Podcast Episodes

Are you a dental 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.

In this episode of a flight of tasty tips with teacher tina, you will learn the in and outs of dental topical anesthetics. This episode is sponsored by SmileMakers. Smilemakers has a large selection of dental products to meet every practice's needs. Use code DAP20 at check out to receive 20% off of any size order.

Have you set up SOPs for your practice yet? Do not wait until it is too late. In 2009, Dr. Moorhead experienced an event that was life altering and made him change the way he works. He is now on a mission to help other dental professionals learn from his mistake. The mistake of not being properly prepared for a medical emergency. The mistake of not having standard operating procedures and checklists in place. In this episode, Dr. Moorhead shares with you the story of what happened an...

Are you in pain? Is dentistry killing your body? Do you want to prevent pain? Are you considering early retirement? If you are a dental professional, whether that be a dentist, hygienist, front office, or assistant, do your body and your career a huge favor and listen to this episode. Katrina shares with you several valuable techniques, tricks, and tips to keep you on your toes, literally. Katrina Klein is a 15-year dental hygienist, speaker, competitive bodybuilder, certified per...

Every Dentist knows better and has been taught to not do this one thing! It should be common sense, but you know that sometimes in the heat of the moment common sense doesn't always show up. Therefore, we still need to be reminded not to poke the assistant. In this episode, Teacher Tina Clarke shares her top tips on sharps safety. Yes folks, sharps safety. Full the full transcript and other helpful tips, head on over to www.rootuon.com. Connect with Tina on her website or social media page...

Mark Johnson is a thirty-year veteran of the investment and financial planning industry and a pioneer in helping emerging dental professionals with student loan repayment strategies. Since foundingStudentLoansRx in 2014, Mark has educated thousands of emerging dental professionals on smart repayment strategies and has helped hundreds create plans to tackle their student loan debt within the context of an overall financial plan. Upon realizing that there were over 7,500 dental school graduates an...

It's no secret there is a severe staff shortage in a lot of industries, and dentistry is one of them. Our host, Cindy Rogers, chats with Angela Holland of Preferred Dental Services and learns how she relieves some of the pain of staff shortages by providing a platform for dental practices to outsource their insurance claims. Angela has a background in consulting and saw a need for practices to save time and receive their claims in a timely manner. To watch the video version follow us on the D...

Dentist, author, speaker, and all-around amazing human Dr. Alan Stern gets real and reveals the gut-wrenching chapters in his life that prompted him to write his book, "Enjoy the Ride: Lessons for the Quest to Live a Joyful, Profitable Life in Dentistry." His candor, humor, humility, and incredible story make this an entertaining episode. Everyone in the dental profession will benefit from his story, book, and his honest approach to dentistry and success.

We sometimes forget to take blood pressure during routine appointments, but it is imperative to check BP for every patient. Teacher Tina reviews how to take BP and correctly read the results. She also shares a story that amplifies the importance of why we need to take BP for everyone. 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 This episode is sponsored by SmileMakers. ...

It's a new year, and a good time to detox! We talk again today with Dr. Odiatu, and how our health is tied to our gut. More and more medical professionals are coming out and discussing gut health and why this is important, and that not all bacteria are the bad guys. As dental professionals, we can be the first line of defense in educating our patients on the importance of gut health, and how it all starts with our oral cavity. Please take a listen, and start your new year healthy! About Dr. O...

We were honored to be asked to participate in the Dental Festival in Hollywood Florida in October, and we met a plethora of innovative, creative and rule-breaking dental professionals! We took a "tour" of the vendor hall to meet our contemporaries and get a sneak peek at how they are changing our community! First up-Dr. Emily Letran (dentist, coach, consultant, author and speaker), Dr. Catrise Austin of VIP Smiles (dentist to the stars), Kari Carter-Cherelus RDH (speaker, author), Paradise De...

B. R. E. A. S. T Cheers to boobs and tattoos Part two of our interview with Athena, Jill, and Kelli. Kelli gives us a demo of the boob cheer, Athena talks about her cosmetic tattooing services, and Jill talks about products to help with the side effects of cancer treatments. Follow the journey of these special guests at: https://www.kellijaecks.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaeMGWe-xSM_KAesAdTSr2YDpr6tRaC8s https://www.facebook.com/AthenaGorder406 https://sideeffectsupport....

