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Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#84 TRUE CRIME in Dentistry: She Walks In as a PatientShe walked in like any other patient… but what happened next left the dental staff speechless.
A quiet dental office. A woman enters, looking like a regular patient. Nothing seems off—until something does. What unfolds is a shocking case of true crime that exposes just how easily a routine day in dentistry can turn into something no one saw coming. It's the kind of crime that leaves teams rattled and protocols questioned.
In this eye-opening case of crime in dentistry, the criminal doesn’t break in—she walks right through the front door. It’s a chilli...2025-03-1822 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#83 Removing Medical Debt from Credit Scores is TERRIBLE for offices!Medical debt no longer impacts credit scores. What does this mean for dentists and patients?
New U.S. regulations are making waves as medical debt is now removed from credit score calculations. Kevin and Teresa dive deep into what this monumental shift might mean for dentistry. With $49 billion in affected debt no longer lowering credit scores, patients may feel less compelled to pay their bills, leading to serious concerns for dental practices relying on payment compliance. They unpack what this change means for collections, explore how higher credit scores might affect third-party financing approvals, and the potential...2025-03-0423 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#82 Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe’s Brutal Hockey Dental InjuryA hockey player picking up his own teeth from the ice? Fish getting dental impressions? Dive into these unexpected dental tales!
In this episode, we explore two intriguing dental stories. First, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe suffered a facial injury during a game against the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in him collecting his teeth from the ice before continuing to play. After receiving dental treatment, he later cracked a repaired tooth by biting his nail. This incident highlights the frequent dental challenges faced by hockey players.
Next, we delve into innovative research from the...2025-02-1821 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#81 Maine Dentist's Decade-Long Affair with Dental Assistant Leads to Explosive LawsuitA forgotten toothbrush in his car was all it took to unravel 10 years of secrets 😱
Sexual scandals and workplace power dynamics collide in this jaw-dropping story of a Maine dentist's affair with his dental assistant, leading to an explosive lawsuit. What started as a cold winter day encounter in the office basement spiraled into a decade of alleged manipulation, secret payments, and desperate cover-ups. When the affair between the married dentist and his assistant finally exploded into public view, it exposed not just personal indiscretions, but a pattern of workplace violations, including sexual harassment and empl...2025-02-0427 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#80 Car Crashes Into Dental Clinic – What Happened?Did you know dental offices face some of the most bizarre and unexpected challenges? The reality might surprise you.
In this episode, we dive into jaw-dropping incidents that have disrupted dental practices in unexpected ways. We explore real-life stories, like a car crashing into a dental office in Tennessee after a shooting victim tried to escape, and the impact it had on the practice. There’s also the case of a Texas dental office dealing with repeated crashes at a busy strip mall location and the steps they took to prevent more accidents.
We also di...2025-01-2120 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#79 Can Any Dentist Work in Hong Kong Now?Ever wondered what it would be like to pack up your dental drill and burs and move overseas?
In this episode, Kevin Henry and Teresa Duncan bring a mix of international news and workplace dilemmas from the dental industry. Kevin kicks things off with an exciting opportunity for dentists in Hong Kong, while Teresa debates the touchy topic of office gift-giving with a real-world Reddit dilemma. All of this is peppered with their usual nutty banter and personal insights that keep things informative yet entertaining.
Key Takeaways:
New Regulations for Dentists in Hong Kong
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Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#78 Could Poor Communication Drive Patients Away From Your Practice?Do your patients feel stressed when they visit your office? Let’s talk about what clues you might be missing and how to address them.
In this episode, learn how stress can impact dental health, leading to issues like bruxism and TMJ disorders. Have you heard about "white coat syndrome"? Patients get scared when they see someone in a doctor’s coat. New Halloween costume idea! But seriously, we shared some lessons from a viral complaint about poor patient care. We hope it never happens to any of us.
That being said, Teresa is a huge...2024-12-2427 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#77 Save Your Teeth or Chase Cheap Fixes Abroad—What’s the Right Choice?Should you save your natural teeth or opt for dental implants? In this episode, we explore the ongoing debate in the dental world about the importance of preserving natural teeth versus the growing popularity of implants.
We’ll also uncover why Albania has become a surprising hotspot for dental tourism, attracting people from around the globe with affordable dental care and other procedures. What does this trend mean for long-term care, and is it worth the trip?
Stick around for a discussion on the pros and cons of seeking dental treatment abroad, along with practical ti...2024-12-1025 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#76 Could Your Ancestors Have Been Victims of the Tsavo LionsDid you know that two lions in Kenya once killed at least 28 people? These lions, known as the Tsavo Lions, became famous for attacking workers building a railway. But could your ancestors have been among their victims?
In this episode, we talk about the scary story of the Tsavo Lions, who killed many workers in 1898. We explain why these lions started hunting humans and what happened to them after the attacks. We also dive into the ethics of studying human remains and why researchers don’t want to test the teeth of the lions. We also link th...2024-11-2619 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#75 How an '80s-Inspired Dental Lab Changes the GameDon’t forget that we’re on YouTube!
What would you think if you saw a DeLorean parked in front of a dental office? 🚗🦷Hey, it’s Teresa here, and in this episode of Chew on This, Kevin and I are taking you on a unique ride through the dental world with a twist of ‘80s nostalgia! We’re diving into the story of a Massachusetts dentist who combines the latest tech with an A-Team style mobile lab and even parks a DeLorean right outside his office. Talk about creative marketing, right?
We’re also unpacking the...2024-11-1223 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#74 The Truth About Fake Dentists and the Growing Trend of Mobile Dental ClinicsDon’t forget that we’re on YouTube!
