Dental Sound Bytes https://cmda.org/series/dental-soundbytes/ 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. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:19:27 +0000 en-US © 2025, Christian Medical & Dental Associations® 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. Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA) episodic 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. Christian Medical & Dental Associations® scott.rimell@cmda.org false https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/UPDATED-Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo.png Dental Sound Bytes https://cmda.org/series/dental-soundbytes/ yes c29a02aa-bb09-5f57-a1f9-d6f17e79af88 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 CDA Members Receive Humanitarian Awards from ADA and AGD https://cmda.org/podcast/cda-members-receive-humanitarian-awards-from-ada-and-agd/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:49:09 +0000 ea1200a8-89f9-531a-8b32-f8d8db521c30 Longtime CMDA members Dr. William Kane and Dr. T. Bob Davis  were recently honored by the two most prominent US dental organizations, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry with their respective humanitarian awards in 2025. Out of over 200,000 active dentists in the US, it’s truly amazing that both of these award winners are a part of our CDA membership.  Their common goal is to honor Christ through the dental profession, and the Lord has greatly blessed their efforts in multiple areas of personal and professional ministry.

 

]]> Longtime CMDA members Dr. William Kane and Dr. T. Bob Davis  were recently honored by the two most prominent US dental organizations, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry with their respective humanitarian awards in 2025. Out of over 200,000 active dentists in the US, it’s truly amazing that both of these award winners are a part of our CDA membership.  Their common goal is to honor Christ through the dental profession, and the Lord has greatly blessed their efforts in multiple areas of personal and professional ministry.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg CDA Members Receive Humanitarian Awards from ADA and AGD false no 00:35:46 No no Healing Purpose: Finding Joy, Faith & Fulfillment in Medicine https://cmda.org/podcast/healing-purpose-finding-joy-faith-fulfillment-in-medicine/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:45:04 +0000 b7728c4c-1c1e-5b1f-8361-73667aebb5d4 Dr. Mark Topazian joins host Dr. Bill Griffin and co-host Dr. Mike Chupp for a conversation on finding joy, faith, and fulfillment in medicine. A world-class gastroenterologist who has taught and practiced at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Topazian now serves with his wife, Janet, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as missionaries with SIM. Drawing from his new book, Healing Purpose: Finding Satisfaction in a Healthcare Career, Dr. Topazian explores what happens when our calling to help others meets the realities of exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, and how God’s presence transforms even the hardest days of clinical work. Through stories from academic medicine and mission service, he reveals how faith and science form one unified story of healing, and how practicing whole-person care renews both the patient and the provider. Whether you’re a student, a practitioner, or a weary soul in need of renewal, this episode will remind you that your daily work is sacred and filled with purpose.

 

]]> Dr. Mark Topazian joins host Dr. Bill Griffin and co-host Dr. Mike Chupp for a conversation on finding joy, faith, and fulfillment in medicine. A world-class gastroenterologist who has taught and practiced at Yale University and the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Topazian now serves with his wife, Janet, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as missionaries with SIM. Drawing from his new book, Healing Purpose: Finding Satisfaction in a Healthcare Career, Dr. Topazian explores what happens when our calling to help others meets the realities of exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, and how God’s presence transforms even the hardest days of clinical work. Through stories from academic medicine and mission service, he reveals how faith and science form one unified story of healing, and how practicing whole-person care renews both the patient and the provider. Whether you’re a student, a practitioner, or a weary soul in need of renewal, this episode will remind you that your daily work is sacred and filled with purpose.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Healing Purpose: Finding Joy, Faith & Fulfillment in Medicine false no 00:44:12 No no Living Out Ministry in Academia & Healthcare https://cmda.org/podcast/living-out-ministry-in-academia-healthcare/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:32:33 +0000 7602dbb0-bdc1-5ffa-8c24-5b89c3e74570 Dr. Andre Mickel joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia.

