26 episodes
Dental Sound Bytes Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
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- Religion & Spirituality
CMDA's Dental Ministries is dedicated to encouraging and supporting dentists in living out their Christian faith in their professional and personal lives. We are an outreach that encourages and supports dental professionals and students as they strive to integrate their Christian faith into all aspects of their lives, while providing opportunities for training and equipping.
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Salt and Light in Healthcare
Dr. Walt Larimore is hosted by Dr. Bill Griffin and Dr. Mike Chupp in this podcast, which was previously released as a CMDA Matters episode. Dr. Larimore has been a pioneer for spiritual interventions in healthcare since 1995, when he co-led (along with Pastor Bill Peel) the Saline Solution resource. Hear how this first resource came about and how Christians in healthcare can best address their patients’ spiritual needs.
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Lessons Learned from the ADA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner
Dr. William “Bill” Sasser has enjoyed a long career as a dental missionary and has introduced many others to the excitement and blessings of short-term international mission trips. He established a dental clinic for the underserved in Charleston, SC. Additionally, he and his wife Susalee are heavily invested in the lives of dental students at the Medical University of South Carolina. The love of Christ has compelled him to serve in these and many other ways, both domestically and internationally.
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Growing in Christ through Physical Hardship
Dr. Joe Bolil has had more than his share of physical challenges over the past few years, yet he continues to serve as an enthusiastic faculty member at Creighton School of Dentistry. Hear how the power of Christ has enabled faithfulness, despite the suffering he has endured.
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The Signals of Transcendence
Author and social critic Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence.
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The GHO Dental Experience
Dr. Bill Griffin shares about the exciting opportunities for dentists to use their skills on GHO mission trips.
GHO Trip Calendar: https://gho.servicereef.com/events?sort=upcoming
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We’ve Got Your Back – Ergonomically Speaking
Providing dental treatment can be a physically tedious pursuit, often leading the dental team into strenuous positions that can compromise the health of our necks, backs, wrists, etc. Dr. Matthew Mattox, a physical therapist, was able to achieve great success in treating his wife Krystal’s ergonomic issues, enabling him to collect a wealth of information that he now provides for other dental personnel. This podcast can put us all in better position for long-term clinical careers.