Have you ever wondered how fake dentists operate, and what’s being done to stop them? In this episode, we dive into Illinois' groundbreaking campaign to crack down on unqualified veneer techs, shedding light on the risks they pose to unsuspecting patients. But that's not all—we're heading to Canada to explore a major shift happening with dental hygienists, as many are leaving traditional practices to launch independent mobile clinics. It’s all about financial freedom and finding a more fulfilling work environment.
Along the way, we’ll also take...2024-10-2926 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#73 Which States Are the Happiest in America?Which states are hiding the secret to happiness, and could yours be one of them? This episode takes you on a journey through the intriguing rankings of happiness across the U.S., revealing the surprising factors that influence how content residents feel in their own backyards.
We explore the criteria that determine happiness rankings and how your state stacks up, uncover the ways different seasons can sway happiness levels throughout the year, and dive into the unexpected relationship between sports participation and overall joy. We also discuss how involvement in local activities fosters well-being and strengthens community...2024-10-1525 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#72 Oh Canada! What's Going On Up There?Ever wonder what connects the dental practices of South Africa, a scandal in Canada, and a courageous veterinarian in Colorado? Of course you have! Get ready for a global journey with your favorite goofy dental people. We talked about parallels in dental offices in South Africa and the US. Then we go up north to the land of maple and chilly weather to dive into a shocking case that rocked the Canadian dental community. Plus, don’t miss the touching tale of a vet who went above and beyond to save a life. We had to end it on a...2024-10-0120 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#71 Challenges and Triumphs in the Dental WorldGet ready for an insightful exploration into the world of dentistry with stories that blend inspiration, real-life lessons, and practical advice for dental professionals.
In this episode, hear the remarkable story of a 50-year-old who decided to follow his lifelong dream of becoming a dentist. Discover how passion and determination led him to make a significant career change and achieve his goals later in life, proving that it's never too late to pursue your dreams.
Next, we delve into a shocking incident involving a Seattle dental office that was broken into three times in one...2024-09-1719 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#70 Space Dentistry, Turkey Teeth and Frisky KoalasToday, we’re diving into some cool and crazy topics! What happens to your teeth when you’re up in space? Who knew that floating around in zero gravity could mess with your teeth so much? We’re talking less saliva, more cavities, gum disease, and even something called "odontocrexis" where your dental fillings might just not hold up at high altitudes.Okay - they could explode. Wild, right?
And if space dentistry wasn’t enough, we revisited the viral sensation of "turkey teeth." People continue to visit Turkey for low cost dental work, and let's just say, it’...2024-09-0328 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#69 Kevin's AI Doppelgänger and Legal Battles in the Dental World💥 Buckle up for a rollercoaster episode where Teresa and Kevin delve into the wild world of AI voice technologies 🤖. Teresa gets a surprise when Kevin’s voice, courtesy of AI, reads an excerpt from her book! They pondered a future where AI could replace them both 🌀. Plus, Kevin shares Dr. Uche’s hot tips on what dental patients should absolutely never do 🦷—think DIY dentistry and skipping mouthguards! Teresa dishes the dirt on a nasty legal battle between rival dental offices that got a bit too personal on Facebook 🕵️♀️. Remember to check the show notes for all the juicy links and insights. And hey...2024-08-1924 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#68 Can X-Rays Really Guess Gender?🩻 Can X-rays really reveal gender? It's fascinating that X-ray technology on ancient bones can determine their sex. We totally geeked out about this!
We also touch on the current challenges in dental care, including high costs and provider shortages. All this to give you a glimpse of upcoming dental trends. Subscribe and watch to dive into these intriguing topics 🧐!
Link to the articles:
AI system accuracy in determining sex from dental X-rays
A dozen rotten teeth; pain like 'jabbing knives': Stories from America's dental crisis.
Register for our webinar 'Chew On These Trends For 2025!'
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Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#67 Is This Canoe Covered By My Dental Insurance?Today, we've got a wild story that's gonna blow your mind! Imagine a dentist in Minnesota canoeing his patients to the office during a flood. Yep, you heard that right—a canoe! We’re chatting about the lengths some folks will go to for their patients. Plus, we’ve got big news: we're hosting a webinar on December 12th to talk about all the latest dental trends and some of our all-time favorite stories from this year. So kick back, relax, and get ready to laugh and learn with us on "Chew On
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Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#66 Mystery Edition! Scottish Dentist Goes Rogue✈ We put on our kilts (and masks!) to discuss the shutdown of a Scottish dentist amid an HIV scare. Back in the states, Minnesota’s just allowed dental assistants to 💉administer injections. Of course we have to discuss this. Buckle up and come along for the ride!
A few talking points:
Attending an event and why are we wearing masks 🎭?
Scottish dentist controversy
Different types of anesthetic for dental procedures
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Patients left fearing they had HIV after dentist used dirty equipment see 'no justice
Study reveals anesthetic injections as biggest stress factor...2024-07-2435 min
Chew on This! A Dental Podcast#65 Canadian Dental System Woes and Hypothetical Forest Survival ScenariosWe tackled the frustrations of Canadian dental practices with a newly imposed process and the lack of dentist input 🤯, while expressing deep concern for rural access to oral health care 🚑. We debated wild scenarios of whether we'd prefer being alone in the forest with a bear or a woman 🐻👩, and dive into a hypothetical standoff with dangerous animals like crocodiles and lions 🐊🦁. The fun doesn't stop there—Follow us as we consider survival tactics against a zombie outbreak 🧟 and plot plans for potential escape routes. If that’s not enough, we share updates on a malnourished bear in Armenia who found a second chance...2024-06-2530 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#64 OutDaughtered’s $35,000 Orthodontic Bill Surprise and Rogue Veneer TechsWe waded into the world of skyrocketing orthodontic bills with “OutDaughtered,” where a $35K price tag brings sticker shock to new heights 😱. We also talk about the perils of DIY dental work, featuring cringe-worthy tales of unlicensed veneer techs botching smiles with alarming frequency 😬. From reality TV marketing potential to a cautionary tale on dental boards and unlicensed practitioners, this episode has it all!
