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Tooth Talk
Hosted by The American Dental Association · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Discussing everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship, and canines to the campaign trail, Tooth Talk covers the most important dental news in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Brought to you by ADPAC and the American Dental Association, focused on empowering dental professionals to achieve optimal health for all.
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What is Tooth Talk about?
Discussing everything from molars to Medicaid, bicuspids to bipartisanship, and canines to the campaign trail, Tooth Talk covers the most important dental news in Washington, D.C. and around the country. Brought to you by ADPAC and the American Dental Association, focused on empowering dental professionals to achieve optimal health for all.
Who hosts Tooth Talk?
Tooth Talk is hosted by The American Dental Association. The show has published 59 episodes to date.
What has Tooth Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#58 Biting Into Policy: Dental Advocacy, Fluoride Fights & Basset Hounds" (16 June 2025, 45 minutes), "#57 Student Debt and Workforce" (2 October 2023, 31 minutes), and "#56 Exploring MLR and What it Means for Dental Patients" (3 July 2023, 30 minutes).
How often does Tooth Talk publish?
Tooth Talk publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 59 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Tooth Talk?
Booking probability for Tooth Talk is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tooth Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tooth Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Tooth Talk?
The strongest fits for Tooth Talk are Dentists. Tooth Talk has a news audience.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #57
#57 Student Debt and Workforce
Oct 2, 202331 minDo you know how student loan reform is affecting dentistry and the oral health workforce? ADA advocates are working on several bills to address workforce shortages and student loan reform, like debt cancellation...
- Jul 3, 202330 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Chad Olson, Director of State Government Affairs at the American Dental Association, to discuss the recent surge of MLR legislation in State Houses. How does...
- Dec 5, 202231 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk Sarah and Peter sit down again with ADA Sr. Vice-President of Government Affairs, Mike Graham, to discuss the results of the Midterm Election. Diving into the ADA and Mass Dental's big win...
- Sep 26, 202235 min
The ADA and the state dental societies have been working with state and federal legislatures and insurance companies over the years to promote broad ranging solutions to the various hurdles patients face with respect to...
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Episode #53
#53 Dental Insurance Reform
Sep 5, 202234 minIn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter discuss how dentists are advocating at the federal, state and local levels to make sure dental insurance is fair for all parties involved. Hear which dental insurance...
Episode #52
#52 2022 Senate Update
Aug 29, 202259 minOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter provide their in-depth look into this year's Senate midterms. In a year where the Republicans are heavy favorites to take control of the Senate, your hosts take a state by...
Episode #51
#51 Redistricting and the 2022 Midterms
Feb 14, 202243 minOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter go over everything you need to know about the 2022 Midterm elections. From the coast to coast redistricting fight, the wave of retirements, and the historical trends, by...
- Jan 24, 202232 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the ADA's new Executive Director, Dr. Raymond Cohlmia. In this introduction, Dr. Cohlmia talks about why he got into dentistry, his leadership philosophy, and...
- Sep 22, 202131 min
Peter and Sarah sit down with ADA President, Dr. Dan Klemmedson, and ADA's Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Mike Graham. We discuss Congress' proposed expansion of Medicare to include dentistry...
Episode #48
#48 The Case for Health Equity
Sep 20, 202135 minOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter chat with Dr. Jessica Meeske, Chair Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention, about health equity. Dr. Meeske shines a light on this important topic by discussing what...
- May 17, 202138 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter talk about the effects of McCarran Ferguson repeal with George Slover, Senior Policy Counsel with Consumer Reports. Bringing his expertise on an issue he has worked on...
Episode #46
#46 That's a Wrap; 2020 in Review
Dec 28, 202038 minIn this two-part episode, Peter and Sarah welcome Mike Graham, ADA's Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs to give highlights and accomplishments of 2020. In the second part of the show, We discuss the...
Episode #45
#45 2020 Election Wrap-up
Nov 30, 202039 minWell nobody's perfect. On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter wrap up the 2020 Election. They talk about what they got right, and moreover what they got wrong, and what the political future may hold.
Episode #44
#44 Election Special - The House
Oct 27, 20201h 13mIn this second installment of Tooth Talk's Election Prediction specials Sarah and Peter break down the House- literally. We go over "toss up" House races, dentists running for Congress, early voting, polling, and...
Episode #43
#43 Election Special - The Senate
Oct 12, 20201h 7mThis episode of Tooth Talk is the first in Sarah and Peter's Election Prediction specials. For this first installment, the duo tackle the Senate. They go over the hot races, what the two special elections mean for the...
Episode #42
#42 The Life and Times of a Dental Student
Aug 24, 202043 minIn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with the leadership of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). ASDA President Sydney Shapiro and Vice-Presidents Aditi Desai and Gerry Scannell discuss...
- Aug 10, 202037 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter are joined by Dr. Tricia Quartey, who practices in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Dr. Alexandra Malebranche, who practices in Philadelphia P.A. In this episode, we hear the perspective...
Episode #40
#40 Presidential Chat: Dr. Chad Gehani, 156th President of the American Dental Association
Jul 13, 202030 minOn this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Chad Gehani, the 156th President of the American Dental Association, to learn about the issues facing dentistry today during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr...
- Jun 15, 202027 min
On this episode of Tooth Talk, Sarah and Peter sit down with Dr. Colleen Greene. Dr. Greene is a public health dentist from Wisconsin with a unique perspective on social justice, dentistry, and public health. We also...
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Mike Graham
Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, American Dental Association
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Paul O'Connor
Head of Sustainable Finance- Debt Capital Markets, Irish Centre for Applied Patient Safety and Simulation
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Jeff Van Drew
Congressman, South Jersey
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Nate Turner
expert on polyamorous relationships, Skookum Outfitters
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