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Dental Voice

Dental Voicewww.zyris.com
The award-nominated Dental Voice dives into important issues and cuts through the noise with topics that matter to you. From education, assisting & hygiene to technology, industry trends & practice management there is sure to be something that speaks to you.
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Episodes

The Thriving Practice Part 2 of 4: Hygiene - The Tip Of The Financial Spear

Join us for part 2 of a 4-part ⁠#DentalVoice⁠ series featuring Dr. Marc Liechtung, Executive Director, Guardian Dental Partners. In this episode, Dr. Marc dives deep into the business of the hygiene department to show how a killer hygiene program is key to a practice's valuation and finances....

May 19, 202331 min

The Thriving Practice Part 1 of 4: The Key Financials Of A Thriving Practice

Join us for part 1 of a 4-part #DentalVoice series featuring Dr. Marc Liechtung, Executive Director, Guardian Dental Partners. In this series, Dr. Marc will cut through the noise and dive deep into the business of dental practice including practice valuation, key metrics, and what he believes are the essentials for every clinician to have in the back pocket to be a profitable practice in 2023 and beyond....

May 19, 202333 min

Why Do So Few Men Choose Dental Hygiene As A Career?

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live from the Hinman Dental Meeting as he welcomes Chris Williams, RDH to explore why so few men choose dental hygiene as a career. Chris takes the time to share not only how he discovered hygiene, but some of the things he feels may be roadblocks for this demographic.

May 12, 202325 min

Friendship, Money & Future Plans

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live from the Hinman Dental Meeting as he welcomes a group of incredible D4's from the UNC Adams School Of Dentistry: Olivia, Amanda & Ling to chat about their friendship, money, and their post-graduation career plans.

May 12, 202321 min

Navigating The Stress Of Dental School

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with Jorge Rodriguez, D3 and Class President at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry to discuss the stress of dental school, the importance of a support network, and a few things that Jorge has discovered to help with his journey....

May 12, 202319 min

Chingona! The Journey From Dental Assistant to Dentist

Join DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live from the Chicago Midwinter Show as he sits down with Nichole Fuentes, DA as she shares her journey from experiencing a lack of access to oral care, coming to the US with a language barrier, moving from cosmetology into dentistry and now being enrolled at the University of Chicago as a pre-dental school and ultimately working to help the Latinx population as a bilingual dentist....

May 05, 202315 min

Returning to A New Normal → What's Next in Dentistry

Join DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting as he sits down with dental industry veteran John Scott to chat about returning to a new normal and what's next in dentistry as we move deeper into 2023....

May 05, 202329 min

Finding The Humor In Dentistry..And On Stage

Join Dental Voice host Rolando E Mia as he welcomes comedian and dental hygienist Carols Rodriguez to reveal some of his more awkward moments in the operatory, how he moved from the operatory to the comedy stage, and an encouraging message for us all to laugh more.... and remember that clinicians are people too.

May 05, 202322 min

Can A Staffing Partner Really Help With Dental Staffing Shortages?

Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia live from the Hinman Dental Congress as he sits down with Nichole Neff, Owner of Dynamic Staffing to explore the ins and outs of working with a staffing partner as well as whether or not staffing partners really a solution, and the three things you must know before working with any staffing partner.

Apr 28, 202319 min

57 Days- Reflecting On Dental School During The Pandemic

Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia live from The Hinman Dental Congress as he welcomes Dani Nicholson, D4, UNC Adams School Of Dentistry to chat about the challenges facing dental students during the pandemic and what impact those challenges may have on future careers.

Apr 28, 202320 min

The Truth About The AI Revolution In Dentistry

Join Dental Voice Host Rolando E Mia live from The Hinman Dental Congress as he welcomes Nikki Dean, Director of Strategic Accounts with Pearl AI. It is no secret that we are in an AI revolution that is starting to make its mark in dentistry. Rolando and Nikk dive into what AI is ..and what it isn't to debunk myths and explore how AI can be beneficial to the working clinician.

Apr 28, 202317 min

A Career Path Beyond the Operatory

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Lacy Walker, RDH, Speaker, Podcast CE Director for A Tale of Two Hygienists, Public Relations Chair for AADH, Owner of Shared Hygiene as she lays out her journey from operatory to the stage - seizing opportunities and overcoming her fears along the way. #CATCHME...

Apr 21, 202318 min

Oral Health Education For Families: Awareness Requires Action

Join Dental Voice Host Rolando E Mia as he sits down with Tamieka Gesse, CDA Atlanta Coordinator of the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures team to discuss the importance of family education in oral health, how parents have a downstream impact on oral health in society, and what action is needed now.