Bonus: Amusing anecdotes about tooth fairies with peculiar features and parenting woes that make you grateful for a solo car ride 🚗
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OutDaughtered’s Danielle Busby Shocked Quintupl...2024-06-0432 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#63 Stolen Dental Ovens, AI Toothbrushes and Staying Safe In the Office🔍 We dive into a burglary at a dental lab that reads like a crime thriller—what do you do with stolen dental ovens? 😮 Speculations range from black market dentistry to unusual drug-making. We then move from real-life heists to futuristic AI toothbrushes that report your brushing habits to your dentist 🦷📲—cool or creepy? Meanwhile, a disturbing story from Roswell emphasizes why every dental office should have an emergency plan for threats and active shooters 🚨. We advocate for comprehensive safety preparedness but wrap it up with a laugh, because who says dental crime stories can't end in smiles? 🎧
LINK to the articles:2024-05-2030 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#62 Sexy Celebrity Smiles, Dental Selfies and What Is Going On In Iowa??Watch this episode on video here!
🎤We embark on another wild journey in this episode! From finding out the top 3 most desirable celebrity smiles to diving into deeper discussions about ethical practices in dentistry, reflecting on a couple of not-so-shiny stories involving dental professionals. 🦷 Loaded with wisecracks and thoughtful inquiries, this episode will keep your ears perked and your morality gauge checked. And don't worry, we’re not always serious—come for the laughs, stay for the poignant truths about dental integrity. Keep being sexy, dear listeners! 🎧
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The Celebrity With The Most...2024-04-3026 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#61 Jelly Roll's Dental Odyssey, Implant Failure and Creepy Dental EncountersThis episode is best watched on video: https://youtu.be/03wD-m4j8M4
🎙️ In this episode, we take you on a rollicking ride through country music stardom with a dental twist as they dive into musician Jelly Roll's mouth reconstruction journey 🎸✨. It's a tale peppered with People magazine snippets, TikTok revelations, and our never-ending banter that'll have you grinning (hopefully, not with 20-year-old veneers 😬).
We also chew on some crunchy figures from a study linking penicillin allergies to implant failure rates. Who knew antibiotics could have such a bite? 🦷 Plus, we wander down memory lane, recalling our dent...2024-04-1624 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#60 Mewing, Looksmaxing and Forensic Dentistry - Oh My!😲 In this jaw-dropping episode, Teresa and Kevin sink their teeth into the bone-chilling effects of mewing and looksmaxing 🦴👄. They strip back the layers of these cosmetic crazes, nodding to the bite-sized risk these trends pose to oral health. Chomping at the bit, they dissect the grim realities of jaw-shaving and wrestle with the influence of Netflix binges fueling our plastic surgery appetites 📺💉. Beware, true crime junkies – our hosts unravel the mind-boggling challenges serial killers face, from tattoo trails to dental detective work 🔍💀. And if bite marks could talk, they'd tell tales of historic misdeeds and wrongful accusations. From Reverend George Burrows' gnarly...2024-03-2129 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#59 From Viking Tooth Decay to Today's Dental Staffing Dilemma😬 Join our favorite Chewers as they delve into the gritty details of Viking oral hygiene—or the terrifying lack thereof 🛡️. They discuss the fact that 60% of Viking chompers were as decayed as their sunken ships. The duo chew over the connection between Swedish meatballs, lingonberry jam, and the Vikings’ meat-heavy, root vegetable-studded diet that might have led to gnarly grins worthy of a horror show 🍖🥔. In a twist, they ponder if Helga the Viking dental assistant might trade her bone tools for modern-day suction devices.
And if that’s not enough to get you to bite, they drill into a soberin...2024-02-2530 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#58 The Cost of Chomper Care Through Your Lifetime🤔 Teresa and Kevin reflect on the exorbitant cost of dental care through statistics 📉, and the shocking lack of dental insurance awareness among patients 😱. They referenced Synchrony’s Dental Lifetime of Care Study (link below) while discussing why people avoid necessary dental treatment. Spoiler alert - it’s due to financial constraints, which leads to increased emergency care visits 😷. Plus, they make an interesting proposition about dentistry professionals encountering people with oral health issues in everyday situations, like on a plane or in an Uber 🚗.
The overall takeaway is that dental care is both crucial and costly, and the industry needs...2024-02-0220 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#57 Unveiling Vaper’s Tongue, Dental Phobias, and a Shocking Semi CrashWe let AI write these show notes. Here's a summary in 45 seconds:
👅 The surprising phenomenon of vaper’s tongue and its impact on an individual's ability to taste flavors when using vape devices.
😨 Dental Phobias: Patients' irrational fear of bristles and impact on oral hygiene and overall dental care.
🚗 Unexpected Accidents: Semi-truck crashing into a dental practice, causing injuries and significant disruption to operations.
🚑 Emergency Preparedness: Navigating sudden disasters and developing plans to handle
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Dental expert explains why you should worry ab...2024-01-1124 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#56 Cigna’s New Digital Screening App and Tooth Fairy Inflation RatesYou can watch the video version here!
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🦷 Cigna Dental has 16.5 million members who can now send in pictures of their teeth and get a message back.
