TDA SoundByte Podcast

TDA SoundByte Podcast

In the TDA SoundByte Podcast, the Texas Dental Association takes "bytes" out of the topics that are on Texas dentists' minds.

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September 8, 2021 27 mins

These days, strange feels like the new normal—and the 2021 Texas legislative session was no exception. But TDA overcame real hurdles, and won important victories for Texas dentists and patients. What were the unusual challenges we faced during this year's legislative session? How did TDA strategize and prioritize, to best help the dental profession, and the people they serve? And what new laws were passed that affect you as a ...

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The Texas Legislature is back in session.  What are TDA's legislative priorities? And what does this mean for Texas dentists and patients? Join TDA Senior Policy Manager Diane Rhodes, TDA Public Affairs Director Jess Calvert, and Council on Legislative, Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Chair Dr. Matt Roberts as we take the first "byte" of the 87th Legislative Session, and delve into what dentists need to know. 

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How do you find out what's really going on with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE)'s anesthesia inspections? You go right to the source. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Lee Lannen, TSBDE Anesthesia Program Specialist, and Diane Rhodes, TDA Senior Policy Manager. Questions are answered. Misconceptions are cleared up. Processes are clarified. And listeners can learn what State Board anesthesia...

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There is an abundance of information out there about x-ray equipment regulations⁠—and not all of it is true. How do you separate fact from fiction? In this episode, Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Radiation Unit Manager Lisa Bruedigan and TDA Senior Policy Manager Diane Rhodes talk about the new dental x-ray rule, dispel rumors and inaccurate information, and educate dentists on compliance. 

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The laws governing how dentists prescribe controlled substances are changing, and the stakes are high. Dentists who don't comply can be putting their patients at risk—and can face repercussions themselves. As dentists, what are your responsibilities—and your rights? Join Dr. Matt Roberts, chair of TDA's Council on Legislative, Regulatory, and Governmental Affairs, and Diane Rhodes, TDA senior policy manager, for this nece...

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Even small amounts of money can have major consequences. In this episode, TDA Director of Member Services Lee Ann Johnson and Senior Policy Manager Diane Rhodes  go over what dentists need to do to return overpayments and credit balances to patients, in a variety of scenarios. (And we've lightened up just a bit since the last episode!) 

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In the first episode of the TDA SoundByte Podcast, the Texas Dental Association takes a "byte" out of the 86th Texas Legislature, and tells you what's new for dentists now that the legislative session is over. Featuring TDA Director of Public Affairs Jess Calvert, Senior Policy Manager Diane Rhodes, and Director of Member Services Lee Ann Johnson. 

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