Dental Alements

Dr. Uche Odiatu: Stand Up and Speak for Yourself

You don't have to MMA fight your way out of the op. Whether you are considering a career outside of the op, or in, Dr. Uche Odiatu has mastered balancing the two.But a master is always learning and beginning again. This is a candid conversation with Dr. Uche Odiatu where he shares his advise on how to expand yourself and your career outside of the op.  It all starts with standing up and speaking aloud what it is you want.  Be passionate about what you do and do what you are passionate about. Do not wait ten years to start. Start now. Speak up and state your intentions and follow your gut. Learn how that by finding humor in everyday stressful situations you can find tension release and become more light-hearted. Which, in turn, can help you bring humor into your conversations. Conversations that people want to listen closer to.Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist in Toronto. He has been the invited guest on 400 radio & television shows including ABC, 20/20 and Canada AM. He has given over 500 lectures in Canada, the USA, Denmark, Bermuda, England, Jamaica, Norway, and the Bahamas.Dr. Odiatu is the author of The Miracle of Health.He is double certified as a personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor, a certified boot camp instructor and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine. DrUche.comrootUon.com

So You Want to Be Organized Feat. Brittany Gray of Zirc Dental Products

Are you a healthcare professional who may be wasting precious time and resources because of disorganized workspaces? 
These situations can make it difficult to help patients efficiently, and result in delays that can cost you time, money and safety. 
Our guest in this episode is Brittany Gray, CDA who is a Product & Efficiency Consultant with Zirc Dental Products. In this episode she shares some of her top tips and tricks to help you become more efficient with your time.   
For more information about today's episode, to connect with Brittany, head on over to rootUon.
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Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy

So You Want to Evolve Into the Next Phase of Your Career Feat. Shannon Blackmon

Evolve into your next stage of life with passion and purpose.
Learn planning strategies that work for you. 
Are you holding on to money beliefs that are not yours? Beliefs that have been passed down from your parents, grandparents or even your great-grandparents?
Learn how these experiences and beliefs of your ancestors hold you back from realizing the life of your dreams. 
Shannon Blackmon, CFP shares points on how to evolve in life with financial planning that has your well-being at the center.
Retirement is not the end. It is only the beginning of your next phase in life. The phase that may just be the best one yet!
Shannon Blackmon is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, highly trained in financial planning and investment management.  Shannon enjoys co-creating custom financial plans with her clients’ well-being at the center. Guiding them through a comprehensive wealth management process, she provides insights into cash flow, net worth, risk management, investments, and philanthropic goals.
Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University. Shannon is a Registered Life Planner® through Kinder Institute. She serves as Co-Chair for the Horizons Foundation’s Professional Advisors Council. She is a member of the Dental Speaker Institute, and Dental Speakers Bureau.
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Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy
 
 
 

Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges with Enjoli Figueroa

Enjoli is a Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience. Enjoli believes that her encounters in the dental industry have allowed her to exercise her passions, including philanthropy, life coaching, and challenging the negative stigmas associated with minorities and therapy.
Over the past few years, Enjoli has volunteered in her community as an Afterschool Program Coordinator and as the Board President of a High School Booster Club. In her spare time, she practices pilot training and improv comedy.
Enjoli holds a bachelor degree in dental hygiene of science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. 
You can learn more about her on her website here: https://bphierce.godaddysites.com/

Oral Cancer Hygiene Help

Every year approximately 54,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with oral cancer.  
Medications and procedures used to treat a variety of cancers can cause mouth problems, including open sores which can be very painful. 
Avoiding brushing encourages bacterial growth and inflammation, which makes the problems worse. Which in turn can cause our patients even more pain and disease.
Do you feel confident recommending home care techniques to your patients that are both effective and pain-free?  
Jill Meyer-Lippet of Side Effect Support and Frank Dreier of Emmi-dent the touchless toothbrush, share modern innovations that can help your patients reduce harmful bacteria below their gum line without causing pain. 
For more information about today's episode, to connect with our guests, and to watch the video versions, head on over to rootUon and follow us on YouTube
 Jill's story of helping patients minimize the side effects of oral cancer can be heard in episode #22.
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy
 
