And doctor was like, I'm not really sure how you expect me to get this done. And in my brain, I was like, wow, that's wild to me that she's responsible for the sealants and that   I didn't, in that moment I was like, my gosh, she doesn't have someone here to do the sealants for her. That blows my mind, right? So was like, we gotta get this fixed because if a kiddo is here, a kiddo is ready, a kiddo needs sealants, bust it out. 15 extra minutes to get those sealants done is way better than reappointing, bringing them back, getting them settled in again, getting them prepped, like.   All the children love going to this specific practice. I'm not gonna lie, they love coming back. She's fantastic. But that's not always the case. So if you are a pedo practice or just even a pedo practice that schedules out really far and this patient needs sealants, it's really fantastic to, like you said, be able to just be like, yeah, let's just pop over here. This, know, EFDA over here or this high jumps over here is gonna get these sealants done for you while this person moves on to their next patient or that patient, that person can stay with that kiddo.   give that expanded service while someone else takes the next patient because you're all kind of doing the same things. And I know in pedo model, there's more dental assistants typically than there are hygiene. It's very rare that we see hygienists working in a pedo practice. So having those FDAS on hand is gonna be super beneficial. Maybe one, maybe two, depending on how busy you are, to really bust some of that stuff out. I think that is brilliant.   Dana (16:58.23) Yeah, and I've had a lot of general practices switching right, like we talk about sealants all the time, especially to hygiene. Like that's just a great add on for hygienists, even in adults. But I've got a lot of offices where they're switching adult sealants to flowable. Well, the hygienist can't really do that, but guess who can? And then it makes that transition super easy. We can find it in hygiene, we can do it while they're there for their hygiene appointment, but we're able to do a flowable or something that maybe the doctor prefers. So I just think, think about   The Dental A Team (17:03.319) Yeah. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (17:11.225) Bye.   Yeah.   Dana (17:26.804) the things that you would love to incorporate or where you might have just a gap as far as a need for it. And if you're a practice that does that, if you're a practice that's like, I just need somebody to kind of fill in those gaps here and there and FDOT is a great solution oftentimes to the obstacles that we're running into.   The Dental A Team (17:46.251) I totally agree. My doctor for years was like, this is so frustrating because I would prefer flowable over the sealant material because it doesn't chip as easily, but he was the only one that could place it. So I agree that is brilliant. And I think whether, whether your state allows the APTA space to really be driven like that, to really be utilized, effectively, start thinking about those things that maybe even a regular dental assistant could take from your plate.   that you're holding onto that doesn't require that extra schooling or education or letters on their name. Start looking for those spaces. Pedal, general practice, oral surgery, like surgical assistance. There's a lot of stuff they can do too. And a lot of things that assistants can do that we forget to utilize them for and then we get behind or we get stuck.   you know, stuck on something. know a lot of my associate dentists, our sticklers, still about their temps. I walk into practices and I'm like, why are you making a temp right now? Like, this is insane. This is why you have dental assistants. And the dental assistants over there twiddling their thumbs like, have nothing to do all day and I don't feel important. And you know, I'm not valued. And it's like, get your butt out of that chair, doc. What can she do to help support you? Or what can he do to help support you to give that patient an even better experience and to get you moving so that that next patient's experience   Dana (18:42.038) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (19:05.716) isn't negatively impacted just because you're spending time doing things that you don't have to. So, EFDA or not, I think it's really important to look for those areas where a dental assistant can be super supportive. Dana, have you had a lot of practices that have been in search of EFTAs and struggled to find them? Or I feel like my practices that can utilize EFTAs, like they're out there. They're finding them fairly easily and able to get them.   into the practice right away, but what have you experienced with that with the hiring search for Aftis?   Dana (19:38.646) Yeah.   I mean, I definitely think that they're out there. think practices can find them. And then I think if you can't get set, like if there is an assistant that you absolutely love in your practice, who you're like, she's just as a chair side master, or he just is so fantastic. Consider reaching the topic of looking for growth, right? Are you looking for growth in your position? Is this something that you would consider? I think we could implement it really well in the practice. And it's something that I think you would be great at. I think that that's an easy space to look within your practice if you can't find someone out there because oftentimes,   we've got that fantastic personality, that amazing chair-side go-getter, that if we had the conversation with them, it's something that they'd consider.   The Dental A Team (20:16.892) I totally agree, I think that's brilliant. I actually have a doctor here in the valley that did that and I was like dang, this gonna be everybody. He had like three assistants go and he's like my life's about to be so easy. I was like sure, we're okay. Yeah, so I do agree, I do agree. All right guys, hope, dentist, I hope you found this super valuable and I hope it gave you at least some ideas or sometimes we kinda just feel stuck or lost or like I just need like.   Dana (20:26.633) I love it.   The Dental A Team (20:39.682) something lost in the hygiene world, like whatever it might be. I hope there was a tip or a trick in here that helped you. For my FDAS out there, you guys are fantastic. For my dental assistants out there, you guys are fantastic. My heart is with all of you guys, my hygienist, front office representatives, like I hope everyone found something super helpful and valuable within this podcast and I want you to share it with each other.   especially when it comes to the scheduling. It does get little wild. It's just a little hard sometimes to bend our minds to understand what it is we're looking for. So Dana, I think action items, number one, check your state requirements and your state laws. Like what are you allowed to do with an EFDA? And number two slash three is really explore the idea and figure out where could you add more value to your patient's appointment.   reduce your time or not, at least not increase it utilizing an APTA or a dental assistant for more than what you might be right now. Dana, is there anything else you can think of? feel like those are like the two main shebangs right now. Like think about it, figure out what you can do, think about what you'd want to do, and then implement, figure out how to implement within your practice. Yeah, awesome.   Dana, thank you so much for being here today. Your ideas were fantastic. I know you've seen so many different things in all the practices you work with. And I know that with your virtual clients, you worked a lot on the scheduling model. So thank you so much for having that knowledge and for being here with me today and letting me pick your brain. I adore you and I appreciate and value your time today. Awesome, everyone. Thank you.   Dana (22:12.768) Thanks so much.   The Dental A Team (22:16.539) Go leave us a five star review. I wanna know if you enjoyed this. Doctors, I really wanna make sure that this stuff is really hitting home for you, that it's something that's super valuable for you. So reach out to us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com Let us know if you loved it. Let us know if there's more information that you'd like or if you're trying this model already and you've got some, you know, some stop holds, some holdups, some walls you're hitting, whatever that might look like, reach out to us. We're always here to help. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com and we will catch you next time.

