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#57 Student Debt and Workforce
Tooth Talk - October 02, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsDo you know how student loan reform is affecting dentistry and the oral health workforce? ADA advocates are working on several bills to address workforce shortages and student loan reform, like debt cancellation, refinancing, and interest deferments. Congressional Lobbyist Megan Mortimer and the...
#56 Exploring MLR and What it Means for Dental Patients
Tooth Talk - July 03, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Chad Olson, Director of State Government Affairs at the American Dental Association, to discuss the recent surge of MLR legislation in State Houses. How does MLR fit into the 50 Labs of Democracy? MLR, or Medical Loss Ratio, refers t...
#55 The Midterms Wrap up - That Was Unexpected
Tooth Talk - December 05, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk Sarah and Peter sit down again with ADA Sr. Vice-President of Government Affairs, Mike Graham, to discuss the results of the Midterm Election. Diving into the ADA and Mass Dental's big win on the Massachusetts ballot question and trying to make sense of what turned ...
#54 Yes on 2: Massachusetts Dental Society Talks Ballot Initiative
Tooth Talk - September 26, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe ADA and the state dental societies have been working with state and federal legislatures and insurance companies over the years to promote broad ranging solutions to the various hurdles patients face with respect to financing their oral health care. In fact, something exciting is happening i...
#53 Dental Insurance Reform
Tooth Talk - September 05, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter discuss how dentists are advocating at the federal, state and local levels to make sure dental insurance is fair for all parties involved. Hear which dental insurance reforms are happening and how with the ADA’s Paul O’Connor, Senior Legislative Lia...
#52 2022 Senate Update
Tooth Talk - August 29, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter provide their in-depth look into this year’s Senate midterms. In a year where the Republicans are heavy favorites to take control of the Senate, your hosts take a state by state look at how those pieces are falling into place and whether the Democra...
#51 Redistricting and the 2022 Midterms
Tooth Talk - February 14, 2022 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter go over everything you need to know about the 2022 Midterm elections. From the coast to coast redistricting fight, the wave of retirements, and the historical trends, by the end of this episode, you will be an expert in this year’s elections! That i...
#50 The New Executive Director, Dr. Ray Cohlmia
Tooth Talk - January 24, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the ADA’s new Executive Director, Dr. Raymond Cohlmia. In this introduction, Dr. Cohlmia talks about why he got into dentistry, his leadership philosophy, and why advocacy is important for the ADA.
#49 Medicare Dental, What's Happening in Congress
Tooth Talk - September 22, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsPeter and Sarah sit down with ADA President, Dr. Dan Klemmedson, and ADA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Mike Graham. We discuss Congress’ proposed expansion of Medicare to include dentistry, ADA’s alternative proposal to care for seniors in need, and the importance of ...
#48 The Case for Health Equity
Tooth Talk - September 20, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter chat with Dr. Jessica Meeske, Chair Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention, about health equity. Dr. Meeske shines a light on this important topic by discussing what it means to have equity in dental care, Medicaid, and the steps her council ...
#47 McCarran-Ferguson Reform Passes - What Comes Next?
Tooth Talk - May 17, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter talk about the effects of McCarran Ferguson repeal with George Slover, Senior Policy Counsel with Consumer Reports. Bringing his expertise on an issue he has worked on since his time as a Congressional staffer, George provides insights into the effe...
#46 That's a Wrap; 2020 in Review
Tooth Talk - December 28, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this two-part episode, Peter and Sarah welcome Mike Graham, ADA’s Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs to give highlights and accomplishments of 2020. In the second part of the show, We discuss the incoming Congress. Thank you for listening and Happy Holidays- see you in 2021.
#45 2020 Election Wrap-up
Tooth Talk - November 30, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWell nobody's perfect. On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter wrap up the 2020 Election. They talk about what they got right, and moreover what they got wrong, and what the political future may hold.
#44 Election Special - The House
Tooth Talk - October 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this second installment of Tooth Talk's Election Prediction specials Sarah and Peter break down the House- literally. We go over “toss up” House races, dentists running for Congress, early voting, polling, and predictions. As a reminder all opinions are our own.
#43 Election Special - The Senate
Tooth Talk - October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis episode of Tooth Talk is the first in Sarah and Peter’s Election Prediction specials. For this first installment, the duo tackle the Senate. They go over the hot races, what the two special elections mean for the Senate, and share what has surprised them the most. Sarah and Peter’s opinions...
