Hygiene & Periodontics
Hygiene drives a dental practice — clinically, economically, and culturally. These DINKs conversations cover everything from perio classification and modern instrumentation to oral-systemic health, hygienist retention, and how the role of the dental hygienist is evolving.
48 episodes from the DINKs catalog.
Jul 1, 2026
Perio-Systemic Link & Dental Hygiene Workforce Challenges with Katrina Sanders on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail Katrina Sanders, RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF—known throughout the profession as the “Dental WINEgenist™”—is a clinical dental hygienist, international speaker, author, educator, sommelier, and entrepreneur dedicated to elevating the dental profession through education, innovation, and empowerment. She serves as Clinical Liaison for Hygiene Excellence and Innovation at AZPerio, the country’s largest periodontal practice, where she works alongside Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology. She is also the founder and CEO of Sanders Board Preparatory and has been published in numerous industry publications, including RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH. Through her clinical work, writing, and education, Katrina is passionate about empowering dental professionals to better understand the evolving role of dentistry and patient care. She has been recognized with honors including the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2024 Sunstar Award of Distinction. In this episode, we discuss the perio-systemic link, dental hygiene workforce issues, and the changing responsibilities within dental hygiene and assisting roles. Katrina shares insights from her clinical and educational experience to help dental professionals better understand the challenges and opportunities shaping modern dentistry. ✨Connect with Katrina Sanders: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com/ 🎁 DINKY DEAL: Free CDT Code Update Course (On-Demand): https://the-dental-winegenist.mykajabi.com/2025-cdt-code-update-ondemand-registration 📺 Make sure you subscribe to catch live Humpday Happy Hour™ conversations every Wednesday at 8:00 EST with the DINKs: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟 Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jun 30, 2026
DINKs News: NC Dental Board Reform Bill, Workforce Challenges | Hiring Dental Hygienists
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Apr 29, 2026
Life as an Olympic Athlete with Dr. Tara Peterson on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail What happens when Olympic-level intensity crashes into life in the dental office?! In this can’t-miss episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tara Peterson, a full-time practicing dentist, TWO-time Winter Olympian, and brand-new mom, who is absolutely redefining what it means to have it all🥌✨ Fresh off the 2026 Winter Games and a heart-pounding run that ended just shy of the podium, Dr. Peterson is giving us the rundown on everything we could ever want to know about the Olympics. From life in the village to meeting Snoop Dogg, trust us, you do not want to miss this one! Dr. Tara Peterson graduated from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 2018. She comes from a dental family–her dad is a dentist and her mom a hygienist. But practicing dentistry hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her other passion: Olympic-level curling. She hopes to inspire others through her drive and perseverance to reach the highest level in curling while working as a professional dentist. While they are two very different things, she believes dentistry and curling share many qualities: The grind, communication, teamwork, perseverance, practice, and constant learning, just to name a few! ✨Connect with Dr. Peterson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraissupercool/ Practice Website: https://www.isaacsongentledentistry.com/ 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Mar 18, 2026
How Oral Health Affects Brain Health with Dental Hygienist Anne O. Rice on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We love discussing oral systemic health, so we could not be more excited to chat with Anne O. Rice on this week’s episode👏 Anne will highlight the oral connections with dementia, Alzheimer's and mental longevity. This episode is not just for dental professionals but for EVERYONE! Anne has been a clinical dental hygienist for 35 years and is a speaker, writer, and dental practice consultant who has a special interest in how oral hygiene affects overall health, particularly brain health. She created Oral Systemic Seminars in 2017 and now devotes much of her time, focus and study to dementia prevention. She is a preceptor for the Bale/Doneen method, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Longevity Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, where she has also developed curriculum. She is a Fellow with The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and serves on numerous advisory boards. She has a column in RDH magazine about oral systemic health and was a 2024 recipient of Sunstar’s Award of Distinction in the category of research for her 2021 manuscript Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral-Systemic Health for Frontiers. She has recently joined the faculty for The Institute for Functional Dentistry. She’s been included in an International Consortium of a diverse network of brain researchers, clinicians and institutions who support Alzheimer’s prevention. Anne’s consulting has brought her to Weill Cornell Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, Florida Atlantic College Center for Brain Health, the Atria Health and Research Institute and The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases of Florida. ✨Connect with Anne: Website: https://www.anneorice.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneorice/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneorice/ Thank you so much to AIDA for making this episode possible! 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Jan 28, 2026
2026 Dental Technology Report: What Every Dentist Needs to Know w/ Jana Macon on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome healthcare technology executive, Jana Macon, to the show!👏🎉 Jana Macon has spent her career helping healthcare businesses modernize operations, improve efficiency, and scale sustainably. She is President of Curve Dental and a healthcare technology executive with more than 25 years of experience leading software and SaaS organizations. Prior to joining Curve Dental, Jana played a key role in scaling Brightree from a startup to a market leader, culminating in its acquisition by ResMed. Today, she works closely with dental practices and growing groups to help them navigate economic pressure, staffing constraints, and technology decisions shaping the future of dentistry. ✨Connect with Jana: Website: https://www.curvedental.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedentalsoftware/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curve-dental-inc./ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurveDental Thank you so much to Curve Dental for making this episode possible! 🌟Stay up to date with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Jan 21, 2026
How Dirty is Your Dental Water Line? Find out with Amanda Hill on Humpday Happy Hour™
Send us Fan Mail We’re so excited to welcome dental hygienist and educational speaker, Amanda Hill, to the show🎉 Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC, is an enthusiastic speaker, innovative consultant, and award-winning author. She brings over 25 years of clinical dental hygiene and now enthusiastically educates the dental industry. Amanda has authored over one hundred articles, bringing clarity to hot topics in dentistry. Recipient of the Association for Dental Safety’s Emerging Infection Control Leader award, Amanda is affectionately known as the Waterline Warrior. An active participant with the advisory board for RDH magazine, Dentistry IQ, and the Association for Dental Safety’s Infection Control In Practice Editorial Review Board and membership committee, Amanda makes learning about the latest dental trends accurate, accessible, and fun! ✨Connect with Amanda: Website: https://www.amandahillrdh.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amandahillrdh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandahillrdh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hill-rdh-261167149/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow
Oct 7, 2025
DINKs News: Mediterranean Diet & Periodontal Health, ADA & DOJ updates, CTC Requests
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Sep 22, 2025
