Dental Alements

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

We talk needles, numbing and passing gas with Teacher Tina RDH.  Tina Clarke shares some of her insight on teaching dental anesthesia, and how it could be an asset to allow dental assistants to take on the task (with coursework, of course). Tina also takes a comedic turn and reveals how something small can leave a big impact.
You can find more information on Tina and her courses on her website Teachertinardh.com
And speaking of coursework, make sure to check out our new grad course through rootUon.com!
 

How to Embezzle Money Without Getting Caught

The illustrious and colorful Rob tells his story of the journey of collecting garbage to collecting money for the dental office, and catching an embezzler along the way.  A must listen on how to watch for those yellow flags in any business, and how to play Texas Hold 'Em

Dental Insurance, Collections & the Magic of Outsourcing

We are honored to have Martha Cooper as our guest in this episode. She is the co-founder of Meridian Business Solutions and is sharing important tips with you to help increase your collections.  
She also shares the benefits of outsourcing your dental insurance billing and collections.  You may be surprised!
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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The Big Reveal-We Aren't Perfect!

Cindy and April are coming to you from the Pacific NW to give their perspective on what is happening during the forest fires.  And to lighten the mood and show we aren't really perfect, some bloopers are thrown into the mix!  Thanks Cindy for the unedited memories!

Seriously Sober!

Dental Professionals are under pressure now more than ever. Our patients are also under more stress and feeling isolated. We are often the only socialization they are getting. 
On today's episode we chat with Dawnell Laymon, EFDA who has launched a podcast called Seriously Sober. Dawnell shares her personal story with us and we discuss the importance of mental health in dentistry for both clinicians and patients.
 
 

Water Babies, Mentors & Birthday Beers

In this episode April and Cindy discuss who their mentors were & how they helped them in their dental careers. April sings a lullabuy and Cindy gets fired from editing. But seriously, mentorships are important so listen in to hear how mentors can shape your future as well. Cheers!
 

Cheers to Side Gig Sarah

April talks wine and words of wisdom with Sarah, a force of nature in the dental world!  Her side gig is one that makes it easy to unwind!  April also gets Sarah's point of view on the ever evolving landscape of dentistry, and how the scenery is about to change.

Beer Bellies, Checklists & How to Write a Good Referral

In this cosmic episode, April and Cindy discuss why boring checklists, systems, and protocols are important for success.  Also, April teaches us how to properly fill out a referral slip and how listening to Pink Floyd can cause beer bellies.
 
 

Masterminded Dental Assistants

April raps with the John Hatfield, one of the masterminds behind Dental Assistants Worldwide, about his side hustle, the bright new future for dental assistants, and the power of positivity that involves crabs!