Chew on This! A Dental Podcast

Chew on This! A Dental Podcast

Hosted by: Teresa Duncan and Kevin Henry

A deep-ish dive into some of the hottest (and most fun) topics in dentistry today. What’s happening out there and how will it affect you? Teresa Duncan and Kevin Henry put a unique spin on current events that will...

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Vaccines, Antitrust Laws and Nutty Influencer Moms

Episode #12

We went from news to bizarre in this episode. We succeeded in keeping our composure until almost the end but the influencer mom was too much. On a serious note, we discussed the first dentist giving COVID-19 vaccine...
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 Bathroom Spycams, Fake Dentistry and a Happy 8 Year Old Dentist

Episode #11

Episode 11 Highlights ADA’s update to its Code of Conduct regarding COVID-19 decisions Unlicensed dentist charged with sexual assault  Did cost factor into his popularity?  Uptick in home remedies and tooth care -...
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The Zoom Boom and ADA’s Outreach to the White House

Episode #10

Smile Direct Club’s success has shown us that cosmetic dentistry is mostly pandemic proof. People hanging out on webcams all day are suddenly noticing their gummy smiles and shade D2 choppers. The acquisitions and...
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Patient Polls, Non-Covered Services and The Legend of Florida Man

Episode #9

As our titles get wackier, the content keeps flowing! These patient polls are coming at us from all sides. One of the latest stated that some Florida patients (specifically women) are willing to forgo using their...
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Vaccines, Aromatherapy and Sexy Dental Dancing

Episode #8

Are you ready to administer vaccines and test for COVID-19? If you’re up to it you may soon be able to! What happens if this becomes a standard of care for dental offices? How do you get paid for it? So many questions...
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TikTok Flossing and the Homeless Population

It’s not a great visualization but we make it work. Kevin spent time exploring TikTok fads and discovered crazy things people do to take care of their teeth. Teresa is following a story about a dentist who is faced...
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Walmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental Employers 

Episode #6

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...
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The Hoverboard and OSHA Episode

Seth Lookhart aka The Hoverboard Dentist is sentenced for violations ranging from Medicaid fraud and organ harvesting. What?? He’s not just a doc on a board - there’s more. We also discuss the fines levied against a...
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How COVID Continues to Steamroll Offices and Trade Shows

Episode #4

Episode 4 Highlights Business Interruption Claims Denials The Future of Trade Shows World Health Organization announcement - did you talk to your patients about it?  The ADA’s membership fee - is it worth...
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The WHO Puts Periodontal Disease On Hold

Episode #3

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...
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PPE, Pricing and Patient Population

Episode #2

In this alliterative episode Kevin brings up a recent court case brought against a dental office for not providing proper PPE. It was a matter of time before the cases started to show up. What could this mean for...
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Let’s Talk Walmart Dentistry and Your Schedule

Episode #1

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...
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