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Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, joins the podcast to talk about a link that dentists and team members need to know about between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and dental implants. He also discusses why PPIs should be included on the patient's medical history intake form.

Join Tija Hunter and IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry for a raw and honest conversation about the mindset of the dental assistant as dentistry continues to emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown. If you're near the end of your rope, this podcast is just for you!

Dr. Michelle Weddle joins the podcast to talk about what it took for her to add sleep dentistry into her practice, what it means for every member of the team, and what advice she would give about incorporating this into your practice in 2020. #TogetherWeRise

Jay Middleton joins the show to talk about the battle he has begun about HPV-linked cancer. He talks about his diagnosis, how it has impacted his dental practice, and what he wants every dentist and dental team member to hear.

Let's talk about work-life balance, the importance of it, and why it's harder than it should be for so many dental assistants. #TogetherWeRise

Richard L. Haight, an author and master-level instructor of martial, meditation, and healing arts joins the show to talk about his new book, The Warrior's Meditation, and how it can help dental assistants get through the day a little easier. #TogetherWeRise

Dental infection control expert Mary Govoni is back to discuss the latest updated guidance from the CDC for the dental practice and why the ADA isn't necessarily following their lead. Some important information for all dental practices here. #IgniteDA #TogetherWeRise

In the days following the disruption from COVID-19, dental practices and dental professionals have been on edge. Let's talk about the emotions we have been hearing from dental assistants and what can be done to not bury them, but redirect them ... for the good of the DA and the patient. #TogetherWeRise

Dental's pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a recent study on opioid usage. He also discusses if and how the role of opioids in dental practices has changed after the rise of COVID-19.

Doug Perry of GetHiredRDH.com joins the podcast to talk about the successes and failures he has seen helping hundreds of dental professionals with their resumes through the years. He offers some good advice for every dental assistant on how to be prepared for his or her next job, even if he or she isn't looking for it.

Dental infection control Mary Govoni joins the podcast to discuss the new guidance recently announced by the CDC and the impact they could and will have on dental practices as they continue to navigate the "new normal" after COVID-19.

Joined by Jessica Wilson, MPH, from the Hu-Friedy Group, we discuss how the role of the infection control coordinator has changed, why assistants should be excited about it, and some tools that are available to help assistants and practices succeed in keeping their patients safe. #TogetherWeRise

With many dental assistants considering the next steps of their careers, Teresa Duncan joins the podcast to give her perspective as a former dental assistant and office manager of what it is like to transition from the back to the front. Hear the good, bad, and ugly, as well as Duncan's advice.

Dental assistant extraordinaire Tija Hunter joins for a timely chat on waterlines after a dental practice's closure or slowdown and why dental assistants have to be more vigilant than ever with infection control in the "new normal."

With new guidance coming down from OSHA that will impact every dental practice, we asked dental infection control expert Mary Govoni to break down some of the most important points she sees in the new information.

Infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH, breaks down the ADA's Return to Work Interim Guidance Toolkit and points out a couple of things within it that every dentist and dental team member should know. #TogetherWeRise

Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan of OdysseyMgmt.com joins the show to talk about PPE and what kind of opportunities there may be for reimbursement for it when practices begin to re-open. We talk about a code to use and how to talk about it with your patients. #TogetherWeRise

Kevin Henry and Dr. David Rice, the co-founders of IgniteDA, sit down for a very raw, honest, and open conversation about what they're hearing from dental assistants as dentistry prepares to gear back up after the closures of many dental practices because of the COVID-19 pandemic. #TogetherWeRise

In this episode, Dr. Maria Kunstadter of TheTeledentists.com joins the show to explain the technology, the impact it can have on dental practices and dental patients, and what the dental assistant's role could be with it. #TogetherWeRise

Some dental assistants are expressing fear about returning to their practice when it opens back up after the coronavirus pandemic begins to lessen. Mary Govoni joins IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry for a frank discussion on the topic that has been dental assistants talking right now.

Dental pharmacology expert, Tom Viola RPh, joins the podcast to talk about one of the biggest myths out there with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and pain relief. He also discusses his fight against the virus.

Infection control expert and dental assistant advocate Mary Govoni joins the show to answer some of the most-asked questions she is currently receiving on infection control and prevention in the dental practice during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. She also gives her thoughts on how dentistry will change because of it.

Dentistry will come back after the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn't mean it has to remain the same. Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about what the future may look like and how dental assistants (and dental practices) can plan for it now. #TogetherWeRise

Episode 120: What you need to know about a new option for dental pain relief by Dental Assistant Nation

How should dental practices be communicating with their patients through social media during this coronavirus outbreak? Dental social media expert Rita Zamora joins the podcast with some tips and ideas.