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AzDA's Audio Amalgam podcast
by Arizona Dental Association
Updates from the Executive Director of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) as well as AzDA members, programs, and community leaders. This exclusive member dentist benefit takes a deeper dive into the current issues, obstacles, and opportunities dentists in Arizona face on a day-to-day basis, including: hot button issues, advocacy and new legislation, BODEX and the Dental Practice Act, licensure, business advice, AzDA member benefits, member dentist guest features, Q&As, and even roundtable discussions. This is practical, applicable, and insider advice that member dentists practicing in Arizona absolutely need to know.
Episodes
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Dentist mental wellness, substance abuse, and self-harm
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just not like yourself lately? You're not alone. In this candid and deeply relatable episode of Audio Amalgam, four Arizona dentists open up about the real mental health challenges behind the smile—sharing personal stories of burnout, perfectionism, addiction,...
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Patient de-escalation—Managing patient emotions and expectations
AzDA member dentists Dr. Jennifer Fineberg, Dr. Lisa Bienstock, and Dr. Rob Roda emphasize that patient distress in dental offices often stems from fear of the unknown, lack of control, financial concerns, and personal stressors. To de-escalate tense situations, they recommend clear, jargon-free...
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Preventing dental-legal entanglements with BODEX
Listening to this podcast is a must for any dentist practicing in Arizona. Current Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners President Dr. Anthony Herro sits down with attorney Jeff Tonner of The Dental Advocate in an engaging, eye-opening discussion about navigating Board complaints, identifying...
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Dental embezzlement. How to protect yourself, and what to do if it happens
A no-nonsense, in-depth look at embezzlement in the dental office. How dentists can protect themselves from being a victim and what to do if they suspect something is amiss. AZ Dental CPA Chris Torregrossa (https://azdentalcpa.com) shares practical insights that will help you mitigate…
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Demystifying ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
In this podcast, AzDA Executive Director Dr. Regina Cobb and AzDA member dentist Dr. Anthony Dicello cover: ERISA, what is it? Let's clear up the mystery once and for all. What is it originally created for? Who is it really benefiting? How are insurance companies using it? ERISA is the Employee...
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Creating and leveraging the heck out of a patient referral program
88% of dentists say that referrals are their number one source of new patients. However, most dentists lack a system for attracting new patients through referrals. In this podcast, guest Brandon Barnum, Chairman of Champion Dentists, touches on the art of asking for referrals, setting the stage,...
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Workforce and staffing challenges—a frank conversation between three established dentists
In this latest Audio Amalgam podcast, three AzDA member dentists (two practice in an urban setting; one in a rural) discuss the challenges they face in hiring, training, and managing their dental staff. Their frank discussion covers finding the right employees, conducting performance reviews, and...
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Spotlight on the AzDA member dentist Dr. Kent Tuttle and his Smile Movement
The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Kent Tuttle, a dentist who is passionate about charity work and making a positive impact. Dr. Tuttle discusses his background in dentistry, including his initial hesitation to pursue the profession and how witnessing humanitarian dentistry in...
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Response to the "Arizona dental board fails to protect public, hold dentists accountable" article published by ASU Cronkite School of Journalism
Arizona dentists, you might be aware of an article that was recently published by a handful of students at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. The article was picked up by a few local publications. Leadership at the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) and the Arizona State Board of Dental...
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What dentists can do to prevent and be prepared to respond to a Board complaint
Feel like the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX) is kind of a mystery? Wonder how it really works and what to do if you're contacted by them. In this episode, we're featuring two dentists who know it inside and out: Dr. Anthony Caputo is a Dentist Anesthesiologist—practicing in…
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30 sec teaser: what dentists can do to prevent and be prepared to respond to a Board complaint.
A big thanks to AzDA Board of Trustees member Dr. Anthony Caputo and President of the State Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Anthony Herro for stopping into the AzDA office and recording a podcast about what dentists can do to prevent and be prepared to respond to a Board complaint. Dr. Anthony…
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Relaxing recordings for dentists by Dr Eric Curtis
Give your mind a 15min relaxing respite as author, English professor, storyteller, and Inscriptions Editor Dr. Eric Curtis shares some of his beloved anecdotes that for dentists and about dentistry. Whatever today's throwing at you, take a few minutes, sit back, and enjoy Dr. Curtis's…
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Special care dentistry at the Center for Advanced Oral Health at A.T. Still University
(27min) AzDA member dentists Dr. Mai-Ly Duong, Associate Director Dental Faculty; and Dr. Maureen Perry, Associate Dean for Post-Doctoral Education Director, the Center for Advanced Oral Health, discuss special care dentistry. They focus on the Center for Advanced Oral Health at A.T. Still...
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Dental politics and what's it like to run for ADA President
(37min, recorded in September 2019). AzDA's Council on Government Affairs member Dr. Brian Powley, (campaign manager for Arizona State Representative Dr. Paul Gosar, Arizona State Representative Dr. Regina Cobb, and ADA President-elect Dr. Dan Klemmedson), shares insights on running for ADA...
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Doctor / patient relationships—have they changed?
(51min) Past AzDA President Dr. Michael Thompson covers everything from treating family members to corporate dentistry and the danger of using CDT codes as treatment planning tools. Has the doctor-patient relationship changed over time? What should it look like? Dr. Thompson shares his insight....
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Being a female dentist—how are things different/similar? Also, dental communities—can we do better?
(41min) Inscriptions' Editor Dr. Eric Curtis discusses women in dentistry (the similarities and differences between female and male dentists) as well as online versus in-person dental communities with AzDA Past President Dr. Allison House. This candid conversation covers a lot of ground, but it's...