 

]]> Dr. Andre Mickel joins Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin for a conversation about what it means to boldly follow Jesus in one of the most secular corners of healthcare: academia.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Living Out Ministry in Academia & Healthcare false no 00:32:45 No no Kingdom Impact Through Dentistry: A Panel Discussion https://cmda.org/podcast/kingdom-impact-through-dentistry-a-panel-discussion/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:32:42 +0000 9e1701af-5271-5a29-a5c5-6fb63837dbd4 What inspires Christian dental professionals to see dentistry as a means to the greater end of proclaiming Christ, and how can this be accomplished faithfully and powerfully? Hear from four dental professionals who recognize the transformative power of the Gospel, both for themselves and for those they serve.

 

]]> What inspires Christian dental professionals to see dentistry as a means to the greater end of proclaiming Christ, and how can this be accomplished faithfully and powerfully? Hear from four dental professionals who recognize the transformative power of the Gospel, both for themselves and for those they serve.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Kingdom Impact Through Dentistry: A Panel Discussion false no 00:56:30 No no Caring for Kenyans for a Quarter Century https://cmda.org/podcast/caring-for-kenyans-for-a-quarter-century/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:32:27 +0000 51308981-4d7d-5859-b4f3-6198740549d1 Dr. Warren Rich reluctantly answered the call to dental missionary service in Kenya, and the Lord rewarded him with 25 years of joy-filled memories.  Enjoy this recording of our first plenary session from the 2025 Great Commission Dental Conference, including the introduction given by his daughter, Elise.

 

]]> Dr. Warren Rich reluctantly answered the call to dental missionary service in Kenya, and the Lord rewarded him with 25 years of joy-filled memories.  Enjoy this recording of our first plenary session from the 2025 Great Commission Dental Conference, including the introduction given by his daughter, Elise.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Caring for Kenyans for a Quarter Century false no 00:46:45 No no Dynamic Mentorship on the Mission Field https://cmda.org/podcast/dynamic-mentorship-on-the-mission-field/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:38:25 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=30900 Dr. Herb Gorin and dental student, Nick Greene, had a blast learning from each other and serving the dentally needy in Rwanda on a recent Global Health Outreach mission trip. The nineteen-person team treated over 2,100 patients during the five days of treatment.  It was a tremendous week on several levels – clinically, spiritually, and interpersonally.  Their story illustrates how God can use healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.

 

]]> Dr. Herb Gorin and dental student, Nick Greene, had a blast learning from each other and serving the dentally needy in Rwanda on a recent Global Health Outreach mission trip. The nineteen-person team treated over 2,100 patients during the five days of treatment.  It was a tremendous week on several levels – clinically, spiritually, and interpersonally.  Their story illustrates how God can use healthcare professionals at any stage of their careers.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Dynamic Mentorship on the Mission Field false no 00:30:34 No no Dental Dream Finally Fulfilled https://cmda.org/podcast/dental-dream-finally-fulfilled/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:30:30 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=30584 It’s never too late to pursue your dreams as illustrated by Dr. Amber Thomas’ recent graduation from dental school.  She had about 10 years on her classmates along with a husband and three children, yet she still found time to be an active member and officer in her CMDA student group.  What she discovered was that her dream was God’s calling, and His grace was sufficient to see her through.

 

]]> It’s never too late to pursue your dreams as illustrated by Dr. Amber Thomas’ recent graduation from dental school.  She had about 10 years on her classmates along with a husband and three children, yet she still found time to be an active member and officer in her CMDA student group.  What she discovered was that her dream was God’s calling, and His grace was sufficient to see her through.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Dental Dream Finally Fulfilled false no 00:31:37 No no The Natural Tooth: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made https://cmda.org/podcast/the-natural-tooth-fearfully-and-wonderfully-made/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:56:03 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=30093 Few of us in dentistry would have seen dental anatomy as our favorite course in dental school, but Dr. Samer Zaky has discovered an inherent fascination with the wonders of God’s dental creativity.  God’s exquisite design of teeth cannot be matched by even our best restorative materials and techniques.  For this reason, preservation of natural tooth structure should be our highest clinical goal as dental professionals.