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 348: Tips on finishing 2024 strong personally and professionally

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 15:37


In this episode, two thought leaders join the show to help dental assistants know how to finish the year strong professionally (with thoughts from Tija Hunter, EFDA) and personally (with thoughts from Caitlin Parson, RDH). As 2024 starts to wind down, how can dental assistants make sure they are in a good place inside and outside the dental practice? That's what we're diving into today. Learn more about Caitlin at https://thealignedhygienist.com Learn more about Tija at https://rockstardentalassistant.com Subscribe to DrBicuspid at https://www.drbicuspid.com/

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 344: The importance of CE and documentation for the dental assistant

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 16:37


In this episode, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, joins the show to talk about how dental assistants can finish 2024 strong, and that includes making sure they are educated through both clinical and practice management CE courses. She also discusses why documentation is so important and how dental assistants can make sure it is done properly. You can reach Tija at tijaefda@gmail.com

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 336: What dental assistants need to know about OSHA and HIPAA training

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 14:04


In this episode recorded live at the Speaking Consulting Network meeting in Austin, Texas, Tija Hunter, EFDA, explains what dental practices are doing wrong when it comes to their HIPAA and OSHA training. From common mistakes to what OSHA inspectors may be looking to find in the practice, we cover a wide range of topics. Connect with Tija at tijaefda@gmail.com.

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The Dental Hacks Podcast
Very Clinical: Changing Our Minds on Business

The Dental Hacks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 31:06


It turns out that we've changed our minds on business stuff, too. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Al about some things we've changed our minds about business, management and our dental practices! Al has changed his mind about demographics. They are important and there are places that you can practice that are easier than others. Kevin changed his mind about block/priority scheduling. Adding this has made all of the difference.  Zach changed his mind about less expensive procedures. Scheduling productivity is important. Al has changed his mind about creating urgency. Having less hours available makes patients less likely to fail appointments. Kevin changed his mind about EFDA's. EFDA's make Kevin's office work. "Other people can be good with arts and crafts." Kevin changed his mind about offering the best treatment. "Let your patients say 'yes' to your best care."  Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “verydental10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!    

