Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer, we open up the surprising history of dentistry, ask why it seems so different from internal medicine, and drill down on why dental insurance doesn’t really feel like insurance. Host Jonquilyn Hill talks with journalist Mary Otto and Dr. Lisa Simon, DMD, MD, to find the a ... Show More
Oct 4
Mass-produced fashion slop
How algorithms and instant fashion killed style — and how to get it back. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. People search for clothes by sorting through ... Show More
30m 30s
Sep 27
The end of etiquette
It’s not just about being nice. Manners allow us to peacefully coexist at work, in transit, and out in the wider world. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill ... Show More
30m 30s
Sep 20
We should party more
We’re lonely, isolated, and bored. The solution may be as simple as an invite and killer playlist. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A raucous loft part ... Show More
30m 30s
Jan 2025
Is My Dentist Scamming Me? (guest episode)
(Guest episode) Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer, we open up the surprising history of dentistry, ask why it seems so different from internal medicine, and drill down on why dental insurance doesn’t really feel like insurance ... Show More
44m 25s
May 2023
The Dentist: Toss the Floss? Flush the Brush?
The dentist tells us to floss, brush, avoid certain food and drinks ... but what actually matters when it comes to having healthy teeth? We're drilling into the science on all of it. Plus, we go undercover to find out how many dentists are trying to upsell you when you go in for ... Show More
36m 31s
Apr 2024
Cocaine was Used by DENTISTS?
Many people on the internet know Brad AKA ScumBag Dad as a practical jokester, but many do not realize that he has a day job as an orthodontist! ScumBag Dad describes the difference between orthodontists, oral surgeons, and regular dentists while also revealing some major misconc ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2025
188 - 5-Minute English: Going to the Dentist (+ Orthodontist)
Have you ever gone to the dentist and thought, “Can I really explain what’s happening here in English?” Well, if you’ve struggled in the past with describing anything related to going to the dentist or dental care, then you're in the right place! In today’s episode, we’re going t ... Show More
36m 45s
Apr 2024
How to Find a Dentist, Dental Insurance, Dental News + The Oral Microbiome | Dr. Ryan Nolan, Pt. 1
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!In this episode of Ask The Dentist, join me as I explore the changing landscape of dental healthcare with pioneering dentist and researcher, Dr. Ryan Nolan. From the fusion of dental practice and scientific inqu ... Show More
45m 27s
Jun 2021
STDWYTK Goes to the Dentist
<p>Few people look forward to visiting the dentist -- it can be an uncomfortable, but necessary, process. In the US, many people end up putting off their appointments due to anxiety or financial concerns, but in general everyone can agree dental hygiene is important, and dentists ... Show More
1h 4m
<p>Why is it separate from medical insurance? And is it really insurance at all? Zachary Crockett goes in for a cleaning.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://brad.bolman.com/">Brad Bolman</a>, postdoctoral member of the School of Historical Studie ... Show More
