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THE BATTLE OF FLUORIDE VS. AMERICA
No full textThe article discusses the controversy surrounding fluoride in community water systems, highlighting its proven benefits in reducing tooth decay and minimal risks at recommended levels. Despite being a top public health achievement, fluoride removal is debated due to concerns about neurotoxicity and fluorosis. The ADA advocates for maintaining fluoridation to promote public health and equity
Episode 4 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURES: HOW TO ACE DENTAL AUDITS
No full textSummary: In this episode, Paul Logan interviews Dilaine Gloege, an expert with 38 years of experience in dentistry and founder of Tidewater Dental Consulting. Dilaine discusses the importance of accurate documentation and coding practices for dental teams. She emphasizes the changing standards in dental documentation to align with healthcare provider expectations, the reasons behind audits, and best practices to avoid them. Dilaine also provides practical advice on how to handle audit notifications, the significance of internal audits, and the role of each team member in maintaining proper documentation. For dentists looking for further resources, Dilaine recommends annual updates to coding manuals and continuous team training.
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: Dilaine Gloege is a dental coding expert who is committing the second wave of her career to writing, teaching, and consulting clients. As a former insurance coordinator and practice administrator, she brings over 38 years of practical experience to bear on her work. Dilaine has authored coding and insurance publications and is a highly sought-after speaker and educator. Whether she is leading an educational program, providing consulting services, or speaking about her craft, her commitment to creating expertise in the field is evident. Dilaine is featured as a co-author of “Ace Your Audit” in the Virginia Dental Journal (Volume 102, Number 2).
Reach out to Dilaine via email at [email protected] or visit her website at https://tidewaterdentalconsulting.com/
Credits:
Host/Producer: Paul Logan
Guest: Dilaine Gloege
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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Episode 11 - The Drill - August 2025
No full textSUMMARY: In this episode of The Drill, VDA CEO Ryan Dunn provides updates on the Virginia Dental Association\u27s activities and initiatives. Key focus areas include addressing the dental professional shortage in Virginia, highlighting media coverage of the issue, and discussing advocacy efforts with political leaders. The episode also delves into the ADA\u27s suggestions to NCOIL and MetLife regarding dental insurance policies and practices. Additionally, Dunn introduces the latest issue of the Virginia Dental Journal featuring peer-reviewed research and a new column on dental AI. Updates on the VDA\u27s podcast, The Fulcrum, and the upcoming Virginia Dental Showcase 2025 are also provided, emphasizing the organization\u27s commitment to professional development and practice success.
HOST: Ryan Dunn is the CEO of the Virginia Dental Association. Ryan has played major roles with four national and statewide Associations while also spending time working on Capitol Hill. When he’s not talking all things dental, he’s talking about his family and baseball–and sometimes both at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
VDA in the News: Virginia facing dental hygienist shortage, according to state report
ADA Letter to the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL)
MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter
Virginia Dental Journal Vol. 102 Number 3
The Fulcrum – Episode 10: Risk Management Made Simple: Tips Every Dentist Should Know
Virginia Dental Showcase
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer: Paul Logan
Host: Ryan Dunn
Post-Production/Editor: Shannon Jacobs
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Episode 13 - The Drill - September 2025
No full textSUMMARY: In this episode, host Ryan Dunn provides updates on workgroup discussions regarding licensure by endorsement and the activities of foreign-trained dentists. He also highlights upcoming events like the VDA/VCU Career Fair and the Virginia Dental Showcase.
HOST: Ryan Dunn is the CEO of the Virginia Dental Association. Ryan has played major roles with four national and statewide Associations while also spending time working on Capitol Hill. When he’s not talking all things dental, he’s talking about his family and baseball–and sometimes both at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
VDA/VCU Career Fair Episode 12 – SMART MARKETING FOR MODERN DENTAL PRACTICES
Virginia Dental Showcase
EPISODE CREDITS
Producer: Paul Logan
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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