Just DeW It
Your Dental Routine: Essential Shifts for a Healthier Planet, featuring Lynda Sherman

Just DeW It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 31:04


Are you conscious of the environmental impact of your dental hygiene routine? In this riveting rerun episode of the Just DeW It podcast, host Anne Duffy sits down with Lynda Sherman, an environmental pioneer in the realm of dental health. Lynda navigates us through her inspiring journey from an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) to an entrepreneur, sparking a groundbreaking conversation about the intersection of dentistry and sustainability. Packed with fascinating insights about the waste problem in the dental industry, this episode may leave you with a new perspective on the seemingly harmless items we use everyday from toothbrushes to dental floss. In the second part of the dialogue, we dive into Lynda's innovative idea – a dental subscription box with a twist. Her eco-friendly box not only aims to promote better dental health, but also to reduce the environmental impact that standard dental supplies have been contributing to for years. A reflection of her own journey with recycling and reusing, this service is a radiant demonstration of how each one of us can make a difference. As Lynda eloquently asserts, it is in our hands to "save your teeth" and "save the planet". This unique mix of oral health and environmental insight is not to be missed. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The backstory and passions driving Lynda Sherman's transition from EFDA to eco-conscious entrepreneur What the Dental Oral Care Project is and its mission to combat pediatric dental disease through education and preventive care The substantial environmental impact of regular dental products and the problem with current consumer habits The benefits and importance of switching to sustainable dental products, such as bamboo toothbrushes and silk floss Practical ways you can incorporate more eco-friendly practices into your daily life and dental routine The fundamentals of conscious consumerism and why it matters in dentistry How the Get Mouthy box can cater to your dental needs while promoting environmental sustainability Ready for a healthier smile and a healthier planet? Tune into this episode and learn how to start making more eco-conscious dental choices today!You Can Learn More About Lynda and Get Mouthy Box Here:Get Mouthy Box: https://getmouthybox.com/The Dental Oral Care Project: http://thedocproject.org/ (This episode originally aired on June 16, 2021) Want to get more involved? Join our membership and community below for exclusive perks! Join the DeW Life movement by becoming a member using this link.Join the Dental Entrepreneur movement by becoming a member using this link.Read the most recent edition of DeW Life Magazine here.Just DeW It Podcast is the official podcast of Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), founded by Anne Duffy, RDH. The mission of DeW is to inspire, highlight, empower, and connect all women in dentistry. To join the movement or to learn more, please visit dew.life. Together, we can DeW amazing things!

Battle of the Titans/Theology/God's Creation/Education Musings Newsletter Podcast
Trump 2024 | Karmic Justice | Biden Inc | Project 2025 part 2 | AFPI

Battle of the Titans/Theology/God's Creation/Education Musings Newsletter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 151:54


A great Twitter Space about the latest news, the Biden corruption, plans for the next Republican Administration and more. - efdA tweet to explain:https://twitter.com/ThaWoodChipper/status/1711570941254541312Gene Douglass for Congress, NC #2 Battle Good v Evil is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you wish to donate to my campaign here is the link below: To Donate to my campaign for the US House NC #2. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit efdouglass.substack.com/subscribe

The Dental Hacks Podcast
Very Dental: Black Friday and EFDAs with Dr. Kevin Fryer

The Dental Hacks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 45:35


Alan is joined by the one and only Dr. Kevin Fryer of the Very Clinical podcast! The conversation was fun and wide ranging but we focused hard on EFDAs and Kevin's use of them! Schrodinger's Weed Black Friday Browns/Lions superbowl? How Kevin started using EFDAs (he was originally against EFDAs) EFDA workflows ("mini associates") Kevin's "selling time" concept and how EFDAs make this work. EFDA training (Case Western is Kevin's go to) Kevin and Al's very first patients in dental school University of Minnesota's branding mistakes Anesthesia in Kevin's office Dental Therapists and Restorative Hygienists Some links from the show: Black Friday by Steely Dan State by state rules of allowable dental assistant responsibilities Endo Pilot and Procodile Files Kevin's Endo course The Minnesota Rouser (the worst college fight song) Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!    

