SpouseTales

If you have been in tune to dental speakers the last several years, you have heard or heard of Dr. Roy Shelburne aka "Prisoner Set Free". Join JoAn as she sits down with him after a live event in Texas. We believe you might be surprised just how amazing the SUPER spouse behind this man is. This short podcast is eye opening and honest about what you don't always talk about from the podium.

Why shouldn't I write my own employee handbook, better yet, use my friend's or one an online version with subtle tweaks? For starters, what you don't know can hurt you when it comes to state, federal and labor laws. Join Kathy and JoAn as they dive deep into the subject of employee handbooks and documentation as well as vacation, maternity and/or PTO pay. We routinely refer to Paul Edwards, Co-founder of CEDR HR Solutions as "Paul the Protector" in our offices. We've both been clients of CEDR for many years yet, we were blown away at all CEDR provides that we missed. We've both been in dental practices for over 25 years, when an honest handshake or verbal agreement was worth everything. Knowing we have a team of attorneys and HR specialists available to us for questions and support is comforting. This is a Power Hour you won't want to miss.

In episode 9, JoAn and Kathy discuss the importance of documenting team meetings with Ashley Cisneros. Being on the same page as a team allows transparent standards that are solidified in meeting notes. Look out for the Power Hour with Paul Edwards from CEDR HR coming next week!

In episode 8, JoAn and Kathy discuss the do's and don'ts of interviews. Hear their advice on conducting an interview and how to stand out as a hopeful job candidate.

In this episode, hear how keeping the lines of communication open between you and your dentist spouse could save their life, literally. Anna knows like JoAn and Kathy, just because it's 5:00 pm doesn't mean it 's over. She'll share the frightening steps to what saved her husband's life and how it is most important as a spouse, to claim the time it takes to take care of yourself. "We deserve it." Listening to her intuition likely saved her husband's life.

Join JoAn and Kathy as they discuss heathy boundaries with your team. This sets both you and your practice up for success. Boundaries keep it cleaner and when doctor, spouse and/or manager have an agreement to the topics that are "jointly discussed", it creates a united front. Systems like this will make it healthy for team members as well as doctors and team leaders whatever their role is.

Join JoAn and Kathy as they connect with Dr. Jennifer Hathaway. Dr. Hathaway is a practicing dentist in central Texas. Dr. Hathaway shares her perspective on being a strong female in her practice and the moment she realized that she needed someone to come take the role of her “dental wife”. She shares the importance of using communication and connection in practice, in life and with her peers in dentistry.

Join JoAn and Kathy with DeW Life magazine Editor and Publisher, Anne Duffy. They all agree, Dentistry is a lifestyle and that's why it takes more time and energy from both people in any marriage! Many times it takes a Dew and a DeWd. Whether it's a female dental professional supported by a male spouse or as in Kathy and JoAn's case a female spouse who supports a practicing dentist in the practice and/or community. Anne's feelings (and actions) of collaboration and abundance drive her passion to give back. Read more about Anne's rich background in dentistry here: Anne Duffy is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a major in Dental Hygiene and minor in Education. She continues to practice dental hygiene one day a week and is past chair of the Dental Hygiene Board at CPCC. After taking 6 state boards, Anne joined Oxyfresh in 1995, to market a dental line and build a team of leaders. She quickly went to the top of the company and continued building the customer base for 20 years. In 1998, Anne helped launch Dental Entrepreneur magazine at the ADA Conference in San Francisco. She took over as editor and publisher in 2002. Dental Entrepreneur: Business Beyond the Classroom goes to every dental school in the country and to young dentists practicing ten years or less, both print and digitally at dentalentreprneur.com. Anne is a little bit “Erin Brockovich” and now currently launching DeW.Life - a magazine and website for women, about women and by women. The official launch party for the inaugural print issue took place at the Hinman Dental meeting March 23 -25, 2017 where Dr. Jane Puskas was the first female general chair in 104 years. Anne’s philanthropic interests are Best Buddies, St. Jude, America’s Tooth Fairy, and Living Your Strengths. When Anne is not gathering content, working out at Pure Barre or going to daily mass, she is spending time with her sweet husband, Tom, of 41 years. They love entertaining, sports and traveling the country as they pursue their entrepreneurial businesses. They have three grown children that are enjoying success in their lives and chosen professions. Anne M Duffy 12233 Pine Valley Club Dr. Charlotte, NC 28277 anneduffy@dentalentrepreneur.com cell: 704-953-0261 office: 704-846-7665 www.dentalentrepreneur.com http://dew.life/

In episode 3, JoAn and Kathy begin to broach the subject of the spouse in the dental practice. How to have healthy boundaries and remember that the dentist is in fact the leader. Understanding and valuing the many roles of the spouse.

Paul Edwards is the co-founder of CEDR HR Solutions, a leading provider of on- demand HR support for dental practices of all sizes and specialties across the United States. With over 25 years of experience as a manager and business owner, Paul is well-known throughout the dental community for his expertise when it comes to solving HR issues that impact dental practice owners and managers. He specializes in helping dentists successfully handle employee issues and safely navigate the complex and ever- changing employment labor law landscapes through his company’s customized employee handbooks and support center. Paul is the author of HR Base Camp, a blog and podcast channel for dentists and healthcare providers. He is also a featured writer for The Profitable Dentist, Dentistry IQ, and Dentaltown. He is a contributor to the ADA ‘s GPS program and regularly speaks at dental seminars, conferences and CE courses across the country, including the Greater New York Dental Meeting, Yankee Dental Conference, DOCS Education, AADOM and more.

In episode 1, JoAn Majors, CSP, published author, and co-host Kathy Cigno welcome you to the SpouseTales Podcast.