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CMDA's Dental Ministries is dedicated to encouraging and supporting dentists in living out their Christian faith in their professional and personal lives. We are an outreach that encourages and supports dental professionals and students as they strive to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives, while providing opportunities for training and equipping.

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CMDA's Dental Ministries is dedicated to encouraging and supporting dentists in living out their Christian faith in their professional and personal lives. We are an outreach that encourages and supports dental professionals and students as they strive to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives, while providing opportunities for training and equipping.

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English


Episodes
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Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life

2/13/2025
Dr. Bill Griffin and Dr. Mike Chupp sit down to have a conversation with well-known financial advisor and author David Bahnsen to talk about his new book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. In this insightful offering, Mr. Bahnsen corrects some deeply held false assumptions that have become prevalent in our society’s attitude regarding the work of our hands.

Duration:00:37:35

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A Career of Local and Global Faithfulness

1/3/2025
Dr. Robert Zimmerman’s five decades in dentistry have been driven by a profound zeal to address dental needs through the skills that God has given him. Whether treating missionaries in his practice, starting a local clinic for the underserved, or providing care and teaching internationally, his efforts were fueled by the love of Christ.

Duration:00:31:47

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The Gospel in Private Practice

9/6/2024
Dr. Kevin Aduddell strives to provide top-notch dentistry for his patients in Plano, TX. But he doesn’t stop there. His ultimate desire is to communicate the love of Christ through the care he provides. His zeal for the Gospel also inspires him to care for the dentally underserved at a local Christian clinic. Be challenged and encouraged by Dr. Aduddell’s efforts to integrate spiritual care in his private practice.

Duration:00:28:33

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Dr. Van Haywood: A Student of the Great Physician

8/9/2024
The Lord has used Dr. Van Haywood to spark a tooth-whitening revolution in the dental profession, and for three decades he has been pouring into the lives of dentists and dental students. Van’s story goes well beyond the world of academia, which has become his platform to communicate the glory of Christ. This podcast was previously released throughout CMDA as a CMDA Matters episode.

Duration:00:36:30

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Salt and Light in Healthcare

6/11/2024
Dr. Walt Larimore is hosted by Dr. Bill Griffin and Dr. Mike Chupp in this podcast, which was previously released as a CMDA Matters episode. Dr. Larimore has been a pioneer for spiritual interventions in healthcare since 1995, when he co-led (along with Pastor Bill Peel) the Saline Solution resource. Hear how this first resource came about and how Christians in healthcare can best address their patients’ spiritual needs.

Duration:00:39:07

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Lessons Learned from the ADA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner

4/16/2024
Dr. William “Bill” Sasser has enjoyed a long career as a dental missionary and has introduced many others to the excitement and blessings of short-term international mission trips. He established a dental clinic for the underserved in Charleston, SC. Additionally, he and his wife Susalee are heavily invested in the lives of dental students at the Medical University of South Carolina. The love of Christ has compelled him to serve in these and many other ways, both domestically and internationally.

Duration:00:23:11

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Growing in Christ through Physical Hardship

4/5/2024
Dr. Joe Bolil has had more than his share of physical challenges over the past few years, yet he continues to serve as an enthusiastic faculty member at Creighton School of Dentistry. Hear how the power of Christ has enabled faithfulness, despite the suffering he has endured.

Duration:00:27:35

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The Signals of Transcendence

3/1/2024
Author and social critic Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence.

Duration:00:28:14

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The GHO Dental Experience

2/5/2024
Dr. Bill Griffin shares about the exciting opportunities for dentists to use their skills on GHO mission trips. GHO Trip Calendar: https://gho.servicereef.com/events?sort=upcoming

Duration:00:34:17

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We’ve Got Your Back – Ergonomically Speaking

1/5/2024
Providing dental treatment can be a physically tedious pursuit, often leading the dental team into strenuous positions that can compromise the health of our necks, backs, wrists, etc. Dr. Matthew Mattox, a physical therapist, was able to achieve great success in treating his wife Krystal’s ergonomic issues, enabling him to collect a wealth of information that he now provides for other dental personnel. This podcast can put us all in better position for long-term clinical careers.

Duration:00:30:14

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Dentist Trades Successful Practice for Greater Joy in Rwanda

11/3/2023
Dr. Thomas Lee established a successful practice in Southern California, then the Lord used a short-term mission trip to refocus his attention on the great dental needs of Rwanda.

Duration:00:35:43

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Kingdom Growth in Rural Kenya Through Dentistry

10/6/2023
For the past three years Dr. Caren Abraham has been working to establish the first dental clinic in a region of Kenya that is home to 350,000 people. Hear how the Lord is greatly blessing her efforts as the Gospel goes forth through the dentistry she provides.

Duration:00:23:07

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Cajun Campus Advisor

9/1/2023
Rather than jumping into retirement, Dr. John Ward chose to follow his private practice days with a faculty position in Cajun country at LSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Ward also serves as Campus Advisor for CMDA’s student group at LSU. His vast clinical experience over the years is now contributing to the development of the next generation of dentists and he’s having a blast in the process.

Duration:00:36:47

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Trials and Triumph Through Christ

8/4/2023
About a decade ago, Dr. Mark Brunner was diagnosed with a benign inoperable brain tumor. The physical and mental challenges he faced were overwhelming, but the result has been a closer, deeper walk with his Savior, and also with his wife Stephanie.

Duration:00:42:33

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Dental Incarnational Discipleship

7/7/2023
Dr. Katie Musser talks about how God is working to create disciples in dentistry through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program in Memphis, Tennessee.

Duration:00:38:37

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WPDC’s Dental Champion

6/2/2023
The dental component of CMDA’s Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ (WPDC) has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Much of this growth is due to the efforts of Dr. Elisa Ghezzi, who has served CMDA in various capacities for a quarter of a century. She is passionate about connecting females in dentistry for mutual encouragement and fellowship.

Duration:00:36:52

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Military & Missionary Dentist Moves into Midwest Ministry

5/5/2023
Dr. Jonathan Spenn is CMDA’s new Midwest Regional Dental Coordinator, a position which will allow him to energize dental school ministry across his region. His vast experience providing dental care to the needy domestically and internationally will be a great asset as he works with students and colleagues. Hear how his zeal to care for others has taken him to 18 different countries in his 15 years as a dentist.

Duration:00:22:35

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Loving Patients Battling Substance Abuse

4/6/2023
Drs. Timothy and Nikki Allen to talk about their work serving the underserved, especially those who are struggling with addiction on this podcast episode.

Duration:00:34:39

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Incorporating Spiritual Interventions Into Your Practice

3/6/2023
Dr. Cathie Scarbrough talks about bringing your faith into healthcare by incorporating spiritual interventions with Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin in this month’s Dental Sound Bytes podcast, which is a re-release of a prior CMDA Matters episode.

Duration:00:35:34

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Master Dentist, Philanthropist and More

2/3/2023
Dr. Perry Stamatiades, in addition to owning and managing a comprehensive dental practice in Asheville, NC, is a lecturer and author and the creator of a philanthropic entity, Servants of Smiles.

Duration:00:27:07