Dental Consulting with Dr. Richard Huot at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Richard Huot is the founder of Beachside Dental Consultants, where he provides in-office dental consulting to help practitioners run their offices effectively. He has lectured at numerous meetings on topics such as leadership issues, dental hygiene, transitioning to an insurance-free practice, common-sense office design, proper insurance coding, financial planning, and buying/selling dental practices (just to name a few!). Shout out to our guest host, Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas, who always does a great job filling in when the DINKs are off gallivanting around Chicago Midwinter🤣 ✨Helpful Links: Dental Consulting Website: https://www.militarydentist.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-huot/ 📺Subscribe to be the first to catch Midwinter discussions on Monday! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Aug 11, 2025
Medical Billing with Kandra Sellers at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail You got into dentistry so you can provide dental care - not so you could be bogged down by administrative and billing tasks. Retired dental hygienist Kandra Sellers noticed the struggle and was inspired to create a medical billing service, Tandem In-Practice Solutions, so dentists have more time doing what they love. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one coaching to learn how to streamline the process yourself, or you’re looking for someone to take care of billing for you, TIPS is a great resource to get started. ✨Helpful Links: TIPS Medical Billing Website: https://tipsmedicalbilling.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kandra-sellers-36037457/ 📺Subscribe to get dental education videos LIVE with Dentists IN the Know™ every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jun 9, 2025
Dental Prosthetics with Dr. Pamela Maragliano at Chicago Midwinter
Send us Fan Mail One of the best things about Chicago Midwinter is having the opportunity to sit down and chat with some of our favorite people😍 We got to hang out with Dr. Pamela Maragliano to discuss her phenomenal dental career path. From dental hygienist to prosthodontist, Dr. Maragliano knows how to use her knowledge to address overall health in her patients. ✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://www.salemdentalarts.com/Dr-Pamela-Maragliano-Muniz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-maragliano-dmd-1411ba5a Not here for the dental discussions? Don’t worry, we *do* talk about her dogs, too! 📺Subscribe to see Dentists IN the Know™ live every Wednesday at 8:30 EST: https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 25, 2024
Amber Auger with the DINKs
Send us Fan Mail 🎉We’re so excited to welcome Amber Auger back to the show! We had such a great time chatting with her in January that we just had to have her on again. Missed our previous conversation with Amber? Check it out here! Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist with a mission to elevate the standard of care to determine the root cause of oral diseases. With over 17 years of experience, Amber specializes in creating practical systems to implement the latest oral science. She is the founder of Thrive in the Op®, an on-demand course curriculum that provides weekly live coaching sessions to mentor and educate fellow dental hygienists in personal and career growth. Thank you to our educational partner AIDA for making this episode possible! ✨Where to find Amber: Website: www.amberauger.com Thrive in the OP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveintheop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to catch new episodes live every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow 🌟Stay up to date on all the latest dental trends when you follow the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Dec 3, 2024
DINKs News 11/20/2024
Send us Fan Mail A few interesting news stories in this episode! We are seeing new legislation being passed to help increase the number of hygienist and hygiene educators. Hopefully this will help those of us struggling to find qualified candidates to hire. JB is also shedding some light on the new Corporate Transparency Act that is impacting small dental businesses. If you are not familiar, you may want to look into it before the January deadline because not filing will come with some heavy monetary fines. Lastly we dive into the FDA involvement of a bacteria problem at the popular Tom's of Maine manufacturing plant.
Oct 8, 2024
Dr. Rindler with the DINKs
Send us Fan Mail 🎉Another successful Humpday Happy Hour™ in the books with Dr. Eric Rindler! We had so much fun talking to him about new patient acquisition, leveraging digital technologies in dentistry, and so much more. With over 20 years of practicing Periodontics (UTHSCSA, UMKC) Dr. Rindler returned to the classroom to complete his MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin (Hook ’em). Dr. Rindler continues in the private practice of periodontics and devotes the majority of his time as Founder & CEO of Intelibly. Dr. Rindler has held the position of AEGD assistant professor and has been a guest instructor at the Kois Center. Dr. Rindler is a member of several organizations including the AAP, ADA, and the AARD. ✨Get in touch with Dr. Rindler at eric@intelibly.com. ✨Intelibly Website: https://intelibly.com/ 📺Make sure you subscribe to our channel to catch our live dental education discussions every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow Follow along with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Sep 16, 2024
News on the Go with Dentists In the Know 9/11
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the news JB talks about the progress and anticipated start date of the Dentist and Dental Hygiene Compact. She also shares important CODA meeting details for those interested in having their voice heard.
Aug 28, 2024
Todd Doobrow with the DINKs
Send us Fan Mail 🎉We had such a great time talking to this week’s Humpday Happy Hour™ guest, Certified Financial Planner® fiduciary, Todd Doobrow. As the spouse of a dentist who practices Periodontics and Implant dentistry in Cullman, AL, Todd has a unique glimpse into the dental world that many CFPs don’t get. His work allows him to guide dentists and effectively show them their "blind spots" when it comes to running their finances more efficiently. Best thing about working with Tom? He works independently, so your relationship is more transparent than if you’re tied to a larger company. Being independent allows him access to the most up-to-date product offerings and technology. He provides a real-time, online, integrated platform to make sure your dental practice is equipped with comprehensive financial planning. By using these programs, his clients know where they stand in relation to their goals any day, time, or place. Interested in working with Todd? Visit his website: https://www.curatoadvisory.com/ Mention that you heard about him from the DINKs to get a free initial consultation! This offer expires in 30 days! 📺Make sure you subscribe to our channel to catch our live dental education discussions every Wednesday at 8:30 EST! https://www.youtube.com/@dentistsintheknow Follow along with the DINKs: https://linktr.ee/dentistsintheknow
Jul 27, 2024
News on the Go with Dentists in the Know
Send us Fan Mail Dentists having the worst debt/income ratio....YIKES!! Can this be true?? And a legislative action alert to help get FSA dollars to cover oral hygiene aids.
May 18, 2024
Sherri Lukes, RDH with the DINKS
Send us Fan Mail Get ready for another Humpday Happy Hour with Sherri M. Lukes! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel before next Wednesday at 8:30 EST so you can stay up to date on all upcoming live streams. Live stream viewers get to ask questions directly of our guests. This week we dive deep into ORAL PATHOLOGY! Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH is a speaker, author, and vulnerable populations advocate who has dedicated her career to empowering dental professionals and improving oral health access for all. She was even recognized as the 2023 Western Society of Periodontology DH Speaker of the Year! With 43 years of dental experience, Sherri is known for her trifecta career: She’s spent 5 years as part of a private practice, 28 years in academia and 10 years speaking, consulting and writing. If you’ve ever wanted to learn what it’s like to have a diverse dental career, this is the episode to tune into! Her research dedicated to oral pathology and migrant farmworker oral health has led to numerous peer-reviewed publications, and she’s deeply committed to integrating this knowledge into continuing education courses and publications. Learn more about Sherri before we chat with her this Wednesday: Website: www.sherrilukes.com Facebook: @sherrilukesoralhealthadvocate Instagram: @sherrilukes 🌟Special thanks to our educational partner Q-Optics for making this conversation happen! Check out https://q-optics.com/ for exceptionally lightweight loupes that are built to last.
