Ain't That the Tooth

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A biweekly podcast by the South Florida District Dental Association where we take you into our dental community with perspectives on all kinds of topics in and out of dentistry.

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March 25, 2026Episode 8529 min

Associate - Build - Or Buy

Send us Fan MailWhat makes dentistry so incredible? The options! You can be incredibly successful whether you build, buy, or associate long-term. The key is understanding which path is best for you. Join us today as Dr. David Rice, CEO and founder of IgniteDDS, provides valuable insight into your options. Dr. Rice will delve deeper into this subject at the South Florida District Dental Association's Tri-Affiliate event, March 31, 2026, at the Koven's Conference Center in North Miami. Register at www.sfdda.org. Reach Dr. Rice at https://ignitedds.com/

December 22, 2025Episode 8431 min

A Wake-Up Call From the Future for Dentists

Send us Fan MailJoin us today in a frank discussion with Drs. Chris Bulnes and James Wilson on the future of dentistry. Their article, titled the same as this podcast episode, appeared in the West Coast District Dental Association's Check-Up, its monthly newsletter, and in the ADA's Morning Huddle. It delivers a cautionary tale important for dentists today.

October 30, 2025Episode 8326 min

Dentist Day on the Hill - It's Easy to Participate!

Send us Fan MailToday, we focus on planning and organizing participation in Dentist Day on the Hill, an advocacy event organized by the Florida Dental Association that brings dentists to the Capitol to educate legislators on dental issues. Jamie Graves, FDA Governmental Affairs Coordinator, joins to provide details on the why, what, when, and where. From logistics and scheduling meetings with legislators to the importance of building relationships and the significance of member involvement in advocacy efforts, we hope you will walk away with a better understanding of this member benefit. We hope to see you "on the hill."

October 10, 2025Episode 8244 min

Preserving Our History, Expanding Access, Raising Awareness, and Making a Difference

Send us Fan MailMeet ADA Commons, the digital repository that collects and preserves national, state, and local publications and research for the dental community. If you’ve never heard of it, here is your chance to learn more about it with Digital Archivist & Publishing Librarian, Alisun DeKock, and Ellen Thieme, Digital Archives Assistant, ADA Library & Archives - and you might consider archiving your essential documents and research too. The South Florida District Dental Association welcomed the opportunity to place their newsletters and podcast recordings on this fantastic platform, at no cost, and is now reaching new audiences and potential new members.

September 12, 2025Episode 8131 min

Special Needs Patients & The Blue Cloud with The Silver Lining!

Send us Fan MailJoining us today is Dr. Melissa Meincken, of the Miami Children's Surgery Center. The center is part of the Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers across the United States. They provide an extension of dental procedures to dentists in working with special needs pediatric patients. She will explain how they work hand in hand with dentists in the community to provide services for their patients.

August 21, 2025Episode 8055 min

The American Dental Association – The Good, The Bad and Why You Can’t Live Without it.

Send us Fan MailJoining us today is the Executive Director of the Florida Dental Association, Drew Eason. Listen to this frank discussion on the American Dental Association’s challenge to stay relevant and why its existence is necessary.

August 6, 2025Episode 7947 min

The Path From Dental School to Leadership

Send us Fan MailToday, we speak with Dr. Bert Hughes, Secretary of the Florida Dental Association. Dr. Hughes speaks frankly about his experience and the path for minority dentists from dental school to practicing to taking up the mantle of leadership in organized dentistry.

July 23, 2025Episode 7848 min

Family, Community, and Mentorship

Send us Fan MailMeet the Phanords, a father and twin sons dental trio who place family values, community, and mentorship at the top of their priorities, creating a welcoming environment for their patients as well as future dentists. Listen as Dr. Roger Phanord and his sons, Drs. Kevin and Kyle Phanord discuss opening their practice to aspiring dentists and providing a space where they can grow. Find them on Instagram and Facebook - phanorddental

May 7, 2025Episode 7743 min

Mastering the Difficult Conversation

Send us Fan MailToday, our guest, Dr. Muhalab Al Sammarrie, will share his experiences and how he learned to work through difficult conversations. By listening to himself and opening up to understanding others, he will offer a series of thoughts and ideas that help difficult conversations end with better outcomes.

March 19, 2025Episode 7632 min

The Discussion on Fluoride - Addressing the Issue Head-On is the Key

Send us Fan MailToday, we're talking with the FDA's Chief Legislative Officer, Joe Ann Hart, and Lobbyist, Brandon Edmonston, about fluoridation and how removing it from the water is being addressed in our county commission offices and the state legislature. We also talk about how you can become involved in helping to understand why it's vital to keep fluoride in our community's water.