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Listen to the journey of Kevin Thomas. Managing Member of Elevate Oral Care and hear about his exciting career as an entrepreneur/business leader in the Pediatric Dentistry space. We know his company’s products – we use them every day. Hear from the person behind this journey and see the exciting world of Pediatric Dentistry from a business leader’s viewpoint. Bio: Kevin has spent his entire career in the dental industry, beginning with Johnson & Johnson Dental Products in 1982 and through its sale to DENTSPLY in 1989. Kevin led Caulk Endodontics and later served as National Sales Manager for DENTSPLY/Caulk. In 1997, Kevin and his partners purchased OMNII Oral Pharmaceuticals. Kevin focused on product development, including the World’s first unit-dosed fluoride varnishes. In 2006, OMNII was sold to 3M. Kevin served as their Global Prevention Team Leader and in Industry Relations. Kevin also served as a volunteer for numerous organizations focused on access to care solutions, including the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation, as Board Chair for Children’s Dental Health Project, and he currently serves on the Board of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation and the Medicaid-CHIP Dental Association. As a Managing Member for Elevate Oral Care he leads preventive product development for unique prevention solutions, like silver diamine fluoride. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to Dr. Anna Fuks, a leader in our profession, talks about her new book on pulp therapy for children. In this great podcast, Dr. Fuks discusses her amazing journey and career in pediatric dentistry, the history of pulp therapy for children, past to present, and why there was a need for the new textbook. Dr. Fuks describes the differing perspectives in Europe. She also talks about MTA use and how we need to grow it. She discusses the teaching FMC and FS treatments as well as describing her takes on the exciting future ahead in pediatric dentistry. Bio: Prof. Anna B. Fuks was born in Curitiba, Brazil, and graduated in Dentistry by the Federal University of the State of Parana. She completed her post-graduate course in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama, USA. and did her residency at the Children’s Hospital of the same University. She returned to Brazil, where she practiced and taught Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Parana until 1973 when she immigrated to Israel and joined the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, reaching the degree of Professor. Upon her retirement she received the grade of Professor Emeritus, that she maintains until the present date. Concomitantly to teaching and clinical practice Prof. Fuks dedicated herself to clinical and laboratory research. Being fluent in several languages, she has lectured in several countries worldwide. Dr. Fuks was President of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry and is an honorary member of several Pediatric Dental Associations. She has published over 160 articles and 85 abstracts in many international journals, wrote 18 chapters in Pediatric Dentistry books, and continues serving actively as a member of the Editorial Board of several dental journals. Dr. Fuks has received several international prizes in research. In 2013 she received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and in 2015 became an Honorary Member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry (IAPD). Dr. Fuks worked par-time in clinical Pediatric Dentistry till 2017, when she completed 80. She continued clinical teaching at the Post-Graduate Clinic of the Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine until 2020 when, with the eruption of COVID, and being considered “high-risk”, she stopped clinical instruction. Presently she participates as mentor at the post graduate students’ seminars at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry of the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem. Also, in 2020Dr. Fuks made her first presentation onlinegiving a complete course for the Russian Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Since then, she has made several presentations and webinars online. Dr. Fuks is the Principal Editor of the Pediatric Endodontics, the only book specialized in endodontic treatment for primary and young permanent teeth. The book has already been translated into Chinese and the Turkish version is soon appearing in the market. She has now completed the publication of Contemporary Endodontics for Children and Adolescents, launched at the AAPD 2023 Annual Session, where this podcast was recorded. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Jeffrey Rhodes is a 1984 graduate of Austin College in Sherman, TX. He graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1988. Then, he completed specialty training in pediatric dentistry in 1990. He has completed specialty fellowships at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. He considers it an honor to have been trained under Suzi Seale. While at Baylor College of Dentistry, he published research in growth and development of young children’s faces with Francis Miranda and Peter Buschang. He has taught pediatric dental residents for NYU Langone in Springfield, MO and will teach at Oklahoma University Pedo program when it opens this fall. He enjoys lecturing about early orthodontic interventions and personal strategic planning for young dentists. His special interests lie in the growth and development of children’s smiles. He is passionate about ensuring that children receive