Dental Voice

Welcome to the "Dental Voice" hosted by Rolando Mia! In this discussion, we talk with Dr. Holzer, a retired US Army Colonel and practicing dentist. Dr. Holzer shares how his extensive military dental experience can be applied to enhance private practice dentistry, for both the patient and Dentist.

Remember the last medical emergency that happened in your practice? Did you feel prepared for it? How did the rest of your team react? Amie Granger, RDH + President of POM Medical LLC can help. Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with Amie to discuss ways to help remove the chaos from these scenarios and give actionable tips on how your dental practice can be better prepared. Dus...

One year ago, almost to the day, we asked Dr. Jacob how everything was going in his newly acquired practice. His answer: "It's like trying to tackle a running rhino in piranha infested waters." Now a year later, he joins Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia to catch us up to speed on his practice and some of the learnings and challenges that have come over this past year. If you are thin...

🤔 Ever wondered what goes into deciding where to build a new dental school? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with Kate Reagan, Executive Director of Marketing & Public Relations at one of the country's newest dental schools, LMU to pull back the curtain on the how and why that goes into building a new dental school. A fascinating dive into what drives some of these de...

In the ever-changing landscape of dentistry, it can be difficult to know where to focus, especially when you are chairside. Join the always hilarious Dr. John Comisi as he chats with Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia about focusing on what is important and being "where the puck will be, not where it was." Dr. Comisi also pulls back the curtain on 40 years in dentistry to share wisdom on t...

With an Instagram following of nearly 200k people, Dr. Jason Auerbach, better known to many as The Bloody Tooth Guy, has leaned into social media to not only provide education and entertainment to follow clinicians but also to help patients understand dentistry better. In this Best of Dental Voice episode, relive the conversation as Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia joins Dr. Auerbach on an Instagr...

With so much new technology flashing in front of us each month, how can we sort through the hype, and invest in the right equipment? This is the very question Dr. Louis Kaufman tackled when he joined Dental Voice. Now, in the Best of Dental Voice series, we want to share Dr. Kaufman's wisdom of how he weeds through all of the pitches and finds equipment that is proven and reliable in a time wh...

Amber met the notary in the parking lot of a grocery store to sign her last will and testament. She was 35 years old, a mother to two young children, and married to the love of her life. Amber had been diagnosed with Clear Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma. It had been her dentist that saved her life ❤️ This was the story that Amber Young shared with Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia when she joined Denta...

How does your practice stand out from the one up the street? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with Ashley Bustamante, Marketing Director at Children's Dental Fun Zone to quickly pull back the curtain on her role and what REALLY makes their practice stand out from the others. With thousands of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews across 17 locations, CDFZ seems to have a winning formula...

Running a dental practice is hard. Growing a single practice into 17 practices...seems 🤯🤯🤯 Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes Dr. Fariborz Rodef, founder and owner of Children's Dental Fun Zone - an incredible group of pediatric practices - to not only discuss how he has been able to grow his practice into 17 practices but also, where to start and what is the key to runnin...

Have you purchased an expensive piece of equipment only to find it not being used 😵 Dr. Mark Doherty, DMD sits down with Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia to delve into best practices, actionable tips, and strategies to ensure that you and your team are making the most out of every equipment investment. With the rising cost of dentistry and so much new technology being presented to practices, now...

Fires, Floods, Embezzlement, Unlicensed Dentists. Dr. Bill Simon has experienced them all and thrived despite these challenges. Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he dives headfirst into the real-life experiences of Dr. Bill Simon and discover how some of the most traumatic challenges can help fuel a successful career. Dr. Simon digs into the types of experiences that every dentist may encou...

What does Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental integration look like in a single setting? Join Leyli Norouz-Knudsen, Co-founder & Managing Director of The Breath Institute in Los Angeles California as she sits down with Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia to dive into what putting these integrations into practice really looks like. Leyli shares insights into how these modalities can truly work tog...

We all think that cyberattacks only happen to big businesses. That is a myth. ( Warning : You'll be shocked at the value of a single patient's file on the black market!) Join our special guest, Tasha Dickinson, Founder and Chief Technologist of Siligent as she sits down with Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia to discuss cybersecurity for dental practices. Tasha (Whose husband is a dentist!)...

Have you ever had a patient react in a way that surprised you? Ever wonder what is behind that reaction? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes An Chi "Angela" Do (AKA "The Pediatric RDH) to dive into what is Trauma Informed Care, how can it help you provide a better experience for your patients, and identify a few common missteps that many clinicians may not be aware...

Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with the always hilarious Dr. John Comisi to discuss how to leverage involvement and collaboration to help you successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of dentistry. Not only is this discussion full of actionable advice to help you get the most out of being engaged, but it dives into the very heart of having a successful and fulfilling...

Does it matter how your patients perceive YOU? What about your practice? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he welcomes executive presence coach, Kelly Duggan, RDH, AICI, CIC to discuss why image matters in dentistry and how it plays a significant role in patient trust and practice success. Kelly shares a ton of thought-provoking tips and suggestions to help ensure that your practice and its...

We have all been conditioned to believe that working more and more is the key to success. But what about our lives outside of work? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with the incredible Joe Siegfried, an independently practicing RDH, OMT, and the owner of Kingsmill Dental Hygiene to dive into the art of building your career in dentistry while maintaining a focus on work/life ba...

💸 It is no secret that costs are going up and profits are getting tighter. Between flat insurance reimbursements and increasing costs, what can you do? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia for a very special LIVE episode with special guest Chuck Cohen, Managing Director, Benco Dental to discuss how you can combat these rising costs and uncover some strategies and tips to help get more out of eve...

What were your highlights of 2023? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down to look back at the year that was. From guests to tradeshows, dental school visits to trending topics Rolando revisits 2023. Be sure to stay through to the end to see a very special thank you to some of the folks who made 2023 such a special year!

Who are your mentors mentors? For some, the answer may very well be the visionary Kim Kutsch DMD. Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with a true legend in dentistry. Dr. Kim Kutsch stops by the booth at ADA SmileCon to discuss the milestones of an exceptional career, from early adoption in dentistry to the founding of CariFree, and the captivating stories behind Contrary to Ordi...

Ever see something in a practice or in dentistry and thought "I could help make the better?"Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia as he sits down with longtime friend, Dr. Marc Liechtung live from the ADA SmileCon show floor to discuss how Dr. Marc is taking his 35-year career and turning it into a way to help others in dentistry thrive. Dr. Liechtung reveals what he's launching in t...

Have you ever struggled with truly loving dentistry? Is dentistry who you are or is it what you do? Join Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia in a heartfelt discussion with Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer, AKA The Tiny Tooth Doc, about overcoming challenges and finding strength in vulnerability. Truly an eye-opening conversation on the importance of speaking out and seeking support in the dental profession ❤️

What would you say if your child wanted to go to dental school?? What warnings or advice would you give? Join Dental Voice Host Rolando E. Mia as he is joined by Myranda Elliott and her father Dr. O. Andy Elliott to answer these very questions. Myranda and Dr. Andy share insights, wisdom, and humor while discussing Myranda's decision to attend dental school. Uncover valuable lessons on involve...

Is your practice toxic? What are the identifying symptoms? What can you do if you are in a toxic environment? Dental Voice host Rolando E. Mia sits down with burnout and workplace toxicity expert Kari Carter-Cherelus, RDH, DA live at SmileCon 2023 to discuss these very topics and more. Kari shares her own experience as well as provides actionable advice for you to assess your current working envir...