📱 They'll use an app to take five pictures and get a Cigna dentist's opinion.
💸 Oh, and the tooth fairy is really stepping up the game. The average price for a lost tooth is now $6.23. Talk about inflation!
💰 The first tooth is worth more though, with an average of $7.29. The tooth fairy is like a sa...2023-12-1419 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#55 Preventable Patient Deaths and Why Are Canadian Teeth So Expensive?You can watch the video version here!
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🔊 Last episode was supposedly a hit, true crime and all. Can't get enough of that, right?
🕵️♂️ But now, brace yourselves for a not-so-fun case. This time it's all about dental mishaps and rising fees.
😔 An 81-year-old grandma went for a tooth extraction and never came out
🚑 EMS found her dead in the chair
⚠️ Doctors and staff failed to notice vital signs and medication complications 😬
📝 At least they did a post-event write-up 🤷...2023-11-1520 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#54 A Peeping Dentist and Frozen Payrolls - AllegedlyYou can watch the video version here!
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🕵️♂️ Get ready for some "true crime-ish" stories. We're about to dive into the dark side of dentistry.
😱 Dentist arrested for child porn and peeping? Just another day in the dental world, folks!
🤔 How did no one on the team notice the hidden camera in the bathroom? Expert cleaning skills, I guess.
😳 Imagine being the patient who discovers the hidden camera. An unexpected surprise while trying to go about your business.
💰 South Portla...2023-11-0320 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#53 Generating Enamel Could Have Saved A MuppetWe let AI write these show notes. Here's a summary in 45 seconds:
🧪 Scientific breakthrough in tooth regeneration 🦷 Potential benefits of enamel regeneration
🔬 Concerns about potential complications and overgrowth of enamel 😮 🧟♂️ Tangent discussion on zombies, vampires 🧛♀️, and pirates🏴☠️ benefiting from tooth regeneration. Get ready for Captain Enamel Hook and a crew with 32 perfect teeth!🌍 Famous deaths from oral infections and cancer: Jim Henson, Hugo Boss and Grover Cleveland
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2023-09-0822 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#52 Cameras in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?We let AI write these show notes. Here's a summary in 45 seconds:
💡 Medical emergencies and bad PR can hit at any time, so be prepared!
💼 Managers, there's a service that sends legal letters on your behalf. Impressive!
💪 Let's address false reviews! Dental industry, take legal action more often!
🔒 Protect individuals and reputations at work. Install cameras, it's affordable!
💰 Save on insurance premiums and deter potential incidents. Win-win!
🏪 Crime can happen anywhere, even in suburbs and medical facilities.
⚠️ We need surveillance in waiting areas for everyone's safety.
🛡️ Protect dental assistants and healthcare professionals from threats.
📝 New ADA claim form! Will it benefit AI in dentistry? Let's fi...2023-08-3030 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#51 Scooter Accidents: The Trendy Way to Lose Teeth and Gain Instagram Followers!We let AI write these show notes. Here's a summary in 45 seconds:
🛴Electric Scooter Safety and Dental Injuries - It's Common!
🌟 Celebrity Influence on Dental Practices
💡 Openness to New Methods and Ideas in Dentistry
🌍 International Perspectives on Dental Care
🦷 Dental Care Utilization Rates in Various Countries - US Could Improve A Bit
🗳️ Political Discussions on Revamping Dental Care
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Connect...2023-08-1827 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#50 Data Breaches, Documentation and Did You Know Kevin Is Part Nigerian?!Do people still click on suspicious email links? They sure do! Aspen Dental had a large data breach. We talk about how offices of all sizes can be hit by this. The importance of patient safety comes up as we discuss a very sad patient death coming out of Washington state. We end on a light note - did you know that Kevin has Nigerian blood in him? Perhaps he's sending the emails out to practices .... hmmm.
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https://komo...2023-06-1228 minChew on This! A Dental Podcast#49 Hotel Dentistry Has No Place in Our Dental HistoryWhy is it that when you hear about unlicensed dentistry gone wrong it's from the back of someone's car or from some hotel? We discuss another one of these stories and then swing over to a respectable dental school to celebrate a milestone.
We round out the episode with dental history knowledge! But of course, in our own flavor. As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!
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Man Was Performing a Dental Procedure Without a License at Danbury Hotel: Police
Temple University dental schoo...2023-05-2533 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastIf Your Dentist Is A Murderer...AllegedlyWhat's your responsibility when your boss is about to be featured on Dateline? Kevin and I pondered the employee obligations of the Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife via poison. We aren't seeing too much of this in the traditional dental journals but we're not afraid to bring it up. Don't worry - we actually got serious about the topic though. We hear from employees who see shady behavior all the time.
Another example is the just-sentenced Knoxville dentist who instructed employees to go against dental guidelines when seeing patients. There are times when you have...2023-04-1930 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastGen Z Workforce Explained and Kevin Discovers His AI TalentsHow are we going to work with younger people who are so different from us? Well, considering that every generation has asked this question, it probably won’t be that bad. New ideas, new energy - what’s not to love? Kevin played around with AI and gave it some prompts for a dental horror movie. Oh wow - did the bot deliver!
As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!