#42 The Life and Times of a Dental Student
Tooth Talk - August 24, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the leadership of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). ASDA President Sydney Shapiro and Vice-Presidents Aditi Desai and Gerry Scannell discuss ASDA and organized dentistry’s role in the student experience. They also touch o...
#41 Dentist Profile: Dentistry Through Their Eyes
Tooth Talk - August 10, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter are joined by Dr. Tricia Quartey, who practices in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Dr. Alexandra Malebranche, who practices in Philadelphia P.A. In this episode, we hear the perspective from the doctors’ journey as women of color in dentistry, and their thoughts...
#40 Presidential Chat: Dr. Chad Gehani, 156th President of the American Dental Association
Tooth Talk - July 13, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Chad Gehani, the 156th President of the American Dental Association, to learn about the issues facing dentistry today during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Gehani shares the steps the ADA has taken to help dentists get back to practici...
#39 Dentist Profile: Public Health Dentist Dr. Colleen Greene
Tooth Talk - June 15, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Colleen Greene. Dr. Greene is a public health dentist from Wisconsin with a unique perspective on social justice, dentistry, and public health. We also get her personal story, which is compelling and not to be missed. We usually ke...
#38 Grand Reopening: The Challenge of Reopening Your Practice During Covid-19
Tooth Talk - May 25, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Bruce Hutchison of Virginia to discuss the challenges and strategies of reopening a practice as Virginia dentists head back to work. From barriers for reception areas to temperature checks at the door, Dr. Hutchison walks us throug...
#37 No Really Stay Home
Tooth Talk - May 11, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this light hearted episode of Tooth Talk Sarah and Peter talk quarantine routines, current advocacy efforts, and ask each other some of the questions going around the Web for virtual meet ups. We hope this episode is a welcome break from the news of the day. Please be safe out there.
#36 Government Affairs, The CARES Act, and a Global Pandemic
Tooth Talk - April 21, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe’re Back! Now that they got the hang of social distancing, Tooth Talk returns with this all-new episode. The world has changed and COVID-19 has had a huge effect on dentistry. Sarah and Peter welcome back Mike Graham, Sr. Vice President of Government Affairs, to discuss the steps that the ADA ...
We'll Be Back Soon
Tooth Talk - April 17, 2020 04:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsDiscussing everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship, and canines to the campaign trail, Tooth Talk covers the most important dental news in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Brought to you by ADPAC and the American Dental Association, focused on empowering dental pro...
#35 Super Tuesday Wrap-up
Tooth Talk - March 09, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter dive into the Super Tuesday election results. Sarah walks us through the House and Senate races, and their implications for November and the new Congress. Peter takes us through the state of the Presidential primary results and the wild swings we sa...
#34 Community Dental Health Coordinators
Tooth Talk - February 24, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe ADA’s Community Dental Health Coordinator (CDHC) program, launched in 2006 to provide community-based prevention, care coordination, and patient navigation to connect people who typically don’t receive care from a dentist. Listen to CDHC Gena Riley discuss how she is removing barriers and co...
#33 Social Responsibility and Philanthropy at the ADA
Tooth Talk - February 10, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, guest host Megan Mortimer, Congressional Lobbyist, and Peter sit down with Nicole Catral Senior Manager, Social Responsibility and Philanthropy at the ADA. Nicole talks about the realignment of the ADA Foundation and the creation of her new division. She also dives...
#32 Lobbying in the States
Tooth Talk - January 27, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Alexandra Abboud, Governmental Affairs Liaison for the Florida Dental Association and Matt Rossetto, Director of Government Services for the Wisconsin Dental Association. The four dig into the differences between state and federal lobb...
#31 Fluoride at 75: The Anniversary of Community Water Fluoridation
Tooth Talk - January 13, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn Tooth Talk’s first episode of 2020, Sarah and Peter celebrate the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation by sitting down with Ms. Tooka Zokaie, the ADA’s Manager for Fluoridation & Preventive Health Activities. Ms. Zokaie talks about her role at the ADA and the benefits of community...
#30 Politics in the New Year: A Look at 2020
Tooth Talk - December 23, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn Tooth Talk’s final episode of 2019, Sarah and Peter look ahead to the 2020 elections and what the state of the race looks like as the calendar turns. Your hosts give their predictions on the 2020 Senate races, as well as how current events and recent retirement announcements may shape the Hou...
#29 Dentistry in the District: Washington Update
Tooth Talk - December 09, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOn this episode of Tooth Talk Sarah and Peter welcome back Mike Graham, ADA Senior Vice-President of Government and Public Affairs, with an update on the issues the ADA Washington team is working on. Mike talks about the political climate in Washington, where our issues are in the current enviro...
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