Dental Sound Bites™

An episode that’s all about giving back. Hear from dentists making an impact locally, nationally, and globally, and discover how service not only sharpens your skills but also strengthens our entire profession.

Special Guest: Dr. Rubin Sorrell II

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Join us as we explore the fine line between being great at what we do and taking perfectionism a little too far. It’s no secret that dentists are perfectionists - in school, in our jobs, in our lives. We’re talking about the pressures we put on ourselves, how that pressure impacts our mental health, and strategies for fighting the urge to pursue perfection.

Special Guest: Dr. Erick Block

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No one likes to talk about their student loan debt, but we’re doing it anyway! We’ve brought in a debt expert to guide us through the latest student debt policy updates, repayment strategies and resources to help you crush your debt and get on with your life.

Special Guests: Shafa Nathani, ASDA President 2023-24,  and Janet Fields, Laurel Road

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Every dentist has a tale that haunts them, whether it’s a ghoulish case, a ghosting patient or just an awkward interaction that made us want to scream. In this special Halloween episode, taped live at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, we’re confronting those difficult (and sometimes scary) situations and discussing how we handled them, what we might have done differently and what we’ve learned. Dim the lights, grab your favori...

Where do you go for answers when you have a tough clinical question? We’re getting an inside look at cutting-edge testing, new recommendations and inventions from the ADA Science and Research Institute (ADASRI) that will change the way you practice.

Plus, we’ll hear the answers to the questions dentists ask the ADA’s science team most frequently – about pregnancy, antibiotics, teledentistry and more. We’ll also talk about how you –...

Some big life changes are planned, and others seem to come out of nowhere. Even with our best laid plans, we may have to pivot. In this episode, we’re talking with an employment law expert about what you can do to prepare for live changes like parental leave and disability, and the programs, legislation and regulations that may be available to help you. Tune in for insights and advice to help you take control of your f...

Episode Description: Our career pathways conversation continues! We’re looking at how to navigate the dental practice market. From buying your own practice to joining a DSO, we’ll hear from dentists who have gone through it, and learn more about the ins and outs of these career pathways in dentistry. 

Special Guest: Dr. Simon Wu

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How did you decide which direction you wanted your dental career to take?

Solo owner, small group practice, DSO?

A medical setting or a Federally Qualified Health Center?

Faculty or Military?

So many practice options! Where do you start?

Join us in the first of a two part dental career exploration as we talk to dentists who chose different paths, and dig deeper into how those choices fit their career inter...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We know that dentistry can be a demanding profession with long hours, high stress levels and the pressure to provide top-quality care to patients. But taking care of your own needs is just as important as taking care of your patients. Join our expert guest, Dr. Diana Dill, licensed coach and consulting psychologist for the ADA Wellness Ambassadors program, to discuss stress management, self-car...

In this episode, we’ll guide you through strategies to manage sticky communication situations in the dental office. We’ll explore practical strategies and way to improve communication skills to achieve a positive outcome for all involved.