Chasing beauty can be very painful as two couples found out when they pursued dental tourism in Turkey. Did you think I meant the delicious holiday meal? It's much worse than that! We also discussed some sobering news and stats about dental health. People out there need real care and sometimes they just don't get have the means. Not everyone can jet off to Turkey for a new smile.  As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!   Resources/Links from Show:  Teachers handing out toothpaste as rising UK costs hit pupils’ dental health Man takes his own l ..read more

How are we going to work with younger people who are so different from us? Well, considering that every generation has asked this question, it probably won’t be that bad. New ideas, new energy - what’s not to love? Kevin played around with AI and gave it some prompts for a dental horror movie. Oh wow - did the bot deliver!  As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!   Resources/Links from Show:  Gen Z's complex healthcare workforce, explained in 30 numbers https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/  Kevin's Dental AI Nightmare **If you like the sho ..read more

Dental legislators had a busy year in 2022 and it looks like 2023 is going to be more of the same. It will be at least 2+ years before we see the impact of Question 2 in the Massachusetts election (see episode 42). Until then, we’re going to focus on international implant travel. That’s right - our titanium travelers are on the loose! Don’t click into that third link if you have a sensitive stomach. Yuck. Resources/Links from Show:  Mass. could be the birthplace of a dental revolution. Here’s why. - The Boston Globe #42: 911 Is Your Friend & Thoughts on MA's Medical Loss Ratio Passen ..read more

Should you base your podcast opinion on a title? We hope so! In this episode, we review oral health statistics from the World Health Organization. It’s important to be aware of clinical trends so that you can plan your community outreach, CE etc. The most impactful advice concerns “Knockers” and “Boobs” in your office .Trust us - click and listen and then DON’T do what these doctors (allegedly) did. No matter how tempting!  As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!   Resources/Links from Show:    World Health Organization cites 'alarming' denta ..read more

We started out talking about Walmart’s continued push into healthcare including Medicare Advantage Dental Plans. If the carriers are a bit concerned should dental offices pay closer attention to this trend? We then moved on to the ethical dilemma of reporting employers when shady shenanigans are happening. It’s not as cut as dry as it seems because there can be real financial repercussions for some.    Episode 6 Highlights Walmart enters the Medicare market Walmart and dentistry  DISC assessments Goal are consistent with personality traits  NY Dentist charged with forcibly ..read more

Episode 3 Highlights Emergency Board Meeting of the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners  World Health Organization Statement Effects of COVID-19 for those with Periodontal Disease Kansas: Assistants scaling below the gum line Chicago MidWinter goes virtual for 2021 Quotes    “You should probably know if your State Dental Board is active or not”  “COVID gives providers more opportunity to have conversations about the Oral Systemic Link” “We can’t be afraid as an industry to say ’this is what you need to know and why’” “Covid has been the best excuse for the dental indus ..read more

Episode 1 Highlights Walmart continues to expand into dentistry. What’s going on with your October schedule?  We’re excited to launch - let us know what you think! “Coming to America” is an underrated film. Trust us. Quotes   “It started as Walmart Health and now they are opening all these dental clinics”  “These offices are beautiful, they are well equipped, and with the high end stuff”  “You know what is in Florida right?… a lot of old people”  “If you don’t think Walmart is going to be competition, you are absolutely fooling yourself” “Walmart is big enough ..read more

TikTok users love dental tips - maybe a bit too much. The hashtag #DIYDentist is huge in that space. Perhaps we need an influencer or two to help us spread GOOD oral health tips. Like how butt massages could benefit oral health. We’re skeptical but it’s our job to bring you the news. Is this an untapped revenue source? Or just one dentist’s wishful thinking? You be the judge! As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!   Resources/Links from Show:  Dentists Warn That TikTok 'Dental Advice' Is Harmful to Your Teeth The Swedish Social Insurance Agency’s expe ..read more

It's horrible to suffer injury at the dental office. But it's absolutely not fair that the money awarded to you just simply isn't there. We discuss the lessons learned from a poor child's life permanently affected by a doctor who didn't want to call 911. Then we tackle the upcoming Massachusetts vote regarding dental insurance. Links for more reading are below.  Resources/Links from Show:  https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-family-awarded-95-million-dental-malpractice-20220924-nyv7ca3y5vfwllspl6izpl7gym-story.html https://www.massdental.org/Advocacy/Legislation/Medical-Los ..read more

We don’t recommend prison but if you have to go then make sure your oral health is in good shape. Rapper YNW Melly is sitting in jail with diamond encrusted crowns and claiming that he is being denied his basic oral health rights. Although at this point, I suspect those crowns are crustier than a Spongebob episode. Why can’t they just give him a toothbrush? It may not be that simple.  We then pivoted to the very hot topic of ‘quiet quitting.’ What do you think? Is it mediocrity? Detachment? A legit trend? We give you some points - as always - to chew on!   Resources/Links from S ..read more