May 2, 2024
Dr. David Manzanares, First VP of ADA with the DINKS
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what the ADA is doing for you lately? Well let's go straight to the source to find out. We were very appreciative that Dr. David Manzanares was willing to sit down with us to discuss all things organized dentistry. Dr. David J. Manzanares, a general dentist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the First Vice President of the American Dental Association. Dr. Manzanares has been a member of the ADA since 2009. Dr. Manzanares served as member to the ADA Council on Communications, where he was also Chair of the Volunteer Engagement Program and the Council Self-Assessment Committee, as well as part of the Spokesperson Review Committee and the Integrated Marketing Workgroup. He is also a graduate of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership. Dr. Manzanares is involved with numerous other dental organizations, including the New Mexico Dental Association (NMDA), Albuquerque District Dental Society (ADDS) and Academy of General Dentistry. An engaged member of the NMDA, Dr. Manzanares previously served as Secretary-Treasurer from 2015 to 2022, chaired several committees and was the Albuquerque Representative of the NMDA Board of Trustees from 2013 to 2015. He was also a member of the Board of Directors for the NMDA Foundation. Starting in 2020, he became part of the New Mexico Dental COVID- 19 Advisory Team. From 2009 to 2015, he was a delegate of the NMDA House of Delegates and continues to be on the NMDA Council on Government Affairs. His other duties include serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the Southwest District Dental Society from 2010 to 2011, and he has served as Advisor to the Leadership Board with the ADDS since 2015. Dr. Manzanares is a Fellow in both the International College of Dentists and the American College of Dentists and was awarded with both a Fellowship in 2015 and a Mastership in 2018 from the AGD. He is a graduate of both the Dawson Academy and the Piper Education and Research Center. Originally from Espanola, NM, Dr. Manzanares attended the University of New Mexico as a Regent’s Scholar, graduating in 2005. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2009. He has also served as the pre-dental advisor at New Mexico State University and was a faculty member at Dona Ana Community College, teaching radiology to dental hygiene students. Dr. Manzanares comes from a dental family; his father, Dr. Robert Manzanares, was president of the NMDA from 2010 to 2011 and his younger brother, Dr. Michael Manzanares, is also a dentist.
Apr 19, 2024
News on the Go with Dentists in the Know 4/17/2024
Send us Fan Mail Here ye Here ye...more dental news developing this week. NCOIL, Dentist/Hygiene Compact and Relief for those impacted by Change Healthcare...
Feb 20, 2024
Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice with DINKS
Send us Fan Mail Kevin Tallman is an entrepreneur whose journey in business has been marked by a steady determination and a focus on sustainable growth. Prior to Mango Voice he led a leading logistics company from start up to over $100m in revenue before exiting to a fortune 100. In 2017, Kevin along with a business partner made a significant investment in Mango Voice, an emerging leader in communication tools for dentists. His involvement has been instrumental in positioning Mango Voice as a key player in the dental industry, offering cutting-edge communication solutions tailored to the unique needs of dental practices. Beyond his direct business ventures, Kevin is an influential figure in the technology sector, serving on several technology boards. His insights and guidance have been invaluable in shaping the strategies and success of these companies. His expertise in scaling businesses, strategic planning, and market analysis makes him a sought-after board member and advisor. Outside of his professional endeavors, Kevin is passionate about spending time with his wife and four children and golfing. Learn more at MangoVoice.com This show brought to you by our educational partner, Mango Voice.
Feb 2, 2024
Irene Iancu of @toothlife.irene with DINKS
Send us Fan Mail Impactful and meaningful conversations about how we care for our patients and build the practice of our dreams. Irene brings so much perspective and honesty to her journey as an expanded function dental hygienist! Irene Iancu is a Canadian RRDH and entrepreneur. With experience in various specialties like Pediatrics, Orthodontics, and Periodontics, she has combined all these elements in her start-up dental practice in Toronto, Toothlife Studio. Through her diverse passions and dental hygiene expertise, she has been able to carve out a unique paths in the field. Apart from being an Independent Dental Hygienist and practice owner, Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, host of the Tooth or Dare podcast and creates educational content on all social platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant community of like-minded clinicians, all eager to learn, share and grow. Irene has served as a Clinical & Theoretical Instructor Instructor at Oxford College. Quality Assurance and Peer Mentor for the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and Item Writer for Canadian Nation Dental Hygiene Boards. These positions have allowed her to advance her mission of sharing new industry insight with other professionals. Irene has pursued educational opportunities like Harvard HMX’s program offered by Harvard Medical School, which provided valuable knowledge on genetics/immune response related to oral health issues. She graduated with honours from George Brown College’s Restorative Program in 2021 now affording her the opportunity to practice restorative dentistry. Learn more here: Personal Instagram @toothlife.irene Facebook Irene Iancu TikTok @Toothlife.Irene Online Store and Instagram @toothlife Office Instagram @toothlifestudio Podcast @toothordare.podcast
Jan 27, 2024
Dr. Andrew Johnson of Alphabyte with Dentists in the Know
Send us Fan Mail Wondering about digital workflows with removable applications? This is definitely the episode for you! Dr. Johnson is a master of the digital workflow for removable cases and gives fantastic tips on integrating this into your practice! Dr. Andrew C. Johnson completed his general dental (2010) and prosthodontic training (2013) at the University of Memphis and now practices in Northwest, AR. Along with his specialist certificate, Dr. Johnson earned a post-doctoral master’s degree in dental science researching CAD/CAM restorative techniques and emerging digital dental materials. He maintains certifications by both the American Board of Prosthodontics and the National Board for Dental Laboratory Technology and remains active in dental academics as an adjunct professor with the UTHSC Advanced Prosthodontics Program. Dr. Johnson has been published in multiple scientific dental journals and lectures internationally on a variety of technological developments in dentistry. He consults for a wide range of dental clinicians, suppliers, manufacturers, and developers as a thought leader in surgical and prosthetic technology integrations. As a board-certified surgical prosthodontist and digital laboratory technician, his expertise centers around complex dental implant and prosthetic reconstruction, start to finish—from three-dimensional imaging, virtual treatment planning and computer-guided and robotic surgery, to digital prosthesis design, production workflow and long-term complication management. However, now that he devotes equal time utilizing, teaching and directly developing dental technologies, his broader professional interests include clinical process scaling, provider calibration, and dental mindset disruption. Learn more at: @drandrewcjohnson ● @omnismiledds ● @alphabytedental ● Sprintray ● Carestream ● 3DISC
