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017 Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association Podcast

On today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, Diana is joined by a very special guest, Ann Dohm, a dental hygienist from Wisconsin who shares her truly inspirational story with listeners.   Episode Highlights:   Ann’s regular patient, Tim, and his need for a kidney transplant Ann’s remarkable offer to help Tim   Quotes: “13 people die everyday from not getting a kidney, on that list.”   “If anybody ever gets a chance to do it, you’ll not regret it.”   “You also stopped sort of a legacy of people not surviving because of this disease.”   “He watched his mom die, he watched his brother, his sister.”   “We want to help people, and that’s what keeps me in this business.”   “We lost our son about 11 years ago in a car accident, and he was a tissue donor and organ donor and…it is absolutely amazing all the different things that they use from a donor.”   “I’m blessed I could do it and see the results.”   “You are my hero.”   Links:   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

17 Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliott

On this week’s episode of “Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliott”, Megen is once again joined by Eden Ivie, the Director of Client Success with MouthWatch, to continue their discussion from last week, this time looking at intraoral cameras and the many benefits they provide.   Episode Highlights:   The evolution of intraoral cameras Why these cameras are so valuable to dental professionals The benefits to patients of using these cameras   Quotes:   “It’s so easy to describe their oral condition and what’s going on, what needs to be done, when you can just snap a picture and show that to them. And, they believe you.” “It really helps with patient education and patient buy-in, and building trust with your patients.” “They reduce the necessity for words, and that saves us time and energy.” “It’s going to make a huge difference in your practice.” “Patients don’t want to admit that they don’t know what you’re talking about.” “How did we practice without an intraoral camera for so long?” “They start diagnosing themselves.” “They’re going to understand more readily that that’s an infection that’s affecting their child’s health.” 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   American Dental Assistants Association homepage: https://www.adaausa.org/   MouthWatch homepage:   https://www.mouthwatch.com/  

016 Get Hired with Doug Perry

In this week’s episode of the Get Hired with Doug Perry podcast, Doug lets listeners in on how to reject a job offer professionally.   Episode Highlights:   Reasons why you may choose to turn down a job offer Tips to help make your rejection professional The importance of remaining consistently professional   Quotes:   “It’s not a bad thing to get rejected or to reject a job offer.” “There is a home for you out there – I want to make that clear as well.” “You’ve got to keep believing in yourself.” “You need to be singing from the same sheet of music, so to speak.” “Professionalism should always, always be your top goal – it transcends ambition and accomplishment.” “There are forces that are working behind the scenes to help you out.” “Always be graceful, always be kind in your responses to them.” “You don’t want to close that door.” “That office may eventually clean up their act…you may want to reconsider 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  

003 Your Dental Top 5 with Amanda Hill

Today’s episode of “Your Dental Top 5” podcast with Amanda Hill is all about the top dental conferences to attend in 2020, and why listeners should set a goal of attending at least one this year.   Episode Highlights:   Selecting conferences that align with your goal(s) for the year Amanda’s top 5 conferences in the order of when they occur this year The reasons why these are Amanda’s top 5 The value of attending conferences   Quotes:   “This list is, without a doubt, not scientific – it’s really just my opinion…and I’d love to hear back from you about what your favorite conferences are and why.” “You could pack in a little day on the right or the left of the conference, and maybe you could make a little time to go see Mickey Mouse.” “I know that Matt Crespin is working so hard for us.” “Going to conferences…it’s a great opportunity to open your mind to what else is out there in our field.” “There’s just too much changing too fast to be able to stay up on all of the new technologies.” “I think by taking the time to attend at least one conference a year, you’ll not only get to the CE’s that you need, but I really think that they will help light that passion that you have for dentistry, help you to remember why you went into dentistry.” “Make that a part of a 2020 goal to attend a conference and…tell me that you’re coming, tell me which one’s you’re going to…maybe we can even record a podcast together!” 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

016 Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello

Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues her month long series on different therapies to treat sleep breathing disorders in today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, by looking at positional therapy as well as the use of one of the oldest known wind instruments, the didgeridoo.   Episode Highlights:   The didgeridoo and circular breathing The findings of a study looking at their effects on sleep The many types of positional therapy and some tips and tricks that may help   Quotes:   “It helps you to do circular breathing.”   “This could be a natural sleep apnea therapy, and the participants were very excited to be part of the study.”   “It’s actually a pretty cool instrument.”   “Something as simple as playing an ancient aboriginal instrument can not only be fun, but it can strengthen your airway muscles, and it can improve your sleep.”   “The didgeridoo has been used to treat sleep apnea and it has been shown to be effective in part because of the strengthening of the…muscles of the throat as well as the muscles of the tongue.”   “There definitely is some validity to playing the didgeridoo.”   “There is actually a valid study that proves that being elbowed more at night can show that you’re more likely to have sleep apnea.”   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 Utility of the Elbow Sign in the Diagnosis of OSA:   https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(15)34363-4/abstract

