Pedo Teeth Talk | Aapd, Pediatric Dentistry

Listen to this intriguing and informative podcast with Dr. Amy Dunleavy, pharmacist at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.  Hear how Amy ended up taking a job as a full-time pharmacist at a dental school, and what role she plays in a variety of things from dental education, dispensing drugs and shaping policy.  She tells us about the various supply chain issues over the past period and how shortages have evolved. You will also learn of the business of compounding – the idea that drugs can be mixed to a provider’s specifications.   Amy is an expert in this arena and talks to us about various exciting areas of compounding and its importance to dentistry.  Learn about mail order drugs and how this will shape the future of healthcare.  Tune in to hear Dr. Dunleavy. Bio Dr. Amy Dunleavy is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa. Dr. Dunleavy graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2020. After graduating from the University of Iowa Dr. Dunleavy completed a residency

Listen to this enlightening podcast with colleague Dr. Jed Best as he shares his passion for photography.  You will learn of the similarity between dentistry and photography, as well as what got Jed interested in photography.  Learn how photography can motivate ones perfection of another art (and science), and learn how to constantly and continuously engage in self-improvement through the work.  Listen to Jed discuss his travels around the world, and how photography has taught him about cultures, perspective and nature. Bio: By day, he was a practicing pediatric dentist for over 41 years. Jed is Board certified and is on the faculty at Case Western Reserve, Columbia University, and the University of Alabama, Birmingham. His primary academic interest is light curing and restorative materials in pediatric dentistry. He has always had a keen interest in technology, glass ionomers, and resin-modified glass ionomers, in particular. However, Dr. Best is a passionate photographer 24/7. While we was always interested

With pandemic creating focus on the long-term problem gaining access to hospital ORs to treat our most vulnerable patients under general anesthesia, the AAPD, Julie and her team helped identify the specific coding challenges and reimbursement limits that are at the heart of this problem, primarily affecting children covered by Medicaid.  Starting this year, Julie serves as the Government Affairs representative for the Academy, advocating for our membership’s interests in Washington DC.  This year, Julie was named as one of Capitol Hill’s top lobbyists (thehill.com), recognized for leveraging her expertise and connections to make a difference in the nation’s capital. Listen to this exciting, information and important podcast and be inspired! Bio: Julie Allen is a Principal at the Washington, DC-based Government Affairs and Law firm Powers Pyles Sutter and Verville. She has had a long career in dental policy, working as Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Policy for the ADA for many years.  Julie then has c

Think you know what’s ahead regarding of compensation, quality etc. in the dental world?  Maybe not.  Listen in to this enlightening podcast with Mary Lee Conicella, Chief DentalOfficer of CVS Heath.  Hear her speak about innovative work that will improve oral health and shape the way we all practice. Bio: As Aetna’s chief dental officer, Dr. Conicella drives clinical innovation that engages members, delivers superior health, and improves cost through integration. As an Aetna leader, she focuses on creating a work environment that inspires collaboration, high performance, and continuous quality improvement. Partnering with Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, she has authored numerous abstracts and articles related to the impact dental care has on overall health. The first of these resulted in the development of Aetna's groundbreaking Dental-Medical Integration program. As a member of Aetna’s Medical Affairs Team, she ensures alignment of clinical programs across Aetna to enhance member experience

Tune in to Dr. Tim Wright as he shares his vision of where the science of the dental profession is headed.  A pediatric dentist clinician, teacher, author, and scientist, hear Dr. Wright describe the exciting future of published literature reflecting the growing boy of science affecting the way our profession will function in the years ahead. Bio: Tim Wright received his DDS degree from West Virginia University and completed his Pediatric Dentistry training and Master of Science Degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He currently is the Bawden Distinguished Professor in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health at The Adams School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where he has also served as Pediatric Dentistry Department Chair and Department of Endodontics Interim Chair. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy for the Advancement of Science, and a Past President of the American Association of Dental

For most of healthcare training, our clinical learning experiences take place in clinic and/or hospital settings. Yet, at the same time, evidence shows that most of health improvement is a result of behaviors that occur at home, by the patient.  Without a greater understanding of the challenges faced in achieving health improvement through patients’ at home behavioral changes, we cannot achieve the desired goal our expert counseling in maximizing outcomes.   For patients with special needs and/or disabilities, this challenge becomes even greater. You will be inspired in learning from Matthew Weed; a scholar, a person with special needs and with disabilities, an engaging keynote speaker, and a patient who wants to help us help him. Bio: www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-weed-08a72412 Dr. Weed is a totally blind and very brittle type I diabetic three-time Yale graduate, including his Ph.D. in Genetics earned in 2004. He also has master’s degrees earned at Princeton and Harvard. During his dissertation work he was a

