AzDA's Audio Amalgam podcast
Updates from the Executive Director of the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) as well as AzDA members, programs, and community leaders. This exclusive member dentist benefit takes a deeper dive into the current issues, obstacles, and opportunities dentists in Arizona face on a day-to-day basis, including: hot button issues, advocacy and new legislation, BODEX and the Dental Practice Act, licensure, business advice, AzDA member benefits, member dentist guest features, Q&As, and even roundtable discussions. This is practical, applicable, and insider advice that member dentists practicing in Arizona absolutely need to know.
Episodes
Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just not like yourself lately? You're not alone. In this candid and deeply relatable episode of Audio Amalgam, four Arizona dentists open up about the real mental health challenges behind the smile—sharing personal stories of burnout, perfectionism, addiction, financial stress, and the silent struggles many dental professionals face. If you've ever questioned y...
AzDA member dentists Dr. Jennifer Fineberg, Dr. Lisa Bienstock, and Dr. Rob Roda emphasize that patient distress in dental offices often stems from fear of the unknown, lack of control, financial concerns, and personal stressors. To de-escalate tense situations, they recommend clear, jargon-free communication, visual aids, active listening, and empathy—acknowledging patient fears, sharing vulnerability, and offering sincere complim...
Listening to this podcast is a must for any dentist practicing in Arizona. Current Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners President Dr. Anthony Herro sits down with attorney Jeff Tonner of The Dental Advocate in an engaging, eye-opening discussion about navigating Board complaints, identifying potentially problematic patients, and most important, steps you can take to protect yourself and your practice in this sue-happy culture we...
A no-nonsense, in-depth look at embezzlement in the dental office. How dentists can protect themselves from being a victim and what to do if they suspect something is amiss. AZ Dental CPA Chris Torregrossa (https://azdentalcpa.com) shares practical insights that will help you mitigate embezzlement risk (as well as offer some advice that's going to surprise you).
Embezzlement can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone (no matter ...
In this podcast, AzDA Executive Director Dr. Regina Cobb and AzDA member dentist Dr. Anthony Dicello cover:
- ERISA, what is it? Let’s clear up the mystery once and for all. What is it originally created for?
- Who is it really benefiting?
- How are insuran...
88% of dentists say that referrals are their number one source of new patients. However, most dentists lack a system for attracting new patients through referrals.
In this podcast, guest Brandon Barnum, Chairman of Champion Dentists, touches on the art of asking for referrals, setting the stage, listening for referral triggers, and then making the ask. He also explores the role of incentive...
In this latest Audio Amalgam podcast, three AzDA member dentists (two practice in an urban setting; one in a rural) discuss the challenges they face in hiring, training, and managing their dental staff. Their frank discussion covers finding the right employees, conducting performance reviews, and making the decision to let someone go. They also discuss the changing landscape of the dental workforce and the importance of creating a ...
The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Kent Tuttle, a dentist who is passionate about charity work and making a positive impact. Dr. Tuttle discusses his background in dentistry, including his initial hesitation to pursue the profession and how witnessing humanitarian dentistry in Ecuador changed his perspective. He explains that he wants to inspire others to prioritize impact over money and emphasizes the benefits of d...
Arizona dentists, you might be aware of an article that was recently published by a handful of students at ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. The article was picked up by a few local publications. Leadership at the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA) and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX) felt the article was inaccurate, unfair, and biased.
Feel like the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (BODEX) is kind of a mystery? Wonder how it really works and what to do if you're contacted by them. In this episode, we're featuring two dentists who know it inside and out:
Dr. Anthony Caputo is a Dentist Anesthesiologist—practicing in Arizona since 1997. He has been involved with BODEX for over 20 years serving as a sedation and anesthesia evaluator, consultant and committee...
A big thanks to AzDA Board of Trustees member Dr. Anthony Caputo and President of the State Board of Dental Examiners Dr. Anthony Herro for stopping into the AzDA office and recording a podcast about what dentists can do to prevent and be prepared to respond to a Board complaint.
Dr. Anthony Caputo is a Dentist Anesthesiologist—practicing in Arizona since 1997. He has been involved with BODEX for over 20 years serving as a sedat...
Give your mind a 15min relaxing respite as author, English professor, storyteller, and Inscriptions Editor Dr. Eric Curtis shares some of his beloved anecdotes that for dentists and about dentistry.
Whatever today's throwing at you, take a few minutes, sit back, and enjoy Dr. Curtis's lighthearted and charming insights about dentistry. Your mind, your spirit, and your dental team (and patients) will be glad you did!
PS—If you've ...
(27min)
AzDA member dentists Dr. Mai-Ly Duong, Associate Director Dental Faculty; and Dr. Maureen Perry, Associate Dean for Post-Doctoral Education Director, the Center for Advanced Oral Health, discuss special care dentistry. They focus on the Center for Advanced Oral Health at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences’ Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, which provides comprehensive, patient-centered dentistry for those wit...
(37min, recorded in September 2019).
AzDA's Council on Government Affairs member Dr. Brian Powley, (campaign manager for Arizona State Representative Dr. Paul Gosar, Arizona State Representative Dr. Regina Cobb, and ADA President-elect Dr. Dan Klemmedson), shares insights on running for ADA president, maintaining civility with so much partisanship, how the office of ADA president has changed over the years, and a few inside glimpse...
(51min)
Past AzDA President Dr. Michael Thompson covers everything from treating family members to corporate dentistry and the danger of using CDT codes as treatment planning tools. Has the doctor-patient relationship changed over time? What should it look like? Dr. Thompson shares his insight.
0:00 – 8:30—Why dentistry? Dr. Thompson's professional background.
8:31 – 12:30—Should you treat your friends, family, etc.?
12:30 – 17:45...
(41min)
Inscriptions' Editor Dr. Eric Curtis discusses women in dentistry (the similarities and differences between female and male dentists) as well as online versus in-person dental communities with AzDA Past President Dr. Allison House.
This candid conversation covers a lot of ground, but it's honest, spirited, and amusing. You'll enjoy it!
0:00 – 9:00—Dr. House’s background (and you thought you had it rough in dental school). H...
(39min)
Clinical dental hygienist, author, and international speaker, Katrina Sanders offers an expressive and even-handed perspective on how dentists and hygienists can bring in more patients, serve their patients better, and support each other. Katrina’s zest for dental hygiene is infused throughout this high-energy podcast.
(45min)
Audience: Dentists looking to transition into or out of a dental practice.
The business of dental practice transitions is constantly changing. As young dentists are looking for quality dental practices to either purchase or affiliate with as associates, senior dentists are planning to transition into retirement from private practice and are seeking someone to take over their legacy.
If a person is either seeking to buy a p...
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