Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using … [Read more...] about Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
464 The Students’ Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon!
It's unique when students have strong opinions regarding how the profession is progressing, but these 3 students are special. Join Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon in this episode as they talk about, among other things, the ADAs proposal to reduce the faculty to student ratio. The future is bright if we … [Read more...] about 464 The Students’ Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon!
453 Foreign-Trained Dental Professionals’ Impact in the US with Teresa Duncan
In this episode Andrew gets an chance to sit down with Teresa Duncan to talk about the issues surrounding foreign trained dentists, what their role could be in the US and if they are necessary. Teresa brings great questions and insight to a complicated issue. odysseymgmt.com Chew on this … [Read more...] about 453 Foreign-Trained Dental Professionals’ Impact in the US with Teresa Duncan
I have a specific glove or mask brand I like, will a DSO order this for me? with Josey Sewell, RDH
We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons including helping our planet. In this episode Josey Sewell addresses the common question about how to request specific items when working in a DSO. … [Read more...] about I have a specific glove or mask brand I like, will a DSO order this for me? with Josey Sewell, RDH
Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by … [Read more...] about Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Please Share!
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Please Share!
451 International Dental Hygiene Symposium in Seoul with Dr. Emily Boge
This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks … [Read more...] about 451 International Dental Hygiene Symposium in Seoul with Dr. Emily Boge