Jan 19, 2024
Amber Auger, RDH of Thrive in the Op with the DINKS
Send us Fan Mail WOW! This episode is packed full of clinical pearls and opportunities for growth in your hygiene department. Struggling with finding hygienists, empowering them to discuss observations and treatment options with patients, and getting them bought into the culture? This is definitely the episode for you! Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist with a mission to elevate the standard of care to determine the root cause of oral diseases. With over 17 years of experience, Amber specializes in creating practical systems to implement the latest oral science. Amber is the 2019 Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient, a contributor to RDH Magazine, a featured author for DentistryIQ, editor of the RDH Graduate newsletter, and the host of #AskAmberRDH. Amber is actively mentoring and educating fellow dental hygienists in their careers and in personal and career growth through Thrive in the Op® on-demand course curriculum and weekly live coaching sessions. Amber is also the owner of the Functional RDH® certification that provides hands-on and classroom lectures to identify the root cause of dental dysbiosis and ways in which to restore whole-body health based on the latest oral science. Thank you to our Education Partner: AIDA (RDH Mag, Owner of Thrive in the OP and the Functional RDH Certification) Learn more at www.amberauger.com @amberaugerrdh and @thriveintheop
Dec 22, 2023
Dr. Jeff Bonk of Spear Education with the DINKS
Send us Fan Mail With more than three decades of dental experience, Dr. Bonk is devoted to sharing his knowledge and skills of advanced restorative dentistry. He joined Spear in 2009 as a member of the Anterior Live Patient Faculty and now serves as an instructor in the 'Restorative Design' workshop. He lectures nationally about advanced restorative dentistry. Early in his career, Dr. Bonk provided advanced training in the dental specialties of periodontics, oral surgery, and prosthetics, as well as training in hospital medicine and treatment of medically compromised patients during a one-year residency at the Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Bonk works with graduate dentists once per month in the General Practice Residency Program at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Additionally, he lectures locally and nationally about advanced restorative dentistry. As a valued Spear Resident Faculty member since 2009, Dr. Bonk is a member of the Anterior Live Patient Faculty and serves as an instructor in the “Restorative Design” and “Anterior Restorative Dentistry” workshops. DINKY DEAL: https://www.speareducation.com/DINKS_Podcast ● IG: @speareducation / https://www.instagram.com/speareducation/ ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speareducation ● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spear-education ● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SpearEducation&
Dec 21, 2023
News on the Go with Dentists in the Know 12/20/2023
Send us Fan Mail Well obviously the biggest news story of the day is that it is JB's birthday :-) But in other news, we report on a dentist out of CA that was sentenced to jail for NBA dental fraud. There was also a new study that came out of JAMA that supports good oral hygiene for patients in ICU and lastly an update on a new requirement from the IRS for all businesses in the new year. We always have you covered here in the news segment of the podcast. Tune in each week!
Dec 3, 2023
Dr. Kelly Tanner of Next Level Hygiene with the DINKS at ADA SMILECON 2023
Send us Fan Mail One of our faves and regulars on the podcast, Dr. Kelly Turner hangs out with the DINKS for the closing interview of SmileCon. They get a little silly in this one after a long day of recording, interviewing and trying to be serious!
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Avi Schetritt, Board Certified Periodontist with the DINKS
Send us Fan Mail Lasers in perio, its a hot topic and one we will discuss in great detail in this episode with Dr. Avi! Dr. Avi Schetritt is a board-certified Periodontist. He grew up in Montreal, Canada, where he completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University. He then went on to receive his dental degree (DMD) at the University of Montreal. After two years in general private practice, Dr. Schetritt attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada, where he completed his periodontal residency program. Dr. Schetritt is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI). “Dr. Avi” as he likes to be called, is a devoted educator, and lectures nationally and internationally on soft tissue procedures, laser periodontal therapy, bone regeneration and implants. He has also authored several articles and textbook chapters on these topics.
Oct 27, 2023
Dentists in the Know with Dr. Julie Woods of The Profit First Dentist
Send us Fan Mail To say the hosts of the podcast learned as much as those who are listening to the podcast is an understatement! We were definitely students with Dr. Woods that evening! This episode is for everyone who ever spends or makes money. In 2020, Dr. Julie C. Woods became a certified Profit First Professional, the first and only dentist to do so. Dr. Woods helps colleagues understand their businesses and increasetheir profitability. She recently released her best-selling book “Profit Over Production: Understand Dental Business and Choose Your Practice Destiny” so that even more people can transform their practices. Dr. Woods, a board-certified periodontist, has been in private practice since finishing her residency at Baylor University in 2004. When she isn’t eating and drinking her wayacross the globe, she lives with her husband and daughter in Topeka, Kansas. drjuliewoods.com The Profit First Dentist
Oct 24, 2023
News on the Go with Dentists in the Know 10/18/2023
Send us Fan Mail Another week, another news episode! We explore new licensing changes for Dental Hygiene in PA. Meanwhile, CA is looking to bring vaccine mandates to their dental professionals. And of course, we always have some fluff in the news with a recent world record involving teeth. Why would you miss one minute of your weekly dental news update?
