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In this episode of Jaw Talk, host Dr. Tiffany Lamberton chats with the inspiring Dr. Alayna Schoblaske, a trailblazing dental director at La Clinica in Southern Oregon. Dr. Schoblaske, a passionate advocate for health equity and patient education, brings her rich experiences, including an honor-filled graduation from the Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry and a formative General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Washington, DC. Her contributions as an Editor for the Oregon Dental Association and active roles in the American Dental Association and Oregon Health Authority epitomize her commitment to shaping the future of dentistry.The episode offers an insightful exploration of Dr. Schoblaske's approach to organized dentistry, her motivations for encouraging new dentists to join the ADA, and her perspectives on the importance of benefits and the role of women in the dental field. This episode of Jaw Talk is not just a deep dive into dental care but also a testament to the power of dedication and the impact of visionary professionals in healthcare.We talk about:[00:00] Intro[01:59] Dr. Schoblaske's passion for dentistry[03:41] Organized dentistry[07:58] The call to action: why new dentists should join the ADA[12:36] Uncovering the hidden value of ADA benefits[15:16] The importance of fluoridated water[19:28] Trailblazing women in the dental profession[27:03] Dental education today[29:20] Service learning in underserved areas[33:04] Student loans and finding support[36:39] Dr. Schoblaske's 2024 plansMentions1. National Health Service Corps (NHSC): https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/2. Oregon Dental Association: https://www.oregondental.org/3. American Dental Education Association:https://www.adea.org/4. Oregon Dental Conference: https://www.oregondental.org/meetings-events/oregon-dental-conference5. American Dental Association (ADA): https://www.ada.org/6. National Dental Association:https://ndaonline.org/7. Hispanic Dental Association: https://www.hdassoc.org/8. National Network for Oral Health Access: https://www.nnoha.org/9. Academy of General Dentistry: https://www.agd.org/Connect with Alayna here:https://laclinicahealth.org/locations/east-medford-dental-clinic/https://www.instagram.com/alaynathedentist/Connect with Tiffany here:Courses: https://www.tmdcollective.com/courseshttps://www.instagram.com/tmd.collective/Support the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2170917/supportSupport the show
Think you know what's ahead regarding of compensation, quality etc. in the dental world? Maybe not. Listen in to this enlightening podcast with Mary Lee Conicella, Chief DentalOfficer of CVS Heath. Hear her speak about innovative work that will improve oral health and shape the way we all practice. Bio: As Aetna's chief dental officer, Dr. Conicella drives clinical innovation that engages members, delivers superior health, and improves cost through integration. As an Aetna leader, she focuses on creating a work environment that inspires collaboration, high performance, and continuous quality improvement. Partnering with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, she has authored numerous abstracts and articles related to the impact dental care has on overall health. The first of these resulted in the development of Aetna's groundbreaking Dental-Medical Integration program. As a member of Aetna's Medical Affairs Team, she ensures alignment of clinical programs across Aetna to enhance member experience in all areas of healthcare delivery. Aside from her work at Aetna, she sits on the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) Board of Directors and the New York University College of Dentistry Dean's Strategic Advisory Council. Her professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the National Dental Association's Corporate Round Table. She's worked with the NDA for over a decade to develop and support inter-professional programs in cities across America and most recently co-authored an article, “The Aetna-NDA Partnership for Achieving Racial and Ethnic Health Equity” published in both the American Journal of Public Health and in the book, "Oral Health in America" (January 2019 APHA Press.) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-lee-conicella-1485203
#OTD The Washington Society of Colored Dentists, a precursor of the National Dental Association, was formed in the District of Columbia.
Attorney A.J. Amissah graduated cum laude from Benedict College in 2013. After graduating from Benedict College, he attended Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After a year at Southern University, he transferred back home to the University of the District of Columbia School of law. While attending UDCSL, he participated in the Legislative clinic and Special education clinic. Graduating in 2016 from cum laude UDCSL, he worked as a Guardian Ad Litem and a Special Education attorney. Mr. Amissah left the Children's Law Center in August 2018 to start his own Law Firm with his classmate Anthony Marsh II, Amissah & Marsh Law Firm. Mr. Amissah is the founder of the Brown Bag Project DMV, a non-profit organization aimed to support and advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness.Jeanette Hordge-Smith is the CEO of DASH Coordinating & Marketing, LLC which was founded in Washington, D.C in 2011. Jeanette graduated from Howard University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and has worked closely with media and marketing moguls. Her 17+ years of experience as a media personality, marketing director, event coordinator, and strategist has enabled her to work with esteemed clients throughout the nation including Vice President Joe Biden, the Embassy of Canada, the National Dental Association, SCREAM Star Entertainment Next Generation of Leaders National Campaign and several other clients throughout the world.
