Best Toothlife.Irene Podcasts (2024)

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158 - Empowering Women in Dentistry and Business | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 18:28

2h ago18:28

18:28

Welcome to the 158th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Effrat (Effie) Habsha (@effiehabsha). In Part 2 of this interview with Dr. Habsha, we learn about how she started Women in Dentistry, an organization dedicated to supporting female dental professionals in a traditionally male-domi…

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157 - One Smile at a Time - A Day in the Life of a Prosthodontist | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 33:51

2d ago33:51

33:51

Welcome to the 157th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Effrat (Effie) Habsha (@effiehabsha). Do you love your smile? Dr. Habsha’s goal is to make sure her patients do. As a prosthodontist, every day can be a new challenge. Figuring out how to bring out the best smile in everyone can b…

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156 - Work-Life Balance as a Travelling Implant Surgeon with Dr. Steven Vorholt, Part 2 | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 31:10

9d ago31:10

31:10

Welcome to the 156th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Steven Vorholt (@vorholtdds), co-hosted by Dr. Craig Harder. Starting a dental business from scratch obviously requires a lot of money, time and effort - and then you need patients to actually come to you. But what if you could br…

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155 - Life After Private Practice - Implant Surgeon, Lecturer, and Podcaster Dr. Steven Vorholt, Part 1 | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 36:41

17d ago36:41

36:41

Welcome to the 155th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Steven Vorholt (@vorholtdds), co-hosted by Dr. Craig Harder. What do you do after your business partnership falls apart? According to Dr. Vorholt, continue to invest in yourself and come out stronger. Like many new dentists, he gr…

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154 - The Small Talk Doc - Earning Patient Trust Through Pop Culture | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 34:05

24d ago34:05

34:05

Welcome to the 154th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Connie Wang (@drconniewang). Do you find yourself awkwardly asking the same few questions to your patients at every visit? Making small talk can be as uncomfortable as, well, going to the dentist - but they don't have to be! Conni…

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153 - Dentistry Unmasked Round Table | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 58:28

1M ago58:28

58:28

#153 - Dentistry Unmasked Round Table | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene Welcome to the 153rd episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) this week is an episode from SmileCon. About Dr. Chad Duplantis Dr. Duplantis received his D.D.S. degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, D…

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152 - Dental Entrepreneur Puts Patients First - The Dental Records Solution with Dr. Bryan Laskin | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 28:53

1M ago28:53

28:53

Welcome to the 152nd episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. Bryan Laskin (@theupgradedental). Have you ever had a new patient come in with no previous dental history? It can be a very frustrating experience for both the dental care provider, who lacks information to give the proper treatme…

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151 - Making Oral Care Easy with Perio Protect | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 57:59

2M ago57:59

57:59

Welcome to the 151st episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guests Dr. Sam Low and Craig Stevens from Perio Protect (@perioprotect). Treating and preventing periodontal disease in patients can be hard. What if you told them it could be as simple as wearing a tray for just a few minutes per day? If t…

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150 - The Business of Being a Dental Hygienist with Andrew Johnston | Tooth Or Dare Podcast 58:49

2M ago58:49

58:49

Welcome to the 150th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Andrew Johnston (@ataleoftwohygienists). Irene and Andrew have a lot in common - they are both registered dental hygienists, seasoned podcasters, and passionate about business - so don’t be surprised if you forget who’s interviewing w…

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149 - Part 2 with Melissa Turner | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

Welcome to the 149th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Melissa Turner (@thetoothgirl). In Part 2 of this interview, we discuss what it’s like to be a dental hygienist working within the established dental practice system - it’s not all pretty. Melissa’s mission is to improve patients’ acc…

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148 - Empowering your Career Journey: From Hygienist, to Mom, to Founder: Part 1 with Melissa Turner | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Welcome to the 148th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Melissa Turner (@thetoothgirl). In Part 1 of this interview, we learn about Melissa’s upbringing in rural Pennsylvania and how she started her career as a dental assistant. At her mentor’s suggestion, she decided to become a dental hy…

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147- Things you need to do to achieve happiness and success | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 57:33

3M ago57:33

57:33

Welcome to the 147th episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu (@toothlife.irene) and this week's guest Dr. David Rice (@ignitedds). Call this episode a book report. Irene’s an avid reader and the new book.“Is Everyone Smiling But You?” David’s new book title can hit a little too close to home. If you’ve ever felt the struggle of balanc…

