The Sprig Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this week's episode Dr. Jarod invites Sprig CEO Brenda Hansen to congratulate her for receiving the Lucy Hobbs award for innovation and to discuss the challenges and victories in the founding and development of Sprig.
This week Dr. Jarod invites Dr. Gina Dorfman of YAPI onto the show to discuss Online Scheduling and the advantages of having it as an option for current and potential patients.
This week, Dr. Jarod invites Dr. Mic Falkel of Onpharma onto the podcast to discuss buffered anesthetic and why it is a key item to improve patient experience and save you time.
This week Dr. Jarod invited Paul Edwards of CEDR HR Solutions to return to the podcast for a continued discussion regarding COVID and your office. This time their focus is on the vaccine - will your office be included in a federal mandate, can you require your employees get vaccinated, what exemptions are there to be aware of, and Paul offers some examples of how other offices approaching these new challenges.
This week Dr. Jarod invites Kayvan Mott of DocSites onto the podcast to discuss your most valuable digital asset - your website.
This week Dr. Jarod talks with Dr. Sarah Khan about her experience in residency - tips for new residents, the struggles of attending residency during COVID, and healthy ways to balance your life, education, and career.
This week Dr. Jarod talks with Michael Anderson of Wonderist Agency about one of the key ways to reach new patients - search engine optimization. They cover the importance of SEO for your practice, tips for jump-starting the process of creating your own content, and what to look for if outsourcing the task.
If you would like to reach out to Michael and Wonderist Agency you can do so at their website: https://www.wonderistagency.com/
This week Dr. Jarod invited Carrie Wucinich, a dental hygienist and author of the children's book "Where the Sugar Bugs Live". Carrie has a passion for educating children on proper dental hygiene and she talks about some of the ways she has been able to assist communities in need, as well as offering some suggestions for outreach beyond the doors of your own dental practice.
Check out her book here.
This week we've got Hayley Buckner of Elevate Oral Care discussing Silver Diamine Fluoride - it's many uses, tips for fool-proof application, reimbursement options, and contraindications.
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We're back with another season of The Sprig Podcast! To kick it off Dr. Jarod invited Tom Brown of Your Virtual Consult to talk virtual consultations and how they can be utilized as a tool to bring more patients into your office.
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Check out our blog post for this episode
This week on The Sprig Podcast Dr. Jarod is joined by Dr. David Epstein to talk about his journey from practicing dentist to starting Wonderful Dental, a dental product company focused on healthy, good-tasting and affordable options.
This will be the last episode of season 1 but fret not, we will return next year with season 2 as we continue to be your source for relevant topics in pediatric dentistry! Have a great holiday season and we will see you next year!
On today's episode Dr. Jarod is joined by Kevin Ohlendorf from Ohlendorf Appliance Laboratory to discuss all things space maintenance and how to ensure you get the most accurate result from your dental lab partners.
Ohlendorf Appliance Lab's Website
Ohlendorf Appliance Lab's YouTube Channel
On today's episode Dr. Jarod is joined by Dr. Payam Ataii to discuss the "Four P's of Pediatric Dentistry": Pre-treatment, Photography, Prevention, and Parents. If you enjoy the content of this episode don't miss Dr. Ataii's upcoming webinar - sign up here.
Protecting patients and staff is one of our foremost duties, but are we taking all the steps we need to meet the established standards? On today's episode Dr. Jarod sits down with Jessica Wilson of Hu-Friedy to talk infection control and some steps every office should be taking to ensure compliance and safety.
Hu-Friedy's Green Light Program
As parents turn to the internet to find healthcare specialists the importance of your prominence in those searches is ever-increasing. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the key to getting great placement, but how do you do it and where do you start? On today's episode Dr. Jarod is joined by Darrell Evans of Yokel Local to demystify the subject and offer some advice to put into action for your practice.
- Yokel Local
If you build it they will come, right? If only it were so easy. On today's episode Dr. Jarod talks with Laura Maly of Wonderist, a dental marketing agency. She offers insight on how to use marketing and social media to drive your community to your practice, and how to stay competitive in your market.
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We check online reviews for everything from hotels to shoes. Dentistry is no different, and you can bet parents are out there searching for the best pediatric dentist for their child. In today's episode Dr. Jarod sits down with Dr. Gina Dorfman of YAPI to talk about online reviews: Negative, positive, how to get them, how to respond to them, and ultimately how to leverage them as a marketing tool to bring in a constant flow of new patients.
This week on the podcast, Dr. Dusty Janssen and Host Dr. Jarod Johnson discuss difficult cases with anterior crowns including cases with SDF, pulpotomies, and more!
In this continuation of Dr. Jarod's residency discussion with Dr. Victoria Sullivan they cover how to get the best experience possible during your years in residency.
After completing your residency, you want to feel prepared and ready to serve your community using the latest techniques and materials. In this episode Dr. Jarod Johnson sits down with Dr. Victoria Sullivan to discuss how to choose your residency program and what to look for in the curriculum.
In part two of this special two-part release, Dr. Johnson continues his conversation with Dr. Purnima Hernandez. This time, they turn their attention to how a lifestyle approach to health can help dentists with both their physical and mental health. They also discuss how, especially during these hectic times, it's important for us to be there for each other as friends and colleagues.
- Blog
In part one of this special two-part release, Dr. Johnson speaks with Dr. Purnima Hernandez about her experience with Functional Medicine and the ways that it has helped her expand her treatment philosophy as a dentist.
