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Newly Erupted
Are you a pediatric dental resident or an early career pediatric dentist? If you feel like you’re an expert on clinical topics, but want to know more about the ins and outs on how to start in the profession, Newly Erupted is the podcast for you! Join host, Dr. Joel Berg, in AAPD’s newest podcast and learn about topics such as loan repayment, negotiations/contracts, disability insurance, dental student debt options, differing career path perspectives, advocacy and more. Each topic & guest will…
Episodes
- Newly Erupted
Being Your Own CEO
On this episode of Newly Erupted, host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Lisa Bienstock for a valuable conversation about the business of dentistry. Dr. Bienstock…
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Creating Value with Community
Dr. Kristine Grazioso joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion focused on the importance of building a community in organized dentistry. Dr. Grazioso shares…
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Betting on Yourself and Your Success
Dr. Max Sulla shares his journey to the pediatric dental profession after coming to the United States as a refugee when a child. He speaks to the impact the…
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Defining Your Own Future
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Emily Imes, co-chair of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Dental Resident Committee, for a…
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Supporting Access to Care in Tribal Communities
Dr. Brianne Butler joins the podcast for a conversation detailing her unique experience as a practitioner in rural Washington and the choices led her to her…
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Protecting an Individualized Approach to Behavior Management
Dr. Sara Werb joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a deep dive into behavior management. The duo discusses the importance of maintaining an individualized approach to…
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Residency Programs: Finding the Right Fit
Dr. Joel Berg is joined once again by Dr. Scott Schwartz, this time to tackle how candidates can best prepare for the Residency application process. Dr…
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Identifying Oral Lesions
Dr. Kathleen Schultz returns to Newly Erupted for a conversation on identifying oral lesions. Dr. Schultz shares her systematic approach with host Dr. Joel…
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Charting Your Own Path and Staying Authentic
Pediatric Dentist and Entrepreneur Dr. Tyler Hanks joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion on designing your own brand rooted in authenticity. Dr. Hanks…
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The One Barrel Challenge: Supporting the AAPD Foundation
Host Dr. Joel Berg chats with Dr. Elise McCollum about how she turned a family hobby into a way to support community care. Dr. McCollum shares her journey as a…
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Transitioning to Academia
Dr. John Liu joins Newly Erupted to share what he’s learned from making the transition from private practitioner to academician, including how his residents…
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Connecting the Global Pediatric Dentistry Community
Dr. Anne O’Connell joins Newly Erupted for a conversation focused on dental trauma education within the global community. She shares her unique perspective as…
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Tips for the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Application Process
Dr. Scott Schwartz joins Newly Erupted to speak directly to the prospective pediatric dentists going through the residency application process. Dr. Schwartz…
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Doing it All as a Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Anthea Mazzawi joins host Dr. Joel Berg to share her story as a pediatric dentist, a practice-owner and a mother. She delves into how the multifaceted…
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The Business of Dentistry
Recorded on-site at AAPD 2025 in Denver, host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by dental entrepreneur Dr. Chris Lugo for a chat on the business side of dental office…
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Finding the Fun in Your Passion
Host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Kathleen Schultz to talk about her specialty, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and how she translates her experience having…
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Integrating Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Well-Being as Professional Women
On this episode of Newly Erupted, host Dr. Joel Berg talks about the keys to avoiding burnout with Dr. Trudy-Ann Frazer. Dr. Frazer shares her three-step…
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The Science of Cariology
Dr. Joel Berg is joined by cariology expert Dr. Brian Novy for a discussion on all there’s still to learn about dental caries. Dr. Novy delves into the…
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The Importance of Mentorship and Paying it Forward
On this episode of little teeth, BIG Smiles, host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Brittaney Hill, the 2024 recipient of the AAPD Jerome B. Miller “For the Kids”…
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Talking about TMD with Dr. Suzie Bergman
Dr. Suzie Bergman joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion on her Ted Talk, “Why is healthcare disjointed” and why evidence-based treatment is imperative for…
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What’s the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Advocacy Conference All About?