Sep 20, 2023
Humpday Happy Hour with Dr. Tom Viola, Ep. 97 (5/25/22)
Send us Fan Mail Air date: 5/25/22 HEY DINKS - this is a must watch for updates in antibiotic prophylaxis. Free education right here just with a click! You are crazy not to watch this episode and know the latest advise and protocols! And as always, you can join us on Wednesdays at 8:30pm on Facebook Live. Join our Facebook Group, Dentists IN The Know. With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom’s sellout programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning. As a clinical educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of twelve dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. Tom instructs dental hygiene students and practice dental hygienists in pharmacology and local anesthesia in preparation for national board exams. As a published writer, Tom is well known internationally for his contributions to several professional journals in the areas of pharmacology, pain management and local anesthesia. In addition, Tom has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks. As a professional speaker, Tom has presented continuing education courses to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners agree that Tom is their choice to educate audiences within this specialty. TomViola.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknow/
Sep 8, 2023
Humpday Happy Hour with Dr. Marty Jablow, Ep. 94 (5-4-22)
Send us Fan Mail Air Date: 5-4-22 Marty Jablow, DMD, is the president of Dental Tech Advisors and owner of The Dentists of Woodbridge located in Woodbridge, NJ. He earned his bachelor's in biology from Rutgers College before graduating from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1986. Dr. Jablow has trained dental residents at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center and been on the dental hygiene faculty at Middlesex County College in New Jersey. He has been on his county Peer Review board for over 25 years. Dr. Jablow is a key opinion leader in dentistry, serving on the editorial or advisory boards of DentalCompare, the Eco-Dentistry Association, and Dental Product Shopper. He has attained Fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry and Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Jablow has been recognized by Dentistry Today as one of the top lecturers in the country. Dr. Jablow consults with many companies on product development and marketing, assisting companies such as KaVoKerr, Air Techniques, Triodent, Apteryx, and Acteon in developing products through the entire pipeline process. Join us LIVE by joining our Facebook Group, Dentists IN the Know. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknow/ Thank you Q-Optics for sponsoring this episode.
Aug 1, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Tom Viola of Pharmacology Declassified
Send us Fan Mail He is our favorite pharmacist keeping us up date on all things pharmacology! We love it when Tom comes by to visit. This week we discuss the updated guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis. This is an episode everyone should be listening to and staying informed. Tom is breaking it down for all of us to understand! About Dr. Viola: With over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team. As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs. As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within this dental specialty.
Jul 10, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Mac Lee and Dr. Pam Marzban on Craniomandibular Orthopedics
Send us Fan Mail "ICONIC!" - Co-founder of Dental Boot Camp, Dr. Mac Lee and Educator/Author Dr. Pam Marzban talk about their efforts to bring the awareness of Craniomandibular Orthopedics to the public and dental profession alike. Please join us! About Dr. Lee: Third-generation dentist in rural Edna, Tx Retired, after five decades of clinical dentistry and is now writing, teaching, ranching, and being with kids and grandkids. Deeply trained in CR dentistry with LD Pankey, Pete Dawson, and John Kois who all became personal friends. His first dental epiphany was at the Pankey Institute in 1977. His grandfather’s records from 1928 told a story of treating periodontal disease as an infection, cleaning the area (SRP), using an antimicrobial, teaching the patient how to keep it clean, and letting the body heal itself. Mac took the antimicrobial his grandfather used, changed the name, got FDA approval, and then sold it through Premier Dental. His second dental epiphany was seeing the mouth through a totally different set of eyes. This led to me becoming a Regent for the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and to his Amazon book, The Life Robbing Pain of TMD; Why Me? He redid Joleen’s FMR to a more comfortable and beautiful position. About Dr. Marzban: Graduating from a highly accredited dental school is the minimum requirement necessary to provide quality cosmetic dental care. Dr. Marzban firmly believes that in order to provide her patients with the best possible treatments, it’s important to continue studying with the finest dentists in the country throughout her career. After graduating with honors from the Medical College of Virginia, she pursued a rigorous post-graduate training program at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), the leading school for cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry in the nation. Upon completion of this program, she graduated as an LVI Fellow. The distinction of LVI Fellow is only awarded to a select few dentists who have demonstrated mastery of the entire LVI program, which includes a minimum of 278 hours of dental training in advanced aesthetics and neuromuscular science. In addition, Dr. Marzban has earned several other prestigious accolades as part of her continued post-graduate training: Board certified cosmetic dentist Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry (a distinction held by only 10% of dentists nationwide) Certified by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Certified Digital Smile Design (DSD) dentist Dr. Marzban’s work has been published, awarded and internationally recognized. One of her patients, Admarys, was selected as a model for MAC Veneers.
Jun 28, 2023
Humpday Happy Hour with Dr. Robert Pick, The Purple Cow Wow
Send us Fan Mail Original Air Date: 1-12-22 Please join us as we share our usual antics and converse with Dr. Robert Pick. Dr. Robert (Bob) Pick is a popular business practice management coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, practitioner, and professional speaker known for his high energy, fast moving, motivational, highly educational, ethical, and entertaining programs. His audience always goes home with great information that can be used immediately for practice enhancement and reward! You will find out why he has been branded the “PURPLE-COW-WOW GUY!” and a “BITMOJI ON STEROIDS!” The PBR! or the Pick Business-Team-Building Retreat, one of Dr. Pick’s most Powerful Secrets to Success, is so good, it is Chapter 8 in Jack Canfield’s new book, “Mastering the Art of Success” (of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books!) Dr. Pick is the CEO of The Pick Group, a practice management/coaching firm based on ethics and excellence all designed to yield a happy, healthy and wealthy practice! Focus is on getting new patients through the door, growth, system operations, building your brand, mission, vision, culture, why you do what you do, goal setting and attainment, social media, organization and creation of a great team and team environment, and much more! “We Make Your Practice Unstoppable!” He is also in private practice and in the “trenches” just like you. Dr. Pick received his Dental Degree, Certificate of Residency in Periodontics and his Master of Science Degree, Oral Pathology, all from Northwestern University. Dr. Pick is currently engaged in full time private practice of Periodontics, Implants and Oral Medicine, in Aurora, Illinois. He is also a member of the attending staff of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the Northwestern University’s Medical School. Dr. Pick is recognized by Dentistry Today as one of the top 200 Leaders in Continuing Education and has won this honor all 24 years that the award has been given. Most recently Dentistry Today listed him as a Consulting Leader. He was the recipient of the 1998 Gordon J. Christensen Outstanding Lecturer Recognition Award. Dr. Pick is a Fellow in both the American and International College of Dentists, he is a member of the O.K.U. Honors Dental Society, and the Pierre Fauchard International Dental Honors Society. Dr. Pick won the 2014 Northwestern University Merit Award for outstanding achievement in a profession. It is the highest award given by the University. Dr. Pick has presented programs nationally and internationally, has published numerous articles and book chapters in the scientific literature, including writing the first text ever on “Lasers in Dentistry.” He has been on live closed-circuit TV at both the CDS and Hinman Dental Meetings. Dr. Pick most recently has started an awesome Facebook Group called “Purple-Cow-Wow!” What they don’t teach you in Dental School! As an official spokesperson for the American Dental Association Dr. Pick has frequently been featured in the media including: Good Morning America, Fortune, Self, Wall Street Journal, Glamour, McCalls, MORE, Popular Mechanics, Cosmopolitan, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, L.A. Times, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, Fox News, Ladies Home Journal, Men’s Health, others, and even The National Enquirer! In his spare time, Dr. Pick is a commercially rated pilot, an avid guitar player and guitar collector, and a collector and restorer of Classic Corvettes.
Jun 27, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Jennifer Doobrow, Women in Implantology Supporting and Empowering Advisory Board (WISE)
Send us Fan Mail She's a MOM, a WIFE, a PERIODONTIST, a former NCAA CHEERLEADER, and an ALL-AROUND AMAZING PERSON. How does she do it all so well? Please join us this week for a chat with Dr. Jennifer Doobrow. Dr. Jennifer Hirsch Doobrow, a Board Certified Periodontist, is the Owner and CEO of Periodontal and Implant Associates, Inc. located in Cullman, AL. She earned her DMD at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007 and received her certification in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2010. She serves, as a faculty member for the Pikos Institute, Chair of the Alabama Dental Association (ALDA) Council on Budget & Auditing and WISE- Women in Implantology Supporting and Empowering Advisory Board, is a UAB Alumni Executive Council District Representative and on the Executive Committee for the International Society of Periodontal Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Doobrow is the Treasurer for the Southern Academy of Periodontology and has served on several committees for the American Academy of Periodontology. She holds Past-President positions in the Alabama Society of Periodontists and the Wilson Chenault Dental Study Club and is a Director for a Seattle Study Club located in Cullman, AL. In 2012, Dr. Doobrow was recognized as one of the University of Georgia's (UGA) prestigious 40 Under 40. Most recently, Dr. Doobrow was selected as the 2021 Most Excellent Fellow for the Alabama Dental Association, one of the Top 10 Young Educators in America for 2017 by The Seattle Study Club, was inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. She was also awarded the MUSC School of Dentistry Young Alumnus Award, the UAB School of Dentistry Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and was featured on Lifetime Network’s “The Balancing Act” as well as on the “Dentistry Uncensored Podcast”. She has published articles in Compendium, Inside Dentistry, Dental Economics, DentistryIQ, Surgical Restorative Resource and Perio-Implant Advisory, and lectures extensively throughout the United States on dental implants and periodontal regenerative therapies.
Jun 20, 2023
DINKS with Mr. Steven Anderson, Total Patient Service Institute
Send us Fan Mail Well, we all know that insurance creates many questions and sometimes we have fewer answers in our daily grind. Let's talk about it, and more specifically let's ponder "Should I be insurance free?" We are really looking forward to this topic! Our guest is certainly no stranger to dentistry and insurance. About Mr. Anderson: Steven J. Anderson is the founder of a group of organizations that have made significant inroads into positive change in healthcare, youth success, and philanthropy. He has pioneered leading patient care and communication methods that allow top dentists and professionals to connect excellent clinical skills with patient acceptance. He has teamed up with top dental clinicians to help dentists implement clinical protocols for treating periodontal disease with the latest science for total health. His management systems are at the heart of helping professional practices create and maintain a culture of success. He has conducted hundreds of seminars and spoken at hundreds of conventions, authored hundreds of articles for professional industry publications, and produced entire libraries of audio and video learning programs. He is Founder of the Total Patient Service Institute, Co-founder of the Crown Council, Keystone Dental Management, and Dental Warranty Corp. He has been named Dental Businessman of the Year by Excellence in Dentistry. He is the author of numerous books including The 13 Biggest Mistake Parents Make and How to Avoid Them, The Culture of Success – 10 Natural Laws for Creating the Place Where Everyone Wants to Work, Nearly Everything I Learned In Kindergarten Screwed Me Up – Lessons From School-K Through PhD-You Desperately Need to Unlearn Now, and New Lessons to Triumph in the Real World, and The Bicycle Book – The Story of a Boy, His Father, a Paper Route ad 12 Secrets of Serving Others in Business and Life. His philanthropic efforts include the co-founding of the Smiles for Life Foundation, the largest cause-related campaign in dentistry, having raised and donated nearly 50 million dollars to children’s charitable causes around the world, as well as Eagle University, a non-profit education foundation conducting leadership programs to help high school and college students get a 7-year head start on their career.
May 25, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Melissa Seibert of Dental Digest Podcast
Send us Fan Mail TOP 1% OF ALL (yes that is ALL) PODCASTS! Now, that is awesome. We can't wait to chat with Dr. Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS. It's always exciting to share the show with like minded people who are on similar missions. She is just that! About Dr. Seibert: Dr. Melissa Seibert, DMD, MS is the creator and host of the Dental Digest Podcast and CEO of Dental Digest LLC. She is the 2022 recipient of the “Top 40 Dentists Under 40” award from Incisal Edge Magazine. She founded the Advanced Interdisciplinary Mastermind. In 2020 and 2021, her podcast was awarded "Most Educational Podcast in General Dentistry,” and it reaches a global audience of thousands of dentists. It is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally. She is a dentist proudly practicing in the U.S. Air Force (USAF). She received her DMD at the University of Louisville. Prior to that, she received her BS and commission as an officer from the USAF Academy. Seibert is a graduate of the USAF’s one-year advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency program. From there she went on to complete the Air Force's highly competitive "A-program" - a two year comprehensive dentistry training program. She is well trained in multiple disciplines and procedures, such as intravenous sedation, complex third-molar exodontia, digital dentistry workflow, limited orthodontics, dental materials, periodontal surgeries, and esthetic dentistry.
Apr 20, 2023
Dentists in the Know with Kandra Sellers, RDH of TIPS Medical Billing
Send us Fan Mail It's time to talk about the hot topic of the hour, medical billing with a great friend of the DINKS, Kandra Sellers. We all know there is a link between the oral health and the rest of your body. If that is the reality, we should be billing many of our procedures as a medical specialist to medical carriers. After all, your patients have benefits for many of the things you do every day in your practice. About our guest: Kandra Sellers, RDH, BA is widely considered one of the most passionate and successful coaches any practice could partner with. With over 30 years in the dental industry, Kandra has had many different career roles due to the fantastic mentors she has met along the way. She is no longer seen as “just a dental hygienist,” which is a profession certainly not to be minimized. Instead, Kandra is now viewed as a predominant educator in the field of oral systemic health intertwined with dental medical billing, as well as creator and CEO of TIPS Medical Billing. Kandra is able to educate, implement processes, and professionally coach doctors and team members to the next level of where the dental profession is heading. In creating TIPS (Tandem In-Practice Solutions), the niche is implementation to ensure successful outcomes to billing the medical procedures that dentists do every day. Dental practice owners seeking a coach that can elevate their practice production and revenue through solid protocols for optimal oral systemic solutions and medical billing are raving about Kandra’s ability to move both doctors and team members towards excellence.
Apr 19, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Kelly Tanner of NextLevelHygiene
Send us Fan Mail The DINKS are back with Dr. Tanner for her second time on the show. Dr. Tanner always has so much to share about team development, current hygiene education and maximizing your team's output! Dr. Tanner is a renowned leader at the forefront of reshaping dental care, helping teams and individuals achieve unprecedented professional fulfillment. With a Ph.D. in Business and Leadership, Dr. Tanner uses her skills to train teams in a group practice setting. Through measured assessments and interaction, she helps create sustainable systems for personal and professional productivity and accountability. Her ability to motivate the team to take ownership of case acceptance builds trust and strengthens the relationship with patients and the dental team.
Feb 17, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Kelly Tanner RDH of Next Level Dental Hygiene
Send us Fan Mail In recognition of the upcoming Digital Difference Summit at Align Headquarters on March 3, 3023, we wanted to re-air our interview Dr. Kelly Tanner from March 2, 2022. Chad, JB and Kelly are participating in a digital event in Raleigh, NC through Align and registration is still open! Link at the bottom to join. We love Kelly and what she is doing to level up dentistry and our profession! Dr. Tanner is an incredible hygienist with a unique way of improving your team. She will be very entertaining and bring a lot of valuable information to our group. With a Ph.D. in Business and Leadership, Dr. Tanner uses her skills to train teams in a group practice setting. Kelly’s Ph.D. focused on organizational metacognition, in-depth study of group dynamics, and how to elicit permanent personal and organizational change. Through measured assessments and interaction, Kelly helps create sustainable systems for personal and professional productivity and accountability. Her ability to motivate the team to take ownership for case acceptance builds trust and strengthens the relationship with patients and dental team. Additionally, Dr. Tanner has served in areas of dental hygiene including academia, corporate, clinical, entrepreneur, researcher. She has been recognized for her outstanding leadership within health care and university settings and is a recipient of the ADHA and Johnson & Johnson Award for Excellence. Kelly loves educating about leadership and clinical concepts that helps teams THRIVE in their profession and their career. https://web.cvent.com/event/9dace830-f43b-4f12-afd2-ea5c36cf7f73/summary?utm_campaign=2023-01-25_EVE_iTero%20Digital%20Difference%20Conference_Register_GP_US&utm_content=Register%20today!%20%5Bbutton%5D&utm_id=185969528&utm_medium=iTeroProfBU_email&utm_source=MarketingCloud
Feb 11, 2023
DINKS with Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz of Dental Economics
Send us Fan Mail Jeff, JB and Chad get a chance to catch up with their good friend, Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz. Dr. Pam is such an amazing prosthodontist, educator, editor-in-chief, and advocate for dentistry. We always enjoy our chats, and tonight should be no different. She'll be introducing their upcoming conference in October for Dental Economics! In addition, we plan on talking about social media, boosting your hygiene department, and a few other dental topics. Please be sure to tune in! About Pam: Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of DentistryIQ and editorial co-director of Through the Loupes. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at pmuniz@endeavorb2b.com.
Feb 7, 2023
DINKS with Carlos Rodriguez, RDH, Comedian
Send us Fan Mail We are really excite to have Carlos on and talk about his new venture outside of the op! This episode is sure to be a refreshing break from the norm! Introducing "The Team Resonance Whisperer" Carlos, the dental hygienist with the magic touch for boosting team engagement, reducing burnout, and quieting the quitting in your dental practice. Our emotional intelligence workshop is specifically designed for dentists and their teams. With over 25 years of experience under his belt (and a whole lot of jokes up his sleeves), Carlos knows how to make learning fun and engaging. Through a combination of a hilarious expert-led lecture, group discussions, Q&A, and follow-up calls, you'll learn how to: Identify and understand your own emotions and how they impact your work Communicate effectively with your team and patients (even the ones who show up late and then want to use the restroom) Build and maintain positive relationships with your colleagues Manage stress, prevent burnout, and minimize turnover (because nobody has time for that) Transform your workplace into a culture of empathy and compassion where team members love coming to work every day By increasing your emotional intelligence, you'll create a happier, more productive work environment. Don't let burnout and low team morale bring your practice down. Invest in your team's emotional intelligence with Carlos and watch your productivity (and profits) soar. Contact us now to learn more and sign up for the workshop.
Dec 16, 2022
News on the Go with Dentists in the Know 12/14/2022
Send us Fan Mail Join JB this week as she discusses new research out regarding antibiotic prophylaxis with joint replacement and new movements in insurance reform across many states. Massachusetts question 2 has really started making waves in many states.
Nov 12, 2022
DINKS with Crystal Spring RDH of Smiles Across Montana
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever wondered what the meaning of having a "Servant's Heart" is, this is the show for you. Our guest is on a mission to provide dental care to the underserved population of Montana and beyond. Her mission is inspirational and you won't want to miss this one. Crystal Spring, BSDH, RDH, LAP, grew up on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana and has more than 23 years in hygiene. Her experience includes her own mobile dental hygiene business, nonprofit, mentorship program, grant writing, and interprofessional education. Spring has spent the majority of her career working to improve oral health disparities in vulnerable populations. She has been an ADHA Trustee, ADHA/HuFriedy Master Clinician, 2019 Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction recipient, 2020 Today’s RDH Honor Award recipient, and a recipient of the Dimensions Six Dental Hygienists You Want To Know.
Oct 29, 2022
DINKS with Dr. Tom Viola of Pharmacology Declassified
Send us Fan Mail Don't miss this week's episode as Tom demystifies Clindamycin and its use in dentistry. Plus we talk street drugs and what current trends are that we need to know as parents, dentists, and community members. Join Jeff and JB as talk pharmacology with one of our faves, Tom Viola! With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom’s sellout programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning. As a clinical educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of twelve dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year. Tom instructs dental hygiene students and practice dental hygienists in pharmacology and local anesthesia in preparation for national board exams. As a published writer, Tom is well known internationally for his contributions to several professional journals in the areas of pharmacology, pain management and local anesthesia. In addition, Tom has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks. As a professional speaker, Tom has presented continuing education courses to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners agree that Tom is their choice to educate audiences within this specialty.
Oct 18, 2022
DINKS with Dr. Doug Thompson of Wellness Dentistry Network
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Thompson believes in an interdisciplinary treatment model that coordinates dental care with other medical practitioners for total body health care for his patients. He employs advanced DNA bacterial testing methods and other leading-edge dental science to enable early risk assessment and personalized treatment planning. He cofounded and helped lead an interdisciplinary study club attended by more than 40 dentists, which had representation from all dental specialties and focused on comprehensive treatment planning. In addition to his dental training, Dr. Thompson is pursuing a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine. In this continuum, he has presented to physicians a program titled, “Periodontal Disease and the Heart: A Collaborative Opportunity” in their Fellowship module XVI-D titled, “Metabolic Cardiovascular Medicine.” Dr. Thompson has published professionally in the June, 2010 publication of Dentistry Today an article titled, “Salivary Testing for Periodontal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment” and in the December, 2012 publication of Inside Dentistry an article titled, “Verifiable Outcomes Using Salivary Diagnostics in Periodontal Medicine: Test and retest for clinical success.” He has also authored an online course available in the U.S. and Australia titled, “Personalized Periodontal Medicine: The Future is Here! Advancing the Health of Your Patients, Your Team and Your Practice!” In 2016 Dr. Thompson founded the Wellness Dentistry Network which is an internet based community of dentists with a keen awareness of how oral conditions affect whole body health. He also assists dentists and their teams with implementation strategies designed to put knowledge to work in their daily practices. Building a knowledge base of how to integrate oral health issues with medical health issues continues to evolve. Getting started, keeping current, and growing is the challenge in this exploding area. To confront this challenge is the mission of the Wellness Dentistry Network. Among other topics, he coaches risk assessment treatment planning, digital photography, and systems to transform traditional hygiene services into value added experiences of personalized periodontal medicine.
Oct 4, 2022
DINKS Bonus Episode with Dr. Pamela Marzban and Dr. Mac Lee on TMD, Orofacial Pain and Sleep..OH MY
Send us Fan Mail Join Jeff as he spends some time discussing craniofacial development, TMD management, sleep and smile design with Dr. Pamela Marzban and Dr. Mac Lee. Dr. Pamela Marzban’s over 20-year dental career has been one of continual learning, both for herself and her team. Her extensive training in cosmetic dentistry, digital smile design, sleep and airway dentistry and physiologic TMJ rehabilitation has made her a craniofacial and smile design expert. She is an international speaker on dental technology, the business side of dentistry and communication. She is the published author of "Craniofacial Development: from infancy to adult " and writes for the Academy of General Dentistry and Washingtonian Magazine. Her clinical work with TMD rehabilitation and full mouth rehabilitation has been recognized and awarded internationally. Her complex aesthetic full mouth rehabilitation cases have been published in industry journals. She is in private practice, works in the Department of General Dentistry at VCU, serves as a VDA delegate and is on the Board of Regents of ICCMO. Dr. Mac Lee Third-generation dentist in rural Edna, Tx. Retired, after five decades of clinical dentistry and is now writing, teaching, ranching, and being with kids and grandkids. Deeply trained in CR dentistry with LD Pankey, Pete Dawson, and John Kois who all became personal friends. His first dental epiphany was at the Pankey Institute in 1977. His grandfather’s records from 1928 told a story of treating periodontal disease as an infection, cleaning the area (SRP), using an antimicrobial, teaching the patient how to keep it clean, and letting the body heal itself. Mac took the antimicrobial his grandfather used, changed the name, got FDA approval, and then sold it through Premier Dental. That same philosophy led Mac to the father of non-surgical perio, Dr. Paul Keyes. They worked together on several programs. At the same time, then famous Dr. Earl Estepp traveled to Mac's office to watch the procedure and philosophy. It changed Earl's concept of clinical dentistry. He made sure that Dr. Lee got on the road and shared his knowledge. In 1990, he quit his perio seminars to be a co-founder of Dental Boot Camp, a seminar that changed the dental world in North America. That lasted for seven years. Pete Dawson became a semi-business partner of DBC. Dr. Dawson sent his lab man to Mac’s office to personally walk him through a full mouth reconstruction on Joleen Jackson (who sold hundreds of thousands of dollars of Pete’s Perfect Byte computer program). The case was beautiful but never comfortable; she was over-closed. After Dental Boot Camp, he and Joleen wrote “Nothin’ Personal Doc, But I Hate Dentists!” a dental educational book for the layperson. The book caught the eye of Dr. Mehmet Oz. Mac became a consultant and a guest for Oz’s Second Opinion series on The Discovery Channel and later on Oprah radio with Oz. He also consulted for Oz’s three YOU Health Books. Things quickly changed when the Dr. Oz show was aired. The first time Mac told the producer Oz’s information was wrong, he got no response. On the second negative email to the producer, he was 100% shut off from anything Oz. Using all this experience, he and Joleen became in-house consultants to some of the most successful practices in North America. Their expertise was patient communication. Most of these successful offices called themselves Neuromuscular dentists. His second dental epiphany was seeing the mouth through a totally different set of eyes. This led to me becoming a Regent for the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and to his Amazon book, The Life Robbing Pain of TMD; Why Me?
Jun 7, 2022
Humpday Happy Hour with Dr. Pamela M. Maragliano-Muniz, DMD FACP
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chad Duplantis and Dr. Jennifer Bell as they spend some time chatting with Dr. Pamela M. Maragliano-Muniz about prosthodontics, preventative care in dentistry and her roles with Dental Economics and Cellerant. To hear more interviews and watch our live shows visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsintheknow And our YouTube channel here Dr. Maragliano-Muniz is a board-certified prosthodontist and earned her certificate from the UCLA School of Dentistry after obtaining her D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is also a former dental hygienist: she earned her B.S.D.H. degree from Northeastern University and the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists, A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene and A.S. degree in Math and Science from SUNY Orange in New York. Dr. Maragliano spends most of her week treating patients at Salem Dental Arts. She is also well-known in the dental industry. Dr. Maragliano is extremely committed to education and is an internationally recognized lecturer and is extensively published. In addition, she is Chief Editor for DentistryIQ.com and Editorial Director for the Dental Academy of Continuing Education for Endeavor Business Media Group and teaches at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She is also a Chief Development Officer for Cellerant Consulting Group, which is a premiere consulting company that accelerates the growth and impact of new and established dental companies and technologies in the industry.