education on how to have healthy, beautiful smiles for life. Dr. Rhodes is also active in the community, serving on many boards, such as the Corporate Leadership Council of the Walton Arts Center and as a Southwestern District Trustee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). He has lived in Northwest Arkansas for over 30 years Description: Listen to Dr. Jeffrey Rhodes, experiences practice owner and pediatric dentist. Since his training at Baylor College of Dentistry, Jeff has exposed regular assessment and early intervention of developing occlusion in children. Listen in to this simple yet thorough approach to continuous management of developing occlusion. All you need to know is contained in the practical and easily implementable set of protocols offered by one of our colleague experiences experts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wow… we all hear about AI – yet in this “Byte-Sized AI” podcast, expert Mike Morley explores the exciting potential of large language models in dentistry. Mike examines how these emerging technologies are shaping the future of pediatric dentistry. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and consider its potential to augment dental professionals' skills, improve patient outcomes, and create more engaging and personalized dental experiences Bio: With an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo, Mike has built a career creating innovative teams to develop cutting-edge technology solutions. Mike’s goal is to empower people through collaboration and technology. A sought-after speaker on AI/ML and technology ethics, Mike actively mentors software professionals and advises companies on tech-related matters. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mike is an outdoor enthusiast, often found biking and exploring the mountains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to this great update on ECC with expert Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez. Hear important information on ECC as it relates to: Tune in and be up to date today. Bio: Dr. Francisco J. Ramos-Gomez, (DDS, MS, MPH) is the Chair of the Division of Preventive and Restorative Oral Health Sciences at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He is also Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Executive Director for the UCLA Center for Children’s Oral Health (UCCOH), and Director of the Community Access, Reach, & Education in Pediatric Dentistry (CARE-PD) Program. In over thirty years as a pediatric dentist, his research has focused on Early Childhood Caries (ECC) prevention, oral disease risk assessment, and community health participatory research with an emphasis on underserved populations. In addition to clinically based interventions, Dr. Ramos-Gomez has pioneered protocols in early detection, intervention, and prevention of ECC. He co-founded the Center to Address Disparities in Children’s Oral Health to identify the cultural, environmental, workforce, behavioral, and biologic factors associated with health disparities among ethnic/racial groups in order to enhance health professionals’ ability to target children likely to be at risk for dental caries. Dr. Ramos-Gomez is a Diplomate and a fellow of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a board member of the AAPD Council on Government Affairs, the Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Council, the Oral Health Action Coalition (OHAC), and the California State Dental Health Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ms. Lilly Heath discusses the philosophy of health coaching and the personal or professional reasons dentists may wish to hire or partner with a health coach. Health coaches use the science of habit change to help their clients alter their lifestyle, especially for better managing chronic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, caries, and periodontal disease. Lilly is also a Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach and helps her clients leverage their strengths to accomplish their health-related goals. She has a special focus on pre-diabetes/type 2 diabetes and in helping healthcare providers manage lifestyle changes. Health coachesare in increasing demand and now used in many large medical organizations such as the Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanent Health Systems. Health coaches can become board certified through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), which partners with the National Board of Medical Examiners. Bio and other resources to post: Lilly’s Website & Contact Info https://www.lillyheathcoaching.com/ lillyheathcoaching@gmail.com Resources https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/07/well/live/health-coach-benefits.html Brody J. We Could All Use a Health Coach. The New York Times. 2021 June https://nbhwc.org/ The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9378928/ Cinar AB, Freeman R, Schou L. A new complementary approach for oral health and diabetes management: health coaching. Int Dent J. 2018 Feb;68(1):54-64. English. doi: 10.1111/idj.12334. Epub 2017 Sep 14. PMID: 28913928; PMCID: PMC9378928. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7509728/ Perlman AI, Abu Dabrh AM. Health and Wellness Coaching in Serving the Needs of Today's Patients: A Primer for Healthcare Professionals. Glob Adv Health Med. 2020 Sep 21;9:2164956120959274. doi: 10.1177/2164956120959274. PMID: 33014630; PMCID: PMC7509728. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn about the meaning of mindfulness and how it can positively affect you, your practice and especially the care you provide for your patients. There is a connection between mindfulness and minimally invasive dentistry and Dr. Taneja discusses how she connects these dots. Also Dr. Tanja has a practice model wherein she makes house calls for children with autism and those afraid of going to the dentist. In this inspiring podcast Nidhi discusses the intersection between mindfulness, minimal invasion and making house calls. Bio: Dr. Nidhi Taneja is a board-certified Pediatric Dentist, with a mission to eliminate dental fear and anxiety for every child. She is an advocate of prevention-focused, minimally-invasive dentistry. She wants to shift the paradigm of dentistry from a traditional drill, fill & bill model to a more integrative approach. In 2020, Dr. Nidhi received the prestigious honor of America's Top 40 under 40 Specialist Dentists by Incisal Edge Magazine. This award recognizes doctors renowned for their medical innovations, volunteer work and philanthropy, and their commitment to outstanding patient care. Dr. Nidhi specializes in treating children andindividuals with special needs, those who are scared of going to the dentist, or those who are interested in alternative and functional approaches to oral health. She was a dentist in India before moving to the United States in 2012 to train at UCLA's School of Dentistry. After completing her pediatric dental residency at the University of Connecticut, she became one of the 3% of active dentists in the U.S. that specialize in treating children. Dr. Nidhi has been in this field for over a decade and currently offers at-home and in-office dental services to patients in Orange Country, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to our expert colleague, Dr. Jeffrey Kahl, as he tells the story of his work combined with that of many in implementing massively improved OR access in the State of Colorado. For years we have struggled to get our most vulnerable patients into the OR and given the recent legislation success after years of work by the AAPD, the ADA and others, we have great results. Jeff tells the personal story and provides a guide for others to have similar success in their communities. Bio: Jeff Kahl is married to Dr. Carol Morrow (General Dentist). They live in Colorado Springs, Colorado with our four kids (age 18 to 12). Born and raised in Colorado. Undergraduate at Colorado State University and Dental School at University of Colorado. Dr. Kahl is a Navy Health Professions Scholarship recipient andcompleted a General Practice Residency at the National Naval Medical Center. He was a Navy General Dentist in California before returning to Colorado for a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Children’s Hospital in Colorado. Jeff started a private practice with a co-resident in 2006 and practiced there for 17 years. Recently, he sold his part of the practice to become the program director for the new pediatric residency program at Denver Health Hospital - the 6th largest and second oldest Federally Qualified Health Center in the country. Other things about Jeff and his expertise are: • AAPD Public Policy Advocate for Colorado since the program started. • Past President of the Colorado Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Colorado Dental Association • Past Chair of the ADA council on Membership. • ADA 14th District Trustee Elect. • On a lot of Governmental Relations, Medicaid Stakeholder, Telehealth, School Based Health, and Public Policy Committees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

During the pandemic, we all learned how little the typical consumer/patient/parent knows regarding oral health, and particularly regarding oral health improvement. Yet, there is a large body of literature on the topic of “health literacy” and its impact on general health improvement. Listen in to Dr. Jessica Lee, former AAPD President, and expert in the work in Oral Health Literacy. It might change the way you think about communication with your patients and their families. Bio: Dr. Lee is the Demeritt Distinguished Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Chair of the Division of Pediatric and Public Health at the University of North Carolina. She is board certified Pediatric Dentist and an active member of the medical staff at UNC Hospitals and practices in the Dental Faculty Practice. She has authored over 100 peer reviewed manuscripts and held several grants from NIH for her work on health disparities and health literacy. Dr Lee has been very active in national leadership positions and served as the President for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) from 2020-2021. She is the recipient of numerous teaching and research awards including the 2008 AAPD Jerome Miller “For the Kids” Award. In 2010, she received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientist and Engineers from President Barack Obama. In 2011, Dr Lee was named the ‘Pediatric Dentist of the Year” by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Youth with a history of foster care report more oral health problems and less access to oral health care than their peers with no history of foster care. Dentists should recognize the oral health concerns of these youth in the context of their special health care needs and be prepared to render appropriate care. Future studies should explore barriers to oral health care among this vulnerable population. Youth in foster care have self-identified oral health care needs that should be assessed by dental professionals. Learn all about the needs of the foster community and important relevant aspects for your practice. Bio: Dr. Elise Sarvas completed her dental training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry and her residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. While in residency she earned concurrent Master of Science in Dentistry and Master of Public Health degrees. After almost seven years teaching dental students and pediatric dental residents full-time at the University of Minnesota she has recently taken a new position at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Sarvas is the first pediatric dentist to be a staff consultant and works primarily with other dental specialties and pediatric clinicians to provide oral health care to children and adolescents with complex medical needs. In her spare time, she enjoys podcasts, supervised neglect of her garden, marathons of the TV show variety, and traveling with her husband. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-sarvas-85a27869 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn for Dr. Justin Welke, Pediatric Dentist, and entrepreneur why, how, and where he created a “tongue-tie” center. You will hear his story as to why he chose to develop a distinct brand, and separate patient facing presence in his practice. Listen in to hear of his journey to get there and how it’s going. Bio: Experienced Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, clinical professor, and practice owner with demonstrated excellence in the medical/dental practice industry. Skilled expert in practice management, clinical research, dental education, and delivery of comprehensive pediatric oral care including surgery under general anesthesia, conscious sedation, behavior management, preventative treatment, restorative treatment, and laser frenectomy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwelke See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to this inspiring podcast by practice innovator and coach Allison Lacoursiere. Allison is an expert in Clear Aligner systems and coaches practice teams on efficiency, productivity and growth. She helps create a team culture that sustains productivity and growth. Be enlightened by Allison’s wisdom and insight into what creates successful outcomes. Bio: Allison Lacoursiere is an innovator in Clear Aligner Operations and the creator of the Clear Aligner Systemization methodology. As the founder of Clear Coaching, she is an expert in Clear Aligner Systems and helping Dentists streamline their efficiency and increase their production. She has a decade of dental experience, has a lifetime membership to AADOM, is certified as a Registered Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant as well as Dental Office Management through the University of Toronto. Allison is a faculty member of Align Technology, Upgrade Dental, and the Dental Speakers institute. Additionally she is a certified Professional Coach through IPEC and a member of the International Coaches Federation, UC Davis for Coaching as a Manager and is certified as a Transformational Trainer through Lionspeak. Allison is also the co-founder of a bespoke social media marketing agency, Clearly.IG. that not only manages social accounts, but coaches teams on how to operate successful marketing campaigns. She has additionally trained hundreds of individuals to create an ROI on Instagram through her online courses and international speaking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Kristi Linsenmayer tells the story of her journey from practice general dentistry at the Seattle Indian Health Board for 10 years, after deciding to become a pediatric dentist. She also simultaneously trained to receive an MPH degree, sewing together academic training with the years of experience in her passionate area of interest. Kristi tells us how she built a practice first in the hospital, then in an outpatient setting, all organically for many years. Be inspired by listening to Dr. Linsenmayer and her amazing journey. Bio: Dr. Linsenmayer is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She has practiced dentistry for almost 30 years. Raised in the Pacific Northwest she earned both a BS degree in Molecular Biology and a DDS degree from the University of Washington. After practicing dentistry as a general dentist for a decade at the Seattle Indian Health Board, an Urban American Indian/ Alaska Native (AI/AN) clinic, she returned to the University of Washington and completed training in Pediatric Dentistry. In conjunction with the pediatric dental residency program, she also received a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH). The program was part of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s leadership training in pediatric dentistry. She has established two busy pediatric dental offices that she owns in Seattle and Southeast Alaska. Her practice now is in Ketchikan, a small Southeast Alaska community in the heart of the Tonguss National Rainforest. Geographically, it is north of Vancouver Island with similar weather to the Pacific Southeast, and very different from the snowy tundra of what we might picture Alaska to be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to get updated on syndromes, inherited or chronologicalconditions? Here is the chance to do so and to meet one of top experts on this subject. In the information-filled podcast, Dr. Schultz updates us on the most common and notable conditions we see as pediatric dentistsand organizes her approach to assessment regarding those conditionseffecting enamel, those about dentin and those about cementum. We can never get enough perspective on this important topic and Dr. Schultz gives us a succinct update on this important topic. Bio: Dr. Kathleen Schultz