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The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast

The Bald Truth: The Dental Politics Podcast

著者： DIGRN
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The Bald Truth is a refreshing and bold podcast hosted by two unapologetically outspoken dentists who share more than just shiny scalps—they share a commitment to uncovering the unvarnished realities of organized dentistry. With a sharp focus on the critical issues facing private practice owners, hosts Dr. Bob Dee and Dr. Spencer Bloom tackle topics like the growing influence of private equity in healthcare, the role of organized dentistry, and the challenges of advocating for meaningful change in Washington, D.C. Known for their fearless critiques and genuine praise of the American Dental Association, The Bald Truth cuts through the noise to deliver the only dental politics podcast with no hidden agenda. Featuring engaging guest interviews and candid discussions, this podcast is a must-listen for those who care about the future of dentistry.
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  • DIGRN Presents: Dr. Bob Dee & Kerri Friel on Two Interstate License Portability Compacts

    DIGRN Presents: Dr. Bob Dee & Kerri Friel on Two Interstate License Portability Compacts
    2025/09/03
    Description
    In this powerful episode of The Bald Truth: Dental Politics Podcast, Dr. Bob Dee sits down with dental hygiene professor and examiner Kerri Friel to discuss the controversial push to eliminate clinical hand skill exams in favor of license portability compacts. They explore why these exams are essential to protect patient safety and professional integrity, and how private equity interests may be shaping this debate. Kerri offers a candid perspective from years of testing hygienists, highlighting real exam failures, clinical risks, and what’s at stake for both the profession and the public.

    Highlights
    Dr. Bob confronts the misconception that examiners profit from licensing exams, while Kerri shares emotional real-world stories—like seeing a Cavitron burn on a patient’s tongue—that reinforce the need for hand skill testing. The conversation dives deep into differences in dental school experiences, the threat of written-only OSCEs, the role of private equity in pushing licensure reforms, and concerns about lowering standards under the new DDH compact.

    Personal Passions
    Kerri is deeply passionate about protecting the public and maintaining clinical competency in dental hygiene. Dr. Bob remains a fierce advocate for transparency, ethical testing, and preserving dentistry as a respected profession—not a trade. Podcast Vision This podcast aims to spark honest, policy-driven conversations about the future of dentistry, unmask hidden influences, and give voice to the professionals on the front lines of care and education.

    Takeaways
    Hand skill testing remains a vital gatekeeper for patient safety. The move toward license portability must not come at the cost of clinical standards. Both dentists and hygienists must resist pressures to reduce licensure rigor in the name of convenience or cost savings—especially when those pressures originate outside the profession. ___________________________________________________________________

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    24 分
  • ADA Resolution Supports Dr. Ayer’s Lawsuit Against Zelis

    ADA Resolution Supports Dr. Ayer’s Lawsuit Against Zelis
    2025/07/12
    This ADA resolution calls for full support of Dr. Dennis Ayer’s federal antitrust lawsuit against Zelis and several major insurers accused of colluding to suppress out-of-network reimbursement rates. Backed by the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2020, which repealed McCarran-Ferguson’s antitrust exemption for health and dental insurers, this case may become the first real test of that law’s enforcement power.

    Dr. Ayer’s lawsuit alleges that insurers used shared pricing data through Zelis to systematically underpay dentists for services delivered outside their networks. If proven, this conduct violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act. The ADA resolution urges action—not just in words, but through financial backing, legal collaboration, and expert data support from the ADA Health Policy Institute.


    Delegates are being asked to vote in favor of a resolution that would:
    Equip Dr. Ayer’s legal team with ADA analytics and testimony;
    Advance fair dental reimbursement and transparency for patients;
    Push the DOJ and FTC to enforce federal antitrust law under CHIRA.

    This isn’t just about one case—it’s about using the tools Congress gave us to finally challenge collusive pricing practices that harm dentists and patients alike.
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    9 分
  • Transparency in Dental Practice Ownership and Corporate Control: Why the ADA Must Set the Standard

    Transparency in Dental Practice Ownership and Corporate Control: Why the ADA Must Set the Standard
    2025/07/12
    This resolution calls on the American Dental Association to adopt a national policy requiring dental offices to clearly disclose who owns and controls the practice.

    Patients are often unaware when multiple offices are controlled by the same private equity group or corporate entity. This resolution doesn’t ban business models—it simply brings transparency to the front desk, the website, and public listings.

    The ADA Board of Trustees wants to refer this to individual states. But patient rights shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code. National leadership starts with national policy.

    This is about trust, ethics, and accountability. It's time for the ADA to lead.
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    6 分
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