- Blog
In the challenging field of pediatric dentistry we all need to find what motivates us and how to channel that motivation to drive not only ourselves but also our team. Today's guest, Dr. Andi Igowsky, started her career by joining her sister's dental practice and together they have grown it into an incredible success story. Dr. Jarod talks with Andi about her path through pediatric dentistry, the ups and downs that have accompanied it and what keeps her motivated every day.
- Blog
On today's episode, Dr. Jarod Johnson continues his conversation with Dr. Cathy Jameson of Jameson Management, this time covering the three types of leadership you should execute in your dental practice.
- Blog
- Jameson Management
Whether you are a dentist purchasing/opening a new dental office or an office manager running a busy practice, the pediatric dental team is the lifeblood of a pediatric dental office. On today's episode Dr. Jarod speaks with Dr. Cathy Jameson of Jameson Management about her advice for maximizing the potential of your dental team and what to look for when expanding that team. This is part one of a two part discussion, be sure to check back for the next episode soon!
- Blog
- Jameson Management
Your dental office, like so many others, conducts many operations online. While an internet connection adds convenience, it also adds risk. Cybersecurity specialist Tom Terronez joins Dr. Jarod Johnson to discuss how to minimize risk and handle an internet security breach.
For more information:
- Read the blog
- View the HIPAA guidelines on data security
- Get a free risk report from Medix
One area of dentistry that has changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic is infection control. On this episode of The Sprig Podcast, Dr. Jarod Johnson discusses new considerations for dental offices with Dr. Hudson Garrett, an international expert on infection prevention and control, infectious diseases, and patient safety.
On this special edition of The Sprig Podcast, Dr. Jarod is joined live at AAPD Nashvirtual by clinical expert Dr. Andi Igowsky and Sprig Co-Founder Dr. Jeff Fisher to discuss zirconia, MTA, mastering your technique, and much more!
On today's podcast, Dr. Jarod brings in two pediatric dentists, Dr. Andi Igowsky of Just Kids Dental in Sheboygan, WI and Dr. Sean Whalen of Children's Dentistry in Westminster, CO, for a round table discussion of some hot topics in pediatric dentistry. The conversation ranges from subjects like SDF and the Hall Technique to zirconia crowns and adapting to new technologies.
Teledentistry has been in practice for well over five years. It has been used to help reduce emergency room visits, opioid prescriptions, improve access to care. The current crisis has increased the need for dentists to provide care from a remote setting. Dentists have a great opportunity to provide quality care in the future now that insurance companies are reimbursing for teledentistry. In today's episode Dr. Johnson talks with founder of Teledentistry.com, Dr. Vilas Sastry, about ways you can incorporate teledentistry into your every day practice.
- Blog
- Teledentistry.com
There are many questions dentists have regarding rehiring the dental team after an unexpected break. Many employees are excited to get back to taking care of our patients. There are also some unknowns for employers as they may not have gone through a rehiring process. On today's episode, Dr. Johnson talks with Paul Edwards of CEDR Solutions about what new regulations doctors should be aware of and steps to take as they work to bring back their team.
- Blog Post
- ADA Guidelines
- Employer Coronavirus Guide
- HR Base Camp
Dentists are eager to open their office and start takin’ care of business but there are many considerations that dentists must keep in mind before seeing patients again. On today's episode Dr. Cathy Jameson of Jameson Management joins Dr. Jarod to discuss actions dentists can be taking right now to prepare themselves to hit the ground running when the time comes.
As stay-at-home orders are extended nationwide, there is undoubtedly a financial impact on all of our offices as we continue to navigate this outbreak. Recently congress passed the CARES Act, which has made grants and low interest loans available for individuals and small business owners. On today's episode, we talk with Paul Donnelly, CPA about the financial options available to dentists and what steps offices should be taking to utilize these newly available resources.
· EIDL Guide
· PPP Fact Sheet
· US Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide
· ADA Coronavirus Center for Dentists
As many dentists close or highly cut-back services, patients missing out on routine care will undoubtedly be impacted. There are many ways teledentistry can be used by pediatric dentists to improve access to care and continue to offer some limited services during this challenging time. On today's episode Dr. Johnson speaks with Tom Terronez of Medix Dental IT about some of the options available to dentists and ways to ensure you protect patient data and remain HIPAA compliant.
On March 16th, 2020 the American Dental Association recommended that dentists stop providing elective care. This is due to the safety of the general public around concerns of the spread of COVID-19, also commonly referred to as the coronavirus. On today's episode we talk with Dr. Vik Tiku, a pediatric dentist based out of San Luis Obispo, CA about his experience temporarily closing his practice and actions he is taking to deal with the situation.
ADA Guidelines: https://www.ada.org/virus
CDC Guidelines: https://www.coronavirus.gov
COVID-19 is rapidly affecting all of us, and it's impact stretches far beyond the medical implications. On today's podcast Dr. Jarod Johnson speaks with Paul Edwards of CEDR about what you need to be aware of when deciding next steps for your team, and advice for handling some workplace scenarios that you are likely to experience as a result of this outbreak.
Links from the Episode:
ADA: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
CEDR Guide: https://www.cedrsolutions.com/healthcare/employer-coronavirus-guide/
CEDR Webinar: https://vimeo.com/397460001/df146b46eb
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HRBaseCamp/