Best Alan Mead Podcasts (2024)

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Do Alcoholics Ever Lose Their Licenses? with Dr. Alan Mead and Gary Kadi 29:54

21d ago29:54

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We continue our discussion with Dr. Alan Mead and Gary Kadi as we take a deeper dive into the critical topic of substance abuse among dentists in the riveting Part 2 of our Dentistry Unmasked podcast episode! Join us as we uncover the risks of the potential consequences of substance abuse as we ask: Are dentists that struggle with substance abuse a…

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Slinging Scalpels and Packing Heat: Protect Yourself From an Attack with Frank Borelli! 32:30

12h ago32:30

32:30

Our offices are not as safe as we think they are as evidenced by the recent attacks on dental offices resulting in the death of a dentist. Today we are joined by retired police Lt., Frank Borelli to talk about what we should do, what we are allowed to do, and how to reprogram our minds in the moment of an attack. What would you do if someone walked…

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Very Clinical: WWVCD? 45:37

1h ago45:37

45:37

Kevin and Zach welcome Al back on the show for a rousing round of "What Would You Do?" After the boys revel in the finale of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" we got down to business. What do you want patients to refer to you as? Does it bother you if they call you by your first name? Why do we always assume stuff is our fault? Do physicians do this? Who is y…

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AME: The "Shoulds" 9:57

1h ago9:57

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A little rant on should vs. could and social media. Some links from the show: Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If…

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Group Function: Is Guided Biofilm Therapy the Future? 41:52

42m ago41:52

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How well are we doing for our recall patients? How can we do better? Today Alan is joined by Melissa Obrotka and Dr. Ryan Martz to do a deep dive into the the new science and technology of biofilm therapy! What is it? How does it work and what can it do for your practice? Can this technology change the culture in your office? Can it really make pat…

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The Top 5 Mistakes Dentists Make When They Affiliate With a DSO with Brannon Moncrief! 32:47

2d ago32:47

32:47

Step into the world of dental practice transitions with our latest episode, where we unravel the complexities of selling your practice to a DSO! Drs. David Rice and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz delve into the intriguing trend of dentists turning to DSOs for lucrative practice sales, but with a crucial twist—Our guest Brannon Moncrief unveils the top mis…

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Very Clinical: A Very Clinical Recommendation Engine! 42:09

3d ago42:09

42:09

Zach and Kevin were joined by Al for a rousing recommendation engine episode! After some hot eclipse talk the fellas recommend a dental thing, a nondental thing and a podcast. We hope you love our recommendations! Some links from the show: Kevin's recommendations SICAT Rapid Guide The Restaurant Club (TRC) The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music T…

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AME: On Never Doing Anything 12:01

4d ago12:01

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Alan was joined by Tom Brown, Vanessa Vitagliano and Mike Sula for the first interview of the Chicago Midwinter! It's a quick meeting of friends and very entertaining! Some links from the show: My Dental SOP V2 Growth Strategies Studio 8E8 Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "…

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Very Dental Extra: The Flex of Single Patient Use with Cody Sunderland 38:47

6d ago38:47

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Today's special episode is brought to you by Microcopy Dental, the "single patient use" company! Alan is joined by Cody Sunderland from Microcopy Dental. Microcopy is one of Alan's favorite companies and he's been using their single patient use burs and polishers for 20+ years! Some topics we covered: How did Microcopy Dental get into the "single p…

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Very Dental: What's Next in Printing and Milling with Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray 24:39

11d ago24:39

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Alan was joined in the Chicago Midwinter podcast lounge by Damien Bonner of CAD-Ray. CAD-Ray is a one stop shop for all things digital in dentistry and there is no one better to talk about it than Damien Bonner! Damien walks us through the state of the art in dental 3D printers. It turns out that which printer is right for you depends on what you'r…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Matt Standridge Making Moves 35:56

