Dental Voice

‘Courageous Followership’ in Your Dental Practice

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 25, 2021

In this episode, we caught up with Dr. Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD owner of Kelly Tanner Leadership, and Next Level Dental Hygiene Leadership to understand the purpose of “courageous followership” and how it allows for better enjoyment at work for the dentist and their team. Watch this video… Read More

How Dentistry Will Change in 2021

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 19, 2021

In this episode, we caught up with Melissa Turner, RDHEP, BASDH, EFDA to discuss how dentistry is rapidly changing with new advances in technology and methodologies of care. Watch this video to learn the following: The rise of women in the dental profession Mobile dentistry took off in 2020. What’s… Read More

COVID-19’s Effect on Pediatric Oral Health

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 19, 2021

In this episode, we caught up with Dr. Emilie McClellan, DDS and owner of Tooth Story Dental to get the inside scoop on how children and their parents are perceiving the dentist in the COVID-19 era. Watch this video to learn the following: How children are… Read More

Looking Beyond COVID-19

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 11, 2021

In this episode, we met with Dr. David Fantarella and owner of Fantarella Dental Group to discuss his philosophy of “tomorrow’s technology today” and how COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of certain tools. Watch this video to learn the following: Increasing use of infection control tools you already have… Read More

Inside the Mind of a Dental Receptionist

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 11, 2021

In this episode, we met with Jennifer Zimmer, Receptionist for Dentistry With A Smile. During our discussion she explained why a receptionist is a key resource for patients to build trust with your practice. Watch this video to learn the following: Importance of educating your front office staff on… Read More

Channeling the ‘Power of Doctor’

Posted by Lexi Marino on January 8, 2021

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Pavel Krastev to discuss his recently published book, “The Power of DR” that describes how we can bridge the gap between medicine and dentistry for the betterment of overall health. Watch this video to learn the following: What it’s like to manage a… Read More

A Look Inside a COVID-19 Safe Dental Office

Posted by Lexi Marino on December 29, 2020

In this episode, we met with Dr. Dan Roberts, DDS and owner of Encinitas Perio to take a virtual tour through his office to see what safety looks like in dental settings from a patient perspective relating to COVID-19. Watch this video to learn the following: Increasing infection control… Read More

Energy Management: Work-Life Balance for Dental Teams

Posted by Lexi Marino on December 28, 2020

In this episode, we brought back Dr. Ana Vazquez, DDS and owner of Fisher’s Pediatric to further discuss her concept in team management of “WIN”, what’s important now, and how that philosophy is a building block for energy management in the workplace. Watch this video to… Read More

What Does a Confident Dentist Look Like in Uncertain Times?

Posted by Lexi Marino on December 28, 2020

In this episode, we met with Dr. Arezoo Bahar, DDS and member of Annapolis Prosthodontic Associates to discuss her journey of becoming a more confident dentist since we first spoke with her in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to learn the following: How a terrified… Read More

Dental Hygiene Transformation in 2020

Posted by Lexi Marino on December 23, 2020

In this episode, we interviewed Amanda Hill BSDH, RDH and industry educator for DentalPost.net to hear her thoughts on how the dental hygiene profession has transformed in 2020. Watch this video to learn the following: How our industry can help patients understand why bleeding gums are just as critical… Read More