Free Your Jaw
Kalle Hulings EFDA | Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course

Free Your Jaw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 19:00


In this episode Helen Baker  from TMJ Massage Therapies talks to Kallee Hulings, an incredible Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Arizona, USA who completed the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Online CPD Course earlier this year. Kallee shares with us what she liked most about the Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® Certified Online CPD Course and how she is now successfully incorporating the knowledge gained from this course into her dental practice. The results are mind blowing!! We discuss how she uses the gentle Intra-Oral Myofascial Release techniques  taught in this course to successfully treat clients during dental surgery. Kallee talks about how The Jaw Massage Ball™️  has significantly  helped  one of her clients and also how she shares other self-care tips to help her clients both during and after dental treatment...some of which have been truly life changing!  The Level 1 TMJ Massage Therapies® CPD Course is a Certified 4 week Online CPD course which blends theory, scientific research and practical elements together to teach the TMJ Massage Therapies treatment protocol. This 4 week live course is for dedicated Massage Therapists, Body workers, Dentists, Facialists, Physiotheraists, Osteopaths, Chirporactors and any Allied Health Practitioner treating clients with jaw pain.For more information and to find out more about TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Training please head to www.tmjmassagetherapies.com/training or email training@tmjmassagetherapies.com.

Battle of the Titans/Theology/God's Creation/Education Musings Newsletter Podcast
PROJECT 2025 - Heritage Foundation Plan to dismantle the Deep State Part 1

Battle of the Titans/Theology/God's Creation/Education Musings Newsletter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 97:46


A great Twitter Space about the plans for the next Republican Administration. - efdA tweet to explain:https://twitter.com/ThaWoodChipper/status/1711570941254541312Gene Douglass for Congress, NC #2 Battle Good v Evil is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you wish to donate to my campaign here is the link below: To Donate to my campaign for the US House NC #2. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit efdouglass.substack.com/subscribe

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 297: An EFDA talks about the importance of cross-training for dental assistants

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 8:50


In this episode, we welcome Sarah Suttles, EFDA, to the program to talk about her journey as a cross-trained dental assistant and the advice she would give to other assistants. Sarah can be reached at SarahSuttles@psalmddc.com with further questions.

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 294: The latest buzz from dental assistants with Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 14:17


Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, joins the show to discuss some of the latest buzz she is hearing from dental assistants. As someone who travels throughout the country speaking to assistants, Hunter always has a fresh perspective on what's going on. You can learn more about her at https://rockstardentalassistant.com and contact her at tijaefda@gmail.com. Note: Slight glitches with audio recording, so please accept apologies for any instances in this podcast.

RDH Magazine Podcast
Jackie Chats with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

RDH Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 12:57


An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA highlighting her outlook on how to become the drive for change in your dental practice.

The Dental Brief Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Dentistry: Expert Insights on Hiring, Training, and Cutting Costs | Tija Hunter

The Dental Brief Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 15:56 Transcription Available


We are joined by Tija Hunter to discuss Behind the Scenes of Dentistry: Expert Insights on Hiring, Training, and Cutting Costs and much more!Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, MADAA, began her dental assisting career in 1981 and has never looked back.Being named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry in 2015 by Dental Products Report was one of the highlights of her career.She is a former vice president of the American Dental Assistants Association, where she holds the honor of Master.She has worked in her current office for fifteen years in O'Fallon, Missouri, as an office manager and dental assistant.Hunter's love of traveling takes her all over the world, where she speaks to dental assistants and dental teams.Hunter enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren as much as possible, and values the memories they make together.Learn more:https://www.dentalcareersinstitute.net/ ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/

RDH Magazine Podcast
Jackie Chats with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

RDH Magazine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 12:57


An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA, and her outlook on becoming the driver for change in your dental practice.