Dr. Rico Short discusses his journey to becoming one of the worlds most recognizable endodontists, challenges, and his best clinical and personal advice for the young and experienced dentist alike. dr.short@yahoo.comRico D. Short D.M.D. is an expert spokesperson on Endodontics for the American Dental Association (ADA), a professional organization representing approximately 161,000 U.S. dentists.Dr. Short has over 20 years of experience in dentistry and over 15 years in endodontics. He is a member of the Fellow International College of Dentist, a graduate of the ADA Institute of Diversity In Leadership Program, and an ADA Success Speaker. He is also an expert consultant in endodontics to the Georgia Board of Dentistry and an assistant clinical professor at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Short is an independent national lecturer and is endorsed by the American Association of Endodontists speaker's bureau. Furthermore, he is an opinion leader on various dental products before and after they hit the market.Dr. Short has written numerous articles and published in several journals including Dentistry Today (He made the exclusive cover April 2013), Inside Dentistry, UpScale Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine, and the Journal of Endodontics. In addition, he has published over 1,000 articles on social media involving case studies in endodontics. They are called “The SHORT Case Of The Day” in which he has a robust worldwide following of over 100,000 dentists. Dr. Short has lectured at the American Dental Association several times and the National Dental Association annual meetings. He has lectured at local and large state meetings including the California Dental Association and others throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Dr. Short's work has been published in dental journals around the world with opportunities to speak in China and the Philippines. Dr. Short was named one of the Top 40 Dentist under 40 in America by Incisal Edge Magazine in 2013, Top 20 Alumni Under 40 by Augusta University, and has been named in Dentistry Today consistently as one of the top leaders in continuing education. Dr. Rico Short attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry (The Dental College of Georgia) to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1999. In 2002 he earned his post doctorate degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short added the final notch to his belt and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2009. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, was opened in 2004 and is located in Smyrna Georgia just outside Atlanta. The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast (DCCP) is provided for general informational purposes only. The DCCP, MounceEndo, LLC, and Dr. Richard Mounce personally have no liability for any actions taken or made by you based on the information provided in this program. The DCCP is not intended to offer dental, medical, legal, management, investment, surgical, tax, clinical, or any professional advice. Reliance on the information in the DCCP is done entirely at the listeners own risk. No guarantees, representations, or warranties are made with regard to the completeness, accuracy, and/or quality of the DCCP. The DCCP takes no responsibility for, does not endorse, and does not imply a relationship/affiliation to any websites, products, services, devices, individuals, organizations which are hyperlinked to any DCCP component or mentioned in the DCCP. Third party materials, hyperlinks, and/or DCCP content does not reflect the opinions, standards, and policies of MounceEndo, LLC (Dr. Richard Mounce, the guest, or show sponsors). The Dental Clinical Companion Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for the information presented in this podcast. Support the show (http://mounceendo.com/)
Today we share some background on the Washington Society of Colored Dentists, the first independent African American dental organization in the country. now known as the National Dental Association
Today we share some background on the Washington Society of Colored Dentists, the first independent African American dental organization in the country. now known as the National Dental Association
In this episode, I interview Dr. Rico Short, (The Root Canal Specialist to The Stars) who attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry (The Dental College of Georgia) to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1999. In 2002 he earned his post doctorate degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short added the final notch to his belt and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2009. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, was opened in 2004 and is located in Smyrna Georgia just outside Atlanta. Dr. Short has almost 20 years of experience in dentistry and over 15 years in endodontics. He is an expert consultant in endodontics to the Georgia Board of Dentistry and an assistant clinical professor at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta. He is a independent national lecturer and is endorsed by the American Association of Endodontists speaker’s bureau. In addition, he has treated numerous celebrities from actors, producers, writers, comedians, television anchors, sport athletes, and music artists. He is affectionately known as “The Root Canal Specialist To The Stars.” Dr. Short has written articles and published in several journals including Dentistry Today (He made the exclusive cover April 2013), Inside Dentistry, UpScale Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine, and the Journal of Endodontics. He has lectured at the American Dental Association and the National Dental Association annual meetings, in addition throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Dr. Short’s work has been published in dental journals around the world with opportunities to speak in China and the Philippines. Furthermore, Dr. Short has a very robust online presence in dentistry. He has over 3,000 followers in LinkedIn worldwide and over 10,000 followers on FaceBook explaining various dental procedures and current trends in dentistry. Dr. Short was named one of the Top 40 Dentist under 40 in America by Incisal Edge Magazine in 2013 and has been named in Dentistry Today consistently as one of the top leaders in continuing education. He his a frequent contributor to online dental journals as well. In addition, he has made several guest appearances on local and national radio / television stations. In June 2012, he spoke on Trinity Broadcast Networks to over 80 million households worldwide dispelling myths about root canal therapy and optimizing oral health. Dr. Short has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career. He is very philanthropic in his community. Dr. Short has established an annual scholarship at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, formally known as The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He is an American Dental Association Success Speaker and a graduate of the Institute of Diversity and Leadership Program. With this knowledge, Dr. Short travels around the country speaking to senior dental students about the future of dentistry. In addition, he volunteers at various non-profit organizations and charity dental clinics. In October 2012, Dr. Short was selected as a panelist for the Affordable Care Act. He was invited to The White House to give his personal opinion about how The Affordable Care Act would affect both businesses and citizens of our country from a healthcare provider perspective. Dr. Short is also a motivational speaker and author. His new book entitled “Getting to the Root of Your Problem” 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking is considered one of the most thought provoking self published books to date. He travels abroad teaching people to tap into their God given potential to make a positive difference in society. Dr. Short is married to Angela Short who is a dental hygienist. They have two children Jayla and Ava. To reach Dr. Short: https://www.apexendodontics.net/ drshort@yahoo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dr. Rico D. Short - Microsurgical Root Canal Specialist - Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics - Clinical Assistant Professor The Dental College of Georgia Dr. Rico Short attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry (The Dental College of Georgia) to attain a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1999. In 2002 he earned his post doctorate degree in Endodontics from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Short added the final notch to his belt and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics in 2009. His private practice, Apex Endodontics P.C, was opened in 2004 and is located in Smyrna Georgia just outside Atlanta. Dr. Short has almost 20 years of experience in dentistry and over 15 years in endodontics. He is an expert consultant in endodontics to the Georgia Board of Dentistry and an assistant clinical professor at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta. He is a independent national lecturer and is endorsed by the American Association of Endodontists speaker’s bureau. In addition, he has treated numerous celebrities from actors, producers, writers, comedians, television anchors, sport athletes, and music artists. He is affectionately known as “The Root Canal Specialist To The Stars.” Dr. Short has written articles and published in several journals including Dentistry Today (He made the exclusive cover April 2013), Inside Dentistry, UpScale Magazine, Rolling Out Magazine, and the Journal of Endodontics. He has lectured at the American Dental Association and the National Dental Association annual meetings, in addition throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Dr. Short’s work has been published in dental journals around the world with opportunities to speak in China and the Philippines. Furthermore, Dr. Short has a very robust online presence in dentistry. He has over 3,000 followers in LinkedIn worldwide and over 10,000 followers on FaceBook explaining various dental procedures and current trends in dentistry. Dr. Short was named one of the Top 40 Dentist under 40 in America by Incisal Edge Magazine in 2013 and