10d ago35:56

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In today's throwback episode Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Matt Standridge! Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerprox and our friend Rick DePaul And Gerety orthodontics Matt does not shoot from the hip Matt teaches with 3D Dentists on digital orthodontics Aligners work, if you know how to use aligners… We talk abou…

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CE Caper: Unmasking the Bootleg Bandits 32:45

10d ago32:45

32:45

Prepare to be shocked and enlightened in our latest podcast episode as we delve into the dark world of bootleg continuing education! Join us as we sit down Dr. Steve Schiffenhaus, who has experienced the nightmare of having his content stolen, repackaged under a different name, and sold at bargain prices. In this eye-opening conversation, we explor…

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AME: The Grass is Always Greener 26:48

11d ago26:48

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Would you rather be a dentist and have to talk about patient financial responsibility for treatment or a physician that doesn't discuss money with patients before treatment? Al discusses this conundrum as well as the absurd anti-tobacco signs that you see hanging over cigarette counters all over the country. Join the Very Dental Facebook group usin…

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Group Function: Chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia Innovations with Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner 28:06

14d ago28:06

28:06

Alan was joined at the Chicago Midwinter by Dr. David Juliani and Heather Garner of Ivoclar to talk about a big roll out of a huge innovation in chairside CAD-CAM Zirconia! Ivoclar introduced Zircad Prime blocks at Midwinter this year and it turns out Dave is one of the beta testers who has used them most extensively! According to Heather the whole…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Colin Lathrop Shows You the Pathway 28:41

21d ago28:41

28:41

In today's throwback episode Kevin and Zach welcome back the one and only Dr. Colin Lathrop to talk about what's new in implant surgical education at the Implant Pathway! Some links from the show: Implant Pathway The Voices of Dentistry Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timm…

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Very Dental Student: Surviving Second Year with Mohamed Abo-Basha 27:59

18d ago27:59

27:59

Mohamed reflects on DS2 year as he approaches the end of it (thank God). He talks about his classes and his experiences in clinic as well as treating patients. Also he throws in a couple of recommendations for students to follow! Some links from the show: IgniteDDS The Protrusive Dental Podcast Very Dental Facebook group Very Clinical Facebook grou…

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Very Dental: Have We Given Up on Prevention? with Teeth Talk Girl Whitney Difoggio 35:42

21d ago35:42

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Al was joined by hygienist Whitney DiFoggio (aka: Teeth Talk Girl) at the Chicago Midwinter dental meeting! Whitney is a hygienist and influencer who spends a lot of time education patients AND dental teams! Interestingly, her YouTube presence points toward patients and her Instagram is more oriented toward dental teams! Whitney and Al have an anim…

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Very Clinical: Composite Rehabs that Don't Suck with Dr. Colin Lathrop 33:54

24d ago33:54

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This throwback episode features Zach and original Clinical Hack Dr. Mac Jones hearing about composite rehabs from Dr. Colin Lathrop! Highlights include: What kind of patients are good candidates for a composite rehab? How do you do a composite rehab in a digital era? How can you make the process not suck? What are the benefits of a composite rehab?…

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Are you an Addict? with Dr. Alan Mead and Gary Kadi pt1 30:16

25d ago30:16

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Prepare to confront a crucial issue in the dental profession head-on in our latest episode! Join David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz as they delve into the sobering reality of substance abuse among dentists, a problem that often starts in dental school and continues into professional life. In this candid conversation with Dr. Alan Mead and Gary Kad…

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AME: With New Eyes 27:05

25d ago27:05

27:05

Al took a look another at a comic book series that influenced him as a little kid. Spoiler alert: it didn't hold up. Getting older and gaining experience allows you to look at things in your past with new eyes and Al talks a bit about how that applies in dentistry and life. Some links from the show: Marvel Secret Wars at Amazon Join the Very Dental…

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Very Dental Extra: Why Choose a Lean Workflow? with Kate Reinert 40:10

