EPISODE 21: Dental Thefts and Continuing PPE Fee Sagas

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Offices in WA state almost got some relief from PPE fees until reality set in. Pesky details are never a fun surprise. What would you do with $100K worth of dental equipment? We share the story of a thief who stole COVID vaccine vials along with dental equipment. Is a laser’s street value higher than an xray sensor? We pondered this along with the news that new dental schools are popping up soon.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Quotes</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“I think people are definitely hungry to get back in front of each other.” </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Dentists who thought they had a good relationship with their supplier realized there was more they could have done to foster that relationship.”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“I wonder if he wanted to fill the empty vials, to sell them”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“He also stole $100,000 worth of medical supplies.”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Check into a hotel for a night and steal their towels (instead), way easier!” </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“High Point University is opening a school of Dental Medicine and Oral Health.” </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“There are some dental assisting schools where the cost is so high ... it doesn’t make sense to spend that much.”</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“Please do not buy your dental assistant over Ebay...that would be bad.” </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Resources from the show:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.sea