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Gen Z's complex healthcare workforce, explained in 30 numbers
https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt...2023-03-0331 min
People, Process, Progress with Kevin PannellHow a Public Safety Leader Beat Addiction with CAPT Henry "Hank" Smith | KEV Talks #8In How a Public Safety Leader Beat Addiction with CAPT Henry "Hank" Smith | KEV Talks #8, my good friend Henry “Hank” Smith and I catch up a bit, share his background in the U.S. Military and Public Safety, then get into the well known but often overlooked issued - substance abuse in Public Safety.Key timestamps:0:00 Reunited…and it feels so good01:48 Hank’s story begins12:26 First cardiac arrest call19:50 Hanks struggles with alcohol28:35 Where there’s smoke38:37 Putting the article together50:00 Looking inward01:05:00 Public Safety Progress01:11:55 Know you’re not alone...2022-11-141h 14
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastSassy Artificial Intelligence and Fun Conferences. Is This a New Age of Dentistry?Did you miss us? We missed you! I explain why Kevin and I took a podcast break. We hope we can pick up right where we left off. Now onto our latest musings…
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This is what we want you to chew on:
Artificial intelligence and images. Kevin and I think we could use this to obtain better images. I would love to have a voice that says “that image stunk - take another one” but Kevin seems to think that won’t fly. Oh w...2022-08-1927 min
The Rambler and The Gambler#59 - Tom Brady Retires, Divisional Round Bliss and Championship Weekend PicksThis week Kevin is joined by Ryan Anderson as they discuss Tom Brady’s retirement and how that affects the rest of the NFC. Then they briefly recap a memorable divisional round before breaking down this weekends two games and Super Bowl picks.2022-01-3053 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#58 - The Best Weekend of the Year, What We Learned Last Week and Who Do We Agree OnKevin and Dan discuss the best weekend of the football season with picks on all the games. They also go over what they learned last week and how that affected their picks. Kevin guesses everyone of Dan’s picks only to discover they are in agreement more than anticipated. The guys go for another winning playoff week!2022-01-221h 01The Rambler and The Gambler#57 - The Playoffs! Wild Card Weekend is Here.We finally made it through the longest regular season ever (literally) to the Wild Card Round. Kevin and Dan go over all the games and offer their confidence level on each pick. They disagree on almost every game! Who do they agree on? What playoff team does Kevin think is poised to make a run? Also some prop bets, the Giants clean house (thankfully) and much more.2022-01-1552 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#56 - Are the Bengals for Real? Are the Bucs in Trouble? And Who is Actually Trying in Week 18?Kevin and Dan check in on all the Week 17 storylines including are the Bengals are dark horse or fools gold? Also can anyone besides Green Bay make a run in the NFC. How much trouble is Tampa in? Which games to stay away from in Week 18 and did Kevin have his worst bad beat of the season?2022-01-091h 11The Rambler and The Gambler#55 - Red Hot Dolphins with Ryan A, Sorting out the Playoffs and Finding Value in the Last Two WeeksRyan Anderson is back to discuss how good his Dolphins have been, if they can make the playoffs and touch on some of our season long bets. Then we look at where there could be value in the final two weeks of the season, will everyone be trying Week 18 and is Aaron Rodgers definitely the MVP. All that and best bets as Kevin tries beat Dan for a third straight week.2022-01-0255 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#53 - Chiefs/Chargers Recap, Dan’s Rant on Analytics and More Bad BeatsAs the playoff picture continues to come in to focus, Dan and Kevin recap the Chiefs-Chargers game and going for it on 4th down. Kevin lays out more bad beats including something that has now happened to him three times this year. Plus, will any games be moved, overtime games last week and a preview of the upcoming with of course best bets.2021-12-1948 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#52 - Sorting Out the Entire Playoff Race and MVP DiscussionKevin and Dan return from a few bye weeks to break down the entire playoff race, which teams are fading, who’s making a run and which surprise team Kevin has winning their division. Then they discuss the MVP race and if Rodgers can actually go back to back.2021-12-111h 06
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastBut Is That Therapy Dog Vaccinated?! Modern Dilemmas Require Lots of ScratchesAren’t we the best at infection control? Then why did the ADA put out guidance that makes it okay for us to turn away unvaccinated patients? Is it an ethics matter or a political matter? Who knows the difference anymore. We then move across the pond to the British Dental Association’s YUGE waiting list. Finally, a story about an adorable service dog melts Kevin’s heart and gets him to make shmoopsy-poo type noises. Don’t miss it! 😁
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We’re giving a webinar on Dece...2021-11-2429 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastA Trio of Tasty Dental TidbitsA report on Henry Schein gave us some talking points on the supply world and what it looks like for both corporate and independent practices. Kevin then asked if dental employees should avoid all the wonderful sweet and sour candies in order to ‘practice what we preach.’ It was the perfect segue into a stress relieving activity known as the Rage Room. Could you swing a mighty sledgehammer? We know we could!
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We’re giving a webinar on December 15th to help you out with...2021-11-1026 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#49 - Backup QBs Success, Unvaccinated Rodgers and more Lousy GiantsKevin and Dan discuss the wild week that was with four backup QBs winning, Derrick Henry going down and Aaron Rodgers out this week. Then they are joined by lifelong Raider fan, Ryan Bailey, to see how he thinks the tragic Henry Ruggs news will affect the Raiders this week as they come east to play the Giants. Best bets at the end as Kevin and Dan try to turn things around after a rough week.2021-11-051h 20
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastWe Love Our Veterans But What About the Top 20 Insurance Companies?Kevin starts out with good news about a new dental assisting program that can add to our short staffing situation. Can we get about a thousand more started? We have work to do! Teresa found a ranking of insurance companies because of course she did. Veterans are very important to the show and to our families so we discussed a few ways we can give back to them.
We’re giving a webinar on December 15th to help you out with your 2022 planning. We’re already blown away by the response. No more just waiting for things to h...2021-10-2732 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastSix Degrees of OSHA and Kevin BaconThe old saying “it’s who you know” proves to be true in today’s episode. Imagine going to the dentist and coming away with a primo career opportunity! We talk about dental connections to famous people - maybe you’re just a few degrees away from a celebrity! Find out who Kevin’s dream connection is and whether or not he can actually get an intro! We also talk about OSHA’s new expensive fines. Someone is going to start selling OSHA insurance to cover these amounts. Oy-vay!