Apr 17, 202322 min

3 Things Every Young Dental Professional Should Watch Out For

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia *LIVE* from the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston as he welcomes Dr. Jonathan Dubin , DMD, FAGD as we dive into what 2023 holds in store for tradeshows, the importance of continued education as well as three things young dental professionals should watch out for....

Apr 14, 202322 min

What Is A Functional Hygienist?

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live at Yankee Dental Congress in Boston as he welcomes the incredible Amber Auger, RDH, MPH, Creator of Thrive in the Op, to delve into what's next in dental hygiene, patient care technology, and what is a "Functional Hygienist?"...

Apr 14, 202318 min

Navigating The Waters Of Staffing Challenges 🚨

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Karen Sani , Practice Manager of Pediatric Dental Group of New York to chat about current challenges with staffing, team building, and more....

Apr 09, 202325 min

Be An Active Participant In Your Career

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Suzanne Ebert , Vice President of Operations and Customer Relations at the American Dental Association to discuss "Being An Active Participant In Your Career" and dive into ways to continue to grow personally and professionally to ensure that you have the best career possible....

Apr 07, 202322 min

"I Hurt..But Suck It Up" - Best Practices To Keep You Healthy Longer

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Polished Posture founder Stephanie Botts , RDH, BSDH, CEAS to discuss "Ergonomics for Clinicians" and share some best practices to ensure that you can stay healthy and practice longer with less pain....

Apr 07, 202322 min

Wicked Cheap: The Cost Of Giving Value To Your Patients

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Amanda Hill RDH live in Houston at ADA Smilecon 2022 as they dive into what's next in dentistry covering topics like preventative vs reactive care, the oral/systemic health connection, and building value to your patients....

Mar 31, 202318 min

Getting Unstuck: Breaking Through The Ceiling Of Your Position

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Janiece Ervin , RDH, BSDH live at ADA Smilecon 2022 as they talk through current challenges with hiring and retaining a practice team, how to feel better about your career, and more!...

Mar 31, 202316 min

Working Together Separately: Clinicians Advocating For Themselves

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Gaylene Baker RDH, BSDH, MBA, Monarch National Sales Manager live at ADA Smilecon 2022 as they talk about what's next in dentistry including investing in yourself, access to care, the evolution of the dental practice, and the business of dentistry...

Mar 31, 202320 min

Is Dentistry Truly A SubSpecialty Of Medicine..Or Is It A Skilled Trade?

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes the always hilarious Dr. John Comisi, DDS, MAGD live at ADA Smilecon 2022 as they dive into what's next in dental education including how dental schools are evolving to create medical professionals who are prepared to treat oral/systematic health and the dental clinician's overall role in the medical profession...

Mar 31, 202323 min

Access To Care: Disruption Required (?)

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Bob Russell, DDS, MPH MPA, CPM, FACD, FICD to dive deep into the controversial systems and structure of dentistry that impact access to care for so many patients. Is disruption truly the way to provide better oral healthcare for all?...

Mar 31, 202330 min

Why the ADA Matters For Young Dental Professionals In 2023

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando Mia with Dr. Raymond A. Cohlmia, Executive Director & COO of the ADA to explore the changes to look out for and what value the ADA holds for young Dental Professionals in 2023 and beyond.

Mar 24, 202334 min

A Dentist's Journey Through Substance Abuse

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Dr. Brett Kessler ADA Trustee, 14th District *LIVE* from the Chicago Midwinter Dental Show as Dr. Kessler shares his personal journey through substance abuse. An estimated 15% of dentists struggle with substance abuse. If you have questions or concerns and wish to talk with someone, local help is available → www.dentistwellbeing.com/pdf/ADA_Dentist_WellBeing_Program_Dir.pdf

Mar 24, 202327 min

Building Relationships In Dentistry

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando Mia and Dr. Suzanne Ebert, VP of Dental Practice Operations and Relationship Management, ADA, as they discuss the importance of relationships in dentistry and how they can be a pivotal change in any dental practice.

Mar 24, 202325 min

The Future Is Now: The Dental Class Of 2023

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia live at ECU School of Dental Medicine as he welcomes Dr. Sahil Vasa, D4 as they chat about the journey through dental school and what Dr. Sahil sees as the challenges and opportunities awaiting the class of 2023....

Mar 10, 202315 min

3 Tech Trends Your Practice Should Watch For in 2023

Join #DentalVoice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Chuck Cohen, Managing Director, Benco Dental live at Zyris HQ in Santa Barbara as they dive into "What's Next" in Dentistry including three of the hot technology trends that you should be aware of....

Mar 10, 202315 min
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