has been named in Dentistry Today consistently as one of the top leaders in continuing education. He his a frequent contributor to online dental journals as well. In addition, he has made several guest appearances on local and national radio / television stations. In June 2012, he spoke on Trinity Broadcast Networks to over 80 million households worldwide dispelling myths about root canal therapy and optimizing oral health. Dr. Short has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career. He is very philanthropic in his community. Dr. Short has established an annual scholarship at The Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, formally known as The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. He is an American Dental Association Success Speaker and a graduate of the Institute of Diversity and Leadership Program. With this knowledge, Dr. Short travels around the country speaking to senior dental students about the future of dentistry. In addition, he volunteers at various non-profit organizations and charity dental clinics. In October 2012, Dr. Short was selected as a panelist for the Affordable Care Act. He was invited to The White House to give his personal opinion about how The Affordable Care Act would affect both businesses and citizens of our country from a healthcare provider perspective. Dr. Short is also a motivational speaker and author. His new book entitled “Getting to the Root of Your Problem” 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking is considered one of the most thought provoking self published books to date. He travels abroad teaching people to tap into their God given potential to make a positive difference in society. Dr. Short is married to Angela Short who is a dental hygienist. They have two children Jayla and Ava. http://www.apexendodontics.net/ Oldest Root Canal Video - Filmed in 1917 by M. L. Rhein, MD, DDS http://www.dentaltown.com/messageboard/thread.aspx?a=11&s=2&f=113&t=312009&g=1&st=oldest%20video
Dr Steven Lin is a board-registered dentist, TEDx speaker with featured in The Sydney Morning Herald, MindBodyGreen, Readers Digest, Woman’s Health and many more. Steven’s program helps his patients solve the cause of dental disease. It merges dental nutrition, breathing, airways, functional orthodontics and sleep health. Today the oral-systemic link is clearer than ever. And it’s helping the next generation of children to avoid braces naturally. In January 2018, his book The Dental Diet will be released in the US, UK, Australia and Germany. The Dental Diet is a journey of ancestral medicine, the human microbiome, and epigenetics. It explains the foods for healthy teeth based on whole, delicious nutrition. Buy your book at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Dental-Diet-Surprising-between-Life-Changing/dp/1401953174 You can find him on Facebook and Instagram @drstevenlin or at www.drstevenlin.com Content Summary 6:46 The Root of All Dental Diseases What is the real reason of wisdom teeth removal? 10:00 Weston Price Major contributions to the National Dental Association and Price’s theory on the relationship of nutrition and dental health 16:04 Roles of Vitamins K & D The importance of these fat-soluble vitamins and why deficiencies are so common 20:00 Vitamin D3 and Parathyroid Signs on why you might need to check your parathyroid levels “Vitamin D is on the BASE of that nutrient pyramid because we are designed to take energy from the sun.” 24:34 Vitamin A and EATING ORGAN MEAT Proform and preform vitamin A Proper absorption of vitamin A “Every culture has their way of eating organ meats… The reason why that was is because the liver is the most nutrient-dense part of the animal.” 33:55 Tongue-Tie Linked to nutrient deficiencies in A, D & K It’s relation to breathing issues 36:20 Dairy and VItamin K2: A Misunderstood Beast The difference between vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 “Vitamin K2 is the final piece of the puzzle.” Fundamental to our physiology 46:00 Nasal Breathing & Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome Where breathing issues derive from “During sleep, increased pressure sends a sympathetic kick to the brain.” 51:10 Exercises to Prevent Breathing Issues Palate expansions and taped lips exercise Blood-brain barrier “You will get so much more oxygen by reprogramming your breathing into slow breaths.” 56:00 Teeth Grinding: A Sign of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome “When you grind your front teeth, that is your brain pushing your lower jaw forward and so that’s actually just opening the airway.” Thank you listeners!! Please leave a review if you enjoyed and checkout my links below to get plugged in more to what I'm doing. PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: www.facebook.com/groups/1292792567518714/ Find more on Em here: @emilyschromm www.emilyschromm.com youtube.com/emilyschromm
LaVette Henderson, Deputy Executive Director of the National Dental Association, highlights how her organization continues to grow and evolve, the importance of creating authentic relationships, and the need for creating and fostering a pipeline of diverse suppliers.