Today we bring awareness to breast cancer and how to fight the battle and support those afflicted. We hear the extraordinary stories of Kelli Jaecks and Athena Gorder, breast cancer survivors in the dental industry, and also joining us is Jill Meyer-Lippert, a hygienist that started Side Effect Support to ease the effects that cancer treatments has on the oral cavity. Please join us to hear the extraordinary journeys and how you can help ease the effects of someone afflicted with this disease...

We feel your pain, well, because we all experience it as dental professionals! Stephanie Botts is a practicing hygienist that is also a certified specialist in ergonomics, and extends that knowledge by consulting practices on how to optimize proper ergonomics inside and outside of the op. Take a listen, it could help take your pain away! Website: Posturepros.net Instagram: @steph.posturepros Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-b...

In this episode, we interview Steve Anderson author of Dental Ease. In everything he does, Author, Steve Anderson, finds no greater joy than to positively impact others and leave a lasting legacy of improvement. For dentists, that means showing them how to renovate or construct the dental practice of their dreams, save at least $10,000 in the process, and build a dental practice that is both stress-free and profitable. You can learn more about Steve Anderson by visiting his website here: https:/...

Today on the podcast we interview Colin Carr.  Colin Carr is a commercial real estate expert who has successfully completed over a thousand commercial real estate transactions while saving his clients hundreds of millions of dollars. Colin founded and sc...

Welcome back to the Dental Alements Podcast. Today our guest is Dr. Ron Schefdore. Dr. Ron Schefdore has built a highly rewarding and profitable practice and has mentored several dentists and auxiliaries to further their career. He also has thoughtful insight and a refreshingly candid outlook about the industry, and what it's going to take to change it. After selling his last practice generating $1MM/year with less than 50% overhead doing comprehensive general dentistry, Dr. Ron Schefdore is ...

4 lifestyle habits that impact dental treatment- Interview With Dr. Uche Odiatu. About Dr. Odiatu Dr. Odiatu is the author of The Miracle of Health. He is double certified as a personal trainer, a certified yoga instructor and certified boot camp instructor and a professional member of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist in Toronto this busy dental professional has been the invited guest on 400 radio & television shows including ABC 20/20 and Canada ...

We All Need the Human Touch & Rick Springfield?? In this podcast, we dive into the need for the human touch in our business and in our life. Did you know that you can now watch our video versions of the podcast on Youtube? It's true! See for yourself here: https://bit.ly/3d71QLV This episode is sponsored by the amazing AflexX Assist Arm. Head on over to www.aflexxassistarm.com/ref/300/ to check out all of the amazing aerosol reducing, earth saving, and ergonomic products. Don't forget t...

Our Co-Founder April Sluiter Discusses Her Why For Becoming a Mentor. April details her story and the reasons behind why she left dental assisting and went into entrepreneurship and started Root U On and the Dental Alements Podcast with Cindy Rogers. This episode is sponsored by rootUon's Bridging the Gap Mentorship course for new dental professionals. Dental industry leaders join forces to help you bridge that gap from the classroom to the op! You will learn the top tips and tricks to jump s...

In this empowering episode we delve into the topic of workplace burnout in dentistry and uncover effective self-care strategies to overcome it. Join us as we welcome our special guest, Kelli Jaecks MA, RDH, an extraordinary individual who has conquered breast cancer, authored the Amazon bestseller "Martinis & Menopause," and is a renowned actress, public speaker, and advocate for women's health. Workplace burnout is a prevalent issue in the dental profession, with long hours, high patient dem...

Are you treating your dental hygienist as a part of the team or as a necessary evil? With hygienists fleeing the dental field in record numbers, you can NOT afford to look the other way any longer. The dental industry is experiencing a crushing pressure due to the shortage of working hygienists. Before you try to blame it on the C word, take an honest look at your office manager, your consultants, and yourself. Cindy shares her personal story about how she, as an office manager, treated hy...

Can you handle the truth? Today's guests include Kari Carter- Cherelus, Astrida Curtis, Tameka Lee, and Dr. Karen Gordon. Meet the hosts of the newest dental podcast, the Truth Scalers. In this episode, Cindy and April have a ding ding of a time chatting...

We talk about our dirty mouths with Brian Mauer, the founder of Bristle Health, a company that developed a DIY saliva test that analyzes all the bad bugs we have in the oral cavity, and how to treat it! That's right, do the spit swab at home, send it away to be analyzed, and you get the data to see what kind of microbes are hiding in your mouth! This will help you and your dental professional come up with a treatment plan, specifically for your microbiome! To read more about it, check out the...