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Little Teeth, BIG Smiles — 115 episodes

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AAPD CEO John S. Rutkauskas on the Past Quarter Century of AAPD

2

The Impact of a Global Education

3

Building Lasting Trust with Pediatric Patients

4

International Trends in Pediatric Dentistry

5

Pediatric Dentists, Orthodontists, and the Benefits of Co-Location

6

How Innovation Can Support Prioritizing Early Oral Health Care

7

A Conversation with Dr. Richard Rosato, President of the ADA

8

What Makes the Next Big Cover Story

9

Get to Know the AAPD Research & Policy Center

10

Protecting the Waterline for Infection Control

11

Shining a Spotlight on Minimally Invasive Care

12

The Power of Steady Leadership

13

The Science of Literacy

14

Not Impossible: A Conversation with Mick Ebeling

15

Sedation Management and Emergency Prep

16

The Search for an Inspiring Leader

17

A Conversation with Legendary Pediatric Dentist Dr. Heber Simmons

18

A Focus on Fluoride

19

AAPD’s Impact on General Dentistry

20

Streamlining the Talent Acquisition Pipeline

21

Important Considerations for Adolescent Care

22

The Integration of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

23

A Conversation with ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler

24

Marketing Your Expertise and Your Practice

25

Successful Vital Pulp Therapy in Permanent Teeth

26

Dental Development as a Tool to Assess Age

27

A Sneak Peek at AAPD 2024 in Toronto

28

Answering the Pacifier Questions as a Pediatric Dentist

29

Finding Your Passion Project

30

Learning What It Takes to Join Pediatric Dentistry Academia

31

We Can’t Do It All: Learning to Stop Over-Functioning and Re-Prioritize to be Your Best Self

32

Unveiling the Ripple Effects: Generational Conversations that Shape Your Patients, Team, and Practice

33

AAPD Returns to Toronto 25 Years After Celebrating the New Millenium

34

Navigating Craniofacial Issues as a Pediatric Dentist

35

Dental Environments and Their Effects on Autistic Children

36

Pedo Teeth Talk is now Little Teeth BIG Smiles from AAPD, Brought to you by Hu Friedy Group.

37

Pharmacist Turned Pediatric Dentist – Great Combo – Especially Regarding OCS!

38

Meet the New President of the ADA – and Her Inspiring Journey into the New Leadership Role

39

A Pediatric Dentist, an Anesthesiologist, and an EMT. All in One colleague!

40

Have you heard of EPAs?

41

Cariology Update – hear/learn from our Expert, Dr. Fontana

42

“Is There Really a Shortage of Drugs We Most Often Need?”

43

A Wonderful Career Practicing Pediatric Dentistry and Now a Professional Photographer

44

Trouble getting your patients into the Hospital OR?  Help is on the way!

45

The Future of Dental Insurance

46

JADA Editor in Chief Tell Us What He Sees in the Science World Ahead

47

Optimizing Outcomes for Patients with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities

48

Dr. Amr Moursi, our new AAPD President shares his vision for the future

49

Why You Should Look into OSAP, ASAP!

50

Growth and Development Pearls from a “Triple Trained” Colleague

51

Behavior Management that Engages and is Fun!

52

I dealt with the trauma, now how to fix the tooth?

53

Hiring, training, and retaining the best pediatric dental assistants: A great story and plan for you!

54

PEARS is (and are) good for your team and your patients’ safety.  Get to know what PEARS is all about

55

Have you heard about 3-D printing in dentistry? You need to, as it is entering our practices with great benefit to our patients!

56

“Rev your Bev” – The right choices for young children’s beverage (AND WATER) consumption.

57

Build your dental assistant team…. Hear from the expert!

58

Mein3.com: an amazing new resource to find talent for your office. A screening tool for future team members in your office!

59

The “Covid Reset”: How I Changed My Outlook, and My Perspective

60

Do you struggle transitioning your patients with special needs to a general dentist as they outgrow the practice?

61

Should my practice be accredited? Whether you know what that means or not, learn all about it! Ep. 56

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Don’t Know What To Do With That Difficult Parent In Your Practice? Ep. 55

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You Hear A Lot About Teledentistry, But Is It Useful? Ep. 54

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Are Narcotics Disappearing From Our Sedation Cases? Ep. 53

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Thought about volunteering/providing care in your neighborhood or abroad? Here is how! Ep.52

66

Do you manage your reputation online? Learn how! - Ep. 51

67

Get Involved in Diversity in Dentistry Mentorships: Learn From Dr. Laila Hishaw How You Can Make a Difference! - Ep.50

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Imaging, Radiology, and Decision Making in Pediatric Dental Practice - Ep.49