Listen in with Dr. Moursi as he enlightens us with the many exciting things he sees in our future.   There is a lot going on at the AAPD, and much of it is directly pertinent to our practices and especially our patients.  Amr shares his vision for inspiring new leaders, improving health outcomes with technology, and much more. Bio: Amr M. Moursi, D.D.S., Ph.D. is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry and on the Medical Staff at the New York University Langone Medical Center and the Bellevue Hospital Center in New York. Dr. Moursi completed his D.D.S. degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, a pediatric dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and then a Ph.D. in Craniofacial Biology from the University of California at San Francisco.  He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Moursi is also recipient of the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni Awa

Listen to this fascinating podcast about the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).  Michelle came to be the ED of OSAP a couple years before the pandemic, when the previous work of OSAP became ever more prominent and pertinent to every dental office.  In this podcast, Michelle describes how OSAP works, as well as what its services offer to members and to all dental professionals.  She specifically describes the training offered in infection prevention practices important to us all. Bio: Michelle Lee, CPC began her tenure as Executive Director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention, in 2018. She has more than 30 years of experience in the dental and healthcare industries. Her experience includes leading the Southeast’s largest dental and medical staffing firm, as well as consulting with dental practices, providing leadership and team development training. Michelle is passionate about OSAP’s mission to be the leading provider of infection prevention and control education, tr

Tune in to Dr. Christina Carter who will in 20 minutes give you some amazing and helpful practice tidbits as you assess your patients for commonly observed growth and development situations.  Included in the array of highlighted topics are impacted canines and class III malocclusion in young children.  Dr. Carter also enlightens us with what she observes as a distinct pattern of tooth decay in patients with orthodontic aligners.  She offers some great tips for all of this and more. Bio: Dr. Carter grew up in Short Hills NJ and graduated from Millburn High School where she was on the tennis, fencing and lacrosse teams. She earned her BS in Molecular Biology from Haverford College, on the mainline of Philadelphia. Here, she was captain of the fencing team, Rookie of the Year and qualified individually for the NCAA tournament. She returned to New Jersey for Dental School at UMDNJ-NJDS (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) and was honored with earning the American Academy of Dentistry for Children Award, the

In this wonderful and inspiring podcast, listen to a conversation with Dr. Eyal Simchi.  Dr. Simchi has gained the attention of over 100,000 on social media with his magic tricks and other forms of patient engagement.  Here, he discusses his overall approach to gain the positive attention of the patient, to connect the dots with the team and the caregiver, and to create a fun environment for all.  He also discusses his “minimally invasive” approach to caries management, and many other pearls. Bio Eyal Simchi, DDS, is the owner of Riverfront Pediatric Dentistry and is a dentist who does things differently. His combination of minimally invasive dental techniques as well as his innovative behavior management style has made him a trailblazer in the field of pediatric dentistry. His use of SDF has been featured in The New York times and his magic tricks have been shown on NBC Nightly News as well as the Kelly Clarkson show. Dr Simchi is a sought-after lecturer and is frequently consulted by dentists around the w

Listen to this informative chat with Dr. Gus Oliveira, as he discusses how to restore traumatized teeth. Dr. Oliveira goes into the choices of materials, the choices of methods and the best ways to manage teeth in circumstances associated with dental trauma. Be enlightened by modern methods of operative dentistry important to Pediatric Dentistry.   Bio:   Gustavo Oliveira is an associate professor of operative dentistry and biomaterials in the Division of Comprehensive Oral Health, and the graduate program director of the advanced education in operative dentistry and biomaterials at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. He taught at the University of Louisville for several years before returning to Chapel Hill. Oliveira is a member of various professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, and the American Dental Education Association. In 2017, Oliveira was selected by the American Academy of Operative Dentistry as the recipient of the Inaugural Rising St

Learn from the expert on this hot topic to address the dental assistant shortage, which is a top-of-mind national problem. Dr. Rhea Haugseth has created an online program to train and sustain the learning of dental assistants who work in pediatric dental offices. Listen to the great body of work created by Rhea to improve the function and quality of your office! Bio Rhea M. Haugseth, DMD maintained a private practice in Marietta, GA from 1982- 2017. She attended the University of Louisville Dental School and completed her pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital / Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of Dentistry International. Dr. Haugseth is a Past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Southeastern Society of