Dr. Lauren Yap joins host Dr. Joel Berg to chat about the upcoming AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Advocacy Conference (POHAC) in Washington, DC. Each year…
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Building a Rural Pediatric Dentistry Practice
Host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by fellow Iowan and pediatric dentist Dr. Casey Goetz to discuss the importance of access to care for children in rural areas and…
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Mid-Career Moves: How to Choose the Path for You
Host Dr. Joel Berg is once again joined by Dr. Clarice Law, this time to discuss her recent move after two decades at one institution and her advice for others…
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The Future Potential for Virtual Care in Dentistry
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Marilyn Sandor for a discussion on the bright future for virtual care in dentistry – or “teledentistry.” With…
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Embracing Discomfort: Challenging Yourself to Grow
Dr. Harlyn Susarla joins Newly Erupted and host Dr. Joel Berg to discuss the importance of embracing leadership opportunities, along with strategics risks, for…
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The Healing Power of Therapy Animals
On this episode of Newly Erupted, host Dr Joel Berg is joined by Ellie Wetzel to discuss the integration of therapy animals into dental practices, highlighting…
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Growing Your Private Dentistry Practice
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Hani Eid for an insightful conversation on growing a private practice to fulfill community needs. Dr. Eid…
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Communicating as an Advocate for Children’s Oral Health
Dr. Brianna Muñoz joins host Dr. Joel Berg for a discussion on her path into pediatric dentistry – her lifelong career goal – and the pivotal role an interest…
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A Conversation with Dr. Martha Wells, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude’s
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Dr. Martha Wells, Chief of Dentistry at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital – and the first dentist on their…
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Orofacial Myology
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Karen Masters, a speech pathologist with almost 40 years of clinical experience related to orofacial myology to…
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Why Advocacy Matters: How the AAPD PAC Supports Pediatric Dentistry and Children’s Oral Health
Dr. Cliff Hartmann, Chair of the AAPD Political Action Committee (PAC), joins host Dr. Joel Berg to discuss the mission of the AAPD PAC and the Academy’s…
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Facing Your Fears to Succeed in Entrepreneurship
Building a business doesn’t need to be scary. Dr. Mira Albert chats with host Dr. Joel Berg about entrepreneurship and being strong enough to face your fears…
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Merging Your Professional and Personal Passions
Pediatric dentist Anna Simonis joins Newly Erupted to discuss how she has successfully woven together her personal interests with her professional work…
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A Day in the Life with Dr. Elise Sarvas of Mayo Clinic
Newly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg chats with Dr. Elise Sarvas, the first pediatric dentist on staff at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. As she walks through a…
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The Advantages of Representation in Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Gisela Bona chats with Dr. Joel Berg about the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and the importance of representation within the profession. Founded in…
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Pediatric Feeding Disorders: What Role do Pediatric Dentists Play in Care?
Although 1 in every 37 children experiences pediatric feeding disorder (PFD), it’s a little-talked about diagnosis. PFD relates to any impaired oral intake…
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Teledentistry & Technology: The Latest You Need to Know
How do advances in teledentistry and technology intersect to help you achieve your goals? New technology, materials, and treatment approaches continually…
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What’s Next for the AAPD Research & Policy Center and Public Health Policy?
Dr. Chelsea Fosse, Director of the AAPD Research & Policy Center joins Newly Erupted to chat about her experience shifting from clinical care to a focus on…
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Hear from a Business Leader with a Career connecting him to Pediatric Dentistry Prevention/Practice
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…
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New Book on Pulp Therapy for Children – Hear all about it From the Editor
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…
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Managing the Developing Occlusion: Simple Things Every Pediatric Dentist Can Do… on Monday
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…
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Byte-Sized AI – thoughts on how Large Language Models will Augment Dentistry
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…
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New Era of Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dentistry and Advocacy
Listen to this great update on ECC with expert Dr. Francisco Ramos-Gomez. Hear important information on ECC as it relates to: Background of ECC -Clinical…
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What is a Health Coach? Meet the Newest Member of the Healthcare Team!
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…
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Be a "Mindful” Pediatric Dentist
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…
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A Wonderful Early Success of the New Legislation Allowing OR Access… Big Time.
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…
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Health Literacy and How it Means Everything Regarding (Oral) Health Improvement
During the pandemic, we all learned how little the typical consumer/patient/parent knows regarding oral health, and particularly regarding oral health…
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Everything You Need to Know about the Foster Care System and Its Connections to Oral Health
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…
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Ever heard of a “tongue-tie center”? Here’s how to do it form one who’s created it
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…
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The Future of Practice Success Includes High-Performance Habits, Mindset, Systems, Technology and Social Media
Listen to this inspiring podcast by practice innovator and coach Allison Lacoursiere. Allison is an expert in Clear Aligner systems and coaches practice teams…
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Want to Practice Pediatric Dentistry in Alaska? Learn from One Who Has Done Just That!
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…
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Inherited vs. chronologic tooth conditions
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…
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Highchair Dental Care
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…
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Everything you need to think about in establishing your own practice in 20 minutes!
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…
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AAPD President Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp says the Future is Bright for Pediatric Dentistry
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…
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A career in academics and research may be just what the doctor ordered; for you!
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…
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Want to start your own practice? Do it with a clear strategy for growth!
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…
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Thinking about academics? There may be a career for you!
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…
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What’s going on in the Pediatric Dentistry Academic Community? What about residency programs? Hear from the one in the know!
In this podcast, we get caught up on what’s going on in academic pediatric dentistry. Hear from the one representing the Pediatric Dentistry academic community…
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Being a pill doctor and a knife doctor: The pediatric dental team can help with primary care medicine
There is a lot of conversation these days about the emerging role of the dental team in performing screening medical functions, to assisting the broader…