Tooth or Dare Podcast

Thank you to our sponsor Designs for Vision for hosting us at their booth at the CDA in California! We had a great time recording with our friends and of course talking about loupes and my experience with the Infinity Vue set I just got.  If you often suffer from neck and back pain while trying to maintain a clear view of your work? Say goodbye to those aches and pains, thanks to our generous spon...

Who is @SFDENTALNERD, Dr. Brian Baliwas is known on the gram for his punny digs and “read between the lines” posts. Often generating some buzz and perhaps a comment or 100 from our fellow dental professionals. Some love him, others love to hate him and he’s ok with that. Welcome back to this week's episode with the super cool and chill Dr. Baliwas, recovering what we thought was lost footage from...

In this highly anticipated second instalment of our podcast series, we dive deeper into the fascinating world of Dr. Brian Baliwas, a renowned medical professional and an inspiring individual. Prepare to be captivated as we uncover the lesser-known aspects of Dr. Baliwas' life, exploring his morning rituals, a typical day in his extraordinary life, and the unique challenges of balancing business a...

How did she do it? In this captivating episode of the "Hi I'm doctor" Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Irene, a remarkable Registered Restorative Dental Hygienist (RRDH) and entrepreneur. Irene's journey in dental hygiene and her entrepreneurial spirit were at the center of our conversation. During the interview, Irene shared her inspiring story of how she entered the field of dental h...

Why is there so much shame in showing our failures on social media? In this highly anticipated Part 2 interview, we dive deeper into the world of general dentistry with my incredible guest, Dr. Nekky Jamal. Join me as we continue our captivating conversation with Dr. Jamal, exploring the theme of general dentistry, complicated surgical extractions and mistakes somehow not shared on social media he...

In this captivating interview one of the hosts of "Hi I'm Dr. Podcast," I sit down with Dr. Nekky Jamal while he was attending ODA for a very busy few days of lecturing. Nekky is a wonderful human, with great compassion and kindness which becomes clear during the interview as he shares his extraordinary journey from being born and raised in Calgary to moving to Nairobi, Kenya. Join us as we explor...

"Businesses are Dynamic Animals" - Perrin DesPortes Part 2 of our interview series with Perrin truly identifies the brilliant mind Perrin has. How he's become the influential businessman he is and shares some metrics to better understand our businesses.  Welcome  back to another episode recorded at the Voices of Dentistry Conference, where Irene Iancu interviews Perrin DesPortes, Co-Founder of Pol...

You won't believe this episode! Do you have a dental practice and want to scale? How many locations are too many locations? Can you sell your business to a big distributor? How much money did Perrin burn through attempting to launch an app? Join Irene Iancu as she interviews Perrin DesPortes, Co-Founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners, at the Voices of Dentistry Conference to hear the answers to al...

Welcome to this special episode of my channel, where I bring you an inspiring conversation with Karen Davis, who has a powerful message of resilience and hope. Karen's lecture on making lemonade out of life lemons is a must-watch for anyone who has faced adversity and is looking for ways to cope and thrive. Interesting questions we discuss: *Did the Covid-19 vaccines have something to do with her...

Welcome to our latest episode of the podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing Karen Davis, founder of Cutting Edge Concepts® and a renowned leader in continuing education for dental professionals. Karen has been recognized as a “Leader in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today since 2006, and in 2023, she was awarded the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award by the Chicago...

In this cross-promotion episode of "The Dental Marketer" podcast, host Michael Arias sits down with Irene Iancu, a successful dental professional with years of experience in the industry. The conversation kicks off with Irene sharing her personal journey into the dental field, including the challenges she faced along the way. As the interview continues, Michael delves into Irene's personal life, a...

Welcome to the show notes and say hello again to another episode with Dr. Timothy Donley DDS MSD, a periodontist and implantologist based in Bowling Green, KY. Dr. Donley is a highly accomplished practitioner with an impressive educational background, including the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University School of Dentistry, and Indiana University for his specialty training. He is an avid...