 

]]> Few of us in dentistry would have seen dental anatomy as our favorite course in dental school, but Dr. Samer Zaky has discovered an inherent fascination with the wonders of God’s dental creativity.  God’s exquisite design of teeth cannot be matched by even our best restorative materials and techniques.  For this reason, preservation of natural tooth structure should be our highest clinical goal as dental professionals.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg The Natural Tooth: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made false no 00:25:58 No no Nurturing Seeds of Faith Through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] Program https://cmda.org/podcast/nurturing-seeds-of-faith-through-cmdas-dental-residency-program/ Fri, 02 May 2025 10:29:33 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=29947 Dr. Katie Musser, a 2019 graduate of CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program, is now highly committed to giving other graduates the same opportunity to treat patients with both clinical and spiritual excellence in the U.S. and abroad.

 

]]> Dr. Katie Musser, a 2019 graduate of CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program, is now highly committed to giving other graduates the same opportunity to treat patients with both clinical and spiritual excellence in the U.S. and abroad.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Nurturing Seeds of Faith Through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] Program false no 00:19:59 No no Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life https://cmda.org/podcast/full-time-work-and-the-meaning-of-life/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:42:26 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=29571 Dr. Bill Griffin and Dr. Mike Chupp sit down to have a conversation with well-known financial advisor and author David Bahnsen to talk about his new book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.

 

]]> Dr. Bill Griffin and Dr. Mike Chupp sit down to have a conversation with well-known financial advisor and author David Bahnsen to talk about his new book, Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life false no 00:37:35 No no A Career of Local and Global Faithfulness https://cmda.org/podcast/a-career-of-local-and-global-faithfulness/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:51:36 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=29185 Dr. Robert Zimmerman’s five decades in dentistry have been driven by a profound zeal to address dental needs through the skills that God has given him.  Whether treating missionaries in his practice, starting a local clinic for the underserved, or providing care and teaching internationally, his efforts were fueled by the love of Christ.

 

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg A Career of Local and Global Faithfulness false no 00:31:47 No no The Gospel in Private Practice https://cmda.org/podcast/the-gospel-in-private-practice/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:55:18 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=28407 Dr. Kevin Aduddell strives to provide top-notch dentistry for his patients in Plano, TX.  But he doesn’t stop there.  His ultimate desire is to communicate the love of Christ through the care he provides.  His zeal for the Gospel also inspires him to care for the dentally underserved at a local Christian clinic. Be challenged and encouraged by Dr. Aduddell’s efforts to integrate spiritual care in his private practice.

 

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg The Gospel in Private Practice false no 00:28:33 No no Dr. Van Haywood: A Student of the Great Physician https://cmda.org/podcast/dr-van-haywood-a-student-of-the-great-physician/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:01:18 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=28310 The Lord has used Dr. Van Haywood to spark a tooth-whitening revolution in the dental profession, and for three decades he has been pouring into the lives of dentists and dental students.  Van’s story goes well beyond the world of academia, which has become his platform to communicate the glory of Christ.  This podcast was previously released throughout CMDA as a CMDA Matters episode.

 

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Dr. Van Haywood: A Student of the Great Physician false no 00:36:30 No no Salt and Light in Healthcare https://cmda.org/podcast/salt-and-light-in-healthcare/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:15:18 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27994 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.

 

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Salt and Light in Healthcare false no 00:39:07 No no Lessons Learned from the ADA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner https://cmda.org/podcast/lessons-learned-from-the-adas-2024-humanitarian-of-the-year-award-winner/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:33:51 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27669 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.

 

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Lessons Learned from the ADA’s 2024 Humanitarian of the Year Award Winner false no 00:23:11 No no Growing in Christ through Physical Hardship https://cmda.org/podcast/growing-in-christ-through-physical-hardship/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:22:20 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27566 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.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Growing in Christ through Physical Hardship false no 00:27:35 No no The Signals of Transcendence https://cmda.org/podcast/the-signals-of-transcendence/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:36:29 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27378 Os Guinness talks about his latest book called Signals of Transcendence.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg The Signals of Transcendence false no 00:28:14 No no The GHO Dental Experience https://cmda.org/podcast/the-gho-dental-experience/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:20:36 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27272 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

