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AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. MARLON GOAD
No full textDr. Marlon Goad, the newly appointed VDA President, shares his vision and goals for the organization in this insightful interview. Motivated by his deep connection to dentistry and the challenges faced by future professionals, Dr. Goad aims to address key issues such as workforce shortages, reimbursement concerns, and the rising costs of education. He emphasizes the importance of the Transparency Bill and increasing VDA membership to strengthen the collective voice of dentistry in Virginia. Dr. Goad’s upbringing in Southwest Virginia instilled values of hard work, perseverance, and community, which continue to inspire his leadership and commitment to giving back. He advises aspiring dentists to stay determined and true to their dreams, defining success on their own terms. Outside of work, Dr. Goad enjoys farming, hunting, cooking, and spending time with his family. Looking ahead, he plans to continue managing his dental practices and developing a non-profit clinic for Medicaid patients
Episode 6 - EXPANDING FUNCTIONS FOR DENTAL ASSISTANTS: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. EMILY BOWEN
No full textSUMMARY: In this episode of The Fulcrum Podcast, Paul Logan interviews Dr. Emily Bowen, Program Director of Mountain Empire Community College\u27s Dental Programs. Dr. Bowen discusses the challenges and advancements in dental education and workforce development in rural Virginia. She highlights the success of Mountain Empire’s Dental Assistant and Dental Assistant II Expanded Functions (DA II) programs and their impact on the local community. Dr. Bowen also explains the role of DA IIs in enhancing dental practices and improving patient care. She emphasizes the importance of community support, faculty involvement, and innovative educational models in addressing the dental workforce needs in Virginia.
HOST: Paul Logan of the Virginia Dental Association. Paul focuses on member advocacy, developing resources for dental students and early career dentists, and working with a broad array of stakeholders to elevate and address Virginia’s dental workforce needs. Paul currently serves on the executive committee of the Coalition for Modernizing Dental Licensure and the College Board of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Outside of work, he’s trying to keep up with his three- and six-year-old daughters.
GUEST: Emily Kate Bowen, DDS, MA, MPH
Dr. Bowen graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry, a Master of Arts from Michigan State University in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE), and a Master of Public Health with emphasis on policy and leadership from East Tennessee State University. She currently serves as the Dental Programs Director for Mountain Empire Community College in the Division of Health Sciences.
As a Virginia native, Emily is focused on improving access to care through strengthening the allied health workforce across the Commonwealth.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekb-dds/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Understanding Emergency Room Visits for Nontraumatic Oral Health Conditions in a Hospital Serving Rural Appalachia: Dental Informatics Study: https://formative.jmir.org/2022/12/e31433
Dental Assistant II (DA II) Expanded Function Program - https://www.mecc.edu/dental-assistant-ii-expanded-function-gcc
Mountain Empire Community College: https://www.mecc.edu/
Dr. Emily Bowen
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Germanna Community College: https://germanna.edu/
Misty Mesimer
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EPISODE CREDITS
Producer/Host: Paul Logan
Guests: Dr. Emily Bowen
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional, medical, or legal advice.
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Episode 9 - The Drill - July 2025
No full textIn the inaugural episode of The Drill, Ryan Dunn, CEO of the Virginia Dental Association (VDA), provides a concise update on the latest activities and initiatives. The episode covers three key areas from the VDA\u27s strategic plan: powerful advocacy, professional development, and practice success. Dunn discusses the workforce challenges, including a shortage of dental hygienists, and highlights efforts such as the new Richmond hygiene school opening in 2026. Other topics include the introduction of an affiliate membership program for dental office staff and the D.I.G. Tracker for monitoring dental insurance grievances. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed and share the updates with their peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Workforce Article: New State Report Finds Significant Dental Hygienist Workforce Shortages Throughout Virginia
D.I.G. Tracker: https://www.vadental.org/dental-insurance-grievance-tracker
VDA Member Perks: https://www.vdamemberperks.com/
EPISODE CREDITS
Host: Ryan Dunn
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only, and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional, medical, or legal advice.
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Arctic Barnabas Ministries: Another Giving Tradition
No full textEach Fall, a team of dedicated dental professionals travel from their West Michigan practices to the heart of Alaska to provide much-needed dental care to missionary families who serve in some of the state’s most remote regions. In this interview Dr. Devin Norman discusses the group\u27s mission, the challenges they face, and the stories that have stayed with them
The Battle Over Water Fluoridation Comes to New York City: Organized dentistry is quick to respond to ill-conceived effort to end 60-year practice and vows to stay with it until the threat passes.
No full textWater fluoridation has been experiencing its woes lately, beset by an adverse court decision, questionable science, collapsing federal public health priorities and public suspicion often fueled by hysteria. Against all this, New York City stood strong as a pioneering large municipality safely fluoridating its water since 1965 for the benefit of the public and reducing dental caries significantly over decades
Navigating the Meaning of the Social Contract in Dentistry as a Former Dental Staff and Current Dental Student
No full textOzar-Hasegawa Award-winner, Sophia Kim, shares her personal narrative and experience with the concept of the social contract within the oral care field
The Time Off Pileup
No full textThis article breaks down the key differences and overlap between paid leave laws in Colorado including HFWA Leave, FAMLI Leave, and PTO, helping employers and employees understand their rights and responsibilities. With practical insights and legal considerations, this guide provides essential information on managing leave policies effectively while maintaining compliance