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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. 

As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• https://komonews.com/news/local/king-county-dentist-suspended-on-charges-after-patient-dies-license-general-anesthesia-down-syndrome-unsafe-practice-disregard-for-safety-intubate-emergency-medication-unsuccessful-surgery
• https://aspendental.mediaroom.com/cybersecurity-incident-statement
• https://compliancy-group.com/aspen-dental-hit-by-massive-hacking-incident/

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• Connect with Kevin on his IG page and at Kevin Speaks Dental
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Why 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!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Man Was Performing a Dental Procedure Without a License at Danbury Hotel: Police 

• Temple University dental school celebrates 160 years of educating students in service

• A history of dentistry – in pictures

• Historical milestones in dentistry

• A Short History of Dentistry

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• Connect with Kevin on his IG page and at Kevin Speaks Dental
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What'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 to take a stand.

As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Aurora dentist James Craig appears in court, is formally charged with killing his wife with poison - CBS Colorado

• Knoxville Dentist Sentenced To Prison For Conspiring To Commit Health Care Fraud | USAO-EDTN | Department of Justice

• Lawsuit: Dentist Buzz Nabers cut hours, then fired assistant who blew the whistle on misconduct | WATE 6 On Your Side  

• Dentist Buzz Nabers forced out hygienist who reported misconduct to state, lawsuit claims

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• Connect with Kevin on his IG page and at Kevin Speaks Dental

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Chasing beauty can be very painful as two couples found out when they pursued dental tourism in Turkey. Did you think I meant the delicious holiday meal? It's much worse than that! We also discussed some sobering news and stats about dental health. People out there need real care and sometimes they just don't get have the means. Not everyone can jet off to Turkey for a new smile. 

As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Teachers handing out toothpaste as rising UK costs hit pupils’ dental health

• Man takes his own life after botched dental work caused 14 years of pain | The Independent

• I flew to Turkey with my girlfriend to have £4k veneers fitted - it's ruined our lives | Daily Mail Online

• Dental tourists are having teeth ‘mutilated’ at clinics in Turkey | The Independent

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• Connect with Kevin on his IG page and at IgniteDDS.com

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How 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!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Gen Z's complex healthcare workforce, explained in 30 numbers

• https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ 

• Kevin's Dental AI Nightmare

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• Connect with Kevin on his IG page and at IgniteDDS.com

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Dental legislators had a busy year in 2022 and it looks like 2023 is going to be more of the same. It will be at least 2+ years before we see the impact of Question 2 in the Massachusetts election (see episode 42). Until then, we’re going to focus on international implant travel. That’s right - our titanium travelers are on the loose! Don’t click into that third link if you have a sensitive stomach. Yuck.

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Mass. could be the birthplace of a dental revolution. Here’s why. - The Boston Globe
• #42: 911 Is Your Friend & Thoughts on MA's Medical Loss Ratio
• Passenger Posts Photo Of "Dental Implant" In British Airways Meal On Twitter, Airline Responds

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Should you base your podcast opinion on a title? We hope so! In this episode, we review oral health statistics from the World Health Organization. It’s important to be aware of clinical trends so that you can plan your community outreach, CE etc. The most impactful advice concerns “Knockers” and “Boobs” in your office .Trust us - click and listen and then DON’T do what these doctors (allegedly) did. No matter how tempting! 

As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• World Health Organization cites 'alarming' dental statistics
• "Knockers" and "Boobs" Lawsuit
• Powering Dentistry's Growth: The Definitive Dental HR Conference - Bent Ericksen & Associates (bookmark it for 2023 information) 

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TikTok users love dental tips - maybe a bit too much. The hashtag #DIYDentist is huge in that space. Perhaps we need an influencer or two to help us spread GOOD oral health tips. Like how butt massages could benefit oral health. We’re skeptical but it’s our job to bring you the news. Is this an untapped revenue source? Or just one dentist’s wishful thinking? You be the judge!

As always, more info is in the links below. Thanks for listening!  

Resources/Links from Show: 

• Dentists Warn That TikTok 'Dental Advice' Is Harmful to Your Teeth
• The Swedish Social Insurance Agency’s expert on the dental clinic: “This is fraud”
• Your favorite dental podcasts — live! - ADA’s write-up of their podcast display
• Voices of Dentistry in Scottsdale 

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