Nobody Told Me That! with Teresa Duncan
EP 105: PANEL: Hiring (and Keeping!) Associates

Nobody Told Me That! with Teresa Duncan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 61:53


Hiring associates can be such a pain BUT it's beautiful when it works. I gathered a smart group of managers who have spent years hiring and training associates in their practices. I hope their knowledge can help you anticipate any upcoming transitions for your office. Some highlights: Which traits are a hard pass when interviewing associates? Are new associates really interested in buying in? What are the best ways to introduce an associate to patients? Huge thanks to Curve Dental for sponsoring this episode! Grab a demo with them through this link (no affiliate money to me) and see if they're a fit.  ↪️ CurveDental.com/duncan Full show notes on the podcast home page! https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/ Connect with the Panelists:  Stacey Singleton, CDA, EFDA, MAADOM - York County Pediatric Dentistry  Barbra Curtis, LDH, CEO - Cambridge Family Dentistry Lynda Davenport, RDA, FAADOM: Endodontic Associates, P.A. ------------- My new insurance course is out! Dental Insurance Design and Management is geared toward those who want to understand the how and why of insurance. As a loyal podcast listener, please use "NTMT" for a $50 courtesy toward your investment.  Don't forget to check out my other podcast Chew on This - A Dental Podcast!  If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals! ------------- Visit Odysseymgmt.com to check out my book, webinars and courses.    

The Mint Door Podcast
On Being Authentic

The Mint Door Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2023 42:47


To know Lynda Sherman is to know someone who lives an authentic life. She talks fast, laughs loud, and cannot turn away from cheese pizza.A practicing clinician, CDA and EFDA, she has accomplished the tasks of a writer, speaker, and consultant in the dental profession. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, The Dental Oral Care Project, the owner, and consultant with EcoSmiles Dentistry, and the owner of the eco-friendly dental subscription box, Get Mouthy. She is a strong advocate for saving teeth and saving the planet and you will find her advocating for both topics. On a personal note, her husband of 23 years, Jeffrey, and their vivacious 10-year-old daughter, Savannah, enjoy spending time together boating on Lake Erie.Join us as we discuss the following:1. Lynda speaks to the importance of authenticity in personal and professional life.2. Lynda will share some practical tips for reducing personal waste and living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.3. Balancing the demands of being a mom, wife, and entrepreneur while maintaining a successful career in her field.4. Discuss the importance of chemical awareness in beauty products and what steps consumers can take to make more informed choices.5. Telling us more about Get Mouthy and EcoSmiles Dentistry.___You can find out more about Lynda:www.getmouthybox.comwww.ecosmilesdentistry.com www.lyndasherman.com___Thanks for being here with us today on The Mint Door Podcast; we hope our chat has brought you a little bit of ‘encourage-mint'!Always remember, we a-DOOR-e our listeners, so we hope to see you right here on the next episode of The Mint Door Podcast!___Find out more about The Mint Door:www.themintdoor.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Audio Article: Bruxism - Warning Signs Dental Hygienists Can Observe

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 8:55


Bruxism: Warning Signs Dental Hygienists Can Observe By Ashley Gemmecke, MSM, LDH, EFDA, NETA-CPT, NETA-CGEI Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/bruxism-warning-signs-dental-hygienists-can-observe/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

Compass Points
GREENING THE OPERATORY: Reduce, reuse, and recycle in your practice to save money and the planet!

Compass Points

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 37:38


For all dentists do to prevent decay in the mouth, have you ever thought about how much all the single-use plastics in dentistry are decaying the planet? Here are a couple of alarming statistics: • Only about 9% of recyclable plastic actually gets recycled.• By the year 2050, the amount of plastic in the Earth's oceans will outweigh the fish!Lynda Sherman has spent 30 years in dentistry, and decided something must be done about dentistry's contribution to this problem. She has learned that all those single use plastics...from prophy paste, to gloves, to light handle covers are not only hurting the planet... they're also a drain on your pocketbook. That's why you will often hear her spirited refrain, :"JUST GREEN THE FREAKIN' OPERATORY!!!"In this episode, she breaks down the many ways dentists can do just that...Green up their operatories while putting a little green back in their pockets. You will be shocked to hear how much money (and trash) going green in just one of your operatories will save. Aside from her decades as a CDA and EFDA (and the fact that she is FREAKIN' hilarious), Lynda is passionate about her own non-profit organization, The Dental Oral Care Project (The DOC Project). The project is funded in part by Linda's other passion called "The Mouthy Box." This subscription based oral care kit is made completely of biodegradable products. You can learn more about Lynda and her many contriubtions to dentistry and the planet by clicking here, or visiting her website, www.lyndasherman.comEnjoy this high energy episode, and come away with some sustainable ideas that will benefit you, your practice, and your planet!

