The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast

Description In this powerful episode of The Bald Truth: Dental Politics Podcast, Dr. Bob Dee sits down with dental hygiene professor and examiner Kerri Friel to discuss the controversial push to eliminate clinical hand skill exams in favor of license portability compacts. They explore why these exams are essential to protect patient safety and professional integrity, and how private equity interes...

This ADA resolution calls for full support of Dr. Dennis Ayer’s federal antitrust lawsuit against Zelis and several major insurers accused of colluding to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates. Backed by the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020, which repealed McCarran-Ferguson’s antitrust exemption for health and dental insurers, this case may become the first real test of that l...

This resolution calls on the American Dental Association to adopt a national policy requiring dental offices to clearly disclose who owns and controls the practice. Patients are often unaware when multiple offices are controlled by the same private equity group or corporate entity. This resolution doesn’t ban business models—it simply brings transparency to the front desk, the website, and public...

In this video, we break down why the ADA House of Delegates should vote yes on the resolution to withdraw from the NCOIL Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) model. The issue is simple: the NCOIL model creates loopholes that allow insurers to report false or misleading DLRs — and the ADA’s name is still attached to it. That’s a problem for patients, dentists, and state-level advocacy. Even though the House pas...

Description In this powerful episode of The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast, Dr. Alan Budd joins Dr. Abe Abdul for a deeply personal and policy-driven conversation that challenges how the dental profession addresses mental health and substance use. Together, they explore the journey from shame and discipline to hope and healing through a groundbreaking Massachusetts law: the Diversion Prog...

Description: In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of general dentistry, discussing the role of ethics, the impact of corporate influence, and the importance of organized dentistry. Our guest explores the mission of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), its advocacy efforts, and how it supports general dentists in an ever-changing profession. From continuing education to grassroot...

Licensure, Patient Safety, and Corporate Influence: The Debate Over Dental Compacts – A Candid Discussion with Dr. Guy Champagne, Dr. Spencer Bloom, and Dr. Bob Dee In this special edition of The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast, host Dr. Bob Dee is joined by Dr. Spencer Bloom and Dr. Guy Champagne for an in-depth discussion on one of the most critical issues in modern dentistry: the Inters...

Episode Title: The ADA, Insurance, and the Future of Dentistry: A Candid Discussion  Description: In this inaugural episode of The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast, Dr. Bob Dee and Dr. Spencer Bloom dive into the pressing issues facing organized dentistry today. With unfiltered discussions about the American Dental Association (ADA), insurance policies, and the evolving landscape of dentist...

In this special edition of The BALD Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast, Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah, the visionary behind Massachusetts’ groundbreaking Dental Loss Ratio (DLR) law, delivers a captivating and detailed presentation at the 2024 AGD Virtual Advocacy Conference. Episode Highlights: What is the Dental Loss Ratio (DLR)? Dr. Rizkallah breaks down the DLR concept, explaining how it ensures dental...