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Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys21. A Look Back at an Extraordinary YearWelcome to a very special holiday episode of Contrary to Ordinary. Today, we’re taking a look back over some extraordinary conversations from across 2023. The mission of this podcast has been to figure out what makes a person extraordinary. Are they born with it? Can it be taught? Is work/life balance even possible for people who have made extraordinary strides in their careers? Extraordinary people come in many shapes and sizes, but this show has identified a few common traits that they share. They’re usually curious, lifelong learners who love to gain more...2023-12-2520 minContrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys7. Rella Christensen on a Life of Two Halves Pt.2In the last episode, we introduced Rella Christensen of TRAC Research, a nonprofit institute dedicated to in-depth long-term clinical studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, and dental caries. Rella took us on a journey through her incredibly busy life - raising three children and pursuing her career as the director of the Clinical Research Associates Foundation. We also heard about Rella’s husband and mentor Gordon, who helped her follow her research interests by giving her access to equipment and resources. In this episode, we’re delving into some of Rella’s most important discove...2023-06-1329 minContrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys6. Rella Christensen on Following Curiosity Pt.1Sometimes to forge the path ahead, you need to create the tools to do so from scratch. Having the courage to blaze a trail using your own resources and time is something that only genuinely extraordinary people will attempt. Today's guest, Rella Christensen, has taken on that risk and has come out on the other side with fresh ideas and strategies to help the dental industry better care for its practitioners and patients.In 1976, Rella co-founded and directed the Clinical Research Associates Foundation, the world's only nonprofit dental products testing laboratory. The CRA shares...2023-05-3035 min
The Dental HandoffEpisode 37 | LIVE from SmileCon with Dr. Gordon ChristensenIn this week's Dental Handoff LIVE from SmileCon, Dr. Kelly interviews Dr. Gordon Christensen, who shares his years of experiences and insights for both patients and practices.
Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), Chief Executive Officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), and a Practicing Prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit CLINICIANS REPORT FOUNDATION (previously named CRA). Currently, Dr. Rella Christensen is the Director of the TRAC Research Division of the CR Foundation. Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of denti...2022-11-0136 min
Voices from The BenchAll About Zirconia (and other big words) with Dr. Rella Christensen & Jay EmirzianCome see ELVIS live at LMT Lab Day East - October 1st in Tarrytown, NY
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Zirconia. Every lab that does fixed restorations uses it. And why not, it's a great material that comes in different strengths and translucencies. But how much do you really know about zirconia? Get ready to learn a lot more! This week we talk to Dr. Rella Christensen who has been studying zirconia in the mouth since the early days and has some fascinating results to share with us. She...2022-09-261h 04
Driving Dentistry Forward PodcastDriving Dentistry Forward Podcast - Episode 22 - Rella Christensen, PhDChuck Cohen interviews Lucy Hobbs Award winner Rella Christensen, PhD.Recipient of the Industry Icon award, Rella shares her inspirational level of knowledge as a clinical researcher in numerous capacities, without any monetary compensation. Within her purview: Expanded Function Dental Hygiene, for which she founded and directed the Bachelor of Science Program at the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr. Christensen’s competencies in the areas of Physiology and Microbiology power the team at Technologies in Restoratives and Caries Research (TRAC Research), a nonprofit institute she established in Provo, Utah. At its core: in-depth studies of restorative materials, preventive dentistry, an...2021-07-2236 min
Chairside Live Dental InsightsDr. Rella ChristensenSeventeen years ago, Dr. Rella Christensen found herself wondering why we as a society struggle so much with dental caries. This curiosity, combined with her expertise in microbiology, led to the creation of TRAC Research with her husband, Dr. Gordon Christensen. In this episode, learn Rella's approach to clinical research, her thoughts on restorative dental materials, and what she sees for the future of therapeutic dentistry, from bioactives to antimicrobial composites and beyond.2020-12-1450 min
Dentistry Rising89 Dr. Rella Christensen on Infection Control and PPEDr. Rella Christensen, PhD joined me on this very timely episode, discussing personal protective equipment and infection control for dentists. 2020-04-301h 18
Dentistry Rising89 Dr. Rella Christensen on Infection Control and PPEDr. Rella Christensen, PhD joined me on this very timely episode, discussing personal protective equipment and infection control for dentists.2020-04-301h 18
Working Interferences Dental PodcastBonus: Vexillology with Clint Timmerman
How about a weekend bonus episode? What the hell else are you doing? Interacting with your family? Psh. Well, at least two people are interacting with their family here, as we welcome on Lance’s brother Clint to the show.
We talk about all sorts of things like do Gordon and Rella Christensen sleep in the same bed? Or do they have two separate twin beds like Leave It To Beaver. The world may never know. Clint has resurrected his brother’s old show, Totally Oral. Listen to Clint tell us tales of all the people he has done Totally Oral on. Slut...2020-04-191h 02
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranSpecial Podcast: Townie Town Hall on COVID-19 - Q&A with a panel of expertsPanelists included: George W. Tysowsky, DDS, MPH Senior Vice President – Technology & Professional Relations Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc. Chuck Cohen Managing Director Benco Dental Company Dr. Gordon J. Christensen DDS, MS, PhD Clinicians Report, Practical Clinical Courses All-Access Pass PCC Infection Control Staff CR Special Report CR May23 Rella Christensen RDH, PhD Clinicians Report, Practical Clinical Courses John J. Balitis Chair, Labor & Employment Department Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C. Arthur Wiederman, CPA Partner HMWC CP...2020-03-281h 58Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1378 COVID-19 Coronavirus Guidance from Drs. Gordon and Rella Christensen : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranGordon J. Christensen is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), Chief Executive Officer of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), and a Practicing Prosthodontist in Provo, Utah. Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit CLINICIANS REPORT FOUNDATION (previously named CRA). Currently, Dr. Rella Christensen is the Director of the TRAC Research Division of the CR Foundation. Since 1976, they have conducted research in all areas of dentistry and published the findings to the profession in the well-known CRA Newsletter now called CLINICIANS REPORT.2020-03-181h 21Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran1009 No Bull with Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard FarranGordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC)and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of dental products. Dr. Christensen has presented over 45,000 hours of continuing education throughout the world and has published many articles and books. Gordon and Dr. Rella Christensen are co-founders of the non-profit Gordon J. Christensen CLINICIANS REPORT (previously CRA), which Rella directed for many years. Si...2018-05-0752 min