Podcast Episodes
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April 1, 2021
How To Bravely Change Career Paths
Career Transition Coach and founder of Coaching Bravery, Sharon Dolak joins us today. Listen in as we dive deep into the topic of transitioning out of dentistry. Or perhaps, transitioning inside of dentistry. Sharon is a trained mediator in employee relations as well as a career transition coach. An experienced hygienist herself, she understands the complexity of a dental career. In this episode/session, she explains how she helps individuals to identify transferable skills, interests, and...
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March 16, 2021
A Mother's Story of Hope-Bringing to Light a Disease Dentistry Isn't Well-Equipped to Treat
This is the story of Solomon, a sweet and inspiring child who has Epidermylosis Bullosa, a disease that causes the skin and mucous membranes to be as fragile as butterfly wings; any mild trauma or friction results in their skin blistering. This also affects their oral health, and we as dental professionals aren't well-informed on how to provide the care they need, and in a safe environment. Dori shares her story not only through her eyes as a mother, but also through the eyes of her son Solom...
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March 2, 2021
"I Wish I Would've Learned That in DA School!"
April and her mentee Shelby talk about mentorship and how it's beneficial for both of them! Shelby also gives helpful pointers on how to find a mentor, how it's helped her with assisting and also her goals. April also offers insight on the importance of being a mentor and how fulfilling it is to pay it forward!
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Feb. 16, 2021
A~flexX Founder on Ergonomics + Aerosol Management
If you are in dentistry, then you need a third arm! Now that we got your attention, let us introduce the amazingly innovative dental pro Aurelia Byrne, the owner, and designer of A~flexX Assist Arm. A~flexX Assist Arm was born before the pandemic but has grown into a product that the dental industry has desperately needed. Hands-free aerosol management! And yes, it has been tested as a wine holder! This amazing equipment serves as a dental professional's best friend! You can learn more by visiti...
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Feb. 3, 2021
Helping Patients Minimize the Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
Jill Meyer-Lippert is a Registered Dental Hygienist of over 25 years and the founder of Side Effect Support LLC, an online resource for cancer patients, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals to reduce harmful oral side effects of treatments. Jill is a 2014 recipient of the Sunstar Americas/RDH Award of Distinction, a member of the Registered Dental Hygienist Advisory Board for the Oral Cancer Foundation, and part of the Triage Cancer Speakers Bureau. Links to Jill: https://sideeffectsu...