Do you remember what you did last Thursday? Not so much? That’s because you weren’t listening to the new Driving Dentistry Forward podcast and videocast series.

Don’t worry, you didn’t miss it. Today, you can be among the first listeners of this series presented by Benco Dental.

Every other Thursday, starting today, hosts Chuck Cohen and Rick Cohen will welcome top influencers in the world of dentistry to share the moments that shaped their careers, changed their outlooks and inspired them to action.

And where better to begin than with Incisal Edge magazine’s 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry, including international dentists, industry icons, legislators and legends. We’ll hear from Dr. Michael Apa, Dr. Gordon Christensen, Michelle Lee, Dr. Frank Spear and a lineup you won’t want to miss.

Our first guest is Dr. Kathy O’Loughlin, Executive Director of the American Dental Association.

She grew up in dentistry, but in her late 40s, in the midst of clinical success, went back to school at Harvard to study public health and health management. She believes that life-changing decision opened doors and made her think differently.

Dr. O’Loughlin talks about the type of leadership that is effective in a crisis, explains how to crystallize your vision and shows the value of optimism, basic human decency and resilience.

Is dentistry essential health care? Can lobbyists be trusted? Dr. O’Loughlin answers those questions and more.

Don’t want to miss an episode? We’ll post a new interview every other week, so subscribe today by visiting this link: benco.com/driving-dentistry-forward-podcast.

Join Benco Dental Managing Directors and Founders of Incisal Edge magazine Chuck Cohen and Rick Cohen tonight, and every other Thursday to follow, at 7 p.m.