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009 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

This week on “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley”, Ashley is joined by Connie Traynor, a Regional Hygiene Consultant with Midwest Dental, to discuss her role and the role a DSO plays in supporting dental practices.   Episode Highlights:   Connie’s professional history and current role with Midwest Dental Commission or production based salary vs. hourly pay The misnomer of DSOs lacking quality care   Quotes:   “I help support and mentor hygienists in about 55 practices currently.”   “I’m glad you have communication skills in your doctor on-boarding.”   “If you don’t have the ability to be successful, we’re not going to push forward.”   “You’re just recommending things that are going to help that patient just be healthier.”   “Every single office within Midwest Dental, the clinical autonomy is with the dentist.”   “You have the people doing it for you so that you don’t have to know all the rules and regulations on things.”   “It should be a peace of mind for our doctors, you know, that we’re catching those things and implementing them.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   The Association of Dental Support Organizations homepage:   https://www.theadso.org/   Connie’s email:   ctraynor@midwest-dental.com  

009 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity Ludwig

Cindy Shirtcliff  joins Sharity once again this week on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast, to continue their discussion regarding the Bridges out of Poverty constructs by taking a deeper dive into the ‘mental model of poverty’ and the ‘hidden rules’.   Episode Highlights:   Cindy’s summary of the main points from last week’s episode The mental model of poverty and the hidden rules Future focus for individuals living in poverty The impact that their living environment has for these individuals   Quotes:   “Individuals living in poverty will tell you that the most important thing to them is relationships.”   “For instance, an individual living in poverty views food differently than someone in middle class.”   “Individuals who are in poverty are struggling to get their day-to-day, immediate needs met, and they don’t have the benefit of having the ‘future focus’.”   “They put off coming to the dentist because they don’t want to miss work, they don’t want to miss income, until they have that urgency.”   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   Cindy’s email:   cindyshirt@gmail.com   Links to recommended books by Dr. Ruby Payne: https://g.co/kgs/GrDkN6 https://g.co/kgs/V4Hwu2 https://g.co/kgs/wx5J5U   The Adams County Circles Initiative:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=tWmtWrS8tDI  

008 The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

On this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee, our host is joined by Ben Hopper, the Senior Program Manager for America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) who shares information about the session he’ll be teaching on ‘Infection Control in Portable and Mobile Dental Units’ at the upcoming Dental Infection Control Boot Camp.   Episode Highlights:   What ADCF is and how it works The challenges of working within portable dentistry units Specific points from Ben’s session at Boot Camp How people can support ADCF   Quotes:   “We like to think of ourselves as the center of the wagon wheel.”   “That’s why we attend the OSAP Boot Camp so that we can learn about our stuff and how we can make sure that we’re passing on the best practices.”   “We’re very strict on our protocols, especially with infection control.”   “We let them know that, you know, we attend OSAP and we’ve gone and we’ve heard CDC people talk and OSHA people talk, and you know, we’re up to date on what we need to know so that we can kind of pass that information along and let them know too that this is an important thing.”   Links:   The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/    The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   OSAP’s homepage: https://www.osap.org/    Michelle Lee’s email:   mlee@osap.org   ADCF homepage:   www.adcf.net  

008 Rebuilding Your Passion for Dental Podcast with Laura Mordica

In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Your Dental Passion, Laura shares some suggestions on how to have a good work-life balance and highlights the benefits of achieving this balance.   Episode Highlights:   A list of practical ideas to help achieve work-life balance The benefits of a healthy work-life balance   Quotes:    “Make it a task to prioritize your tasks.”   “When you’re on break use that time to get your mind off…work tasks.”   “It is completely okay to say ‘no’ sometimes.”   “Always remember that self-care is not selfish.”   “Don’t make it harder on yourself.”   “Take time to lift your mood.”   “I felt that was like kind of our own counseling-type session.”   “We need enough rest to be able to focus throughout the day, and stay on top of all those tasks we need to do.”   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  

008 Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson

In this week’s episode of the Reflection Health Podcast, Katy and Machell continue their series about sugar by looking at how sugar affects our physiology.   Episode Highlights:   How sugar affects our health The effects of sugar on the pancreas, liver and heart The ‘brain addiction’   Quotes:   “Sugar feeds bad bacteria or pathogens.” “It can lead to an impaired immune system.” “It’s eventually going to…lead to potentially Type 2 Diabetes.” “Basically, fructose is ‘Bad News Bears’!” “When we talk about just how bad this stuff is for you, please don’t take it lightly, take it to heart!” “These are all because of this degradation of our brain because of this dopamine hit from sugar!” “Sugar…we could even say it’s making us psychotic.” “ It’s exactly like being addicted to drugs.” “We don’t even realize that our brain is getting re-wired.” 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