69

Bring a Therapy Dog Into Your Practice: Why, What, How and Yes, Do This! - Ep.48

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How It’s Made: Learn About AAPD’s Connection To Federal Legislation and What Our Colleague Legislative Leaders Are Doing - Ep.47

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Getting the Legislation Done: Learn About AAPD’s Connection To Federal Legislators and Their Staff and What Happens Behind the Scenes! - Ep.46

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Common and Not So Common Oral Lesions: A Systematic Approach To Clinical Assessment - Ep.45

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The AAPD and Its Long-Term Leadership Role in Washington: How Our Influence Has Improved Our Specialty - Ep.44

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Surgery Centers Are Not Alike: Learn About What They Are and How To Get Your Patients Treated in Them - Ep.43

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The COVID-19 Experience From a Pediatric Dentistry Chief Resident’s Perspective: A Very Bright Future Ahead - Ep.42

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Oral Conscious Sedation Is Something We Need to Stay up to Date On! - Ep.41

77

COVID-19 and 3 New York City Dentists’ Perspective - Ep.40

78

Ethics, Bioethics and Morality: What They Mean for Us as Practitioners - Ep.39

79

Taking Care of Yourself, Your Mental Health and Wellbeing - Ep.38

80

Let’s Get Social! Unleashing the Power of Social Media to Take Your Dental Practice to the Next Level - Ep.37

81

The Age One Dental Visit: As Important as Ever - Ep.36

82

Things to Do Right Now While Your Practice Is in Hiatus: Listen to a Management Expert - Ep.35

83

I Hear About Teledentistry but What Does That Mean? How Do I Use It? - Ep.34

84

One Pediatric Dentist’s Observations and Actions to Date in Early Response to COVID-19 - Ep.33

85

Leadership, Ethics and Managing Through a Crisis That We Never Imagined Would Happen - Ep.32

86

What the CARES Act Means to Me and My Practice: What to Do Now - Ep.31

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AAPD Chief Policy Officer Discusses the COVID-19 Crisis and What It Means for Pediatric Dentistry - Ep.30

88

Everything, I Mean Everything You Need to Know About Infection Control (In 25 Minutes) - From the Expert! - Ep.29

89

Ask the Mediatrician: Get Practical Advice for Parents and Providers on Media Use by Children From the Expert - Ep.28

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Dental Anesthesiology Is Now Recognized Specialty of Dentistry: What This Means for Your Practice - Ep.27

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Do We Need More Pediatric Dentists in the US, or Just in Some Places? Guest: Paul Casamassimo - Ep.26

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How to Make Sure That the Pediatricians With Whom You Work Are Saying the Right Thing - Ep.25

93

Tongue Tie, Frenectomy, Babies, Breastfeeding - Get the Facts and Learn How to Talk With Parents About It - Ep.24

94

Leadership Institute: Lessons I Learned & How I Apply Them - Ep.23

95

Zirconia Crowns: Do You Use Them? Here’s When and How! - Ep.22

96

Autism and How it Relates to Pediatric Dentistry - Ep.21

97

The 5 Habits Fear Uses to Keep you Crazy Busy - Ep.20

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Safety in the Pediatric Dental Practice: It's About Everything We Do - Ep.19

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Pitfalls of New Patient Phone Calls - Ep.18

100

John Rosemond’s Words on Parenting – How It Has Changed and Its Impact on Us - Ep.17

101

Juggling Your Family Life While Running a Business - Ep.16

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Marketing Your Pediatric Dental Practice: A Key To Your Success - Ep.15

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Basic Behavior Guidance Has Evolved over Time. Why? - Ep.14

104

What's New and Trending in Orthodontics? - Ep.13

105

Making Medicaid Work Effectively in Your Office - Ep.12

106

Things to Know About a DSO: Learn About What DSO Means in Practice - Ep.11

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Dr. Rob Delarosa – 10 Rules for a Successful Pediatric Dental Practice. You Should Know Them - Ep.10

108

Dr. Jeanette MacLean - Bring Minimally Invasive Medical Management into Your Practice Today! - Ep.9

109

Dr. Travis Nelson - Need a Primer in Integrative Clinical/Restorative Decision Making? Here You Go! - Ep.008

110

Dr. Nestor Cohenca - Are You up to Date on Trauma Care and Vital Pulp Therapy? Maybe Not! - Ep.007

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Dr. Anu Tate - The AAPD Reference Manual: THE Guide to Evidence Based Practice - Ep.006

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Dr. Richard Chaet - Resin Infiltration: Using ICON to Halt Caries Lesion Progression - Ep.004

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Rob Delarosa - Practice Management: They Didn’t Teach Me That in Dental School - Ep.003

114

Pulp Fiction: Can We Regenerate a Pulp Following Dental Trauma? - Ep.002

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Dr. Horst - SDF: Game Changer? If So, How Do I Change My Game? - Ep.001