The Dental Podcast Network's Channel One

015 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

Once again this week, Doug Mayer, Training Manager and Product Specialist with Dentsply Sirona Midwest, joins Ashley on “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley” to finish up their series about infection control by focusing on avoiding common mistakes in infection control.   Episode Highlights:   Some of Doug’s key tips for proper maintenance of equipment Some common mistakes that Doug sees, and how they can be avoided   Quotes:   “Test your instructions against the CDC Guidelines.”   “It matters who you buy from.”   “A wonderful asset, besides the manufacturer, is your dental distributor partner.”   “When you sign the check, that’s not the end of our relationship, that’s the beginning of our relationship.”   “I’ve seen people that do very consistent maintenance, but they do it very consistently wrong.”   “The inside components get contaminated between patients.”   “As soon as you open the sterilizer door, it’s not sterile anymore.”   “We want to take away those things that you don’t need to be doing, and we want to make sure that you are doing the things you need to be doing to make everything effective.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   The Association of Dental Support Organizations homepage:   https://www.theadso.org/   Doug’s email:   doug.mayer@dentsplysirona.com

015 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity Ludwig

Chris Wood, Executive Director for the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD), joins Sharity this week on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast to discuss the role of the ASTDD in assisting state oral health programs.   Episode Highlights:   Chris’ professional history and her journey to becoming the Executive Director of ASTDD ASTDD and its purpose How the ASTDD assists states through a population based approach The most common requests ASTDD receives   Quotes:   “You don’t necessarily have to be a dentist to be the person who’s leading the oral health program in the state health department.”   “One of the things that we do a significant amount of work on is assisting states with data collection.”   “We’re reporting on the oral health status of a population.”   “As state government employees, you cannot advocate, but you most certainly can educate.”   “Our resources get used by a lot of other people.”   “I believe that when you get involved with an organization like ASTDD, it really can be a game changer in terms of your career.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Chris’ email:   cwood@astdd.org   ASTDD homepage:   www.astdd.org  

014 The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Emily Boge, the Dental Administrative Chair for Hawkeye Community College, to talk about her passion for infection control.   Episode Highlights:   Emily’s many roles How Emily gets her message regarding the importance of infection control across to her students Her new high level suction system The difference in expectations at school with those in ‘real life’, and Emily’s advice to her students regarding these   Quotes:   “This is dangerous, this is our standard of care, and this is what you’re not matching. How can we help you fix it?”   “The number one reason that dental professionals miss work is respiratory infections, respiratory diseases, respiratory viruses.”   “Really, what we do in school should be real life, because that’s the highest standard.”   “Don’t be touching the stuff at Target that I’m going to be touching, you are so contaminated right now…why do you have your gown on in my Target store?”   “If…that person tells me that they don’t have 10 minutes to talk to me about safety, then do I really want to work there?”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/    Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org

014 Rebuilding Your Passion for Dental Podcast with Laura Mordica

In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Your Dental Passion, Laura discusses standard of care, and its potential impact upon one’s dental passion.   Episode Highlights:   How standard of care affects dental passion Ways to change the standard of care The importance of ‘speaking up’ when necessary   Quotes:    “I feel this is also a topic that affects our passion for a lot of us, and our happiness in our office.”   “Before you know it, your passion is completely gone.”   “I’m a huge believer in taking ownership of your own career, and being the CEO of yourself.”   “Point out an area of concern, a problem, and you must have a solution to that issue or the problem.”   “We owe it to ourselves to maintain integrity with our daily duties.”   “You need to make sure that the things that you are putting out there, the things that you are doing out there, are reflecting good on you.”   “The dental world is very small.”   “These things are not only to protect our patients…but also maintaining the system itself so that it’s going to function properly and last us a lot longer.”   “It’s up to every single one of us in the office to speak up if things aren’t properly being done, and if we don’t, you know, then we’re just as guilty as the ones doing it.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429

014 Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson

On today’s episode of the Reflection Health podcast, Katy and Machell welcome Katy’s husband, Dr. Philip Cameron, Chiropractor and owner of the Bozeman Wellness Center, who shares some of his knowledge regarding the immune system.   Episode Highlights:   Some facts about the immune system Some examples of how our immune systems get ‘worn down’ What we can do about this   Quotes:   “The immune system and the nervous system…play a very interesting dance together in how one will affect the other, and how when one goes out of balance, so does the other.” “It’s the fact that your immune system has been weakened to the point that it can’t fight off that virus that actually makes you sick or at least have the symptoms of being sick.” “The body never does anything haphazardly or by chance.” “In order to maintain this health balance, we need to think about the regular things that we do on a daily basis that keep ourself healthy.” “Exercising and sweating are so important for cleansing the body.” “Phil is never sick – never, ever!” Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/   Katy’s email:   katy@productivedentist.com   Machell’s email:   machell@productivedentist.com   Bozeman Wellness Center homepage:   http://www.bozemanwellnesscenter.com/