27d ago40:10

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Alan is joined again by Kate Reinert, a clinical efficiency consultant with our friends at Zirc Dental Products! We focused on the concept of "Lean Workflow" to achieve efficiency, free up time and increase profitability in dental practices! Zirc Dental Products is a company that basically helps offices understand how much better things can be in t…

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Group Function: 3D Printers for Dummies with Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram 33:16

28d ago33:16

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Al was joined by Dr. Russell Schafer and Dr. Chonway Tram at the Chicago Midwinter! They were the perfect people to talk to because Al needs to decide on a 3D printer and these guys know a lot about them! Influencer culture how Al became an "unintentional influencer" through podcasting how 3D printing can help with the herodontics problem "Don't cu…

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SEO is DEAD! with Abe Kasbo 29:12

1M ago29:12

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When smart phones became the norm and Google paid owns the first spots on everyone’s device - When 65% of organic traffic on social media is fake - When .03% is the average conversion rate - it’s time to reassess your investment. Join us for a zero fluff sesh with author and marketing guru, Abe Kasbo. We’re guessing you don’t want to be a media com…

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Very Clinical: All Dr. Ash Mark, All The Time! 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Kevin and Zach throw back to one of the earliest times that they featured Dr. Ash Mark on Very Clinical! We welcome Dr. Ash Mark of of All Things Dentistry Youtube page fame! Ash showered! He’s in Canada! Ash has almost as many views on his Youtube channel as Kim Kardashian! We talk Canadian rock bands. Ash makes some really long videos but lately …

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Very Dental Student: Dr. Khalid Alzubi on Advantages of Working in a DSO 44:26

1M ago44:26

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Mohammed is joined by Dr. Khalid Alzubi to talk about why he really likes working in a DSO As Khalid approached the end of dental school he considerered associateships, working with a DSO and starting/buying a practice and ended up joining a DSO. Khalid outlines some of the advantages of working in a DSO office. fast pace got him up to speed quick …

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Very Dental: The Evolution of Hands On with Dr. Justin Moody 58:36

1M ago58:36

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Dr. Justin Moody joins Alan for a triumphant podcast return! Justin is an dentist, implant educator, podcaster and he was one of the purveyors of the meeting known as "Voices of Dentistry!" Justin is one of the major forces that changed implant surgical training from a few weekends of didactic courses to the hands on experience that we've come to e…

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TDE EP36 - Strong Museum Assistant VP Jeremy Saucier

1M ago

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Jeremy Saucier is Assistant VP at The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Jeremy talks to us about the history and evolution of the Strong Museum and its pedagogical remit - from American history and Industrialisation to a focus on play - and gives us a fascinating insight into the day-to-day management of a museum. With a doctoral degree…

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How the Practice Next Door Works Half as Hard and Makes Twice as Much with John Riley 31:15

1M ago31:15

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What do you do when hygiene is at capacity and your dentist schedule is full … of non-profitable procedures … you don’t enjoy?? Practices cycle and when you feel most out of control - turns out - you’re the most in control. So long as you take action when it’s happening! Join us and our guest, John Riley. You’ll leave knowing the four phases every …

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Very Clinical: Avoiding "Fiddledontics" with Dr. Ash Mark 34:36

1M ago34:36

34:36

Dr. Ash Mark joins Zach and Kevin again, this time discussing retreats and other advanced endodontics considerations. Retreats Case selection and planning your Maxillary molars in one visit How do you avoid "fiddledontics" Efficiency in endodontics Are you still using a torch to sear your gp? Best upgrades in endo Some links from the show: All Thin…

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AME: Doing Weird Things with My Coffee with Toothlife.Irene 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Al was joined by Irene Iancu at the Chicago Midwinter to drink coffee, talk about knees, foot fetishes as well as rant about the new public dental benefit in Canada. As always...an instant classic. Some links from the show: Canada's New Dental Care Plan... Toothlife.Irene's Instagram Dr. Mark Costes on the cost of hard boiled eggs Toothlife.Irene e…