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146 - Infant Mealtime Mentor Feeding Tips for Dental Professionals | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

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 …

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145 - Dental Organization Using the Color Method | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 48:50

4M ago48:50

48:50

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 u…

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144 - Dental X-Ray Diagnosis using AI as a Third Opinion | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 16:50

5M ago16:50

16:50

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 diag…

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143-Dr. Britany Baker COVID Dental grad & real talk creator | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

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 - he…

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142- Kids Dentist, Filmmaker and Entrepreneur Dr. Kami Hoss | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

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 …

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141- Dental YouTuber to Clear Aligner Guru Dude with Dr. Avi Patel (Part 2) 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

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…

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140- Oral Surgery, the rough specialty? With Dr. Ben Johnson @PNWOMS 57:53

6M ago57:53

57:53

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’ live…

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139 - Redefining Success with the Clear Aligner Advisor - Dr. Avi Patel 38:00

6M ago38:00

38:00

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 …

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138- What is, and how to do oral bacterial testing with Kerry Lepicek, RDH (Part 2) 45:51

7M ago45:51

45:51

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 Ed…

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137-When Your Dad’s the Dentist: A Candid Conversation with Kerry Lepicek, RDH 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

Join me in this week's episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast as I, Irene Iancu, dive into a lively conversation with my dear friend Kerry Lepicek, RDH, a seasoned registered dental hygienist with over two decades of clinical expertise. Kerry, who hails from Toronto, Ontario, sheds light on the unique dynamics of working alongside her father, Dr. Jim…

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136 - A Journey of Leadership and Innovation with Tammy Filipiak 25:32

8M ago25:32

25:32

Join Irene and 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, Tammy passionately emphasizes the need for expanding their scope of practice. The episode unfolds as a persuasive narrative, s…

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135 - Digital Dentistry with Dr. Paul Feuerstein (Part 2) 25:02

8M ago25:02

25:02

Get ready for an insightful journey as we dive into the world of modern dentistry and cutting-edge technology in this episode. Join Dr. Paul as he shares his experiences and expertise in the field, exploring the dynamic landscape of dental practice and the integration of artificial intelligence. Discover how Dr. Paul revolutionized his dental pract…

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134 - Hygienist to TMJ Chiropractor: Part 2 with Dr. Karen-Ann Gordon 34:53

8M ago34:53

34:53

Welcome back to the second part of our enlightening conversation with Dr. Karen-Anne Gordon. In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) pain, dental hygiene, and chiropractic medicine. Dr. Karen shares her insights into the current trend of using Botox for relieving tension in jaw muscles and the imp…

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133 - Behind the Editor of Dentistry Today Dr. Paul Feuerstein 45:24

9M ago45:24

45:24

Editor of Dentistry Today, Dr. Paul Feuerstein shares his journey to the king of tech! Welcome to Episode 133 of the Tooth or Dare Podcast with Irene Iancu aka @toothlife.Irene In this captivating interview, I sit down with Dr. Paul Feuerstein, a prominent industry leader whose journey from the bustling boroughs of New York City to the cutting-edge…

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132- Hygienist to TMJ Chiropractor with Dr. Karen Ann Gordon 23:06

9M ago23:06

23:06

Say hello to this week's guest. A former Dental Hygienist turned Chiropractor and advocate for TMD health. Follow along in Part 1 of this episode discussing her journey and motivation to leave clinical dental hygiene and enter the Chiro world. Growing up in Jamaica and pursuing careers in dental hygiene and chiropractic medicine. Dr. Karen's unique…

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131- 4 Lifestyle habits that inflame your immunity with Dr. Uche Odiatu 26:37

9M ago26:37

26:37

Irene's Interview with Dr. Uche: Inflammation and Lifestyle Habits for Dentists and Patients Welcome to an enlightening interview where Irene sits down with Dr. Uche to discuss crucial topics related to inflammation, lifestyle habits, and holistic well-being for both dental practitioners and patients. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Uche imparts…

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130 -Mobile Dental Revolution: Part 2 with Tina on The Smile Room’s Journey 23:03

10M ago23:03

23:03

I'm thrilled to bring you Part 2 of our captivating interview with Tina Maviryannakis, RRDH, the visionary behind The Smile Room. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Philips, and it was recorded live at the Ontario Dental Association meeting in Toronto, live on the trade show floor. Tune in to learn about the technology behind disrupting de…