 

Speaking and Consulting in Dentistry feat. Vanessa Emerson

Are you excited about dental speaking and consulting? But in the dark about how to start or grow your business?  Gain the tips and tools needed to develop and market your business!
Founder of Dental Speaker Institute, Dental Speakers Bureau, and The Dental Speaker, Vanessa Emerson is recognized as a business strategist and thought leader by clients, prospects, meetings professionals, and peers.  She frequently mentors professionals in business development, marketing, event management, and strategy.
Vanessa's annual conferences attract speakers and consultants who gather to learn, network, and support each other in growing their businesses and the dental meetings industry.
Honored by Dental Products Report as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry (2017) and twice selected for the Denobi Award Shortlist (2021, 2022) for her outstanding contributions to the dental industry, Vanessa is known as the ‘go-to’ resource that helps meeting planners create stronger meetings, speakers acquire more bookings, consultants attract and retain clients and all to meet their business goals. 
She is frequently booked by organizations that would like to encourage their members to explore and expand their roles as speakers and consultants.
For more information about today's episode and to watch the video version, head on over to rootUon and follow us on YouTube Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and for supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy
 
 

Innovations in Dental Wellness: Ergonomics, Sustainability and Mindfulness

In this episode, hosts April and Cindy welcome a very special guest to the show, Aurelia Bryne. As an innovator in the dental industry, Aurelia brings a wealth of knowledge and fresh perspectives and joy to our discussion. The conversation revolves around the importance of wellness, ergonomics, and sustainability in dentistry. Explore how these three pillars can transform the industry and improve both the patient and practitioner experience. Aurelia shares how integrating practices like yoga, meditation, and stillness into the dental profession can enhance mindfulness and reduce stress. She highlights how these practices can benefit dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental professionals in managing the often high-stress nature of their work. We delve into the topic of ergonomics, discussing its significance in preventing occupational injuries common in the dental field. Aurelia offers insights on the best practices for maintaining proper posture, reducing repetitive strain injuries, and creating a healthier work environment. The conversation then shifts to the critical issue of infection control in dental clinics. Aurelia explains the latest advancements and methods in ensuring safe and sterile environments for both patients and staff. Lastly, we explore the concept of sustainability in dentistry. Aurelia discusses the importance of eco-friendly practices, from waste management to the use of sustainable materials and technologies. She shares some innovative solutions that are making dentistry more environmentally friendly. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the dental profession seeking to enhance their practice and promote a healthier, more sustainable industry.
Join April, Cindy, and Aurelia as they navigate the evolving landscape of modern dentistry. For more information about today's episode and to watch the video version, head on over to rootUon.com or follow us on YouTube Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and supporting each other in the dental profession.Cheers!April & Cindy

Topical Anesthetics feat. Tina Clarke, RDH

In this episode of a flight of tasty tips with teacher Tina, you will learn the in and outs of dental topical anesthetics.  
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast. To connect with our guests and to find more episodes, head on over to rootUon.com
Cheers!
April & Cindy
 
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Crucial Standard Operating Procedures (feat. Dr. Checklist)

Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) are critical to your business and checklists are just the thing to make sure they get done. 
Our guest today is B.J. Moorhead, DMD who is a practicing dentist, speaker, and consultant. 
In 2009, Dr. Moorhead experienced an event that was life-altering and made him change how he works. 
He is now on a mission to help other dental professionals learn from his mistake. The mistake of not being adequately prepared for a medical emergency. The error of not having standard operating procedures and checklists in place. 
To connect with our guest and learn about other great episodes, head on over to rootUon.com
Thank you for listening to the Dental Alements Podcast and supporting each other in the dental profession.
Cheers!
April & Cindy
 
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