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Supercharge your hygiene department—with Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF
(39min) Clinical dental hygienist, author, and international speaker, Katrina Sanders offers an expressive and even-handed perspective on how dentists and hygienists can bring in more patients, serve their patients better, and support each other. Katrina's zest for dental hygiene is infused...
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Practice Transitions: the "Nuts and Bolts," plain and simple
(45min) Audience: Dentists looking to transition into or out of a dental practice. The business of dental practice transitions is constantly changing. As young dentists are looking for quality dental practices to either purchase or affiliate with as associates, senior dentists are planning to...
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AzDA Executive Director Kevin Earle answers your ePrescribing questions
WHAT'S THE NEWS? Last week we sent the email below to all AzDA members. Because so many questions came in, AzDA Executive Director Kevin Earle recorded a special Audio Amalgam podcast to provide some additional clarity and to address your questions. To access the audio file, click the button…
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How to sound like a pro when having a marketing video filmed for your dental practice.
(14min) People fear public speaking more than death. "This means to the average person who has to be at a funeral, you'd rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy," noted TV comedian Jerry Seinfeld. If you've made the leap to promote your practice through online video, there's far less…
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Sleep medicine for for you and your dental team
(31min) As a teaser to her lectures and workshop on Oct 5 and Oct 6, 2018 at the Arizona Dental Association (Scottsdale), Dr. Batoon shares insights on how to incorporate sleep medicine into your dental practice; is there one appliance that works for most sleep disorders; should you just treat...
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Antibiotic Stewardship: Practical applications for clinicians
(1hr) Increased awareness about the growing problem of microbial resistance with related challenges of treating infections caused by resistant organisms has resulted in a global initiative to improve the appropriate and safe use of antibiotics. This podcast is a discussion of strategies to…
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My nightmare tenant improvement (TI) still has me licking my wounds
(33min) Dr. Marty Margetis shares a cautionary tale for any dentist who is looking to build out, remodel, expand office space, move and renovate, etc.
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Getting real about the pressures, goals, and expectations of women dentists
(1hr10min) If you've been to a Women in Dentistry (WiD) event or even on their Facebook page, you know one thing about this group: it's a vibrant, supportive community. In carrying on that tradition, WiD recorded its first roundtable discussion podcast, featuring Drs. Onika Patel, Vanessa…
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Everything I learned transitioning into and owning my own practice
(36min) Dr. Pruzansky shares an honest and engaging look at her transition from large group practice employee to practice owner, and what she learned along the way (debt mgmt., what she looked for in a practice, patient attrition, etc). For new dentists considering ownership, you'll want to make...
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A hidden but invaluable member dentist benefit you hope to never need
If you've been in practice long enough, you've had a patient look to file a complaint about you, which potentially means you'll need to appear in front of BODEX. However, if you're an AzDA member dentist, mediation services might be available to you. If you have no idea what this benefit is…
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Using email to communicate to patients, but stumped on what to say?
If you've been told email is dead and that all the action is on social media, you've been lied to. Email is far from dead, and a lot of your colleagues are leveraging it (along with social media) to stay in contact, educate, and even personally connect with their patient base. If you're not…
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PB & J and exactly how much of their treatment plans do patients actually "get"
My daughter's teacher had a simple class assignment: provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a PB&J sandwich. This got me thinking about communication—patient communication—and exactly how much of what I share with patients is actually retained.
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Local Boy Scout troop takes over dental office—what they learned
AzDA Editor Dr. Eric Curtis' Safford, AZ office was twice overrun by local Boy Scout troops looking to earn a merit badge. What the kids learned and what Dr. Curtis took away from the unexpected visit.
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GPs referring to specialists—how it can work and how it can be a train wreck
After providing a quick history on specialties, Dr. Roda tackles specialist referrals from the new dentist perspective (who is looking to keep cases in house) as well as the specialist (who wants to be respected and not dumped on). From years of experience as a GP and then an endodonotic...
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What annoys the h*ll out of me about gum chewing—a dentist's perspective
Dr. Curtis shares his uninhibited thoughts about the "mindless bovine open-mouth smacking" that has made gum chewing an indelible pet peeve for him. As a fair-minded clinician though, he's can't pull himself to claim it's completely worthless...
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The dental speaking circuit. How to get into it, and how to own it
If you're on the dental speaking circuit or maybe just considering it, international speaker and 2018 AzDA President Rob Roda offers you some invaluable first-hand insights, humor, personal stories from the road, and advice on how to break into the speaking while juggling a busy practice.
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Dental therapists and how they'll affect your practice in Arizona
AzDA Executive Director Kevin Earle explains the recent bill signed by the Governor, introducing dental therapists into Arizona, and exactly how they will (or won't) affect our member dentists' practices.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Updates from the Executive Director of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) as well as AzDA members, programs, and community leaders. This exclusive member dentist benefit takes a deeper dive into the current issues, obstacles, and opportunities dentists in Arizona face on a day-to-day basis, including: hot button issues, advocacy and new legislation, BODEX and the Dental Practice Act, licensure, business advice, AzDA member benefits, member dentist guest features, Q&As, and even roundtable discussions. This is practical, applicable, and insider advice that member dentists practicing in Arizona absolutely need to know.
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Updates from the Executive Director of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) as well as AzDA members, programs, and community leaders. This exclusive member dentist benefit takes a deeper dive into the current issues, obstacles, and opportunities dentists in Arizona face on a day-to-day basis,...
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