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129-Dr. Matt Asaro: Mamba Mentality 34:57

10M ago34:57

34:57

Welcome to "Mamba Mentality with Dr. Matt Asaro," the podcast episode where we dive deep into the mindset, strategies, and stories of remarkable individuals who have carved their own paths to success, some of whom Matt identifies with and some, well he disagrees with in the practice of dentistry. This episode is sponsored by Designs for Vision, off…

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128- Teledentistry Trailblazer: Tina Maviryannakis’ Impactful Career- Part 1 26:12

11M ago26:12

26:12

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast! In this captivating interview, your host, Irene, sits down with the remarkable Tina Maviryannakis, RRDH, the founder and CEO of The Smile Room. Tina's journey from her early days in Iran to her current role as an influential leader in teledentistry will leave you inspired and infor…

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127- @JoycetheDentist is back. Dental Professor turned Dental Influencer 58:35

11M ago58:35

58:35

@Joycethedentist is back again! Sponsored by our friends at Designs for Vision and recorded live at the California Dental Association on the trade show floor, that was fun! Designs for vision is providing a 45-day trial of their loupes to our listeners! No strings attached, don't love the loupes send them back in 45 days for your refund. Here is th…

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126- Dr. Chris Strandburg From Bachelorette contestant to Oral microbiome advocate and everything in between. 1:00:00

1y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Thank you to our sponsor Designs for Vision for hosting us at their booth at the CDA in California! We had a great time recording with our friends and of course talking about loupes and my experience with the Infinity Vue set I just got. If you often suffer from neck and back pain while trying to maintain a clear view of your work? Say goodbye to t…

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124- Part 1- Who is @sfdentalnerd Dr. Brian Baliwas? 27:59

1y ago27:59

27:59

Who is @SFDENTALNERD, Dr. Brian Baliwas is known on the gram for his punny digs and “read between the lines” posts. Often generating some buzz and perhaps a comment or 100 from our fellow dental professionals. Some love him, others love to hate him and he’s ok with that. Welcome back to this week's episode with the super cool and chill Dr. Baliwas,…

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125- Part 2 - Dr. Brian Baliwas Balancing work, life and social media. 49:22

1y ago49:22

49:22

In this highly anticipated second instalment of our podcast series, we dive deeper into the fascinating world of Dr. Brian Baliwas, a renowned medical professional and an inspiring individual. Prepare to be captivated as we uncover the lesser-known aspects of Dr. Baliwas' life, exploring his morning rituals, a typical day in his extraordinary life,…

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123-”Hi I’m Doctor” Crossover Podcast - The first non-Doctor, on the formerly doctor-only podcast. 1:08:01

1y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

How did she do it? In this captivating episode of the "Hi I'm doctor" Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Irene, a remarkable Registered Restorative Dental Hygienist (RRDH) and entrepreneur. Irene's journey in dental hygiene and her entrepreneurial spirit were at the center of our conversation. During the interview, Irene shared her inspir…

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122- Part 2 with Dr. Nekky Jamal ”Show me your procedure failures on Instagram” 18:07

1y ago18:07

18:07

Why is there so much shame in showing our failures on social media? In this highly anticipated Part 2 interview, we dive deeper into the world of general dentistry with my incredible guest, Dr. Nekky Jamal. Join me as we continue our captivating conversation with Dr. Jamal, exploring the theme of general dentistry, complicated surgical extractions …

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121- Proving mom wrong with Dr. Nekky Jamal 29:45

1y ago29:45

29:45

In this captivating interview one of the hosts of "Hi I'm Dr. Podcast," I sit down with Dr. Nekky Jamal while he was attending ODA for a very busy few days of lecturing. Nekky is a wonderful human, with great compassion and kindness which becomes clear during the interview as he shares his extraordinary journey from being born and raised in Calgary…

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120- Part 2 Transforming a Vision into a Business with Perrin DesPortes. 35:27

1y ago35:27

35:27

"Businesses are Dynamic Animals" - Perrin DesPortes Part 2 of our interview series with Perrin truly identifies the brilliant mind Perrin has. How he's become the influential businessman he is and shares some metrics to better understand our businesses. Welcome back to another episode recorded at the Voices of Dentistry Conference, where Irene Ianc…

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119- Transforming a Vision into a Business - with Perrin DesPortes 35:45

