The very sad story of a 7 year old’s death during a procedure brings a spotlight on medical emergency training. All team members play a part when it goes south. Teresa walks through a sample scenario so you can apply it to your team. We then talk about health literacy - it’s not just reading level. … [Read more...] about Tackling Health Literacy and Medical Emergencies in YOUR office
TikTok Tooth Molds, Annoying Noises and State of the Dental Industry
A user on TikTok has a cheaper solution for flippers and chipped teeth. We bring you the pros and cons of this trend - with obviously way more cons. What noises annoy you the most? See where you rank on this scale and let us know if you have any other suggestions for this list. Finally we talk about … [Read more...] about TikTok Tooth Molds, Annoying Noises and State of the Dental Industry
Vaccines, Antitrust Laws and Nutty Influencer Moms
We went from news to bizarre in this episode. We succeeded in keeping our composure until almost the end but the influencer mom was too much. On a serious note, we discussed the first dentist giving COVID-19 vaccine (congratulations Dr. Thrower!) and what this means for other offices. We then went … [Read more...] about Vaccines, Antitrust Laws and Nutty Influencer Moms
The Zoom Boom and ADA’s Outreach to the White House
Smile Direct Club’s success has shown us that cosmetic dentistry is mostly pandemic proof. People hanging out on webcams all day are suddenly noticing their gummy smiles and shade D2 choppers. The acquisitions and mergers also continue and we talk about Smile Brands’ action in the market. And what … [Read more...] about The Zoom Boom and ADA’s Outreach to the White House
Vaccines, Aromatherapy and Sexy Dental Dancing
Are you ready to administer vaccines and test for COVID-19? If you’re up to it you may soon be able to! What happens if this becomes a standard of care for dental offices? How do you get paid for it? So many questions around this hot topic. We also explore the world of sexy dentistry with the … [Read more...] about Vaccines, Aromatherapy and Sexy Dental Dancing
TikTok Flossing and the Homeless Population
It’s not a great visualization but we make it work. Kevin spent time exploring TikTok fads and discovered crazy things people do to take care of their teeth. Teresa is following a story about a dentist who is faced with protecting her office and boy, is she in a rough situation. Then we wrap it up … [Read more...] about TikTok Flossing and the Homeless Population
Walmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental Employers
We started out talking about Walmart’s continued push into healthcare including Medicare Advantage Dental Plans. If the carriers are a bit concerned should dental offices pay closer attention to this trend? We then moved on to the ethical dilemma of reporting employers when shady shenanigans are … [Read more...] about Walmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental Employers
The Hoverboard and OSHA Episode
Seth Lookhart aka The Hoverboard Dentist is sentenced for violations ranging from Medicaid fraud and organ harvesting. What?? He’s not just a doc on a board - there’s more. We also discuss the fines levied against a doctor who was alleged to not do enough to protect employees. How could they have … [Read more...] about The Hoverboard and OSHA Episode
