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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
No full textThis document explores three unique oral pathology cases presented by Dr. Sarah Glass and Jared Bergman, a dental student. Diagnoses include candidiasis, peripheral giant cell granuloma, and osteoma associated with Gardner’s syndrome. Each case highlights clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and management strategies, emphasizing the importance of medical history and histopathological analysis
Episode 14 – 20 YEARS OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION: THE EVOLUTION OF VIRGINIA\u27S MEDICAID DENTAL PROGRAM
No full textSUMMARY: In this episode, we are joined by VDA Member, Dr. Zachary Hairston who serves as the Dental Consultant for Virginia\u27s Cardinal Care Smiles Dental Program, and Justin Gist, Dental Program Manager at the Virginia Department of Medicaid Assistance Services. They discuss the 20-year evolution of Virginia\u27s Medicaid dental services, from its initial focus on pediatric care to the recent inclusion of pregnant members and adult comprehensive dental benefits. The conversation covers the impact of these changes, the challenges faced by providers, and the initiatives undertaken to ease those challenges, including fee adjustments, administrative streamlining, and the importance of patient education. They also emphasize the vital role of the Dental Advisory Committee in shaping the program and the need for ongoing advocacy and participation from dental professionals to ensure the program\u27s continued success.
HOST: Paul Logan: Paul is the Director of Strategic Initiatives/Innovations at the Virginia Dental Association. He focuses on member advocacy, developing resources for dental students and early-career dentists, and working with a broad array of stakeholders to address and elevate 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(S): Dr. Zachary Hairston: Dr. Zachary Hairston has over 40 years of experience as a dentist, beginning his clinical practice in Danville, Virginia. He graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in 1983 and received further study from the United States Dental Institute and Gerety Orthodontics. Since 2015, Dr. Hairston has served as the Dental Consultant with the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) Medicaid Smiles for Children (SFC) program. In this capacity, Dr. Hairston oversees all clinical aspects of the SFC program, which now includes comprehensive dental care for adults. Dr. Hairston also serves as the VDA Dental Medicaid Benefits Liaison.
Justin Gist: Justin serves as the Dental Program Manager for Virginia’s Medicaid dental program, Cardinal Care Smiles, where he leads contract management, policy development, and oversight of the state’s dental benefits administrator. In this role, he works closely with providers, community partners, and state leaders to strengthen network adequacy, expand access to care, and ensure compliance with federal and state standards. Justin is deeply committed to workforce development, innovative strategies to reach underserved populations, and building sustainable provider participation across Virginia. He played a central role in advancing comprehensive Medicaid dental benefits, extending coverage from children to pregnant individuals and adults, and in celebrating the program’s 20-year milestone in 2025. Justin holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a master’s degree from Barry University, bringing a strong foundation in leadership and health program administration to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
VDA Dental Medicaid Benefits Liaison: https://www.vadental.org/vda-dental-medicaid-benefits-liaison
EPISODE CREDITS:
Producer: Paul Logan
Host: Paul Logan
Guest(s): Dr. Zachary Hairston and Justin Gist
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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Music in this episode is from Epidemic Sound
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Episode 8 - BUILDING RESILIENCE, HEALING BURNOUT: INSIGHTS FROM LYNNE LEGGETT
No full textContent Warning: A note about the theme of this episode.
This episode discusses topics related to burnout and mental health and includes a brief mention of suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Help is available. Please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7. Additionally, long-term support can be found through the SafeHaven Program by visiting safehavenhealth.org/enroll/vda
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SUMMARY: In this episode, host Karen Wood interviews Lynne Leggett, a dental practice management coach with over 25 years of experience, and the owner of Victory Dental Management. They discuss the definition of burnout, its differences from stress and overwhelm, and its signs and symptoms. They also delve into preventive measures, the importance of defining office culture, and the critical role of leadership in managing and preventing burnout. Additionally, they highlight the significance of mental health support mechanisms like SafeHaven legislation.
HOST: Karen Wood manages the VDA Member Perks program. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years, having experience as a dental assistant, managing a periodontal practice, and working with dental teams as a sales consultant and trainer.
GUEST(S): Lynne Leggett, BS, FAADOM, is the Founder & CEO of Victory Dental Management, bringing over 25 years of diverse business experience across dentistry, healthcare, sales, logistics, and project management. Known for her coaching-driven leadership style, Lynne draws from her background as a basketball coach to help dental professionals build high-performing teams, not just manage employees. Her insights are featured in Dental Economics, Dental Products Report, DentistryIQ, DeW Life, Dr. Bicuspid, and more. She’s the author of “You Can’t Coach Quit” and publishes the Coach’s Corner newsletter.
Instagram: bballcoach12
Facebook: VictoryDentalManagement
Twitter: @LynneLeggett12
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynne-leggett-17173614/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
VDA Member Perks
Victory Dental Management
SafeHaven
Virginia Dental Showcase
American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM)
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer: Paul Logan
Host: Karen Wood
Guest(s): Lynne Leggett
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.
Music in this episode from Epidemic Soun
Clinical Corner: Pearls from Local Dentists
No full textClinical Corner is a section of the WMDDS Bulletin where local dentists share clinical pearls for fellow practitioners
