Ain't That the Tooth

Send us Fan Mail Join me in my final episode as host of Ain’t That the Tooth . Dr. Richard Mufson flips the script taking on host duties. It's hard to put into words what this experience has meant to me. What started as conversations about dentistry, the profession, and the many stories that connect us has become so much more. It's become a community. A place to learn, laugh, challenge i...

Send us Fan Mail What makes dentistry so incredible? The options! You can be incredibly successful whether you build, buy, or associate long-term. The key is understanding which path is best for you.  Join us today as Dr. David Rice, CEO and founder of IgniteDDS, provides valuable insight into your options. Dr. Rice will delve deeper into this subject at the South Florida District Dental Associati...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today in a frank discussion with Drs. Chris Bulnes and James Wilson on the future of dentistry. Their article, titled the same as this podcast episode, appeared in the West Coast District Dental Association's Check-Up, its monthly newsletter, and in the ADA's Morning Huddle. It delivers a cautionary tale important for dentists today.

Send us Fan Mail Today, we focus on planning and organizing participation in Dentist Day on the Hill, an advocacy event organized by the Florida Dental Association that brings dentists to the Capitol to educate legislators on dental issues. Jamie Graves, FDA Governmental Affairs Coordinator, joins to provide details on the why, what, when, and where. From logistics and scheduling meetings with leg...

Send us Fan Mail Meet ADA Commons, the digital repository that collects and preserves national, state, and local publications and research for the dental community. If you’ve never heard of it, here is your chance to learn more about it with Digital Archivist & Publishing Librarian, Alisun DeKock, and Ellen Thieme, Digital Archives Assistant, ADA Library & Archives - and you might consider...

Send us Fan Mail Joining us today is Dr. Melissa Meincken, of the Miami Children's Surgery Center. The center is part of the Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers across the United States. They provide an extension of dental procedures to dentists in working with special needs pediatric patients. She will explain how they work hand in hand with dentists in the community to provide services for...

Send us Fan Mail Joining us today is the Executive Director of the Florida Dental Association, Drew Eason. Listen to this frank discussion on the American Dental Association’s challenge to stay relevant and why its existence is necessary.

Send us Fan Mail Today, we speak with Dr. Bert Hughes, Secretary of the Florida Dental Association. Dr. Hughes speaks frankly about his experience and the path for minority dentists from dental school to practicing to taking up the mantle of leadership in organized dentistry.

Send us Fan Mail Meet the Phanords, a father and twin sons dental trio who place family values, community, and mentorship at the top of their priorities, creating a welcoming environment for their patients as well as future dentists. Listen as Dr. Roger Phanord and his sons, Drs. Kevin and Kyle Phanord discuss opening their practice to aspiring dentists and providing a space where they can grow. ...

Send us Fan Mail Today, our guest, Dr. Muhalab Al Sammarrie, will share his experiences and how he learned to work through difficult conversations. By listening to himself and opening up to understanding others, he will offer a series of thoughts and ideas that help difficult conversations end with better outcomes.

Send us Fan Mail Today, we're talking with the FDA's Chief Legislative Officer, Joe Ann Hart, and Lobbyist, Brandon Edmonston, about fluoridation and how removing it from the water is being addressed in our county commission offices and the state legislature. We also talk about how you can become involved in helping to understand why it's vital to keep fluoride in our community&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we speak with ADA’s Wellness Ambassador for Florida, Dr. Mina Ghorbanifarajzadeh, on mental health and wellness. We’ll discuss the Florida Dental Association’s Healthy Dentist – Member Assistance Program. Its initiatives and key goals in addressing such a critical topic in the dental profession today. From reducing the stigma in licensure and credentialing in mental health...

Send us Fan Mail This past election cycle brought many changes to the political scene in Florida.  Join us today as Joe Anne Hart, Chief Legislative Officer of the Florida Dental Association, talks about the upcoming legislative season and what to expect. You don't want to miss this one! To learn more about Dentist Day on the Hill or become more involved as a Legislative Contact Dentist, clic...

Send us Fan Mail Nos acompaña hoy Elizabeth Martínez, vicepresidenta regional de Practice Solutions; Oficial de Desarrollo de Negocios en Bank of America. Hablaremos sobre algunos de los aspectos básicos que debe considerar y esperar al comprar su primera consulta dental.

Send us Fan Mail Joining us today is Elizabeth Martinez, Vice President, Practice Solutions Regional, Business Development Officer at Bank of America.  We will discuss some of the basics to consider and expect when purchasing your first dental practice. 

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Timothy Quirt joins us today to discuss the advantages of being a supported doctor with Heartland Dental . We discuss the support systems and resources available to help dentists thrive, as well as opportunities for professional growth, innovation, and enhanced patient care.

Send us Fan Mail Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Sergio Jacas and his wife, Stephanie. The journey from graduation to marriage, raising a family, and owning two practices is enlightening and inspiring. It is a remarkable story of mutual support and family values. Dr. Jacas even finds time to serve organized dentistry as a member of the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association delegatio...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we talked with one of our ADA bloggers, Dr. Jarod Johnson, about our emotional well-being and knowing that we are not alone. There is no shame in getting the help you need to weather life’s storms and come out feeling and doing better. Resources like the Well-Being Index on the ADA’s website can help you get started. Websites such as Hope for Today - www.hftd.org provide in...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today as we welcome back Joe Anne Hart, Chief Legislative Officer of the Florida Dental Association. She reviews the successful legislative session and the FDA's home runs achieved for the betterment of the dental profession and patients' well-being.

Send us Fan Mail You've been chugging along getting your degree and finally attaining your dream, but the cost of that education is something else. Today, we speak with Dr. Brittany Vacura, who did the homework to figure out how to get control of her student loan debt and loves sharing her insights with others. 

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a lively conversation on communication and creating rapport. ADA New Dentist blogger Dr. Anubhuti Misra shares her insight into storytelling and how it positively affects the day-to-day interactions with her patients, staff, and the community.

Send us Fan Mail The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund and the dentists who provide services to this worthy cause aim to create a dental home for American veterans. This is a must-listen-to with Jade Sembric, dental program manager for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and Drs. Queahn Phan, Zack Kalarickle, Frederic Norkin, and Randall Rodriguez-Torres.

Send us Fan Mail Closing our celebration of Women’s History Month, we are happy to have Nova dental student Lauren Saqui as she shares her story of why she chose a career in dentistry and how she gained insight and experience that has helped her shape her journey in dental school and beyond.

Send us Fan Mail Continuing our celebration of Women in Dentistry, we are excited to present ADA President Dr Linda Edgar. Dr. Edgar’s unique journey to becoming a dentist and her path to leadership in organized dentistry is an exciting study on facing challenges head-on, not to mention the many blessings in between. Dr. Edgar talks to us about women in dentistry and the initiatives she’s working...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to have three insightful podcast episodes about women in dentistry in March.  We will air one weekly throughout the month. For our first in this series, we welcome back Dr. ArNelle Wright. You know her as a host of the American Dental Association’s podcast, Dental Sound Bites. Dr. Wright and I had a frank conversation about women in dentistry, including challenges a...