received her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. She completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology and subsequently a residency in pediatric dentistry at Northwell Health in New York. She is dual board certified in both specialties. In addition to managing clinical practices in pediatric dentistry and pediatric oral pathology at Northwell Health, she also teaches residents in both disciplines and signs out histopathology under the microscope. She is a participant of the Hagedorn Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team and has a personal interest in the dental management and prosthodontic rehabilitation of infants and children with cleft lip and palate, as well as oral manifestations of syndromes and complex medical conditions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in to Dr. Winifred Booker as she gives her twist on how to examine an infant or toddler in the office. As she describes in the inspiring podcast, she once had a shoulder injury which made it challenging to examine a small child in the “lap-to-lap” position. She innovated and created the concept of “Highchair Dental Care”. Here how this method offers many advantages over the traditional methods of examining infants and toddlers. Bio: Dr. Booker Earned a BS degree in Biology from Tennessee State University. She then earned her DDS degree from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. She further trained at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she received a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a Board-CertifiedPediatric Dentist. Dr. Booker has had a private practice since 1988 and is the principal owner of Valley Dental Pediatrics. She is Founder of The Children’s Oral Health Institute which began in 1997, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the oral health education of children and families, as well as owner of Brushtime Enterprises, an oral hygiene products company opened in 1990. Dr. Booker has held several leadership positions in organized dentistry and is currently the President-Elect of the Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in to Dr. Alexandra Otto, who will inspire you with her fine-tuned process in creating and growing your practice. In this enlightening podcast, Dr. Otto shares her process improvement approach to creating all the necessary systems for practice function at its highest level. You will learn about creating practice core values, a system of safety, purchasing, being cost-conscious, team training, and emergency preparedness amongst other important topics. Get ready to be motivated! Dr. Alexandra Otto, DDS, FAGD, FACD is a pediatric dentist and co-founder of Kids Tooth Team Pediatric Dentistry, a privately owned pediatric specialty small group practice with locations in Buda and Austin, Texas. She and her husband Tim are also the founders of Kids Tooth Team Outreach, a 501c3 school-based mobile dental home providing free dental care to underserved children in Texas. She is a proud graduate of VCU’s School of Dentistry (DDS), Denver Health Medical Center (GPR), and the NYU Langone Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry- Alaska Site (Pediatrics). She is honored to have been inducted as a fellow in the American College of Dentists and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Otto is a passionate advocate for the dental profession and is actively involved in organized dentistry. She is a national American Dental Association Success Program Speaker and travels the country to speak to dental students and new dentists on topics such as Practice Management, The State of the Dental Profession, and Ethics & Professionalism in Dentistry. Additionally, she serves as a board member to the Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry and is actively involved in the Capital Area Dental Society. Dr. Otto is a graduate of the ADA’s Institute for Diversity in Leadership program, a former national vice president of the American Student Dental Association, national member of the AGD’s Membership Council and ex-officio member to the ADA’s New Dentist Committee and Council on Membership. Dr. Alex, her husband Tim, and their two fur-babies Rambo (Golden) and Bremer (Bernese) love living in Buda, Texas- the community in which their first practice was established. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, boating on Lake Travis, and retuning to Alaska annually to enjoy the mountains, skiing, camping, and hiking. Check out AAPD’s other podcast- Pedo Teeth Talk!Looking for episodes on more clinical topics? Pedo Teeth Talk is a podcast specializing in pediatric dental topics relevant to you and your practice. Listen on iTunes, aapd.org, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Android and more! Do you have an idea for a topic that you would love to hear on Newly Erupted? Email cbingle@aapd.org with your suggestion! Spread the word! Tell your friends, colleagues, and co-residents about Newly Erupted! Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spend 20 minutes with Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp, as she shares her enthusiasm about being AAPD President and what lies ahead. Jeannie talks about her practices, her passion, and her vision for the bright future for Pediatric Dentistry. Tune in to hear the work of the AAPD Leadership, why we need you, our younger members, to get involved with your voice, and so much more. Jeannie Beauchamp is a board-certified pediatric dentist who is a private practitioner in Clarksville, Tennessee. She earned her DDS degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She then completed a two-year pediatric residency also at U.T. in 1993. Dr. Beauchamp is very involved in local, state, and national dental societies. She has been active with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been on the Board of Trustees as Parliamentarian and as the Southeast District Trustee. She was chair of the Council on Communications and is currently Chair of the Political Action Committee. Presently she serves on the American Dental Association Council of Government Affairs. She was a member of the Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations and ADA’s representative on an Advisory Committee of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Beauchamp is also active with the Tennessee Dental Association, currently serving as the Past President and Chairman of the Government Affairs Committee. She has served as a Tennessee delegate to the ADA House of Delegates for 11 years. She is the past president of the Eighth District Dental Society. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from Dr. Caroline Sawicki is a current resident who is completing her residency while strengthening her position to pursue a career in academics and research. Learn of her personal background and what led her to decide on career in academia. Caroline discusses her entry into pain and stress research focused on the perioperative management of special needs patients. She also discusses distinct types of funding for research training and to how to become a “portfolio research mentor” for others. Dr, Sawicki also discusses her learning lab to be presented at the AAPD 2022 session focused on pain management, in addition to poster presenting the results of a nationwide survey assessing pediatric dentists' utilization of and attitudes towards evidence-based pain management approaches See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to start your own practice? Do it with a clear strategy for growth! In this very informative podcast, listen to Dr. Jenna Alvey, who built her own 5 location practice from scratch, starting only a few years ago. She goes through her early ideas, her strategy, and her execution plan in an excitingly fast time! Tune in to learn from one who has done it and done it well! Dr. Alvey is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is originally from Bladenboro, North Carolina, making her a true Tar Heel, born, and bred. Dr. Jenna originally moved to Chapel Hill to attend the University of North Carolina and to pursue her Bachelor of Science degree. She stayed and received her Doctor in Dental surgery, graduating with honors. After a brief stint in Seattle, Washington to work in public health dentistry, Dr. Jenna returned to her beloved Tar Heel State to receive her Master of Science degree and certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from UNC. Dr. Jenna is an active member of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Jenna met her husband, Brett. She considers herself very lucky to be able to work with amazing patients and alongside an awesome team, but even luckier to be the mom to three incredible kids, Aaron, Abigail, and Caroline. The whole Alvey clan loves to be outside, playing sports, and, of course, cheering on the Tar Heels! Check out AAPD’s other podcast- Pedo Teeth Talk! Looking for episodes on more clinical topics? Pedo Teeth Talk is a podcast specializing in pediatric dental topics relevant to you and your practice. Listen on iTunes, aapd.org, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Android, and more! Do you have an idea for a topic that you would love to hear on Newly Erupted? Email cbingle@aapd.org with your suggestion! Spread the word! Tell your friends, colleagues, and co-residents about Newly Erupted! Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tune in to hear from one that will become a great leader amongst us as she tells about why she chose a career in academic pediatric dentistry and the many opportunities therein. You will be captivated! Dr. Lauren Feldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Director for the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry, and Director of Pediatric Interprofessional Education at New York University College of Dentistry. She is the recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) K02 grant for public health studies and research of and coordination of interprofessional education and practice at NYU. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and serves as a consultant and grants reviewer for the AAPD. Her research interests are in the integration of social work and dentistry, HPV Vaccination Anticipatory Guidance, Sugar Sweetened Beverage Policies, MIH, and molar substitution. She completed her B.A. in psychology at Barnard College, doctoral training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and post-doctoral training at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is currently completing her MPH part-time at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She maintains an active private practice in NYC. Check out AAPD’s other podcast- Pedo Teeth Talk!Looking for episodes on more clinical topics? Pedo Teeth Talk is a podcast specializing in pediatric dental topics relevant to you and your practice. Listen on iTunes, aapd.org, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher, Android and more! Do you have an idea for a topic that you would love to hear on Newly Erupted? Email cbingle@aapd.org with your suggestion! Spread the word! Tell your friends, colleagues, and co-residents about Newly Erupted! Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.