Just DeW It
Embracing Your Roar, featuring Sonya Dunbar, RDH and Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

Just DeW It

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 34:09


In this uplifting episode of the Just DeW It Podcast, Anne Duffy is joined by Sonya Dunbar & Melissa Turner. Sonya and Melissa are cofounders of the National Mobile Dentistry Conference and the American Mobile Dentistry Alliance. The three discuss finding a calling in life, as well as the idea that everyone has many callings throughout their lifetime. They talk about struggles that women face every day in a male dominated field, and the importance of using one's platform to uplift anyone who doesn't have a voice. Look out for Sonya and Melissa's new podcast “IWoman: Unleashing Your Inner Roar In The Boardroom, The Bedroom, and Beyond,” which will be launching soon. Just DeW It Podcast is the official podcast of Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), founded by Anne Duffy, RDH. The mission of DeW is to inspire, highlight, empower, and connect all women in dentistry. To join the movement or to learn more, please visit dew.life. Together, we can DeW amazing things! References: https://nmdconference.com/ nmdconference@gmail.com Sonya's Instagram: @geriatric_toothfairy Melissa's Instagram: @thetoothgirl

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 238: Overcoming the challenges in the second half of 2022

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 16:35


Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, joins the show this week as we talk about some of the biggest challenges we have heard dental assistants having to face in the first half of 2022. We offer solutions and give our "hot takes" on how to make the second half of 2022 the best it can be for every dental assistant.

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Audio Article: Dental Hygienists Who Exercise are a Step Ahead of Occupational Pain

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 8:19


Get CE off your to-do list! Start earning your CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Dental Hygienists Who Exercise are a Step Ahead of Occupational Pain By Ashley Gemmecke, MSM, LDH, EFDA, NETA-CPT, NETA-CGEI Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dental-hygienists-who-exercise-are-a-step-ahead-of-occupational-pain/ Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard Speaks: Howard Farran DDS with dental logistics guru Jake Wolf DDS and his Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Tanya

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 14:17


Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard Speaks: Howard Farran DDS with efficiency legend Scott Perkins DDS, dental assistant EFDA Tanya & logistics guru Jake Wolf DDS in El Paso, Texas.

Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 13:23


Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Audio Article: Employment During Dental Hygiene School - A Daunting Challenge, but Possible

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 6:09


Get CE off your to-do list! Start earning your CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Employment During Dental Hygiene School: A Daunting Challenge, but Possible By Katherine Akkoul, EFDA, CDA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/employment-during-dental-hygiene-school-a-daunting-challenge-but-possible/ Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Audio Article: How to Be Prepared for Dental Hygiene School

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 4:37


Get CE off your to-do list! Start earning your CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Unexpected Challenges: How to Be Prepared for Dental Hygiene School By Katherine Akkoul, EFDA, CDA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/unexpected-challenges-how-to-be-prepared-for-dental-hygiene-school/ Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

Dental Assistant Nation
Episode 219: Mistakes for dental assistants to avoid in 2022

Dental Assistant Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 17:27


In this episode, we kick off 2022 with Tija Hunter, CDA, CDIPC, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, CDSH, MADAA, one of the leading thought leaders in the dental industry for dental assistants. Hunter talks about mistakes she has seen when it comes to OSHA, documentation, and infection control, and offers ways to make sure your practice doesn't succumb to these errors.

DA Rockstars for Dental Assistants
Myth Busters by Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, CDSH, MADAA

DA Rockstars for Dental Assistants

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 5:24


Today's article link https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-assisting/infection-control/article/14209127/myth-busters-for-dental-assistants-wearing-those-stupid-utility-gloves. Thank you Zen Supplies for supporting the show and helping all of the DA's get their supply costs under 4%! Find out how Zen Supplies can help you be a rockstar today at https://www.zensupplies.com/. Find all the resources you'll need to be a rockstar dental assistant at https://www.dentalassistantsrock.com/

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Ask Why Medicine
It all starts with asking, “why?”