Full show notes on the podcast home page! https://chewont...2021-10-1325 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#45 - Who’s Good, Who’s Bad and What’s Up with These Rookie QBs?Kevin and Dan discuss which 3-0 teams will and won’t make the playoffs, can any 0-3 teams still get to the playoffs and are these rookie QBs overrated? Plus which QB is a lemon and of course more best bets as the Henry bros try to stay hot this year.2021-10-011h 06
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastWould A Gamer Dentist Who Beats Kids Earn A High Delta Dental Ranking?How's that for a salacious headline? We try. Kevin takes us into comic/gamer land to learn about a pretty neat marketing campaign. A dentist challenges young gamers in the name of oral health! Is being an Oral Avenger a thing?
Teresa then reviews a proposed ranking system that patients will use to pick an office. "What's your Delta number?" could be the new pickup line for 2022. Weirder things have happened.
Full show notes on the podcast home page! https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com
Quotes
“If you can beat Dr. S...2021-09-2923 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastWhat Kind of Toothy Legacy Will You Leave?This episode comes with a graphic discussion warning. There’s a company that will - ahem - compost your body. Of course we had to talk about what to do with the teeth and fillings. It’s not all gross - we make it fun! Oh - did you know Teresa is going to turn her mom’s ashes into a diamond? Who knew!
Quotes
Regarding composting: “California is not the first state to talk about this, there are other states doing this.”
“My mom could really power a money tree.”
Teresa’s final resting place no-c...2021-09-0125 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#40 - AFC Season Preview and Over/UndersDan and Kevin are back for Season 3! On this episode the brothers Henry are joined by Ryan Anderson to go over all things AFC heading in to the season including over/under win totals, best bets from each and a heads up wager on a certain team’s future.2021-08-271h 35
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastPraise or Ping-Pong? What Do Employees Want In Today’s OfficeIs your office fun enough to keep employees happy? If you answered no then you may be in good shape! Turns out praise and appreciation is way more important than a ping-pong table. Who knew? Kevin discusses the overwhelming message he hears from his audience members and Teresa shares her strip club lunch story. How can you not listen after that teaser?
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“What millennials want more than anything else is that they want to have respectful communication in the workplace over trendy work perks.”
“If you paint with a bad brush, you will have a ba...2021-08-1832 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastBathroom Spycams, Fake Dentistry and a Happy 8 Year Old DentistEpisode 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 - related?
Alex Carico’s story: Santa’s 8 year old dentist!
Peeping bathroom bandit in an Aspen Dental office and why employees are suing
Don't skip the background check when hiring new employees!
How Teresa and Kevin came to the dental field
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"We know that doctors took these (code of ethics) as guidelines, and blew right past them. Guidelines are just gui...2021-01-0636 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#39 - First Place Giants, Last Place Jets, Steelers Go Down and Sorting the Playoff PictureKevin and Dan discuss the Giants big win over the Seahawks and that they’ve finally found a coach in Joe Judge. Also discussed is the pathetic Jets, are the Browns for real, the Steelers finally lose and which QBs do you trust to make a playoff run. They then have a double best bet after both coming off 2-1 weeks with Best Bets.2020-12-1159 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#38 - Terrible Thanksgiving games, dominant Chiefs, can Steelers run the Table and WTFWT segmentKevin and Dan discuss how bad those Thanksgiving games were, can the Steelers go undefeated and KC jumps flip the switch off and on. Then they launch a WTFWT segment featuring the Chargers, Raiders, Bears and Broncos. Kevin dives deep to try and get back on track and Double Digit Dan picks all biggest spreads this week.2020-12-0559 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#37 - Mahomes is MVP, Burrow Goes Down, Thanksgiving Day Predictions and MoreDan is back with Kevin to discuss last weeks games, Mahomes for MVP, Joe Burrow’s injury, Ravens and Packers in trouble and the ever changing playoff picture. Plus what went wrong with last week’s picks, best bets this week and some Thanksgiving Day game predictions.2020-11-2659 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastVaccines, Aromatherapy and Sexy Dental DancingAre 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 around this hot topic. We also explore the world of sexy dentistry with the company TEND. You get to choose your own aromatherapy to go with your fluoride treatment. What a world we live in!
Finally, have you considered making it rain at a dental convention? There are dental shows out the...2020-11-2543 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#36 - The Hail Murray, Bad Beats and Sorting out the Playoff PictureThis week Kevin is joined by Ryan (who’s red hot hitting over 70% this year! 🔥) to discuss that crazy Bills-Cardinals game and try to sort out who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs. They also discuss if analytics are making us overthink basic things (looking at you Nick Chubb) before jumping in to everything Week 11 and best bets.2020-11-201h 15The Rambler and The Gambler#35 - What We’ve Learned so Far and Crazy Predictions for the Rest of the SeasonKevin and Dan discuss how the NFL puzzle is coming together. Kevin gives several bold predictions include NFC East winner, Super Bowl matchup, playoff teams and who’s going to win MVP. They close with all their picks including a double best bet.2020-11-131h 13
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastTikTok Flossing and the Homeless PopulationIt’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 with protecting her office and boy, is she in a rough situation. Then we wrap it up by talking about people who should just show up for their interviews. Why is that so difficult?
Episode 7 Highlights
Hot from TikTok: New Dental Flossing Technique
Do you close your office to save your employees?