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Very Dental Extra: Really Strong AND Really Pretty Zirconia with Dr. David Rice 30:51

1M ago30:51

30:51

Today's episode has been brought to you by our friends at Ivoclar! Alan is joined by dental superstar Dr. David Rice! Dave and Al recently spent some time together at the Chicago midwinter and discuss David's thoughts on dental meetings and where they're going. Then they launched into a discussion about zirconia! Did you know that not all zirconia …

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Very Dental: A History of Magnification with Scott Green 20:51

1M ago20:51

20:51

Alan is joined by Scott Green of Enova Illumination. It turns out that Scott grew up in the dental magnification business. We talk about how Scott started Enova, how they've developed their products and why did they create the premier microscope teaching center in the United States! Some links from the show: Morita Spaceline EMCIA Morita Spaceline …

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Do You Really Trust Your Reps? With Yasin Abbak 27:57

2M ago27:57

27:57

If you’re calling a friend or if you’re in a FB groups anonymously asking for help on what equipment to buy, there’s a not so secret those in the know … know. You don’t trust your reps! What if could know you were buying exactly what you need? What if you knew it was the best price? Interested?!? Check out this week’s episode with AI master, Yasin …

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Very Clinical: Teachers Learning from Students with Dr. Ash Mark 36:28

1M ago36:28

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Kevin and Zach are once again joined by Youtube sensation Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has been teaching dentists to do better endodontics for years on Youtube and in his own courses! Their wide ranging endo conversation features some of the things Kevin and Ash have learned in their teaching careers! They discussed: cone fit radiographs extra roots/anatomy f…

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Very Dental Student: The Last Big City Before Nothing with Dr. Pete Stover 55:14

2M ago55:14

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Mohamed is joined by Dr. Pete Stover, a dentist in Elk City, OK! Pete has an interesting story which includes working with the Indian Health Service early in his career. Pete did a startup practice in what might be considered a rural area and grew very quickly. He describes an interesting demographic of people that are used to driving a distance fo…

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Very Dental: From Polysulfide to Intraoral Scanners with Dr. David Hornbrook 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

Alan ran in to Dr. David Hornbrook on the floor of the Chicago Midwinter Dental meeting and was able to record an amazing conversation with him! Appropriately for the Chicago meeting we talked about adopting technology and where we've come from and what to expect in the future. Why mid-winter in Chicago? Midwinter vs. Lab Day What's a CDT? Can you …

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@Bloodytoothguy: Epic Success Beyond the Gram 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Absolutely blown away by Dr. Jason Auerbach - aka @bloodytoothguy - aka BTG. We start the show talking about how he feels about "bailing out" general dentists who get in over their head (spoiler: he doesnt hate it!) and what its like collaborating with other docs. From brilliant OMFS - to IG influencer - to building a surgeon owned and operated “an…

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Very Clinical: The Right 3D Printer for You with Dr. Tim Anderson 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Dr. Tim Anderson comes back to talk about what 3D printer is right for you! Here are some things to think about: Buy something that's easy to upgrade Buy something in the dental business Buy from a company that will be around in a few years Some links from the show: Sprintray nightguard.com Desktop Health Dentsply Sirona Primeprint 3D Dentists: The…

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AME: Marketing to Dentists Isn't Easy 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Al gushes about his recent trip to the Chicago Midwinter meeting and gets philosophical about how difficult it is to market to dentists. Some links from the show: Get a free Crystal HD mirror before the end of the month! Trios 5 from CAD-Ray Enova Illumination Toothlife.Irene on Instagram Garrison Dental/LM Instruments Join the Very Dental Facebook…

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Very Dental: Chicago Midwinter Greatest Hits 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

The year is 2019 and Alan is recording with Dr. Jason Lipscomb at the Premier booth at the Chicago Midwinter meeting. Today's episode features our sound check and a hilarious talk with Dr. Chris Salierno. If you're reading this on February 23, 2024 I will be on the floor at this year's Chicago Midwinter meeting and I would love to see you! DM me on…