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg The GHO Dental Experience false no 00:34:17 No no We’ve Got Your Back – Ergonomically Speaking https://cmda.org/podcast/weve-got-your-back-ergonomically-speaking/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:15:01 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=27027 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.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg We’ve Got Your Back – Ergonomically Speaking false no 00:30:14 No no Dentist Trades Successful Practice for Greater Joy in Rwanda https://cmda.org/podcast/dentist-trades-successful-practice-for-greater-joy-in-rwanda/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:19:04 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=26774  

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Dentist Trades Successful Practice for Greater Joy in Rwanda false no 00:35:43 No no Kingdom Growth in Rural Kenya Through Dentistry https://cmda.org/podcast/kingdom-growth-in-rural-kenya-through-dentistry/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:01:48 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=26524 For the past three years Dr. Caren Abraham has been working to establish the first dental clinic in a region of Kenya that is home to 350,000 people.  Hear how the Lord is greatly blessing her efforts as the Gospel goes forth through the dentistry she provides.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Kingdom Growth in Rural Kenya Through Dentistry false no 00:23:07 No no Cajun Campus Advisor https://cmda.org/podcast/cajun-campus-advisor/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:21:42 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=26340 Rather than jumping into retirement, Dr. John Ward chose to follow his private practice days with a faculty position in Cajun country at LSU School of Dentistry.  Dr. Ward also serves as Campus Advisor for CMDA’s student group at LSU.  His vast clinical experience over the years is now contributing to the development of the next generation of dentists and he’s having a blast in the process.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Cajun Campus Advisor false no 00:36:47 No no Trials and Triumph Through Christ https://cmda.org/podcast/trials-and-triumph-through-christ/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:27:58 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=26269 About a decade ago, Dr. Mark Brunner was diagnosed with a benign inoperable brain tumor.  The physical and mental challenges he faced were overwhelming, but the result has been a closer, deeper walk with his Savior, and also with his wife Stephanie.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Trials and Triumph Through Christ false no 00:42:33 No no Dental Incarnational Discipleship https://cmda.org/podcast/dental-incarnational-discipleship/ Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=26216 Dr. Katie Musser talks about how God is working to create disciples in dentistry through CMDA’s Dental Residency [+] program in Memphis, Tennessee.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Dental Incarnational Discipleship false no 00:38:37 No no WPDC’s Dental Champion https://cmda.org/podcast/wpdcs-dental-champion/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:02:55 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=25492 The dental component of CMDA’s Women Physicians and Dentists in Christ (WPDC) has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. Much of this growth is due to the efforts of Dr. Elisa Ghezzi, who has served CMDA in various capacities for a quarter of a century.  She is passionate about connecting females in dentistry for mutual encouragement and fellowship.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg WPDC’s Dental Champion false no 00:36:52 No no Military & Missionary Dentist Moves into Midwest Ministry https://cmda.org/podcast/military-missionary-dentist-moves-into-midwest-ministry/ Fri, 05 May 2023 07:29:03 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=25082 Dr. Jonathan Spenn is CMDA’s new Midwest Regional Dental Coordinator, a position which will allow him to energize dental school ministry across his region.  His vast experience providing dental care to the needy domestically and internationally will be a great asset as he works with students and colleagues.  Hear how his zeal to care for others has taken him to 18 different countries in his 15 years as a dentist.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Military & Missionary Dentist Moves into Midwest Ministry false no 00:22:35 No no Loving Patients Battling Substance Abuse https://cmda.org/podcast/loving-patients-battling-substance-abuse/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:22:09 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23937 Drs. Timothy and Nikki Allen to talk about their work serving the underserved, especially those who are struggling with addiction on this podcast episode.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Loving Patients Battling Substance Abuse false no 00:34:39 No no Incorporating Spiritual Interventions Into Your Practice https://cmda.org/podcast/incorporating-spiritual-interventions-into-your-practice/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:43:47 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23920 Dr. Cathie Scarbrough talks about bringing your faith into healthcare by incorporating spiritual interventions with Dr. Mike Chupp and Dr. Bill Griffin in this month’s Dental Sound Bytes podcast, which is a re-release of a prior CMDA Matters episode.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Incorporating Spiritual Interventions Into Your Practice false no 00:35:34 No no Master Dentist, Philanthropist and More https://cmda.org/podcast/master-dentist-philanthropist-and-more/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:19:47 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23317  Dr. Perry Stamatiades, in addition to owning and managing a comprehensive dental practice in Asheville, NC, is a lecturer and author and the creator of a philanthropic entity, Servants of Smiles.

