Dental Sound Bites

Guidance for dentists dealing with patients using marijuana. We’re exploring the impact of marijuana on oral health. Join us for a discussion about trends in marijuana use and their implications when treating your patients. Special Guests: Dr. Barry Taylor For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Description:  Join us for an important episode on depression and suicide affecting our profession. Our special guest, Dr. Karen Foster, will share vital information, guidance, and support resources. Special Guests: Dr. Karen Foster For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

It’s one of the hottest topics in the news: GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges these may present when treating your patients. From chairside chats to expert intel, stay ahead of the curve. Special Guests: Tom Viola For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Brace yourselves! A new season of Dental Sound Bites is on the horizon, and it’ll be filled with insightful discussions, expert guests and invaluable pearls of wisdom. Make sure you’re subscribed wherever you get your favorite podcasts so you can be the first to hear our new episodes.

Whether you're in job search mode or looking to start fresh, learn how to manage the big challenges like relocating your practice, your license and your life. What you need to know before you make your next career move. Special Guests: Dr. Tannaz Malekzadeh, and Dr. Kafi Charles For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Feeling frustrated about contracts and fees? Don’t know how to break up with your provider? We’re bringing in experts with tips to help you become a negotiating pro! Special Guests: Dr. Christopher Bulnes and Dr. Sara Stuefen For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

An episode that’s all about giving back. Hear from dentists making an impact locally, nationally, and globally, and discover how service not only sharpens your skills but also strengthens our entire profession. Special Guest: Dr. Rubin Sorrell II For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

A look at the top challenges and trends for dentists in 2024. Dr. Marko Vujicic, chief economist and vice president of the ADA Health Policy Institute, shares industry predictions to help you prepare for what's coming. Special Guest: Dr. Marko Vujicic For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Join us as we explore the fine line between being great at what we do and taking perfectionism a little too far. It’s no secret that dentists are perfectionists - in school, in our jobs, in our lives. We’re talking about the pressures we put on ourselves, how that pressure impacts our mental health, and strategies for fighting the urge to pursue perfection. Special Guest: Dr. Erick Block Featured Guest: Dr. Anna Craig, clinical psychologist For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Dr. Mina Ghorbani joins us to dive into the fascinating world of AI and dentistry. We're taking a look at the new applications and innovations shaping the industry today and the advancements we can look forward to in the future. Special Guest: Dr. Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast  

No one likes to talk about their student loan debt, but we’re doing it anyway! We’ve brought in a debt expert to guide us through the latest student debt policy updates, repayment strategies and resources to help you crush your debt and get on with your life. Special Guests: Shafa Nathani, ASDA President 2023-24,  and Janet Fields, Laurel Road For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast This podcast is produced for information purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation of any product.  Laurel Road, GradFin, KeyBank and its affiliates are not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting or tax advice or recommendations in this podcast. The information contained in this recording may not be current, and Laurel Road has no obligation to provide any updates or changes. Neither Laurel Road nor any of its affiliates makes any representation or warranty, of any kind, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this podcast and expressly disclaims any and all liabilities around such. Laurel Road and GradFin are brands of KeyBank. www.laurelroad.com/partnerships/ada  

Every dentist has a tale that haunts them, whether it’s a ghoulish case, a ghosting patient or just an awkward interaction that made us want to scream. In this special Halloween episode, taped live at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, we’re confronting those difficult (and sometimes scary) situations and discussing how we handled them, what we might have done differently and what we’ve learned. Dim the lights, grab your favorite pumpkin-flavored drink, and get ready to howl (with laughter)! Special Guest: Dr. Simone Ellis For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

We all fail sometimes. In this episode, we’re sharing our failures - big and small - and celebrating the things they taught us. Grab your party hats: It’s time for a Fail-ebration! Special Guest: Dr. Jarod Johnson Featured Guest: Dr. Julie Spaniel For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast

Dental Sound Bites is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts, representing different paths in their careers, for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations. Tune in to benefit from the wisdom of your peers and share some laughs along the way. Come for the camaraderie, stay for insightful discussions with leading experts from our industry and beyond. Returning October 17!

We get to ask a lot of questions on this show, but now the tables have turned! In our last episode of Season 2, we’re answering listener questions about dental school, mentorship, and our favorite lessons from this season! For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/podcast  

Where do you go for answers when you have a tough clinical question? We’re getting an inside look at cutting-edge testing, new recommendations and inventions from the ADA Science and Research Institute (ADASRI) that will change the way you practice. Plus, we’ll hear the answers to the questions dentists ask the ADA’s science team most frequently – about pregnancy, antibiotics, teledentistry and more. We’ll also talk about how you – yes, you! – can join in on the work they’re doing from the comfort of your own home by participating in our ACE Panels. Special Guest: Dr. Mia Geisinger Featured Guest: Dr. Scott Howell For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

Some big life changes are planned, and others seem to come out of nowhere. Even with our best laid plans, we may have to pivot. In this episode, we’re talking with an employment law expert about what you can do to prepare for live changes like parental leave and disability, and the programs, legislation and regulations that may be available to help you. Tune in for insights and advice to help you take control of your future. Special Guest: Cathryn E. Albrecht, ADA’s Senior Associate General Counsel  Featured Guest: Gina Goodreau, Protective Insurance For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites The information provided on this episode does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.

Episode Description: Our career pathways conversation continues! We’re looking at how to navigate the dental practice market. From buying your own practice to joining a DSO, we’ll hear from dentists who have gone through it, and learn more about the ins and outs of these career pathways in dentistry.  Special Guest: Dr. Simon Wu   For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

How did you decide which direction you wanted your dental career to take? Solo owner, small group practice, DSO? A medical setting or a Federally Qualified Health Center? Faculty or Military? So many practice options! Where do you start? Join us in the first of a two part dental career exploration as we talk to dentists who chose different paths, and dig deeper into how those choices fit their career interests, lifestyles and goals. Our hosts will also be testing out the newest career pathways quiz from the ADA Member App and share their results during the podcast! Special Guest: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We know that dentistry can be a demanding profession with long hours, high stress levels and the pressure to provide top-quality care to patients. But taking care of your own needs is just as important as taking care of your patients. Join our expert guest, Dr. Diana Dill, licensed coach and consulting psychologist for the ADA Wellness Ambassadors program, to discuss stress management, self-care, and building a supportive community to help you maintain a healthy mind-body.   Special Guest: Dr. Diana Dill, licensed coach and consulting psychologist for ADA Wellness Ambassadors program. For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites