Virginia Dental Association

The Fulcrum Podcast

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A podcast of the Virginia Dental Association The Fulcrum Podcast serves as a dynamic platform where various important topics, especially those affecting dental providers and patients, are explored through thoughtful discussion and personal perspectives. The name " The Fulcrum " reflects the concept of a central point of connection, much like the pivotal connection between a dental professional and their patient. Each episode anchors a key theme relevant to the dental community, yet the content is ever-evolving, offering a range of insights from different contributors. This includes human inter...

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Episode 3: NAVIGATING THE 2025 VIRGINIA LEGISLATIVE SESSION: INSIGHTS AND OUTCOMES FOR DENTISTRY 03.04.2025 19:13

Send us a review. In this episode, Tripp Perrin discusses the outcomes and key themes from Virginia’s short 45-day 2025 legislative session, highlighting the political motivations and posturing influenced by upcoming elections. He highlights notable achievements for the dental community, including the passage of a crucial bill on insurance transaction fees and efforts to address the dental workfor...

Episode 2: THE PULSE ON DENTAL LOSS RATIOS: WHAT VIRGINIA'S NEW DATA REVEALS 27.03.2025 30:18

Send us a review. Summary: In this episode of The Fulcrum podcast, VDA CEO Ryan Dunn and VDA Counsel Scott Johnson discuss the impact of Virginia's 2024 transparency legislation requiring dental insurance carriers to disclose their Dental Loss Ratios (DLR). They review the first loss ratio reports released by the Virginia Bureau of Insurance, explaining what the data entails and what early tr...

Episode 1: ADDRESSING VIRGINIA'S DENTAL WORKFORCE CHALLENGES 20.03.2025 33:15

Send us a review. Summary: In the inaugural episode of The Fulcrum podcast, hosted by Ryan Dunn and Paul Logan from the Virginia Dental Association (VDA), the focus is on the critical issue of workforce shortages in the dental sector in Virginia. They talk about how we got here and the VDA's workforce initiatives to open more educational pathways to become licensed as dental hygienists, addre...