Dental Assistant Nation

Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about acetaminophen, supplements, and other standard things your patients may be taking ... but they may not think about telling you about. What are the effects and what do you need to know? A frank and honest conversation with dental's pharmacology expert.

Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence joins the podcast to discuss one of the biggest problems he sees in dental practices today: Dental assistants not being on the same page as their dentists. Marshall offers some suggestions to correct those problems, and discusses why this should be a priority for all involved heading into 2021.

Lessons from the sun and snow shoveling come together in this episode where we discuss a problem seen all too often among dental assistants: Trying to do everything by yourself. Let's talk about the power of community and working together and learning together to accomplish a task.

Dental infection control expert Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, joins the show to offer advice to every practice about passing an OSHA inspection, as well as what to expect from OSHA inspections in 2021.

It isn't a matter of if a medical emergency will happen in the dental practice ... it's a matter of when. So what do dental assistants need to know to be prepared? What role do assistants have in not only preventing emergencies, but also lessening them when they occur? Dr. John Roberson joins the podcast with some important information.

Just what makes dental assistants so valuable? Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence has an amazing statistic to show just one of the many reasons why dental assistants are so amazing. #TogetherWeRise #IgniteDA

Dental consultant, speaker, and author Katherine Eitel-Belt joins the podcast to tackle what dental assistants should do when a tough conversation needs to happen in the dental practice. "That's not my job." If you've ever heard that, this podcast is for you. #TogetherWeRise

Let's talk about the effects of cannabis on your dental patients. Let's talk about why they need more anesthetic. Let's talk about what you need to know about this important topic with dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh.

Let's talk pain control and your patients. Let's talk about what that means when it comes to codeine. Let's talk to dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, about it so you can get the information you need. #TogetherWeRise

Curtis Marshall of Dental Intelligence stops by to discuss the practice's schedule and gives some tips on how dental assistants can ensure it's filled as we head into 2021.

On this episode, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a recent warning regarding the effects that ibuprofen reportedly could have on pregnancy. This is a must-listen for any practice to protect their pregnant team members and patients.

Author Matthew Algeo, who wrote the book, "The President is a Sick Man," joins the podcast to talk about the true tale behind his book of President Grover Cleveland's quest to cover up his oral cancer surgery. A fascinating tale you have to hear to believe!

In this episode, we are joined by Latasha Linebarger, a dental assistant in the state of Georgia who is also a dental assisting instructor. She shares tips on what she believes every young dental assistant should know, where the industry is heading, and what she wishes she had known when she started as a dental assistant.

There's a challenge going around TikTok regarding Benadryl. How does it impact your dental patients? How it could impact the young people you know who love TikTok? Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to explain.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for Trelegy Ellipta for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older. This new indication, and resulting increased market demand, for Trelegy Ellipta is of importance to dentistry since its ingredients have dental implications and adverse effects which, due to the fixed combina...

On this episode, Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management joins the show to talk about the recent guidance from the FDA on dental amalgam, how the ADA responded, and what questions are being asked by patients about it, including insurance.

IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry describes the moment when he failed after attempting to accomplish a decade-long goal. A simple thought turned that failure into a learning moment for him. He has some words to share about it ... and they may just be the words you need to hear today. #TogetherWeRise

In this episode, Dr. Edward Feinberg joins the show to talk about his passion for crown and bridge, why he believes it should be a bigger part of a practice's treatment mix, and what dental assistants need to know about the procedure. #TogetherWeRise

Dental pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about a recent article finding a possible connection between colorectal cancer and periodontal disease. With the recent death of movie star Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer, now could be the perfect time to discuss this link with your patients. #TogetherWeRise

Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to discuss the new wave of anticoagulants and what it means for dental practices and patients.

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about a study that has been released detailing the role of supplements and vitamins in the fight against COVID-19. Some interesting and timely thoughts on the subject and what you need to know. #TogetherWeRise

In this hard-hitting episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry is joined by dental's pharmacology expert Tom Viola to talk about some of the tough times being endured by dental team members and their patients ... and what can be done about it. #TogetherWeRise

Dental infection control and prevention expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, joins the show to dive into the latest update to the CDC's guidance for dental practices. She also debunks a myth about COVID-19, patients, and their levels of contagiousness. As a note, the article on DrBicuspid referenced in this article will appear live on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

On this episode, dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins us to talk about his battle with COVID-19 and what he wants dental team members to know about it, as well as the importance of the medical history form and why the discussion of the oral-systemic link has never been more important.

In this episode, Dr. Julie Spaniel joins the show to talk about how she transformed her practice's operatories into clean rooms in the wake of COVID-19. She tells how she did it, the benefits to her, patients, and the team, and what patients are saying.