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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Payton Sprouse to talk about her experiences as a Dental Assistant in North Carolina.
Episode Highlights
DA 2 Paytonâs Background Paytonâs Volunteering Work How to get involved with your communityQuotes
âIf you are office trained the Dentist can always train you to do the things that a DA 2 can doâ
âThey travel around NC and provide free extractions to those in needâ
âIt's a little compact dental office that they haveâ
âYou are able to give back in a local capacityâ
âThere are so many areas in NC that do not have a local dentistâ
âThey donât seek treatment until it's bad, and then they need an extractionâ
âThere is a lot less equipment involved with extractionsâ
âSometimes its hard conversation to have, but it is important to have it"
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Ronda Holman who is a Dental Assistant, and host of the DA Rockstars!
Episode Highlights
How DA Rockstars got started You can make it happen Audio to Video Gathering for Dental AssistantsQuotes
âIf you have something to say⊠go start a podcastâ
âI had no idea what I was doing, I was a 20 year Dental Assistant, not a podcasterâ
âThe first 9 episodes of DA rockstars podcast got deletedâ
âIts trial and error, any dental assistant can figure it outâ
âThere is no such thing as I don't know howâŠyou will find a wayâ
âI look at my doctor and was thinking what kind of lung disease is THATâ
âHow do I find a way for Dental Assistants to know this podcast existsâ
Links
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da-rockstars-for-dental-assistants/id1384903612
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Lauren smith. Lauren shares her experience on her first ever mission trip!
Episode Highlights
Laurenâs Background Laurenâs Mission trip to GuatamalaQuotes
âI never went through schooling⊠I was fortunate and blessed to have people around me teach me the basics and the information I need to knowâ
âI had never been out of the country beforeâ
âWhen my boss asked me to come, I was really excited about it, but I was nervous to be out of the country, and I thought about backing out of itâ
âIts not like the hospitals you would imagine⊠they are made of cinderblocks with tin roofsâ
âIt opens up your eyes when you look at what they have, versus what we haveâ
âThey said as long as it looks okay and smells okay we can use it⊠even though it was expiredâ
âYou canât drink the water there⊠a lot of families walks down the street with Coca Cola or juice, and that is all they drinkâ
âIf you are nervous about going, just go do it!"
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week Doug talks about Body Language Habits that will Sink Your Job Interview! Do you have a bad or annoying body language habit that is hurting you in a job interview? Here are several things to watch for.
Episode highlights
Body language habits Ideal body language for an interviewQuotes
âYou don't want to send the message that you are disinterested or uncomfortable being thereâ
âEye contact can be hard to master⊠you can give too much, too little, or be too shifty, thereâs an art to it that comes with practiceâ
âTry to be consistent with your eye content patternâ
âFolded arms is body language for closed offâ
âIn thats first 5 min you need to be hitting on all cylindersâ
âNot enough people spend enough time practicing for their job interviewsâ
âEverybody can practice and be better⊠everybody"
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
GetHiredRDH homepage:
https://gethiredrdh.com/
Dougâs email:
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This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill joins us from quarantine! She talks to us about what we can do to make ourselves better while we are not in the office. Corey Jameson-Kuehl joins Amanda to talk about the top 5 ways to be a better leader in your team environment.
Episode Highlights
Custom Dental Solutions Coreyâs Top 5 Book RecommendationQuotes
âI think understanding yourself, is keyâ
âThis is the ideal time to utilize something like a DISC assessmentâ
âClear communication is pretty much the key to anything in lifeâ
âI think it's a really big weakness if you donât know how to ask for helpâ
âIt does discourage the soul when you are continually micro-managedâ
Links
Custom Dental Solutions: https://www.customdentalsolutions.com
CDS Email: [email protected]
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
Amandaâs email:
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This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Mars Wrigley Foundation Healthier Smiles Grant Program winner, Shayna Stuffle.
Episode Highlights
Shaynaâs Background Mars Wrigley Foundation Healthier Smiles Grant Program Shaynaâs MentorQuotes
âEvery time I go to the dentist it is a topic of conversation of course!â
âThe funds are going to be used for the care of the domestic violence victims and their familiesâ
âWe are educating the survivors on the nutritional side of oral careâ
âI love to eat for its always good to end the day with some great foodâ
Links
ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org
American Dental Hygienistsâ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen is joined by Co-Founder and CEO of Twice Toothpaste, Julian Levine. Julian shares the mission behind Twice and why it's so important to pay attention to the ingredients in your toothpaste.
Episode Highlights
Background on Twice Toothpaste Highlights of Dr. Levineâs career Glo Good IngredientsQuotes
âDoc can you do some work for my people in the Bahamas, they have no access to careâ
âWe were pretty alarmed to see how many ingredients are in toothpaste that are generally not good for youâ
âAll of the benefits you want, with only the ingredients you needâ
âIt's important to know that your products are veganâŠbecause thereâs a good chance they might not beâ
âTurn the tube around⊠and look at the back of it, figure out what is in it, so you can educate your patientsâ
âYour mouth is an ecosystem, it needs to be treated with proper ingredientsâ
Links
Twice: smiletwice.com Smiletwice.refersion.com
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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Are you feeling beaten down or defeated by your job hunt? Maybe you need a break. Here are some ideas to help reinvigorate yourself. This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about staying fresh for your job hunt.
Episode highlights
Resources to give your mind, and body what it needs to thrive in your job searchQuotes
âYou came in to win that jobâ
âIf you can do it before an interview setting it can be so powerfulâ
âA good 30 min per day, 5 days per week should be sufficient for most peopleâ
âYou don't have to be a marathoner or body builder, you just have to have some kind of movementâ
âToo many foods that are too convenient⊠they just suck the energy out of youâ
âA good tall glass of water and an appleâ
âYou feel amazing when you help people that are unable to help themselvesâ
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
GetHiredRDH homepage:
https://gethiredrdh.com/
Dougâs email:
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This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the morning huddle! Amanda is joined by Beverly Wilburn who talks to us about why the morning huddle is so important, and the 5 things you need to know about it!
Episode Highlights
What the huddle should look like Marketing Facebook Group ResourceQuotes
âI have seen a marked difference in the office that take the time for a morning huddleâ
âI would highly suggest having a meeting, about how you are going to have your meetingsâ
âMorning huddles donât always have to be in the morningâ
âIdentify those patients that you want a review from that dayâ
âIt makes you feel good to do itâ
Links
Beverly Wilburn Email: [email protected]
Facebook groupt: Huddle Up! The Morning Huddle for Dental Teams
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
Amandaâs email:
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This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Jeannette Diaz. Jeannette is a hygienist from Hollywood, California! She talks to us about her story, what brought her into Dental Hygiene, what has impacted her career, her experience with grant writing, business development and more!
Episode Highlights
Jeannetteâs Background RDHAP ADHA and CDHAâs impact Unleashing your Potential Grant Writing VolunteeringQuotes
âI applaud you for continuing ahead⊠you are a superhero to meâ
âUnleashing Your Potential was a turning point in my careerâ
âI applied for this grant three times in a row⊠and finally I got itâ
âEvery year that I applied I had to work a little harder on my grant writing skillsâ
âFor everyone that has tried, and hasnât got it⊠donât give up!â
Links
Jeannette Website: www.inhomerdhap.com
Jeannette Email: [email protected]
ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org
American Dental Hygienistsâ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Alana Barton who is a Dental Assistant, Army Veteran and Dental Hygiene Student.
Episode Highlights
Alanaâs experience as a DA in the Army Alanaâs path with education Alanaâs experience in AfghanistanQuotes
âI deployed as a dental assistantâ
âVery few dental assistants get an opportunity to deploy or go into a field unitâ
âI canât imagine a new dentist and a new assistant working together, trying to figure it outâ
âI had to run the whole clinic by myself⊠I got to work every aspect of the office, because I was the only oneâ
âIt's almost like a mission trip, seeing people from all different walks of lifeâ
âItâs really fulfilling to help someone who is painâ
âIf it's something you donât really like, at least you are given the option to go to school for freeâ
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about how to lead our boss. Doug provides some advice to show us that leadership doesnât always flow from the top down.
Episode highlights
Why having diverse leadership is important 6 Tips to bottom up leadershipQuotes
âIts actually problematic when a boss is the only one making decisionsâ
âSometimes we get stuck in the âthat's their jobâŠand this is mineâ mentalityâ
âStarting with a positive thing creates a separation between the problem, and them as the bossâ
âApproach your bosses blind spot in the way you would want to be approached about yourâ
âWe all misinterpret things⊠without truly understanding the intentionsâ
âIt's good for me to assume they have the best interests at heartâ
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
GetHiredRDH homepage:
https://gethiredrdh.com/
Dougâs email:
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This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses Oral Cancer, in honor or Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Amanda brings on Susan Cotten who breaks down the top 5 things we need to do when thinking about our oral cancer screening.
Episode Highlights
What drove Susan Top 5 tips Medical HistoryQuotes
âCancer changed and our screening needed to change right along with itâ
âI want to be able to smile like everyone else but I canât⊠the cancer had devastated her teeth and oral cavityâ
âThere is no perfect hygiene appointmentâ
âOwn it, flip it, and move forwardâ
âTell your patients you are doing the screening, and educate while you do itâ
âDonât assume a patient isnât at risk⊠screen from their very first visit with youâ
âThe youngest patient I have had with oral cancer⊠was 6 years oldâ
âOne person, every hour, of every day dies of oral cancerâ
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
Amandaâs email:
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This week on the ADHA Podcast your host Diana Corbin is joined by Kristin Minihan-Anderson, Laurel Risom and Marissa Decarli who work at University of Bridgeport. Today they discuss their mentors, and their various positions in the University of Bridgeport program.
Episode Highlights
Kristen, Laurel and Marissaâs Backgrounds Mentors Various positions and aspects of the programQuotes
âI had zero interest in teaching... until I had her as my mentorâ
âThey get a really well rounded experience which is greatâ
âAll of our associate level programs get this practical hands on application in addition to the public health lectureâ
âThis team has taken this and ran with it and created a such a practice hands on experienceâ
âOur entire goal is to create public health hygienistsâ
âDonât be afraid of going into public healthâ
âYou learn on the fly in public healthâ
Links
Kristin Contact Info: [email protected]
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge
https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx
https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health
ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org
American Dental Hygienistsâ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen for part 2 of their conversation. Today they focus on the clear aligner side of Allisonâs business and what benefits it brings for Dental Assistants.
Episode Highlights
Advocate, donât sell A skill you take with you/ Resume assetQuotes
âDental Assistants have such a great opportunity to make changes that not only benefit the practice and patients but that benefit them and their careersâ
âYou are not a salesperson, you are an advocate for your patients and an educatorâ
âThe dental assistant can take the initiative to be trained through your course onlineâ
âSeeing dental assistants drive to learn on their own is hugeâ
âBeing proactive and gaining those skills will launch you into your careerâ
âHaving that energy come into your practice throughout the day is so fun!
Links
Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/
Clear Coaching Website: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about photos, and whether it is a good idea to include one on your resume or not. This is a controversial question, that is personal. Tune in for some advice Doug has for you when debating whether or not to include a photo.
Episode highlights
Pros and Cons Your photo is your brand If they discriminate, they may be doing you a favor Photo tipsQuotes
âIt's a very personal dissuasion, one that you as a job seeker need to make yourselfâ
âItâs okay not to include a photo if you are not comfortable with itâ
â50% of my clients opt to include a photo on their resumeâ
âI hear it over and over again that hygienists who include a photo of themselves on their resume get compliments from potential employers for doing soâ
âNaturally they are going to come across photos, photos that you may not want them to seeâŠgiven that fact would you rather them have something you have vetted yourself and provided to them⊠as opposed to a photo on your Facebook from 2008â
âWe don't see the words on paper as a person, we see the person as a person when we see them in-personâ
âIf they do use that photo for discriminate against you, do you really want to work for them?â
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
GetHiredRDH homepage:
https://gethiredrdh.com/
Dougâs email:
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This week on Your Dental Top 5 Podcast Amanda Hill discusses the Top 5 tips to get out of your headâŠand into action! Amanda bring in a visionary life coach - Jackie Cote to guide us to achieving our goals because if you have a desire⊠you deserve it!
Episode Highlights
Where are you at now Where do you want to be Recognizing triggers Awareness of the thoughts and stories you tell yourself Make the choiceQuotes
âIâve always had this knack for giving the gift of beliefâ
âI think we all often get stuck in our livesâ
âWith our busy lives, we forget the dream, we forget to tap into our desiresâ
âIf you have a desire, you deserve itâ
âThe trigger will always start in your body first, it will be a visceral body reactionâ
âThere is a positive intention to all of your thoughts, the one telling you not to do something, is trying to keep you safe, you can thank it for trying to keep you safe, and welcome a new thought to make actions towards a new futureâ
âI love that you talk to yourself as much as I talk to myselfâŠit makes me feel so much betterâ
âThere are only two ways we move towards a goal, it's either we move away from fear and pain or we are moving towards pleasure. I have learned its so much more fun to move towards pleasureâ
âWhat do you want your story to look like moving forwardâ
Links
Jackieâs Website: https://jackiecotecoaching.com
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
Amandaâs email:
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This week on the ADHA Podcast Matt Crespin joins us for his monthly fireside chat! Matt is joined by Ryann Kehoe, and Michele Braerman. Ryann and Michele provide some background to their positions with ADHA and discuss the Institute for Oral Health (IOH).
Episode Highlights
Ryann Kehoe Background Michele Braerman Background IOH Grant/Scholarship Opportunities Walking ChallengeQuotes
âPreviously I worked in for Lincoln Park Zoo, so I moved from animals to hygienistsâ
âIOH support dental hygienist at all levels of their careersâ
âMany of the people Diana interviews regularly are Mars Wrigley Foundation grantee winnersâ
âWe at IOH cannot do what we do without our liaisonsâ
âI just thought I mentioned that⊠since I am looking at my trophiesâ
âItâs through the work of all of you out there listening that allows us to do what we doâ
Links
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/walking-challenge
https://mymembership.adha.org/Members/FundraisingADHA/Fund_Options.aspx
https://www.adha.org/institute-for-oral-health
ADHA Annual Conference Website: https://www.adha2020.org
American Dental Hygienistsâ Association homepage: https://www.adha.org/
ADHA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/youradha/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Dental Assistant Talk with Megen Elliot, Megen talks with Allison Lacousiere who is an entrepreneur! Allison has a business, Clear Coaching that assists in clear aligner coaching. Join Allison and Megen as they talk about Allisons business and coaching tips.
Episode Highlights
Allisonâs Background Imposter syndrome and being open to growth What is a coach, and why you need oneQuotes
âI created a plan on my own for the dentist to ramp up his aligner systemsâ
âSince I took that initiative he was really excited to invest in me furtherâ
âThe clear aligner numbers doubled year after yearâ
âAt 24 year old I was promoted to the office manager, I had no clue what I was doing, but I very optimistic and forward thinking, I knew one of the keys was to connect the teamâ
âI struggled with imposter syndrome for a long timeâ
âYou didnât view it that way, you thought âwhat can I learn, how can I absorb all of the knowledge and skill this person has to share with me to make the practice betterââ.
âIt doesnât say that you are not doing things well enough, itâs that there is always opportunity to learn moreâ
â A coach doesn't tell you what the answer is⊠they help you recognize what your answer is and how you can achieve itâ
Links
Allison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonlacoursiere/
Clear Coaching Website: https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
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This week on Get Hired with Doug Perry, Doug talks with us about the best practices for anonymous job openings. Although not common these opportunities do present themselves and Doug walks us through steps for the application process!
Episode highlights
Google Searching Tricks Work with what you have Qualifiers Testimonial sheetsQuotes
âSometimes you can figure out who an office is by googling a fax or phone number, or email addressâ
âIf you have little bits and pieces of information you can try to perform a google searchâ
âPay attention to the job listing itself and look for those little cluesâ
âIf you see someone with an outgoing personality, be sure to include that in your resume and cover letterâ
âRead carefully that job description, and use that as an outline on how you should pitch, youâ
âJob hunting is a lot like dating, you always want to put your best food forward to create that connection and find a matchâ
âJust so you know⊠employers are doing the same thingâ
Links
The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage:
http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/
The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429
GetHiredRDH homepage:
https://gethiredrdh.com/
Dougâs email:
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