Ask Why Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 14:33


Welcome to the Ask Why Medicine Podcast! In this introductory episode, you'll meet the hosts Gina Pritchard, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP, DNPc; Patti DeMatteis ASDH, RDH; Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA; and DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD. They discuss their “why,” the goals of the podcast, and empower you to ask “why?” in your own life.Gina Pritchard, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP, DNPcDr. Pritchard discusses her journey working in a cardiac care clinic and her transition into preventative health care. By asking “why did this individual have a heart attack or stroke in the first place?” we can now save you from those repeat hospitalizations, repeat procedures, and a potentially devastating future. Dr. Pritchard is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment. She is the owner of The PREVENT Clinic with offices in New York and in Texas and is the Clinical Program Director for the BaleDoneen Method. She is one of the nation's leading specialists in prevention of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and vascular-related dementia. Patti DeMatteis ASDH, RDHPatti discusses her journey working with patients, answering questions like “why did I have a heart attack at a young age?” Through this podcast, we will give you the right questions to ask, to ensure you don't have comorbidities and that your immune system is strong to fight off any infections or viruses that may come your way.Patti is the founder of DHEmethod. Patti is a founding member of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and a Preceptor for the BaleDoneen Method. Her passion for dentistry focuses on comprehensive patient care and helping dental colleagues enjoy their profession in the fast paced oral-systemic movement toward prevention and wellness. Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDALora discusses the transformation we want to provide with this podcast, that you can go from feeling frustrated and hopeless in your health, to feeling confident, and knowing that you can live a long healthy life.  Through this podcast, we will bring you stories of people who are reversing chronic inflammatory disease such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is possible! We will bring you the leading scientists, experts, and top answers to the most pressing questions in our healthcare system.Lora is the co-owner of DHEmethod. She continues to work in private practice while running her business as a dental consultant. Her passion lies in improving the quality of life for every patient by implementing oral-systemic care into practice through the DHEmethod.Witt Wilkerson, DMDDr. Wilkerson discusses lifestyle factors versus genetics in disease progression and the new model of healthcare titled “integrative medicine.” The goal of the Ask Why Medicine Podcast is to ask all the questions and bring you the best experts, to find the answers to help you, your families, and your communities live longer and healthier lives.Dr. Wilkerson is a partner of Dr. Peter Dawson's private practice. He serves as a Senior Faculty/Lecturer and Director of Dental Medicine with the Dawson Academy, is a Past-President of the AAOSH, Past-President of the AES, Director of Dental Medicine at the Dawson Academy, Adjunct Professor of Graduate Studies at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and former Associate Faculty and Special Lecturer at the L.D. Pankey Institute. Social MediaInstagram: @askwhymedicineFacebook: @askwhymedicine

Time To Live
Are you at risk for a heart attack? With Dr. Gina Pritchard and Lora Hooper, RDH

Time To Live

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 63:26


The importance of medical and dental collaboration on total body health. Dr. Gina Pritchard and Lora Hooper, RDH discuss referrals and collaboration, and give us tools for implementation and tests to look for at your medical and dental practices.   “What are the top tests, to get a broad picture of systemic health?” C-Reactive Protein (CRP) PLAC 2  MPO Haptoglobin Sleep Test   Thank you to ProBiora Health for sponsoring this episode! To learn more about their oral care probiotics, visit their website: http://probiorahealth.com/aaosh/   Connect with our guests Gina Pritchard MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP, DNPc: https://thepreventclinic.com/ Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA: https://www.dhemethod.com/

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Audio Article: Dental Hygiene Career Enhancement - Why Just Settle for Good?

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 7:52


Dental Hygiene Career Enhancement: Why Just Settle for Good? By Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dental-hygiene-career-enhancement-why-just-settle-for-good/ Podcast audio article sponsored by Philips Oral Care. Be the first to know the latest from Philips when you join their email list at http://philipsoralhealthcare.com/. Get information about special promotions and new products, practice-building tips, and resources to help you empower patients to practice healthy routines at home. Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kara_rdh/

The Official OSAP Podcast
20 Infection Control Misconception with Michelle Lee and Tija Hunter