1y ago35:45

35:45

You won't believe this episode! Do you have a dental practice and want to scale? How many locations are too many locations? Can you sell your business to a big distributor? How much money did Perrin burn through attempting to launch an app? Join Irene Iancu as she interviews Perrin DesPortes, Co-Founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners, at the Voices…

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118- Karen Davis Part 2- Making Lemonade out of Life’s Lemons 48:50

1y ago48:50

48:50

Welcome to this special episode of my channel, where I bring you an inspiring conversation with Karen Davis, who has a powerful message of resilience and hope. Karen's lecture on making lemonade out of life lemons is a must-watch for anyone who has faced adversity and is looking for ways to cope and thrive. Interesting questions we discuss: *Did th…

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117- Karen Davis Dental Hygiene in the 80’s vs Now 28:56

1+ y ago28:56

28:56

Welcome to our latest episode of the podcast, where we have the pleasure of interviewing Karen Davis, founder of Cutting Edge Concepts® and a renowned leader in continuing education for dental professionals. Karen has been recognized as a “Leader in Continuing Education” by Dentistry Today since 2006, and in 2023, she was awarded the Gordon J. Chri…

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116 -Trade you 1 failed relationship for 1 successful business: Irene on The Dental Marketer Podcast 1:04:48

1+ y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

In this cross-promotion episode of "The Dental Marketer" podcast, host Michael Arias sits down with Irene Iancu, a successful dental professional with years of experience in the industry. The conversation kicks off with Irene sharing her personal journey into the dental field, including the challenges she faced along the way. As the interview conti…

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115.How to keep your Implants off the failure list with Dr. Tim Donley 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

35:17

Welcome to the show notes and say hello again to another episode with Dr. Timothy Donley DDS MSD, a periodontist and implantologist based in Bowling Green, KY. Dr. Donley is a highly accomplished practitioner with an impressive educational background, including the University of Notre Dame, Georgetown University School of Dentistry, and Indiana Uni…

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114: Level up diagnostics with new technology to identify Periodontal Disease, Cavities and Bacteria. 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

On this episode of the Tooth or Dare podcast, I had the pleasure of discussing the innovative Reveal technology joined by Katrina Sanders with Robert Anduze the Northeast Regional Sales Manager at Designs for Vision. In the first 5 minutes of this episode, Robert tells us what to look for, what colour do different bacteria emit and how does this te…

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113- Can Shi$$y Employees make great leaders? - Live Lecture with @Toothlife.Irene 50:27

1+ y ago50:27

50:27

Can $hitt& Employees make great leaders? I asked this live on stage with over 200 people in the audience; how do you think they responded? Welcome back to the Tooth or Dare podcast, recorded live at the Voices of Dentistry conference in Arizona. My guest today is ME Irene Iancu, your host and a Registered Restorative Dental hygienist and practice o…

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KATRINA SANDERS BIG LIFE UPDATE, 2023 INTENTION PLANS AND DECISION TO LEAVE THE PODCAST. 39:05

1+ y ago39:05

39:05

Hold on to your suction; this one is juicy. In this podcast episode, Katrina shares an incredible story of how she got engaged this past year and opened a wine brand called the Wine Op. Both happen simultaneously and take a considerable amount of time and energy. Behind her back, her Lumber boyfriend (you've heard of him a lot by now) is secretly p…

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#111 - Dr. MaryJane Hanlon: “Tufts As Nails” 1:13:22

2y ago1:13:22

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Dr. MaryJane Hanlon, RDH, DMD, MBA has an extensive and varied background in the field of dentistry. Dr. Hanlon began her career in dentistry at the young age of just 14 years old, supporting her local orthodontist as the “kid” after school who taught children how to brush, polish models and file records. Falling in love with the profession on her …

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#110 - Dr. Marc DiNola: “Dental Wellness” 1:07:34

2y ago1:07:34

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Dr. DiNola is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore - College of Dental Surgery. As licensed by the Dental Board of Maryland and a member of the American Dental Association, International Association of Mercury Free Dentists, International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology, and the Holistic Dental Association, Dr. DiNola is dedica…

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#109 - Dr. Ryan Nolan: “Silver” 1:05:56

2y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Dr. Nolan received his DMD from Midwestern University and is a leader in studying and implementing novel nanotechnology into various dental materials and hygiene systems. The focus of his research is on utilizing nanomaterials to alter oral biofilms. He has published on a wide scope of topics including nanotoxicology, remineralization dynamics, and…

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