008 Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

This week on “Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley”, Ashley provides somewhat of a recap of previous episodes by taking a deeper look at adaptability and change management.   Episode Highlights:   Some changes that can happen when a DSO comes into a private practice Change and transition The 3 phases of transition   Quotes:   “Implementing a new technology…in my experience, this has been the biggest change for team members when we affiliate.”   “Change is situational, and then there’s transition which is psychological.”   “I think that, oftentimes, organizations overlook the ‘letting go’ process that is part of the transition process, and the feelings of loss that it can generate.”   “There’s going to be a time that you’re not going to be comfortable with the transition…you have to expect it, know it’s coming.”   “As painful as it might be when you’re going through that neutral zone, if you try to escape it too quickly, you might miss out on an opportunity to be creative, and you might miss out on that time to really develop what you need to renew yourself.”   “I would ask a lot of questions…express your concerns…don’t bottle up your emotions…so that they can help you…they’re going to support you through this process.”   “I’m a huge proponent of having a growth mindset.”   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/

008 Protecting our Public Health Podcast with Sharity Ludwig

Today on the Protecting our Public Health Podcast, Sharity continues this month’s theme of ‘health equity’ by welcoming Cindy Shirtcliff who shares information about ‘Bridges out of Poverty’ and her involvement with it over the years.   Episode Highlights:   Cindy’s professional history and how she ended up working with Bridges out of Poverty The Bridges out of Poverty materials and the four different lenses of understanding The ‘Mental Model’ of poverty How the individual lens and the mental model can influence health care providers   Quotes:   “I was noticing…how…the social determinants of health were interfering with kids’ ability to learn, and the economic status as well.”   “The Bridges out of Poverty materials define poverty as a lack of resources…it’s really resources and not just about money.”   “All of the resources that individuals need are in that mental model, and we…refer to those now as social determinants of health.”   “Understanding that individuals in poverty have many struggles in terms of getting their individual and day-to-day needs met.”   “Those rules for individuals in poverty are different than those individuals in, say, middle class.”   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   Cindy’s email:   cindyshirt@gmail.com   Links to recommended books by Dr. Ruby Payne:   https://g.co/kgs/GrDkN6   https://g.co/kgs/V4Hwu2 https://g.co/kgs/wx5J5U 

007 The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee

Dr. Erinne Kennedy, one of the architects of ADA’s new Antibiotic Guidelines, joins this week’s episode of The Official OSAP Podcast with Michelle Lee to share her valuable insights into these new guidelines.   Episode Highlights:   Erin’s academic and professional history The process surrounding the creation of the new guidelines and Erin’s role within that process Some of the key ‘takeaways’ from the new guidelines How to learn more about the guidelines and access related resources   Quotes:   “The sermon in a sentence for the guidelines is this: antibiotics really are not necessary for most cases of dental pain and intra-oral swelling.”   “For the most part, in terms of prescribing antibiotics, the harms of prescribing antibiotics outweigh the benefits in most cases…this is a big mindset shift in dentistry.”   “For clinicians, we recommend really close follow-up with your patients, maybe after a few days, and the discontinuation of that antibiotic use 24 hours after your symptoms have resolved.”   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   The Guidelines and Resources:   http://ada.org/antibiotics   Facebook Live event: “Ask an Expert—Tips for Prescribing Antibiotics” on November 18 at 1 PM ET on the ADA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation

007 Rebuilding Your Passion for Dental Podcast with Laura Mordica

In this week’s episode of Rebuilding Your Dental Passion, Laura looks at how to increase production without sacrificing morals and ethics.   Episode Highlights:   Key points from the book, ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’, by Dr. Robert Glover How these points can apply to increasing production without sacrificing morals and ethics in the dental office The list of ‘non negotiables’ for Laura’s office   Quotes:    “You can always learn something new.”   “You are the only person who can make you better…become your own CEO.”   “A lot of us seem to have an approval addiction.”   “Don’t be afraid to ask permission from the patient for you to be honest with them and tell them everything you see.”   “I want you to make sure that you’re trying to do it in a loving way.”   “How am I being nice by not being honest with the patient?”   “I think…a lot of us are feeling pressured when we go to work trying to talk to patients about treatment.”   “They will appreciate that, knowing that you’re honest, and that you are going to give them the best option for them.”   Links: The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/   The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429   Dr. Glover’s ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ homepage:  https://www.drglover.com/no-more-mr-nice-guy/the-book.html

007 Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson

In this week’s episode of the Reflection Health Podcast, Katy and Machell begin their 2-part series about sugar by looking at some statistics regarding sugar and the impact it has upon the nation.   Episode Highlights:   Some startling sugar related statistics Fructose and high fructose corn syrup Health concerns related to sugar   Quotes:   “High fructose corn syrup is toxic to our bodies.” “Sugar is the most addicting substance on the planet!” “I used to drink Dr. Pepper like water.” “Consuming sugar – we’re bathing our teeth in this!” “This is the first time in history that we could possibly outlive our children due to our diets.” “Those bad oils in sugar are worse than smoking.” “Let’s write some of these things down and we can share it with our patients.” “They get away with it by labeling it differently – it’s kind of criminal.” “We cannot blame our children. It is our responsibility to teach them good habits.” 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