The Official OSAP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 16:57


On this week's episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, MADAAA. Tija is an absolute rockstar who has accomplished so much. Tune in to this episode to learn about Tija's book and what she considers the biggest misconception in infection control.    Episode Highlights: Tija's Background Dental Assistant Role Highlights from CDC Guidelines Tija's Book - Rockstar Dental Assistant  Quotes: “These incredibly smart people at the CDC, they know their stuff, and they are putting out guidelines and recommendations for a reason”  “I don't care if you are trained on the job, if you went to 10 or 12 week school a or a year long program, it doesn't matter, what matters is the education you have taken since your first day on the job”  “You don't know what you don't know.. and that can be dangerous”  “Learn something that nobody else knows, and make it your missing to learn all you can about it and you will make yourself valuable to your practice”  “It's about motivation, it's about finding your place and being the very best you can be”  “That book inspired her so much to just think in the future and set some goals”  “I've only been to bootcamp but I love it, it's a conference that I will never miss, you guys do it right”  “I have had doctors ask me how often they have to change their mask… I have had hygienists ask me if they have to autoclave their handpiece after each patient… I mean these things are huge”  “If everybody could do to bootcamp one time… you would see that there is so much you don't know”   Links: Myth Busters Article Link: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-hygiene/infection-control/article/14036283/myth-busters-for-dental-assistants-i-dont-have-to-follow-cdc-recommendations  Tija Bio:  https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-assisting/contact/14033577/tija-hunter-cda-efda  Rockstar Dental Assistant:  https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Star-Dental-Assistant-Appreciation/dp/1947480588/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Tija+hunter+rockstar&qid=1580999216&sr=8-2  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   OSAP's homepage:  https://www.osap.org/  Michelle Lee's email:    mlee@osap.org

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The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast
FL 143 – We help Cathy strategically align her opt-in traffic and target avatar to grow her membership

The Flipped Lifestyle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 29:28


Need ideas on opt-in targeting? Listen in as we help today's guest with strategies to align her opt-in traffic and target avatar to grow her membership. Joining us this week is an amazing Flip Your Life member with a huge passion for teaching, Cathy Middlestetter MA, RDH, EFDA. Cathy has been a dental hygienist since the mid 80's and has always dreamed of becoming a teacher. She has been in the dentistry field for over 3 decades and has been teaching college since 2007. She's a natural at helping aspiring students succeed in their academics. Cathy has 4 grown children, 3 boys and a darling girl. Her daughter is the reason behind her determination to crossover into the online business world. She created a website called, DentalTutor4Me.com, to reach out to students who are preparing for their board exams. Her membership site is a great platform to host her expertise in dentistry. She has a few members on her online community, so we're going to help her take it to the next level. We'll share our strategies with her so she can draw in more traffic into her website. Keyword research, lead magnets and pillar posts are but a few of the other topics we'll discuss on air. If you need a little direction to get past that roadblock in your online business or are still new to the terms, this will definitely give you a great perspective on what's possible online. [Tweet "Always be strategic with your content. - Shane"] [Tweet "Make your offers geared toward the kind of person you want to attract. - Jocelyn"] You Will Learn: What is keyword research How to apply keyword research data to strategically create content Setting up and maximizing your opt-ins What are "Pillar Posts" What is a Lead Magnet Plus SO much more! [Tweet "Most people want to be guided because they don't want to look for it by themselves. - Shane"] [Tweet "We all start somewhere, don't be upset by what you don't know, that's how you learn things. - Jocelyn"] Links and resources mentioned in today's show: Cathy Middlestetter's Website Elementary Librarian Flip Your Life community Flipped Lifestyle Patreon Page Flipped Lifestyle YouTube Channel Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Patreon question of the week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series: Patreon Question of the Week from our Q&A with S&J YouTube series.  This week's question is from Laura.  Laura writes, "How do I create an onboarding sequence on my new members understand what to do once they purchase my product?" Click here to hear the answer to today's featured question! And if you would like to watch all of our Q&A with S&J videos, head on over to flippedlifestyle.com/YouTube, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. To ask a question for the Q&A with S&J YouTube show, you can do that over on our Patreon page at flippedlifestyle.com/patreon. Click on the image to Listen on iTunes: To learn more about working directly with Shane & Jocelyn in their Flip Your Life community, visit: https://flippedlifestyle.com/flipyourlife Join HUNDREDS of entrepreneurs from around the world pursuing the Flipped Lifestyle online! Success Story of the Week: Today's a success story comes from Rebecca, and Rebecca's subject in the Flip Your Life forums said, "Our first automated funnel is actually creating sales!" with a giant exclamation point.  Just a little background, we've been working with our people in the community on creating ad chains, and focusing on hot ads, warm ads and cold ads, and she's finally got one that is making money. "You will never believe this, but it has been since a week since we put up our hot ad, and we made two membership sales.  Our warm ad has generated 502 opt ins out of 6,291 reach over the past two weeks, so an 8% conversion rate.