Ep 146 - Pediatric Feeding Specialist Teaches Parents Baby-Led Mealtime | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene Welcome to the 146th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dawn Winkelmann (@msdawnslp). Do you remember learning how to eat? Were you a picky eater growing up? What does this have to do with dentistry? Surprisingly, a lot - keep listening to find out!  Infancy is a critical stage of development, a time when babies learn survival skills and good (or bad) habits. Dawn emphasizes the importance of baby-led mealtime, in ..read more

Welcome to the 145th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Kate Reinert at Zirc (@zircdentalproducts). If you love organization and color-coding, this one’s for you! We discuss all things Zirc, a company specializing in innovative dental products that help teams work more efficiently. Their use of bright colors are key in keeping materials organized and ready to go no matter what procedure is up next. Who doesn’t want a rainbow in their office - especially one that helps save you time and money?  Kate teaches us how Zirc works with ..read more

Welcome to the 144th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Katie Poulsen (@katiecpoulsen). Katie is a product marketing manager for Videa Health, a company specializing in artificial intelligence tools for healthcare, including dentistry. VideaAI is one such tool that can greatly improve diagnosis with dental X-rays when used by a trained professional - and this is where there are currently varying opinions on its use. On one hand, Katie is a huge advocate for AI and believes it will be an essential part of providing quality healthcare ..read more

143 - COVID Dental School Graduate and real talk creator Dr. Britany Baker| Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene Welcome to the 143rd episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Britany Baker (@peaceful.toothdoc). It’s hard to find someone who’s more fun to be around than Dr. Britany - her smile is as infectious as her passion for dentistry. Join us for a delightful conversation about how Dr. Britany was inspired to become a dentist, what it’s like to graduate dental school and job hunt during the COVID pandemic, and how you can’t pl ..read more

Welcome to the 142nd episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Kami Hoss (@drkamihoss).   Calling all aspiring dental entrepreneurs - this one’s for you! This is a long-awaited interview with a truly accomplished dentist, author, filmmaker, and speaker. Irene first learned of Dr. Kami when she saw his film “The Rise of SuperMouth,” which moved her to tears on the trade show floor. Learn about his start in dentistry, his filmmaking ventures, and how he built a dental practice that’s so fun, it once beat SeaWorld as most popular attra ..read more

Welcome to the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu! (@toothlife.irene) In Part Two of this conversation with Dr. Avi, we explore his journey toward becoming a Clear Aligner consultant. Driven by his passion for professional development and education, he began sharing insights on YouTube, before turning to consulting and the creation of the Clear Aligner Advisor program.   The accessibility and convenience of the online course, combined with Dr. Avi’s personal guidance, has led to many success stories from dental professionals who have implemented Clear Aligners into their practice. Dr ..read more

Welcome to the 141st episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu! (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Ben Johnson aka @pnwoms.  Ben Johnson was inspired to go into oral surgery by his father, Dr. Carl Johnson, and their lifelong friend and colleague, Dr. Rick Edwards. He saw the differences they were able to make in patients’ lives and wanted to be able to do the same. Now, Dr. Ben works with his father on a daily basis and feels extremely lucky for the opportunity. He shares a similar philosophy with the other oral surgeons at Pacific Northwest Oral & Maxillofacial ..read more

Welcome to the first 2024 episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu! (@toothlife.irene)   In Part One of this conversation with Dr. Avi Patel (@doctor.avi), we talk about his journey in dentistry, personal growth, and the shift in perspective on success and fulfillment. We journey into his background, insights into his childhood spent in various places, and the pivotal moments that led him to pursue a career in dentistry.   Dr. Avi shares his perspective on self-care and the importance of prioritizing our well-being, and seeking professional guidance to maintain our physi ..read more

Welcome back to the Tooth or Dare Podcast with your host Irene Iancu, as I explore Part 2 of my riveting conversation with Kerry Lepicek, RDH—an esteemed dental hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Philips: During this sponsor message, I sit down with Lindsey Dalley RDH the Professional Education Manager - Canada We share some tips on communication with patients to set expectations for whitening procedures and pre/post-operative sensitivity management. We discuss some tips to help prevent sensitivity and what the whitening protocol fo ..read more

Join Dr. Irene and Dr. Tammy in a captivating exploration of the evolving landscape of dental hygiene education in this episode. With a fervent advocacy for recognizing dental hygienists as indispensable members of the dental team, Dr. Tammy passionately emphasizes the need for expanding their scope of practice. The episode unfolds as a persuasive narrative, shedding light on the pivotal role dental hygienists play in oral healthcare and calling for a paradigm shift that aligns responsibilities with their advanced education.   Dive into the world of cutting-edge dental technology with Dr ..read more