Hiring and interviewing - th...2020-11-1139 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#34 - Midseason Awards, Playoff Teams and What Would You Do if you’re the Jets, Cowboys and 49ersKevin and Dan discuss midseason awards as we head in to week 9 as well as which teams they think are playoff bound. Then they run through a new segment called “What Would You Do” featuring the futures of the 49ers, Jets and Cowboys and they welcome podcast guest and lifelong 49ers fan, Larry B to get his take on the 49ers. Last but certainly not least, best bets.2020-11-061h 13The Rambler and The Gambler#33 - Tua Time! Brady or Belichick and a Triple Best Bet!Kevin and Dan are joined by Ryan Anderson this week to discuss life as a longtime Dolphin fan and his thoughts on the Dolphins moving to Tua. They also recap Week 7 with the Brady or Belichick argument, how bad is Dallas, the Falcons continue to amaze as well as Steelers Titans and Cardinals Seahawks. All three go through their best bets and all three have a consensus agreement on one team this week.2020-10-301h 23
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastWalmart Healthcare Keeps Growing & Unethical Dental EmployersWe 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 moved on to the ethical dilemma of reporting employers when shady shenanigans are happening. It’s not as cut as dry as it seems because there can be real financial repercussions for some.
Episode 6 Highlights
Walmart enters the Medicare market
Walmart and dentistry
DISC assessments
Goal are consistent with personality traits
NY Dentist charged with forcibly touching a patient
Quo...2020-10-2836 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#32 - Giants Still the Giants, Tampa Bay Superteam and More Going for Two BlundersKevin and Dan lead off with the Giants and how they still can’t figure out how to win after blowing an 11 point 4th quarter lead. Then they discuss how good can Tampa Bay after that Packers game and is Antonio Brown going to be a regrettable signing. Also, are the Pats in trouble, what are these coaches thinking going for two, being way off on some best bets from last week and who enjoyed their bye week the most. Pod closes as always with Best Bets for week 7.2020-10-241h 18The Rambler and The Gambler#31 - Dak Goes Down, When to Go for Two and Heads up BetsKevin and Dan review week 5 including Dak’s future, analytics in football and the firing of Dan Quinn in Atlanta. They also go over the rest of the week 5 slate including the Chiefs going down, are the Browns for real and the 49ers season from hell. Then they get in to their bets which include a lot of disagreements. Stay tuned til the end for good laughs.2020-10-171h 14The Rambler and The Gambler#30 - Quarter Poll Awards, COVID Mayhem and NY Football is still a TrainwreckKevin and Dan discuss if they think the NFL will survive COVID spreads and hand out their quarter poll awards. They include MVP, who’s drafting first, the next coach fired and their playoff teams so far. Kevin then declares he’ll have a 3-0 week to rebound from last week. Dan makes bets too.2020-10-1159 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#29 - Head to Head Bets, Trainwreck NY Football and QB Gush FestsThis week Kevin and Dan recap everything week 3. Can Ravens win a Super Bowl as currently constructed? How bad are the Falcons? Dan gushes about Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers. And Kevin has his annual rant on the sad state of the Giants. Plus THREE heads up best bets where Kevin and Dan take opposite sides!!2020-10-021h 07The Rambler and The Gambler#28 -Injuries, Bad Beats and Week 3With so many injuries in Week 2, Kevin and Dan discuss which teams can bounce back and who have an uphill battle. Also Dan’s “guaranteed” 3-0 week of best bets for Week 3.2020-09-251h 18The Rambler and The Gambler#27 - Overreaction Week!Kevin and Dan overreact to everything Week 1, come up with a new nickname for the Washington Football Team and go over best bets for Week 2. Plus which teams are in trouble, which teams we’re not sold on and why Kevin sucks at survivor pools so much.2020-09-1859 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#26 - Week 1 PreviewFOOTBALL IS BACK! Dan rejoins Kevin this week on the show to discuss what an interesting offseason we had and what is sure to be an interesting upcoming season. Topics include who will be better, the Bucs or the Pats, ideas for the Washington Football Team’s new name and how will COVID affect home teams, road teams, new coaches, point spreads and everything else this year. Then of course they lay out their best bets for Week 1.2020-09-1156 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#25 NFC Over UndersKevin is joined by Ryan again to finish up the second half of their NFL preview with the NFC. They go over ever team’s win totals and of course provide best bets for the season.2020-09-0451 min
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastPPE, Pricing and Patient PopulationIn 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 future litigation? Teresa is concerned about city flight and what that does to urban practices. How do you build up your numbers when your patients don’t work or live near your office? These are definitely interesting times.