014 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

Doug Mayer, Training Manager and Product Specialist with Dentsply Sirona Midwest, joins Ashley once more on this week’s episode of  “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley” to continue their series about infection control, this time focusing on clinician accountability in this area.   Episode Highlights:   What clinician accountability means to Doug Some ‘must haves’ that need to be included in infection control systems and protocols Additional training for the Infection Prevention Coordinator   Quotes:   “I think there’s been a lack of information about accountability.”   “Doing what a reasonable and prudent dentist would do, or what a reasonable and prudent dentist would not do.”   “The media can make a firestorm out of things.”   “The first thing to do…is to appoint an Infection Prevention Coordinator.”   “Please rely on your product manufacturers.”   “Having that electronic record and just having it all in one place is fantastic.”   “If it looks like you’re trying, they’re going to be more likely to be supportive of that.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   The Association of Dental Support Organizations homepage:   https://www.theadso.org/   Doug’s email:   doug.mayer@dentsplysirona.com  

014 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity Ludwig

This week on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast, Sharity continues her series looking at how oral health fits into the larger public health picture by interviewing Rebeckah Berry, Grants & Metrics Manager for the Central Oregon Health Council.   Episode Highlights:   Rebeckah’s professional history What Health Improvement Plans are, how they are created, how their implementation is ensured, and how to find the specific one for your area The importance of collaboration and inclusivity in the creation of Central Oregon’s Health Improvement Plan The biggest lessons learned in creating this plan   Quotes:   “A health improvement plan is critical for developing policies and taking collective actions to promote the health of people that live in that area.”   “Those interviews actually help us to put a human perspective or voice to…all those numbers, data.”   “If we all agree to have the same or similar priorities, we’re more likely to impact those priorities in the coming years for the residents of our region, and that’s what we’re all so excited about.”   “This takes a lot of time.”   “It’s actually a pretty neat and collaborative process.”   “In our region, we wouldn’t do it any other way.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Central Oregon Health Council homepage:   https://cohealthcouncil.org/   Rebeckah’s email:   rebeckah.berry@cohealthcouncil.org

013 The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, Michelle is joined by Dr. Marie Fluent, the lead author of “Shedding Light on a Potential Hazard: Dental Light-Curing Units”, to discuss the paper and its findings.   Episode Highlights:   How the idea to write the paper and the writing team came together What the team discovered during their research and writing The risks associated with blue lights and how to protect against them Recommendations regarding eye protection methods Regulatory guidance regarding blue light and its associated hazards   Quotes:   “Blue light is everywhere…in dentistry we’re exposed to even more blue lights.”   “Our technology has vastly improved, but unfortunately, our eye protection has not.”   “This has slipped through the cracks as a risk that is relatively new in dentistry, and is not in any of our current literature.”   “If I haven’t seen it, chances are the average clinician has not either.”   “My hopes with this entire paper is that it does increase awareness.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/    Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org   ‘Shedding Light on a Potential Hazard’ link: https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(19)30609-9/abstract  

013 Rebuilding Your Passion for Dental Podcast with Laura Mordica

In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Your Dental Passion, Laura discusses the impact of social media upon the dental industry and practices, and offers suggestions on ways to respond positively to this impact.   Episode Highlights:   Dental products and information which patients are seeing through social media The importance of being prepared for patient questions about these topics Charcoal toothpaste and the science behind it Information about Crest’s Whitening Therapy Deep Clean Charcoal Toothpaste   Quotes:    “You know, I saw on Dr. Oz…”   “We need to have a good idea of the generality of what these products are claiming.”   “That gives her a first hand experience with the product so she could give a trusted review to her patients about it.”   “Sometimes they will find something…you’ve never heard of.”   “Researchers actually concluded that there wasn’t enough laboratory or clinical data to determine the safety or effectiveness of activated charcoal for teeth whitening or oral health.”   “Reach out to your reps for more information…they should have studies to back up their claims.”   “We can’t always deter our patients from using these fad-type products, but we can educate them so that they’re able to make a more educated decision.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429  

013 Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson

On today’s very special episode of the Reflection Health podcast, Katy and Machell welcome Machell’s dear friend, Dr. Jeff Buske, to speak about setting targets in life in order to “expand as a human being”.   Episode Highlights:   The difference between a target and a goal Some target setting examples Improving the ‘Core Four’ by living a challenge-based lifestyle   Quotes:   “I’d much rather be a meaningful specific than a wandering generality.” “A target is…you’re laser-focused. It’s like the sniper.” “One other key important ingredient of a target is, it has to make your butt pucker a little bit.” “Who do I have to become to make that happen?” “It’s when you start to grow and get outside the comfort zone that you’re going to expand as a human being.” “I set up my life in 90 day challenges.” “Journaling…gets you literally out of your head and connected with your heart.” Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/  The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Productive Dentist Academy homepage:   https://productivedentist.com/   Katy’s email:   katy@productivedentist.com   Machell’s email:   machell@productivedentist.com   Dental Syndicate homepage:   https://www.dentalsyndicate.com/