 

 

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Master Dentist, Philanthropist and More false no 00:27:07 No no Stopping Touchdowns and Tooth Decay https://cmda.org/podcast/stopping-touchdowns-and-tooth-decay/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:52:10 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22918 Dr. Terry Schmidt, who spent more than a decade playing in the NFL before becoming a dentist and CMDA member, chats with CMDA’s CEO, Dr. Mike Chupp, and CMDA’s Vice President for Dental Ministries, Dr. Bill Griffin, on this release of a recent CMDA Matters podcast.

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Stopping Touchdowns and Tooth Decay false no 00:31:11 No no Ministering to Missionaries https://cmda.org/podcast/ministering-to-missionaries/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:52:43 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=21580 For over four decades CMDA has held annual conferences to minister to international missionaries and their families with continuing education and encouragement.  R. Bruce Templeton, DMD, is a key player in this effort drawing upon his dental experience in Canada’s far north serving the Inuit people.  Hear how he and others support and strengthen healthcare missionaries around the world. Listen Now!

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Ministering to Missionaries false no 00:21:13 No no Benefits of Private Practice Ownership https://cmda.org/podcast/benefits-of-private-practice-ownership/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:38:22 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=20907 Greg Gilbaugh, DDS, expounds on leadership principles that can best be exercised through ownership of one’s private practice. Listen Now!

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Benefits of Private Practice Ownership false no 00:40:03 No no Ukraine Dental Outreach https://cmda.org/podcast/ukraine-dental-outreach/ Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:47:09 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=20192 Drs. John Pfefferle and Phil Aday, GHO veteran dentists undeterred by war in Ukraine, joined forces to provide care for orphans and refugees. Listen Now!

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Ukraine Dental Outreach false no 00:29:00 No no Canadian Christian Dental Ministry Launched https://cmda.org/podcast/canadian-christian-dental-ministry-launched/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:57:17 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=19164 Dr. Katrina “Kate” Brouwer, ICMDA Dental Ministry Manager of Canada, shares her vision for establishing dental ministry across Canada.  Check it out – eh?

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Canadian Christian Dental Ministry Launched false no 00:26:13 No no CMDA Stewardship Development https://cmda.org/podcast/cmda-stewardship-development/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:46:54 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=18293 George Courtney and Jamie Mijeski of CMDA’s Stewardship Department share practical advice on financial stewardship and serving God rather than mammon.

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg CMDA Stewardship Development false no 00:32:13 No no Recognizing and Dealing with Stress https://cmda.org/podcast/steve-sartori-md-how-to-avoid-and-manage-burnout/ Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:15:29 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17851 Steve Sartori, MD, the former Director of CMDA’s Center for Well-being, shares timeless wisdom to equip us for dealing with the inevitable stresses of our profession.

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Recognizing and Dealing with Stress false no 00:17:05 No no Student Ambassadors for Christ https://cmda.org/podcast/faith-in-dental-school/ Sun, 15 May 2022 08:20:25 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17667 Dental students Tanner “TJ” Swanson and Caroline Miller share their vision of serving Christ through dentistry, which is developing along with their clinical skills.

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Student Ambassadors for Christ false no 00:26:34 No no Kevin L. Aduddell, DDS – Faith in the Practice https://cmda.org/podcast/kevin-l-aduddell-dds-faith-in-the-practice/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:23:01 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17178 Kevin L. Aduddell, DDS discusses his role in the Faith Prescriptions series.

]]> https://cmda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Dental-Sound-Bytes-Logo-576px.jpg Kevin L. Aduddell, DDS – Faith in the Practice false no 00:23:24 No no Dianne Glasscoe Watterson, RDH, BS, MBA – Do It All As To The Lord https://cmda.org/podcast/dianne-glasscoe-watterson-rdh-bs-mba-do-it-all-as-to-the-lord/ Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:25:29 +0000 https://cmda.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17106 Be inspired as you hear how Dianne Watterson has done it all as to the Lord during her extensive career in dentistry.

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