In this important podcast relative to the AAPD’s mission toward “safety” in all way, Dr. Jacob Lee, talks about the PEARS training course offered by the American Heart Association.  Here, he spells out what PEARS is all about, why it is a realistic and appropriate training for the entire dental team to manage through emergencies, and how it is drawing a lot of positive attention in the realm of team training.   Learn about this court in the conversation with Dr. Lee who has engaged in training his entire team.  Hear about his passion and wisdom as to why you may want to soon follow suit. Bio Dr. Jacob Lee earned his DDS from the University of Toronto. He completed his dental internship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, earned his diploma in pediatric dentistry at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, and was conferred fellowship by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Lee was an associate professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and was later the director of the g

Learn about how "digital workflow" will enter pediatric dental practice, as it has exploded in general dentistry practice. In this episode, Dr. Brian Goodacre, prosthodonist and expert in digital technologies in dentistry, tells us about 3-D printing, and the positive impact it will certainly have in our practicies. Dr. Goodacre received his DDS degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2013. He completed a four-and-a-half-year combined program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2017, earning an MSD degree. He is a board-certified prosthodontist and the director of clinical technologies for Nobel Biocare North America. He is an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and maintains a private practice located in Upland California where he practices with his father and classmate.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to this informative podcast on beverage choices for young children.  Dr. Brickhouse shares with us her informed plan on interacting with caregivers about beverage choices for their children. Dr. Tegwyn Brickhouse is Professor and Chair of the Department of Dental Public Health and Policy at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. She has served VCU as a faculty member since 2003. Dr. Brickhouse is actively involved in oral health disparities research and transdisciplinary work related to population oral health research and policy. Dr. Brickhouse has a solid history of NIH, HRSA, Virginia Department of Health (VDH), industry and internal funding. Her NIH research funding has consisted of an R03 and K-award, in addition to multiple internal funding programs and VDH contracts. This provided the foundation of her work in children’s oral health disparities and successful achievement of promotion and tenure in 2008. In 2009, she became the Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry a

Listen to the great podcast from Mary Govoni. Mary brings nearly 50 years of experience in dentistry to the team. She is a Certified Dental Assistant, and a Registered Dental Hygienist, with experience in general and specialty practices both clinically and as an administrator. Mary is a former dental assisting educator and was a partner in a successful dental staffing service. For the past 30 years, Mary has focused on speaking and consulting with dental teams on infection prevention, OSHA compliance, HIPAA compliance, ergonomics, chairside efficiency, and team communication and development. Mary has published numerous articles in professional journals. She is a Past President of the American Dental Assistants Association and serves on the Corporate Council for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, is a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, the Speaking and Consulting Network and the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac

For our first in a series of podcasts to help you complete your team in the current staffing shortage situation and beyond, learn about MEIN3. A great new screening tool to find the best fit for your office team needs.  Listen to the CEO and founder talk all about it, then try it! Brett Williams is a Technology Solutions Executive with over 25 years of experience in starting companies, managing teams, implementing solutions, leading organizations and getting projects and organizations started from the ground up. He is a serial entrepreneur who loves the challenge of turning ideas into products and solutions. Brett has led teams responsible for the creation, sales, marketing, and deployment of technology solutions in the Retail, Energy, Commercial Real Estate, Transportation, Utilities and other vertical markets. Brett has specialized in helping companies solve problems and implement technology solutions that increase productivity, lower cost and breakdown productivity roadblocks. Over the past 15+ years h

Listen to pediatric dental practice management guru Dr. Robert Delarosa, founding partner of Associates in Pediatric Dentistry, talk about how he paused, took advantage of the time during the early shutdown of Covid-19; and how he changed his practice and personal outlooks on things. Rob describes the “Covid Reset” and the thought process he underwent that has given him a fresh start on what his personal and professional goals are going forward.   Get ready to be inspired!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in to expert dentist and dentist anesthesiologist Dr. David Carsten as he discusses an excellent protocol to transition your patients with special needs.  In this uplifting podcast, Dave talks about how he has established a system of continuous care with close attention to the patient and the family.  Learn how to plan and execute this often-challenging task from an expert “recipient”.  You will improve the performance of your practice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to Tom Terranova of the AAAASF as he describes what Accreditation can do to improve the Safety of your practice or surgery center. Learn why the AAPD via its Safety Committee has partnered to allow this opportunity. AAAASF accredits thousands of international and domestic facilities, making it one of the largest not-for-profit accrediting organizations in the United States. Physicians, clinicians, legislators, state and national health agencies and patients acknowledge that AAAASF sets the “gold standard” for quality patient care. AAAASF programs include outpatient surgical, procedural and oral maxillofacial; international surgical, international rehabilitation and international dental; as well as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved accreditation programs for surgery (ambulatory surgery centers), physical therapy and rural health clinics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.