The Dental Brief Podcast

Dentistry's Evolving Landscape: Mobile Dentistry & Dental House-calls Today we are joined by Dr. Ashleigh Maciejewski of AccommoDental to discuss Dental House-calls, Mobile Dentistry and Dentistry's Evolving Landscape!AccommoDental uses innovative mobile equipment to offer the following services in the comfort of your own home while you remain in your wheelchair, bed, or favorite recliner.AccommoDental is on a mission to deliver dental care across Western New York to patients who are best-served at home.  Every person needs oral care, yet traditional dental office settings cannot meet the individualized needs of every individual. People with limited mobility, cognitive impairment, emotional limitations, phobias, or special needs could benefit from a visiting dental professional suited to meet their needs.​Dr. Maciejewski was born and raised in Buffalo and cares deeply for the patients of Western New York. She has experience treating patients in their homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, private practices, and community health centers. Dr. Maciejewski is committed to improving access to dental care.Dr. Maciejewski is a graduate of Canisius College, UB School of Dental Medicine, and ECMC's residency program. She is a member of the Special Care Dental Association, Eighth District Dental Society, New York State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Want to learn more about AccommoDental?Visit: www.AccommoDental.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Roadmap to Resilience: SMILEToday we are joined by Dr. Menaca Pothalingam of Smile Leadership Academy to discuss Roadmap to Resilience: SMILE and much more!Menaca is a dentist, serial social entrepreneur, renowned leadership and resilience trainer, best-selling author, advocate for mental health and ambassador for women’s empowerment. Menaca is lovingly described as “the next Oprah” of Asia and can be seen on the BBC, IBC TAMIL, ILC Radio and her own talk show “Meet Menaca”.Her multi-award-winning leadership and resilience training programes, strategies and coaching, offered to healthcare professionals and teams result in measurable improvements for her clients – 20% increase in performance, 10% increase in profits, a reduction in absenteeism, an increase in staff satisfaction and reduction in costs by 10% is a common result.Having grown her own practice fivefold in just 10 years and having spent 25 years in the industry, she knows how to combine the invisible inner development and leadership strategies to guarantee an increase in performance, productivity and profit without stress and burnout.Want to learn more about Smile Leadership Academy?Visit: www.menaca.co *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Debunking Myths in Dental ErgonomicsToday we are joined by Dr. Bethany Valachi of Posturedontics to discuss Debunking Myths in Dental Ergonomics and much more!In order to be effective, dental ergonomic & wellness education must be evidence-based and unbiased.  In this session, Dr. Valachi debunks common preconceptions about dental ergonomic health & wellness.The best dental equipment are the products advertised as ‘ergonomic’.Dentists should sit with thighs parallel to the floor.Dental professionals can best optimize their health by hiring a personal trainer.Dental loupes will help prevent pain & extend your career.Strength training is a good place to start in your path to a pain-free career.Dr. Bethany Valachi, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS is author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”, clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, OR and is recognized internationally as an expert in dental ergonomics.For over 20 years, Dr. Valachi has helped thousands of dental professionals prevent pain and extend their careers with her relevant, evidence-based dental ergonomic education. She has published more than 80 articles in dental journals and offers dental ergonomic CE video training and webinars on her website at www.posturedontics.com.   *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Dental Radiography:  Improving the Diagnostic Quality of Your RadiographsToday we are joined by Janet Simpson of DentalXrayCoach.com to discuss Dental Radiography, improving the diagnostic quality of your radiographs and much more!Obtaining quality radiographs would be easy if all our patients had big mouths, nice wide arches, high palettes, and straight teeth.  However, we often have crowded arches, malposed and rotated teeth, touching gag reflexes, pushy tongues, chubby cheeks, and patients who tend to be exasperated or uncooperative.   To make things even more difficult the wired sensors are smaller, harder, bulkier, more uncomfortable than film and black or dark blue.  To top it off dental assistants that have been trained on the job "learned" to take dental X-rays in one weekend.  They were never taught the secrets of shadow casting, or bisecting.   My mission is to help.   I've been a speaker, but would like to focus more of my attention to in person coaching.My co-worker Darlene is an RDAEF with over 40 years in dentistry.  She and I want to spend more time in dental offices coaching dental assistants in all aspects of their job.Janet Simpson, is a registered dental assistant in San Diego California.  She began her career in 1989 working in general and pediatric dental offices, but found her niche in education.  Currently, she is a speaker, consultant and owner of Dental Fundamentals Continuing Education.   