Join Trina in the first in a series on trailblazers. These are people who decide to do things on their own terms. They start new initiatives. They reinvent themselves. They BLAZE A TRAIL. Trina’s first guest is a woman who is very accomplished as a dentist and a social enterprise leader. As she was nearing retirement she decided to launch an important movement to help children get the healthcare they need. Tune in and be inspired by her amazing story. Dr. Hazel Harper is a board director of the American Dental Group. She is a graduate of Howard University where she received both her BS and DDS degrees. She also holds a Master’s in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. In 1997 she earned the distinction of serving as the first woman president in the 85-year history of the National Dental Association. She maintains a part-time private practice in general dentistry in Washington, DC. About your host: Trina Ramsey is a career and life strategist, specializing in personal transformation and career transition. With 20 years of experience in business and management, Trina's is a "people person" and a change agent. She is on a mission to help people to discover the joy in life and make more empowered decisions. Visit Trina online at mycoachtrina.com. Get your FREE guide: 5 Signs it’s Time to Leave Your Job at http://bit.ly/ItsTime2Go Trailblazer: a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular; a person who marks or prepares a trail through a forest or field for other people to follow
Black Talk Sacramento #004: Program Notes: October 7, 2014 Host: Marichal J Brown, Gerry 'Gos' Simpson, NSAA We would like to welcome you to the monthly podcast of Black Talk Sacramento, held at Underground Books, 2814 35th Avenue, Sacramento, CA / (916) 737-3333 ////////// Featured Artist Spotlight ////////// Mr. Hooper Website: http://mrhoopersmusic.com/ Nine-One-Six music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNbMGRArf0k ////////// Underground Books News ////////// New In Store!! Dr. David Covin Walter Mosley Upcoming Discussion & Book Signings Dr. David Covin, Saturday, October 11 from 2-4 pm, Prodigal. Verita Naylor, Saturday, October 18 from 2-4pm, Get the Cheese Avoid the Trap. Janay Brown- Wood, Saturday, November 1 from 2-4 pm, Imani's Moon....a children's book. The Young Scholars from Calvary Christian Center., Saturday, November 8 from 2-4pm, We Have on our Armor Chef Richard Pannell, Saturday, November 15 from 2-4 pm, Succulent Sensibilities... Feeding Two Appetites. Afiya Moore, Saturday, November 22 from 2-4 pm, Jimmy Collar.. and His One and Only Dollar. (illustrated by Boze Riley, bookstore artist)...a children's book. Arts & Culture New Art Work!!! Art Talk Saturday, November 22 from 5-7 pm. Art Exhibit featuring Artist Boze Riley LivingTheArtLife22A Coming Soon Children's Story Time!!! w/ the River City Road Runners Saturday, October 25 @ 12 noon Saturday, November 15 @ 12 noon ////////// Brickhouse News ////////// Friday, October 10, 2014---8:00 PM- Hands Down : Anti Domestic Violence Showcase Saturday, October 11, 2014---12:00 PM-7:00 PM Second Saturday Artwalk @ The Brickhouse Saturday, October 11, 2014---2:00 PM-4:00 PM Artist, Jelana Rose Johnson Art Demo & Discussion Saturday, October 11, 2014---8:00 PM- Second Saturday Poetry @ The Brickhouse, Featuring Khiry Malik Wednesday, October 15, 2014---6:00 PM- 916 Ink ~ Writing/Poetry Book Reception Wednesday, October 22, 2014---7:30 PM- Fiveology live in Sacramento Saturday, October 25, 2014---2:00 PM-5:00 PM Artist, Jelana Rose Johnson Artist Talk & Closing Reception Saturday, December 13, 2014---10:00 AM-4:00 PM Nubian Crafters of Sacramento: 4th Annual Holiday Gift Expo ////////// Around Town Events ////////// The release of the New Sacramento Black Pages get your copy today $5 Election day: Tuesday November 4th OFF THE HOOK Presents: A Touch Of Jazz and Other Sounds A Fine Art & Photo Exhibit featuring Gerry GOS” Simpson… Located at: 2014 Del Paso Blvd Sacramento, CA. Show Opens Nov. 1, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015… Preview Reception Nov. 8, 2014 3pm- 7pm Community Book Discussion sponsored by UC Davis & Sac Cultural Hub, Tuesday, October 28th from 6-8 pm " Thinking in Pictures, My Life with Autism" by Temple Grandin. underground books book club will meet Saturday, November 15 at 12 noon, last time this year to discuss Redemption Song..a novel by Bertice Berry. Redemption Song, Bertice Berry. ////////// Observer News ////////// /////////// Other News /////////// Aunt Jemima Heirs Demand $2 Billion Payday The great-grandchildren of the woman who once served as Aunt Jemima filed a class action suit seeking royalty back payments. The great-grandchildren of Anna Short Harrington, the woman whose likeness was used for the “Aunt Jemima” logo, are seeking what they say are their just desserts, along with at least $2 billion, in a class action lawsuit brought recently against a group of companies, led by PepsiCo and its subsidiary The Quaker Oats Company, in federal court in Illinois ---------- Ferguson Update: Ferguson Recap When was he shot? August 9, 2014 Where was he shot? Ferguson, Missouri. After he was killed his body was left in the street for 5 hours How old was Michael Brown? 18 years old Officer who shot Michael? Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson The militarization of the police? African American population: 67% Black Police demographics: “Only three of the city's 53 officers are African-American.” City Council: Out of 6 members 1 is black. Blacks in Ferguson are twice as likely to be stopped by police 93% of arrests following car stops in Ferguson were of blacks. Ninety-two percent of searches and 80% of car stops involved blacks http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/12/racial-disparities-ferguson-missouri_n_5671891.html http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/10/05/ferguson-remains-on-edge-as-mass-protest-looms/16766607/ Cops wearing "I am Darren Wilson" bracelets ---------- WHITE POVERTY EXISTS, IGNORED… Read the entire article at: http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/leonard-pitts-jr/article2518087.html It is a toughness that finds its mirror in the toughness demanded of all the people struggling in all the “nothing here” places all over the country. It is a toughness that rebukes the artificial stratifications of race. “All life is interrelated,” said King. And surely, he would have welcomed “yesterday’s people” as co-authors of tomorrow’s hope. OWSLEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY $20,000, median income, 36% live below the poverty line, 98.5% of population identifies itself as white. It’s the poorest — and one of the whitest —places in America. 10.5% unemployment rate, 50% obesity rate, 71.4 years life expectancy ----------- Geoffrey Holder, Dancer, Actor, Artist, Narrator Dies at 84 7up Voice Narrator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Boomerang ---------- Facebook News: Remember we talked about how facebook was doing mood experiments on us a couple of months back, well facebook is back in the news. Drag queens challenge facebook over its fake name crackdown and wins Paypal watchout: Private messenger app might change into a payment system to send money to friends and pay with them like paypal Facebook can record every key you type while you’re writing a message. Facebook is eying the healthcare industry by collecting health status I figured out how to stop the video from auto playing in my feed Windows to come out with a new operating system in the next year or so Windows 10 (Wait what happened to Windows 9?) ---------- Ebola update: The 2014 outbreak is the largest in history What is ebola? It is a virus people die from high fever and internal bleeding There is no cure for ebola but sometimes the body can fight it off if the body is hydrated and the immune system can do it’s work. How many dead now? As of September 30, 2014 Total Cases: 7492 Total Deaths: 3439 How many countries is the disease in now? Guinea Liberia Sierra Leone Nigeria Senegal United States America to ban travel from West Africa Links: http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/outbreaks/2014-west-africa/index.html http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/what-need-to-know-ebola.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BwEZbRO1Js&index=1&list=LLvyrF4tnfO2Ig3mB521KV_A http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/about.html ---------- Raven-Symoné: "I'm Tired of Being Labeled" - Oprah: Where Are They Now? - OWN Raven-Symone saying she is not African-American but she is just American “I am an American, I’m not an African-American, I’m an American” “I’m a colorless person” “I have dark skin, I have an interesting grade hair…” http://youtu.be/QXAho8vlmAI ---------- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to eliminate health insurance coverage for some of its part-time U.S. employees in a move aimed at controlling rising health care costs of the nation's largest private employer. The announcement follows similar decisions by Target, Home Depot and others to completely eliminate health insurance benefits for part-time employees. It also comes a day after Wal-Mart said it is teaming up with an online health insurance agency called DirectHealth.com to help customers shop for health insurance plans. http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Wal-Mart-cuts-health-benefits-for-most-part-timers-5806306.php ---------- Eric Holder Resigns WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder, the first African-American to hold the nation’s top law enforcement position, announced on Thursday his plan to resign the post he’s held for nearly six years as soon as a successor can be confirmed. ////////// Special Guest ///////// ::: Segment 1::: Dr. Wallace J. Bellamy, D.M.D. Education- Boston University School of Dental Medicine- 1989-DMD California State University, Sacramento- 1984 - B.A., Biological Science (Zoology) Fountain Plaza Family Dental - (Private General Practice)1993-Present Dr. Bellamy is involved in Leadership and Affiliated with several Associations including American Dental Association, CA Dental Association. Sacramento District Dental Society, National Dental Association and the list goes on... http://www.drbellamydmd.com/ Fountain Plaza Family Dental 8007 Laguna Blvd #3 Elk Grove, CA 95758 Phone: 916-683-3011 Office Hours Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: Closed ::: Segment 2 ::: Danielle Williams Yes on Prop 47 http://safetyandschools.com/ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10103544451806973&set=a.10101130174937173.3003390.1235948&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/166752720008460/photos/a.844383032245422.1073741828.166752720008460/957821120901612/?type=1&theater