016 Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association Podcast

On today’s episode of the Official American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Podcast, Diane is joined by Liz Karmasek, who shares her experience of working as a dental hygienist in the Virgin Islands.   Episode Highlights:   Liz’s academic and professional history and involvement with ADHA Working in the Virgin Islands A comparison of dental offices in the US and the Virgin Islands ‘Island life’ Liz’s mentors Quotes: “The first 6 months were probably the hardest for me.”   “A lot of patients, I’ve come to learn, don’t come as frequently as they should.”   “Any time there’s a cruise ship passenger or even an employee on the cruise ship, they come to us.”   “I spend a lot of my time Fridays giving back, community service related projects.”   “The people are just wonderful…there’s just so much positive energy on the island.”   “At the end of the day, it’s definitely worth it.”   “I knew if I didn’t take that opportunity, and I didn’t jump out the window at that time, that it might pass me by, and I’d probably regret it for the rest of my life.”   Links:   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

016 Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliott

On this week’s episode of “Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliott”, Megen is joined by Eden Ivie, the Director of Client Success with MouthWatch, who shares with listeners details regarding her current role and all it entails, especially in the area of teledentistry.   Episode Highlights:   Eden’s work with intraoral cameras and teledentistry Her explanation of what teledentistry is The many ways teledentistry is utilized   Quotes:   “You have a provider in one spot, and a patient in a different spot.” “In teledentistry, we need to have a provider on site with the patient.” “Also, it works great in-office for referrals to specialists.” “It really streamlines everything, and helps things move more smoothly.” “Teledentistry applies that technology that we’re using in every other aspect of our lives and brings it into dentistry to make things easier for us and our patients.” “Using teledentistry they only are transported once and all of their treatment is taken care of at that one appointment.” “I heard a dentist refer to it as ‘that Star Wars dentistry’ – it’s not anything like that!” “It just makes life easier for the patient…it’s just perfect.” 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   American Dental Assistants Association homepage:   https://www.adaausa.org/   MouthWatch homepage:   https://www.mouthwatch.com/

015 Get Hired with Doug Perry

In this week’s episode of the Get Hired with Doug Perry podcast, Doug shares the two things employers care the most about when looking to hire someone.   Episode Highlights:   The two very important factors in determining whether or not you get the job How to address these factors in a way that showcases your relationship skills Challenge, Action and Response (CAR) sheets   Quotes:   “It’s game changer information for them, but they will rarely ask them straight up.” “The team has to have good relationships…they have to work well together as a well oiled machine.” “Employers simply won’t risk hiring someone that doesn’t fit with that existing team.” “Employers simply won’t hire someone who will potentially offend a customer.” “They want to know that you’re going to deliver ‘over the top’ service.” “Be sure to be intentional in talking about those relationship skills.” “Come to the job interview ready to share those stories, those great examples, those experiences.” “That will greatly enhance your marketability, and greatly improve your chances of landing a great dental hygiene job.” 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

002 Your Dental Top 5 with Amanda Hill

On today’s episode of “Your Dental Top 5” podcast, Amanda looks at a topic that our Mothers told us to never talk about: money – specifically what people are getting or not getting for holiday bonuses.   Episode Highlights:   How Amanda crowdsourced information on this topic The Top 5 Holiday Bonuses The bonus that Amanda has experienced that she liked the most Expressing gratitude   Quotes:   “This is by no means a good scientific way to do research…but it is a great way to crowdsource information and figure out what’s happening in everyone’s offices.” “One comment that, sadly, came up a lot was that many people used to get a holiday bonus and now they don’t, or that bonus has been extremely reduced.” “If you didn’t get a bonus this year and you were expecting one, be sure to not tell your cousin Eddie.” “I saw everything from $25 to…to a month’s salary!” “It was awfully nice, the ones that knew exactly what to expect so that they could maybe play that into their holiday spending.” “I’m not sure it’s a holiday bonus if I’m bringing the food.” “They often didn’t feel appreciated for the bonus that they gave…no one said ‘thank you’.” “Thank your boss for your job and thank your boss for that holiday bonus that you got as well.” 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

015 Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello

In today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues her month long series on different therapies to treat sleep breathing disorders, this time looking at surgical options and epigenetics.   Episode Highlights:   Some surgical options for treating sleep breathing disorders Epigenetic orthodontics   Quotes:   “Kind of like if you’re opening the curtains to a window.”   “I know it sounds very drastic, but these are procedures that can actually really help save a person’s life.”   “These are just a few of the surgical techniques…there are several others so I definitely encourage you to research a little bit more.”   “I guess you could call it a non-surgical upper airway remodeling.”   “Basically you’re just growing to the shape that your body was destined to be which creates a better airway and breathing space.”   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