Episodes
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Alana Barton who is a Dental Assistant, Army Veteran and Dental Hygiene Student. Episode Highlights Alana’s experience as a DA in the Army Alana’s path with education Alana’s experience in Afghanistan Quotes “I deployed as a dental assistant” “Very few dental assistants get an opportunity to deploy or go into a field unit” “I can’t imagine a new dentist and a new assistant working together, trying to figure it out” “I had to run the whole clinic by myself… I got to work every aspect of the office, because I was the only one” “It's almost like a mission trip, seeing people from all different walks of life” “It’s really fulfilling to help someone who is pain” “If it's something you don’t really like, at least you are given the option to go to school for free” 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
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about how to lead our boss. Doug provides some advice to show us that leadership doesn’t always flow from the top down. Episode highlights Why having diverse leadership is important 6 Tips to bottom up leadership Quotes “Its actually problematic when a boss is the only one making decisions” “Sometimes we get stuck in the ’that's their job…and this is mine’ mentality” “Starting with a positive thing creates a separation between the problem, and them as the boss” “Approach your bosses blind spot in the way you would want to be approached about your” “We all misinterpret things… without truly understanding the intentions” “It's good for me to assume they have the best interests at 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 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email: gethiredrdh@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses Oral Cancer, in honor or Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Amanda brings on Susan Cotten who breaks down the top 5 things we need to do when thinking about our oral cancer screening. Episode Highlights What drove Susan Top 5 tips Medical History Quotes “Cancer changed and our screening needed to change right along with it” “I want to be able to smile like everyone else but I can’t… the cancer had devastated her teeth and oral cavity” “There is no perfect hygiene appointment” “Own it, flip it, and move forward” “Tell your patients you are doing the screening, and educate while you do it” “Don’t assume a patient isn’t at risk… screen from their very first visit with you” “The youngest patient I have had with oral cancer… was 6 years old” “One person, every hour, of every day dies of oral cancer” 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 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Kristin Minihan-Anderson, Laurel Risom and Marissa Decarli who work at University of Bridgeport. Today they discuss their mentors, and their various positions in the University of Bridgeport program. Episode Highlights Kristen, Laurel and Marissa’s Backgrounds Mentors Various positions and aspects of the program Quotes “I had zero interest in teaching... until I had her as my mentor” “They get a really well rounded experience which is great” “All of our associate level programs get this practical hands on application in addition to the public health lecture” “This team has taken this and ran with it and created a such a practice hands on experience” “Our entire goal is to create public health hygienists” “Don’t be afraid of going into public health” “You learn on the fly in public health” Links Kristin Contact Info: kminihan@bridgeport.edu https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ 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
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen for part 2 of their conversation. Today they focus on the clear aligner side of Allison’s business and what benefits it brings for Dental Assistants. Episode Highlights Advocate, don’t sell A skill you take with you/ Resume asset Quotes “Dental Assistants have such a great opportunity to make changes that not only benefit the practice and patients but that benefit them and their careers” “You are not a salesperson, you are an advocate for your patients and an educator” “The dental assistant can take the initiative to be trained through your course online” “Seeing dental assistants drive to learn on their own is huge” “Being proactive and gaining those skills will launch you into your career” “Having that energy come into your practice throughout the day is so fun! Links Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/ Clear Coaching Website: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com 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
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about photos, and whether it is a good idea to include one on your resume or not. This is a controversial question, that is personal. Tune in for some advice Doug has for you when debating whether or not to include a photo. Episode highlights Pros and Cons Your photo is your brand If they discriminate, they may be doing you a favor Photo tips Quotes “It's a very personal dissuasion, one that you as a job seeker need to make yourself” “It’s okay not to include a photo if you are not comfortable with it” “50% of my clients opt to include a photo on their resume” “I hear it over and over again that hygienists who include a photo of themselves on their resume get compliments from potential employers for doing so” “Naturally they are going to come across photos, photos that you may not want them to see…given that fact would you rather them have something you have vetted yourself and provided to them… as opposed to a photo on your Facebook from 2008” “We don't see the words on paper as a person, we see the person as a person when we see them in-person” “If they do use that photo for discriminate against you, do you really want to work 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 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email: gethiredrdh@gmail.com
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
Thursday Apr 09, 2020
This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 tips to get out of your head…and into action! Amanda bring in a visionary life coach - Jackie Cote to guide us to achieving our goals because if you have a desire… you deserve it! Episode Highlights Where are you at now Where do you want to be Recognizing triggers Awareness of the thoughts and stories you tell yourself Make the choice Quotes “I’ve always had this knack for giving the gift of belief” “I think we all often get stuck in our lives” “With our busy lives, we forget the dream, we forget to tap into our desires” “If you have a desire, you deserve it” “The trigger will always start in your body first, it will be a visceral body reaction” “There is a positive intention to all of your thoughts, the one telling you not to do something, is trying to keep you safe, you can thank it for trying to keep you safe, and welcome a new thought to make actions towards a new future” “I love that you talk to yourself as much as I talk to myself…it makes me feel so much better” “There are only two ways we move towards a goal, it's either we move away from fear and pain or we are moving towards pleasure. I have learned its so much more fun to move towards pleasure” “What do you want your story to look like moving forward” Links Jackie’s Website: https://jackiecotecoaching.com 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 Amanda’s email: amandahillrdh@gmail.com
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH). Episode Highlights Ryann Kehoe Background Michele Braerman Background IOH Grant/Scholarship Opportunities Walking Challenge Quotes “Previously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienists” “IOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careers” “Many of the people Diana interviews regularly are Mars Wrigley Foundation grantee winners” “We at IOH cannot do what we do without our liaisons” “I just thought I mentioned that… since I am looking at my trophies” “It’s through the work of all of you out there listening that allows us to do what we do” Links https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org American Dental Hygienists’ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/ ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/ 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
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen as they talk about Allisons business and coaching tips. Episode Highlights Allison’s Background Imposter syndrome and being open to growth What is a coach, and why you need one Quotes “I created a plan on my own for the dentist to ramp up his aligner systems” “Since I took that initiative he was really excited to invest in me further” “The clear aligner numbers doubled year after year” “At 24 year old I was promoted to the office manager, I had no clue what I was doing, but I very optimistic and forward thinking, I knew one of the keys was to connect the team” “I struggled with imposter syndrome for a long time” “You didn’t view it that way, you thought ‘what can I learn, how can I absorb all of the knowledge and skill this person has to share with me to make the practice better’”. “It doesn’t say that you are not doing things well enough, it’s that there is always opportunity to learn more” “ A coach doesn't tell you what the answer is… they help you recognize what your answer is and how you can achieve it” Links Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/ Clear Coaching Website: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com 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
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about the best practices for anonymous job openings. Although not common these opportunities do present themselves and Doug walks us through steps for the application process! Episode highlights Google Searching Tricks Work with what you have Qualifiers Testimonial sheets Quotes “Sometimes you can figure out who an office is by googling a fax or phone number, or email address” “If you have little bits and pieces of information you can try to perform a google search” “Pay attention to the job listing itself and look for those little clues” “If you see someone with an outgoing personality, be sure to include that in your resume and cover letter” “Read carefully that job description, and use that as an outline on how you should pitch, you” “Job hunting is a lot like dating, you always want to put your best food forward to create that connection and find a match” “Just so you know… employers are doing the same 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 GetHiredRDH homepage: https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug’s email: gethiredrdh@gmail.com