she enjoys her roles as dental assistant, dental assisting instructor, clinic coordinator, and team trainer.  She has presented "Rad Refresher" at the California Dental Association CDA presents multiple times, as well as smaller meetings and various study clubs.  She is also an experienced trainer in regulatory compliance and California infection control requirements.   Mrs. Simpson’s vision for her training company, Dental Fundamentals C.E., is to study challenges, uncover solutions, and connect the learner to increased knowledge and skill.  Because over 50% of  all the dental assistants in the state of California have been trained on the job, providing access to quality education is one of her highest objectives.  Her goal is to provide access to information that many training programs did not have time to present and to remove the barriers to professional growth.   Janet has been recognized as an exemplary online instructor by San Diego Mesa College where she worked as an adjunct instructor for 5 years.   Her online courses can be found at www.dentalxraycoach.comJanet is passionate about supporting the underserved.  She enjoys her work as Clinic Coordinator of Cura Smiles Dental Clinic, where she facilitates volunteers providing pro bono oral healthcare to those in need in the heart of San Diego.   Cura Smiles was recognized *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Teledentistry Support Organizations in Modern DentistryToday we are joined by Dr. Vilas Sastry of Teledentistry.com to discuss Teledentistry in modern dental practices and much more! Thank you for taking the time to read about me. I have been in the dental industry for over 20 years and have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients.Through my experiences with them, I have been able to find solutions to several of their issues ranging from actual dental care needs to the more complex financial and technological barriers that we must all navigate as health care providers.From 2006-2017, as Chief Executive Officer of Aces Dental, I led a team of dentists to provide real world dental services in the Las Vegas area. Concurrently from 2007-2016 as CEO of Health Networks of America, I grew a dental insurance brokerage firm from scratch to a multimillion-dollar operation spanning over 3000 dental offices nationwide. I have gained industry insight from both the dental practitioner’s perspective and that of the insurance companies I worked with.This has allowed me to create solutions that help dental practices, dental insurance, and most importantly the patients we serve. Today as CEO of Teledentistry.com, these previous experiences have led to the creation of a unique business model that bridges decades of experience in patient care, dentistry, technology and insurance. Please visit our company page www.teledentistry.com to learn more.Want to learn more about Teledentistry?Visit: www.Teledentistry.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

START-UP or BUY an Existing Dental Practice?Today we are joined by Dr. Antigone Skoulas to discuss choosing a START-UP or BUYING an Existing Dental Practice and much more!Dr. Antigone Skoulas has a deeply engrained passion for helping people. She has the desire to serve beyond her current patients as a clinician, and rather impact the community holistically. Her well-rounded and unique education at UCLA (BS), University of Pacific (DDS), and Pepperdine (MBA) set her up for success in each of her future appointments and roles. She began a start-up dental practice from scratch in the financial district of San Francisco six years ago. Three years ago, she purchased and merged into an existing practice in Union Square where she is currently full-time.She provides her patients with the highest standard of care, always advancing in her clinical technique and education. She is on the path to be a Kois Graduate, accredited with the AACD, and a fellow of the AGD hopefully within the next two year. Her clinical passions include porcelain veneers, the art of composite, adhesive dentistry, CAD/CAM design with digital workflow, and full mouth reconstructive cases. She loves building her portfolio through beautiful photography.Dr. Skoulas has shined in the industry as a bright and talented leader. She was selected as the Vice Chair of the highly competitive California Dental Association New Dentist Committee. In addition, she held a role as a delegate to the CDA House of Delegates representing Los Angeles. During her 3-year tenure, she contributed significant amount of time and effort to creating progressive impact on many key issues. These positions allowed her to voice her opinion on policy changes that would affect the dental industry as a whole. Her input helped in reformatting the dental board examinations nationally, modifying the licensure examination to the option of portfolio testing, advancing the creation of a mid-level provider in oral healthcare, as well as providing input on changes in dental insurance for patients through Covered California.Her passion to stay informed and impact change and progress in her industry and healthcare are very clear to everyone she touches. Her creativity is evident as she always goes above and beyond each of her obligations in order to provide progress for future generations and raise the bar in everything that she does.Want to learn more about Dr. Antigone Skoulas?Visit: www.SkoulasDDS.