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Comfortable with Chaos? Build a DSO! with Dr. Weston Spencer 33:06

2M ago33:06

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Embark on an enlightening journey into the world of dental practice ownership with our latest episode! Join hosts David and Pam as they sit down with Dr. Weston Spencer, a cosmetic dentist with a fascinating trajectory—from solo practitioner to a partner in a thriving dentist-owned DSO. In this captivating conversation, we explore the age-old quest…

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Very Clinical: A Podcast About Podcasts with Dr. Tim Anderson 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Tim Anderson to discuss his new podcast! Tim is starting a podcast about clinical digitally dentistry! It's called Clinical Dentistry Made Simple and it is coming soon! (We'll get a link here as soon as it's released!) Tim asks Kevin and Zach about their experience podcasting and a GREAT conversation comes out! Becom…

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AME: Dr. Brian Schweers Contains Multitudes 46:35

2M ago46:35

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Alan welcomes a guest onto the Experience today! He's joined by co-host Dr. Brian Schweers. Brian is from the Dallas, TX area and has had an interesting dental journey. Not only did Brian start out as a dental hygienist, he's had a bunch of different jobs in dentistry including working as a mobile dentist serving nursing homes! He reached out to di…

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Very Dental: The Best Dentist in the World 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

How can you become the best dentist in the world? Al goes solo for today's episode where he talks about jazz festivals and how natural talent, training, experience, confidence, judgement and perspective can help you become the "best dentist in the world." Some links from the show: The Byron Center Jazz Orchestra Chad LB, arguably the best saxophone…

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Is Your Practice Built to Sell or a House of Cards? with Graig Presti! 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

We are smart people. We are a group who have relied on our ability to be self reliant and problem solvers. But do we think we know better when it comes to preparing our practices to be purchased? Graig Presti is on today to talk about some common mistakes dentists do that end up ruining their plans for retirement or moving to the next project. We a…

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Very Clinical: Kevin is Playing with Blocks! 38:09

2M ago38:09

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In today's throwback episode Dr. Alan Mead joins Zach and Kevin to do a deep dive into block scheduling! Kevin kicks off this amazing conversation with THE question: "what are you selling?" He then explains how block scheduling has crushed it in his practice and how you can take back control of the chaos in your schedule! Want more information? Bec…

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Very Dental Student: New Grad, Full Arch with Dr. Evan Pivetz 46:05

2M ago46:05

46:05

Mohamed interviews Dr. Evan Pivetz from “The Full Arch Podcast”. Evan is a 2021 graduate who has recently transitioned into a denture & implant provider working with our friends over at Shared Practices. Some things Mohamed and Evan talked about were: Evan’s journey through Dental School, including navigating COVID His experience in a heavily Medic…

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Unveiling the Unseen: Inside the World of Invisible DSOs with Chip Fichtner! 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Embarking on a partnership with a Dental Service Organization (DSO) can be a daunting decision for dentists, fraught with uncertainties about autonomy, practice dynamics, and professional perception. Will patients and peers view the move as "selling out"? In our upcoming podcast episode, hosts David and Pam engage in a thought-provoking discussion …

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Very Dental: Dr. Mark Whitefield on the Future of Full Arch Fixed! 43:39

3M ago43:39

43:39

Alan welcomes back Dr. Mark Whitefield to talk about some interesting developments in full arch fixed implant restorations! Mark has been developing a new way to approach restoring full arch fixed implant restorations that involves less bone reduction, less cost and no screws! Implant treatment has been driven by technology Screws are the weak poin…

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TDE EP35 - Atari Inc Coin-Op Engineer Jeff Bell

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Jeff Bell was a hardware engineer in Atari Inc’s coin-op division and officially the longest serving employee of the company; literally the last person to switch off the lights in 2004. Jeff walks us through his formative years learning the basics of electronics at his father’s desk, the brotherhood of Atari Inc, suspected mob involvement in the ea…

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