Episode 2 Highlights
Dentists vs. Hygienists on PPE
Pricing Transparency
Patient Populations Drying Up in Cities
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“They were a...2020-09-0235 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#24 - AFC Over UndersKevin is joined by long time friend and tortured Dolphins fan, Ryan as they preview the entire AFC landscape. They go over each teams over under number and give out 3 best bets each.2020-08-281h 02
Chew on This! A Dental PodcastIntroducing Chew On This with Teresa Duncan and Kevin HenryA 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 give you something to chew on. 2020-08-1001 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#23 - Super Bowl and PropsDan and Kevin are joined by 49ers fan, Larry to preview the big game. They also discuss their favorite Kobe memories and then go in to the many, many prop bets out there and give a few best bets.2020-01-3159 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#22 - Super Bowl Props and Championship Wrap UpDan and Kevin wrap up the championship games and debate who’s in better shape for next season, the Titans or Packers. Then they debate whether or not Eli Manning is a Hall of Famer and take a sneak peak at some Super Bowl prop bets.2020-01-2459 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#21 - Championship WeekendKevin and Dan break down last week’s games and the College Football National Championship game. Then they are joined by 49ers super fan, Lindsay, to discuss this weeks two games and Super Bowl predictions.2020-01-1653 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#20 - Divisional WeekendDan and Kevin preview divisional weekend, give their thoughts on the new coaches in NFL and recap their confidence points from their wild card weekend winners. Finally, they touch on the college football National Championship game Monday night.2020-01-1059 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#19 - Wild Card WeekendThe playoffs are here! Discussions on all 4 games plus the coaching carousel and the college football playoff as well. Dan and Kevin give their confidence level on each game.2020-01-0354 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#18 - Week 16 PreviewThe playoffs are starting to take form and Dan and Kevin discuss all the big matchups this weekend. Then they vent about bad beats, why they even bother with fantasy football and all the no names that swung fantasy playoffs this past weekend. Finally they close with best bets where Kevin has been red hot, 8-1 over his past three weeks.2019-12-2059 minThe Rambler and The Gambler#17 - Week 15 PreviewThis week Dan and Kevin discuss two of the best games of the year between Saints-Niners and Pats-Chiefs. Then they run through other storylines and which coaches will be back with their teams next year. Then they wrap up with their red hot 🔥best bets and fantasy plays.2019-12-131h 18The Rambler and The Gambler#16 - Week 14 PreviewEli is back! Dan and Kevin discuss if that affects anything in the short and long term for the Giants. They also recap week 13’s best games and take a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up in both the NFL and college football. And of course the guys make their best bets which are red hot, 5-1 last week!2019-12-061h 09The Rambler and The Gambler#15 - Week 13 PreviewA quick recap of the biggest games from last week: Dallas-NE, SF-GB and Baltimore-LA. The Dan and Kevin discuss all the Thanksgiving games, rivalry week in college football and of course best bets!2019-11-271h 09The Rambler and The Gambler#14 Week 12 PreviewAll topics over the last week discussed including the Myles Garrett suspension, the Kaepernick workout and what should Tua do now. Then Dan and Kevin clean up the playoff picture, who can still make a run, who’s crossed off and of course best bets and fantasy plays.2019-11-221h 16The Rambler and The Gambler#13 - Week 11 PreviewBefore jumping in to week 11, Dan and Kevin break down all the exciting action from week 10 including Seahawks-Niners and Cowboys-Vikings. Which team that got upset should be most concerned, blind QB resume and of course fantasy plays and best bets.2019-11-151h 14The Rambler and The Gambler#12 Week 10 PreviewKevin rants about the frustration of being a Giants fan followed by recapping all the week 9 action. How good are the Ravens? How bad are the Browns? And there is hope in Miami! Then Dan and Kevin try to keep their hot streak going with best bets and daily fantasy plays.2019-11-082h 36The Rambler and The Gambler#8 Week 6 PreviewThis week Kevin and Dan recap week 5 best games including Cowboys-Packers, Colts-Chiefs and Niners-Browns. Then they are joined by special guest Larry B to figure out if the 49ers are for real. Lastly, they rank their NFC QBs before diving in to best bets and fantasy plays.2019-10-111h 14The Rambler and The Gambler#7 Week 5 PreviewDan and Kevin recap last week’s games including Chiefs-Lions, Pats-Bills, Cowboys-Saints and Browns-Ravens. Then they take a look at the landscape of the NFL at the quarter poll of the season. Can anyone challenge Pats and Chiefs in AFC and is the NFC mediocre or super competitive? Then of course they wrap up with best bets and fantasy plays.2019-10-031h 15The Rambler and The Gambler#6 Week 4 PreviewDan and Kevin welcome special guest Ryan Engelstad this week. They discuss how good Daniel Jones is, Ryan’s life as a Washington sports fan and who has the advantage this week in the Giants Redskins game. Then they also talk other new QBs, will AB play again and are the Chiefs and Ravens who we thought they were? Finally, all the best bets and daily fantasy plays for your NFL week 4 weekend.2019-09-261h 27The Rambler and The Gambler#5 Week 3 PreviewKevin and Dan go through all the QB injuries, are the Saints and Steelers done, are the Giants better off and should more teams go for two and the win. Then they recap last weeks best bets before giving their picks and fantasy plays to see if Dan can finally in the win column.2019-09-201h 09The Rambler and The Gambler#4 Week 2 PreviewKevin and Dan recap their biggest week 1 takeaways, correcting the OT format and how this crazy Antonio Brown drama continues to unfold. They they discuss how their betting went and which daily fantasy players outplayed their expectations before giving new best bets and daily fantasy plays for Week 2.2019-09-131h 17The Rambler and The Gambler#3 Football is Back! Week 1 PreviewKevin and Dan discuss the top headlines around the league including Zeke finally signing, Andrew Luck, the always evolving AB saga and what exactly are the Dolphins doing? Then they go into their best bets, including one head to head bet as well give their week 1 daily fantasy values. Football is back!2019-09-061h 02The Rambler and The Gambler#2 NFC Over UndersIn this second episode Kevin and Dan break down each NFC teams over under and give their best bets.2019-08-311h 46The Rambler and The Gambler#1 AFC Over UndersIn this first episode Kevin and Dan break down each AFC teams over under and give their best bets.2019-08-231h 38
Ascent Dental RadioE64: How and Why You Should Empower Your Dental AssistantsKevin Henry joins the program to discuss how and why you should empower your dental assistants and the impact that can have on your practice.
An advocate of today’s dental assistant, Kevin Henry speaks to dental audiences across the nation on topics that empower dental assistants, helping them recognize the leadership role they hold in the practice.
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