On this episode of the Tooth or Dare podcast, I had the pleasure of discussing the innovative Reveal technology joined by Katrina Sanders with Robert Anduze the Northeast Regional Sales Manager at Designs for Vision. In the first 5 minutes of this episode, Robert tells us what to look for, what colour do different bacteria emit and how does this technology actually work?   We recorded this episode...

Can $hitt& Employees make great leaders? I asked this live on stage with over 200 people in the audience; how do you think they responded?   Welcome back to the Tooth or Dare podcast, recorded live at the Voices of Dentistry conference in Arizona. My guest today is ME Irene Iancu, your host and a Registered Restorative Dental hygienist and practice owner; I'll share my journey and insights into le...

Hold on to your suction; this one is juicy. In this podcast episode, Katrina shares an incredible story of how she got engaged this past year and opened a wine brand called the Wine Op. Both happen simultaneously and take a considerable amount of time and energy.  Behind her back, her Lumber boyfriend (you've heard of him a lot by now) is secretly planning an extra special wine launch party that c...

Dr. MaryJane Hanlon, RDH, DMD, MBA has an extensive and varied background in the field of dentistry.    Dr. Hanlon began her career in dentistry at the young age of just 14 years old, supporting her local orthodontist as the “kid” after school who taught children how to brush, polish models and file records. Falling in love with the profession on her first day, Dr. Hanlon’s desire to become a dent...

Dr. DiNola is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore - College of Dental Surgery.    As licensed by the Dental Board of Maryland and a member of the American Dental Association, International Association of Mercury Free Dentists, International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology, and the Holistic Dental Association, Dr. DiNola is dedicated to being a lifelong dental learner. For his...

Dr. Nolan received his DMD from Midwestern University and is a leader in studying and implementing novel nanotechnology into various dental materials and hygiene systems. The focus of his research is on utilizing nanomaterials to alter oral biofilms. He has published on a wide scope of topics including nanotoxicology, remineralization dynamics, and nanotechnology, with an emphasis on semi-precious...

In this episode, Irene and Katrina are joined by fellow registered dental hygienist Amanda Hill, who is also a clinical education manager for Young Innovations, industry educator, key opinion leader, speaker, writer, and blogger.   Amanda shares her extraordinary story of being born overseas and growing up as a military brat that granted her access to unique places, such as the Pentagon. At the ag...

And we’re back with the continuation of Irene’s story in becoming the speaker that she is today. In addition to speaking, Irene is also an educator, consultant, entrepreneur, practice owner, practicing hygienist, and so much more!   Diving deeper into her journey, Irene touches on a multitude of topics which include her discussing the differences between speaking in front of a live crowd versus sp...

Jessica Martin works with medical professionals nationwide and also co-owns Martin Dental, a successful dental spa in Eau Claire, WI. As a licensed school psychologist, she helps medical professionals understand why patients feel anxious or afraid at the dentist and other medical appointments. She has created strategies for dental offices to remove some of the most common barriers to dental care. ...

Becoming @Toothlife. Irene has been a journey. In this exceptional episode of the Tooth or Dare podcast, Katrina takes the reins and places Irene under the microscope to take a peek behind the scenes into the life of her friend and podcast co-host. Irene Iancu graduated with a diploma in dental hygiene from Oxford college in 2007. Since then, Irene has expanded her scope of practice with procedure...

Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years, a fulltime Speaker and Comedian for 35 Years, and a TEDx Coach for 7 years. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Depression and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 6 TEDx Talks on Mental Health, and lifesaving insights for associations, corporations, and colleges. Depression and suicide...

The founder of Dental Hygiene Nation, Caitlyn Rastetter, returns for another episode with Irene and Katrina! Dental Hygiene Nation is here to celebrate dentistry with a mission to spread the importance and love of dentistry to those who share a passion for teeth. Since 2015, Dental Hygiene Nation have been creating toothy products to make your VERY professional lives just a little bit more FUN thr...

Christina Kelly is a leadership coach helping women increase their confidence as leaders, empower their team, and free up their time to work on the business as a visionary leader.  She is the Founder of the P.O.W. Method which she uses to help business owners and their teams increase their productivity and their bottom line. Since launching her consulting services, she has been featured on Thrive...