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Digital Imaging and CAD/CAM for Dental RestorationsToday, Dr. Charles Samaras, DMD discusses Digital Imaging and CAD/CAM for Dental Restorations and much more!Dr Samaras is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and has practiced Dentistry for 40 years. For 9 years he served on the faculty at Tufts Dental as The Director of Practice Management and Associate Clinical Professor.He is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and The International College of Dentists. Dr Samaras has authored over 50 articles appearing in several dental publications such as Inside Dentistry, Dental Economics, Dental Money Digest and Dental Product Shopper.Dr Samaras has lectured nationally and internationally on Dental Technology, Digital Dentistry, Practice Management and Creating the Raving Fan Practice. His mission statement is to “Practice Smarter Not Harder to Provide Clinical Excellence and Excellence of Service.”Want to learn more about Dr. Charles Samaras?Visit: www.samarasondentistry.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Say YES to the Treatment PlanToday, Alicia Flynn, RDH covers getting your dental patients to say yes to the treatment plan and much more!Alicia Flynn is the CEO and founder of Increda-dental.com. She has had the opportunity to work in many different states while her husband was in the military from Oregon to Indiana.The one item that was consistent in each practice, was that the practice owner was struggling and fighting many different fronts: staffing, treatment plan acceptance to communication. What I learned was that each office has its victories as well as its challenges. With over 25 years of experience ranging from a hygienist, dental assistant, manager, scheduler, and insurance coordinator. Each of us desires more than we currently have, this can range from personal impact in the community to finances and a multiple of items in-between. Alicia focuses on her passion of helping dentists to have increased balance in their practice and their lives.Increda-dental’s mission is to help dentists achieve the maximum success and efficiency without the stress. The experience I have gained has given me a strong understanding of many diverse techniques that will move your practice forward.At Increda-dental, we want your business to become the practice that you dreamed about when you first started on your career path. Our goal at Increda-dental is to assist you in growing your practice and recognize which steps will make the best impact.Want to learn more about Increda-dental?Visit: www.Increda-Dental.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

 Digital Dentistry in 2022 & BeyondToday, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny covers Digital Dentistry in 2022 & Beyond, and how Digital Dentistry will affect the Dental Industry going forward.Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a global leader in digital dentistry and intra-oral scanners, carrying out lectures as a KOL for many companies and industry.He is one of the few in the world who owns and has tested all mainstream scanners and CAD/CAM systems in his clinic.Dr. Ahmad is also the Director of The Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), a world-leading digital dentistry education provider with a mission to ensure dentists globally have easy and affordable access to the best digital dentistry training possibleWant to learn more about The Institute of Digital Dentistry?Visit: www.instituteofdigitaldentistry.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/

Becoming More Efficient, Productive, and Less StressedToday, Dr. Eric Block covers "Becoming More Efficient, Productive, and Less Stressed" and much more!Dr. Eric Block DMD, CAGS, FICOI, is a full-time practicing dentist in Acton, Massachusetts, an author, influencer, speaker, podcaster, blogger, certified life coach, key opinion leader, husband, and father of two kids.He is chairman of the Massachusetts Dental Society Member Communication and member of the Health and Wellness task force committees. He is on a mission to help dental professionals overcome self doubt, stress, and burnout.Dr. Block has written numerous articles on the subject and authored his first book titled “The stress-free dentist: Overcome burnout and start loving dentistry again.” He addresses the mental illness epidemic among dentists with a solution-focused approach that relies heavily on peer support.His book, “The Stress-Free Dentist: Overcome burnout and start loving dentistry again", is available on www.TheStressFreeDentist.com and Amazon.He is admin of the iLoveDentistry Facebook group and the founder and CEO of the digital marketplace www.DealsforDentists.com and interviews dentists and vendors on The Deals for Dentists Podcast. See episode #2 featuring Dr. Howard Farran.Dr. Block also has a weekly “Live with Blocky” Facebook live series. Dental professionals! You’re not alone anymore. Your health and happiness matter and Dr. Eric Block is here to help. Here’s a video to see what he’s all about.Dr. Eric Block also recently had his first “Get Stress-Free Dentistry Summit”, which took place in October of 2021 in Hollywood beach, Fl.Want to learn more about The Stress Free Dentist?Visit: TheStressFreeDentist.com *****  SPONSOR:– Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/   CONNECT:– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217– Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/– Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd08JzybKfNH0v12Q9jf50w   WEBSITE:– https://dentalbrief.com/