Dental Sound Bites

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We know that dentistry can be a demanding profession with long hours, high stress levels and the pressure to provide top-quality care to patients. But taking care of your own needs is just as important as taking care of your patients. Join our expert guest, Dr. Diana Dill, licensed coach and consulting psychologist for the ADA Wellness Ambassadors program, to discuss stress management, self-care, and building a supportive community to help you maintain a healthy mind-body.   Special Guest: Dr. Diana Dill, licensed coach and consulting psychologist for ADA Wellness Ambassadors program. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

In this episode, we’ll guide you through strategies to manage sticky communication situations in the dental office. We’ll explore practical strategies and way to improve communication skills to achieve a positive outcome for all involved. Special Guest: Tiffany Olson For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

We had such a great time with this topic in season one that we wanted more! We’re talking awkward, strange, sticky situations with patients or peers in the dental office. We’ll dive into the stories, and the strategies on how to stay professional and compassionate in challenging situations, how to set boundaries, and ensure safety for all. Special Guests: Dr. Stephanie R. Ganter and Dr. Robert McNeill (hosts of Between Two Teeth podcast) For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

In an ADA Dental Sound Bites first, we’re joining forces with our sister podcast, “Tooth Talk,” and diving into all thing’s advocacy: what it is, what it does and how it’s changing the profession. Plus- we explore five simple ways you can get involved right now. Special Guests: Sarah Milligan and Peter Aiello (hosts of ADA’s Tooth Talk podcast) For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

The ADA's resident dental insurance experts are here to share billing guidance, resources for contract support and insight on how the big ballot win with Massachusetts's "Question 2" could shake up the insurance game nationwide. Special Guests: Dr. Sara Stuefen, and Dennis McHugh, ADA’s manager of third-party payer advocacy. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

New year, new budgets, new habits! Learn how to avoid the kiss of debt and what it takes to become a millionaire. Special guest: Stephen B. Dunbar III, J.D., CLU, executive vice president, Equitable Advisors. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites Stephen B. Dunbar III is a financial professional who offers securities through Equitable Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), member FINRA, S.I.P.C, offers investment advisory products and services through Equitable Advisors, LLC, an S.E.C.-registered investment advisor, and offers annuity and insurance products through Equitable Network, LLC.  Equitable Advisors and Equitable Network are affiliated companies and do not provide tax or legal advice or services. 

There are times when dentistry can be physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. For many, the busy holiday season is one of those times. The holidays can bring with it stressful moments personally and professionally. In this episode, you’ll find self-care and wellness resources and tips from guest Dr. Alex Barrera, a member of ADA Wellness Ambassador program to help you incorporate wellness into your everyday life. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

As the holidays approach and 2022 is winding down, it’s a good time to reflect personally and professionally on how to grow the dental community and network more effectively. Guest Dr. Cathy Hung joins the hosts to talk about making more powerful connections with colleagues and patients now and in the year to come. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

Dentistry is changing. From the demographics of new dentists entering the profession to new challenges, we're diving into the data to see what's coming next. Plus, special Guest Marko Vujicic, Chief Economist and VP of ADA's Health Policy Institute, on the three big opportunities in dentistry right now. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

At ADA’s SmileCon 2022, hosted in Houston, attendees enjoyed a new feature – the ADA podcast stage. Dentists gathered to watch and hear a live recording of Dental Sound Bites with host Dr. ArNelle Wright interviewing Dr. Joy Nisnisan in front of an audience while co-host Dr. MJ Hanlon joined the conversation remotely. The topic of the episode was organized dentistry from the perspective of Nisnisan, a 2022 graduate of the UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, who was also an active member of the American Student Dental Association. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites