Best Dentistpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Very Clinical: Caries Removal Concepts and Controversies! 38:09

3h ago38:09

38:09

Today is a throwback episode featuring Kevin, Zach and Al talking about how they've evolved on caries removal. It's a classic and I hope you enjoy it! Original show notes: Dr. Alan Mead of the DentalHacks podcast was gracious enough to join us again this week. And we start off with old school internet videos: Bonus: He got a web redemption! Then we…

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Ep. 595 - Local Anesthetic Urgencies and Emergencies 30:00

4h ago30:00

30:00

How do we avoid the side effects and potential emergency situations that can be associated with both local anesthetics and vasoconstrictors? What can we do to minimize the risk and manage the emergency situation? Our guest is Dr. David Isen, who runs a dental clinic in Toronto, Canada, Sleep For Dentistry. He has given over 400 presentations around…

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AME: Unsustainable 27:56

9h ago27:56

27:56

"Horse people are nuts. They're all crazy." --Al Al spins a tale of an industry that is self immolating right in front of him. Nope. It's not dentistry. Not yet. It's horse boarding. 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 re…

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Very Dental: Do What You Like with Dr. Rob Ritter 50:00

13h ago50:00

50:00

Today's throwback episode features the one and only Dr. Rob Ritter. Al talked to Rob back in late 2021 after having a couple of bad clinical beats and Rob has some pretty good advice. Original show notes: Alan is joined by Dr. Rob Ritter to talk about a couple of bad beats he had. Perfing an endo and punting a tough extraction had Al wondering if h…

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Ep. 594 - Taking a Seat at the Table: Women's Role in Leadership in Dentistry 30:00

5h ago30:00

30:00

Women have historically been central to the field of dentistry, constituting over 95% of dental assistants, hygienists, and office managers. However, when it comes to women in leadership roles within practices, organized dentistry, and the industry, the percentages don't reflect this same level of representation. In this episode we'll delve into th…

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Very Clinical: The End of the Line (aka: Terminal Dentition) 31:01

6h ago31:01

31:01

Today's throwback episode features a discussion on when to throw in the towel. Keep restoring or moving to a different kind of plan is a big deal these days. The guys have thoughts. Also...the baseball talk is 3 years out of date. FYI. Previous show notes: We open with a full 11 minutes on baseball so if you just want the dental chat, start the pod…

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Ep. 593 - Chairside Denture Reline and Repair - Fast, Easy, and Durable 19:00

1d ago19:00

19:00

Chairside denture relines are one of those few dental procedures that have not really changed very much. Technique is important but as important is using the right materials. So today we'll be talking to Dr. Ian Shuman, a dentist who has been making dentures and doing chairside relines for over 35 years. He will share with us some key tips and tric…

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Very Dental Student: A Contrast in First Years with Dr. Brandon Evert and Dr. Seth Braker 1:06:32

3h ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Brandon Evert and Dr. Seth Braker! Brandon and Seth were classmates throughout dental school and have contrasting early dental career paths! Brandon is a military dentist and Seth went directly into private practice. Brandon started the "Extracting Wisdom" podcast before he started dental school and later asked Seth to com…

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Very Dental: DSOs Defined with Brian Colao 1:07:44

16m ago1:07:44

1:07:44

This throwback episode features a replay of a Dental Hacks episode featuring Brian Colao of Dykema! Brian Colao knows DSOs. He's an attorney that helps people create and administer DSOs. He's been a frequent guest on the Dental Hacks and he gave Jason and Alan some of his time at the recent Voices of Dentistry meeting. We went deep on the topic of …

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Ep. 592 - How Your Practice Can Deliver a World-class Customer Experience 17:00

16h ago17:00

17:00

Every day, as a dentist, hygienist, or an assistant, you go to the office and do the best you can to provide top notch patient care. But even though you may be providing the best clinical care, does the patient feel special and are they likely to leave the office thinking, wow, I am so happy I found this dentist. In this episode we'll be talking ab…

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Ep. 591 - Treating Decay Medically: No Drilling, No Anesthesia; Restoring with Silver Diamine Fluoride and GI 28:00

6h ago28:00

28:00

I'm pretty sure that most of you listening to this podcast have heard of Silver Diamine Fluoride. But did you know that combining SDF with the application of glass ionomer can be a long term solution to restoring a badly decayed tooth. And did you know this can be accomplished with no anesthesia and no rotary instrumentation. Sounds far fetched but…

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VC: When Very Clinical Were Hacks 27:45

3d ago27:45

27:45

Today's throwback episode is the VERY FIRST VERY CLINICAL podcast...back when we called it Clinical Hacks! You'll hear Kevin, Zach and Mac talk about composite. Were they completely polished out the gate or have they gotten better over the years? You be the judge! Original show notes: Welcome to season 1, episode 1 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast! Ou…

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Ep. 590 - Sedation in Dentistry: How Far Should We Go and How Much Training Do We Need? 17:00

11d ago17:00

17:00

Today we'll take a closer look at the different kinds of sedation that we, as dentists, can offer our patients. What types are available, what are the risks and benefits and how much training do we need to administer sedation to our patients? To answer these questions and more is our guest Dr. Stanley Malamed. Dr Malamed is a world-respected dentis…

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AME: Price Anchoring (aka: One Reason Dental Benefits Suck) 23:14

1d ago23:14

23:14

Al riffs on the concept of "price anchoring." If you can plant a dollar amount in the brain of your customer, you can manipulate what they believe a product or service is worth. It works with iPads as well as dental care and insurers are way better a this stuff than we are. Some links from the show: "What is Price Anchoring" Join the Very Dental Fa…

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Very Dental: Is the Grass Actually Greener? with Dr. Gary Holtzclaw 57:47

18d ago57:47

57:47

Alan is joined by return guest Dr. Gary Holtzclaw to talk about different models of dental practice. Gary and Al have a Facebook chat that's been going for awhile about a lot of different models of practice that they've thought about and they hash some of them out on today's podcast! Some of the highlights: Where did the "hygiene driven" model come…

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Ep. 589 - What Does OSHA Say About Workplace Violence? 21:00

20d ago21:00

21:00

Today we'll be talking to Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, who has very important recommendations concerning workplace violence in the dental setting and how this all relates to OSHA's current workplace safety standards. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA and HIPAA Compliance, a…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Randy Houska Smells the Roses 15:41

7d ago15:41

15:41

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about life in general! Randy has stopped wo…

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Ep. 588 - Unlocking New Efficiencies with Same Day Dentistry 27:00

8d ago27:00

27:00

For those of us who are doing chairside milling we have a lot more choices in materials than we did several years ago. In fact, there is now a CAD CAM block that actually does not require sintering. Why is this significant? Because it shaves off as much as 25 minutes from the in-office manufacturing process. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Jennifer B…

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Very Dental Student: Year One with Dr. Kevin Harland 48:27

22d ago48:27

48:27

Mohammed is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Harland. Kevin graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry in 2023. This conversation focuses on Kevin's first year in private practice. Every dentist has to handle the transition into dental practice and Kevin expands on some of the highlights of his first year out of school! Join the Ve…

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Very Dental: There is No Smooth Sailing with Dr. Dawn Grimes 42:35

25d ago42:35

42:35

"Everything is a lie until proven otherwise." -Al Two mid-career dentists (Dr. Dawn Grimes and Al) come to grips with the fact that the "smooth sailing" that we think is coming probably isn't. Good times don't last. Neither do bad times. We've run out of real problems Can selling to a DSO fix your management problems? (stay tuned for an upcoming Gr…

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Ep. 587 - How Motivational Interviewing Transformed My Clinical Practice 26:00

23d ago26:00

26:00

Motivational interviewing: we've all heard this term at some time or another. Is it worth learning about? Does it really work? And the real question is, "Can it help our practice?" According to Michelle Strange and other pundits on the topic, it can do wonders for building trust between you and your patients, improve case acceptance, help you achie…

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Very Clinical: Don't Care More Than the Patient with Dr. Randy Houska 19:32

25d ago19:32

19:32

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about business and things that he's changed…

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Ep. 586 - Adhesive Dentistry Done Right: Virtually Eliminate Post-Op Sensitivity 26:00

15d ago26:00

26:00

I would assume that almost every GP listening to this podcast is practicing some level of esthetic dentistry in their operatory, specifically direct restorative procedures. And we all have our favorite clinical techniques and materials. But the question is, are we doing everything optimally, after all our goal is to get the best bond possible while…

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AME: The Worst Case Scenario 26:25

15d ago26:25

26:25

Why tell your patients the worst case scenario for any procedure they might be having? A couple reasons: They deserve to know Medicine SUCKS at it You look like a hero no matter what 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 re…

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Group Function: Composite Made Simple with Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 33:31

18d ago33:31

33:31

This throwback Group Function features two luminaries in direct dentistry, Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb. Al took a Cosmedent course back in May of 2022 and had a chance to interview these two in person. The result is a great back and forth about how we've overcomplicated composite dentistry and how to simplify it for everyday use! Dr. B…

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Ep. 585 - Surviving the Unplanned OSHA Visit 24:00

30d ago24:00

24:00

In this episode, we'll uncover the untold story of a dentist who faced the unexpected challenge of a surprise OSHA inspection of his newly purchased office. And unfortunately, his office was clearly not in compliance with OSHA regulations. So what is the best way to proceed if something like this happens to you? To help us answer that question and …

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Very Clinical: Picking Up a Scalpel with Dr. Randy Houska 16:58

29d ago16:58

16:58

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about incorporating surgical procedures (sp…

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Ep. 584 - Those Pesky White Spots: Now You See Them, Now You Don't 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

We've all seen the white spot lesions on our patients teeth. By any measure, they're not particularly aesthetic and most patients would love them to disappear. So why is it that for a large majority of patients that are actually visiting their dentist regularly, these lesions persist and essentially detract from their smile. The only logical answer…

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Very Dental Student: An International Dentist's Journey with Dr. Walid Asad 39:05

1M ago39:05

39:05

Mohamed is joined by Dr. Walid Asad. Walid is an internationally trained dentist from Jordan. He graduated from dental school in Jordan in 2021 and practiced for a short time there. He decided that he wanted to come to the US and started his dental career in the US as a dental assistant! Walid's story is an interesting one and will give you an idea…

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Very Dental: The Best Way to Learn TMJ with Dr. Jim McKee 1:15:22

25d ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Today we're featuring a throwback to the Spear Summit all the way back to 2019! Jason and Alan were still podcasting as the Dental Hacks and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jim McKee. Jim is one of a special breed of dentists that has created a practice that focuses on pain patients and patients with TMJ issues. How did Jim become inte…

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Ep. 583 - The Latest Scoop on the Direct Pulp Cap 18:00

1M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, we'll hear from our host and endodontist, Dr. Phil Klein. He'll take a deep dive into direct pulp cap procedures. He discusses the goals and techniques of DPC procedures from the perspective of maintaining the vitality of the tooth by facilitating the repair of the pulpal tissue that is in direct contact with the exposure. Dr. Klei…

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Very Clinical: Becoming Complete with Dr. Frank Clayton 27:11

28d ago27:11

27:11

"The biggest thing I changed my mind on...if having a third child." --Dr. Frank Clayton "I could never have a boss. I'd be in prison or something." --Dr. Kevin Fryer Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced d…

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Ep. 582 - The Role of Therapeutics in Remineralization: Winning the Battle Against Tooth Decay 24:00

29d ago24:00

24:00

Remineralization of teeth is a natural process through which essential minerals, such as calcium and phosphate, are deposited back into the enamel, effectively reversing early stages of tooth decay. What can we do as hygienists and dentists to augment this natural process? According to our expert speaker, Dr. Brian Novy, it is a multifactorial appr…

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AME: 8 Reasons to Use High Magnification in Dentistry 33:21

29d ago33:21

33:21

Al talks about the reasons he's bullish on dental operating microscopes and high powered loupes for dentistry. You might be a little surprised about some of them! It will kill the perfectionist in you Endo Polishing Caries removal Exams Documentation Ergonomics Fun Some links from the show: Enova Illumination CJ Optik Global Join the Very Dental Fa…

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Very Dental: How to Avoid Burnout with Dr. Frank Spear 1:35:28

1M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

Today we throw back to one of the greatest Dental Hacks episodes of all time! Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education! How has COVID affected de…

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Ep. 581 - The Road to Practice Ownership: Financing Your Dental Dream 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

If you're a young dentist you probably have a lot of debt. No doubt, college and dental school cost a fortune these days. But if you have dreams of owning and operating your own practice, that debt shouldn't hold you back. At least that's what our guest Dr. Todd Snyder says. Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, …

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Very Clinical: Don't Get Tired of Dancing with Dr. Frank Clayton 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

"The cat's out of the bag." --Dr. Frank Clayton Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with …

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Ep. 580 - Treating Patients with Developmental Disabilities: A Win-Win for Patient and Practice 25:00

1M ago25:00

25:00

Dental practices that open their doors to patients with developmental disabilities not only are rewarded with immense fulfillment in their work, but also a rapid expansion of their patient base through the powerful network of word-of-mouth marketing. They end up treating the entire family of the patient with the disability as well as their friends,…

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Very Dental Student: Is It Ride or Die? with the Dental Guys 1:09:16

1M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Mohamed is joined by The Dental Guys, Dr. Jon Rogers and Dr. Wes Mullins to talk about comprehensive dentistry. The Dental Guys are an OG dental podcast who have been talking about high quality dentistry, research and data for years! Wes and Jon even joined Alan in the very first "podcast lounge" at the glorious (and very first) Voices of Dentistry…

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Very Dental: Can Patients Actually Understand? with Dr. Bart Schultz 46:01

1M ago46:01

46:01

In this throwback episode from the summer of 2021 Al is joined by his best friend from dental school, Dr. Bart Schultz. They had a wide ranging conversation about dental school, early dental practice and how much patients can really understand about their treatment. Also, the jobs they had in dental school and other stuff. Some links from the show:…

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Ep. 579 - The Dental Entrepreneur: Balancing Risk and Reward 21:00

2M ago21:00

21:00

Embracing change opens up new opportunities for innovation, learning, and professional development. With advancements in technology and the smart use of digital marketing, dentists today have more tools to leverage than ever before. And this, according to our speaker, is a great reason to become your own boss, take control of your life and start an…

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Very Clinical: What Dr. Craig Harder Has Learned About Life 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

"I don't want to die from something that could have been prevented." --Dr. Craig Harder Dr. Craig Harder joins the guys again to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Toda…

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Ep. 578 - Zirconia Cementation: Steps to Simplify Delivery 13:00

1M ago13:00

13:00

What's the best way to deliver a zirconia crown quickly. In this episode we'll take a closer look at the nuances of cementing, adhesion, and zirconia primers. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusio…

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AME: Testing and Improving Systems 22:04

1M ago22:04

22:04

"Your office has systems whether you are intentional about them or not." --Alan Mead DDS Al talks about systems in your dental office and your life. What are they? Are they hard to create (no...in fact they kind of create themselves)? How can you improve them? Al tells a couple stories about improving existing systems after finding some holes in th…

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Very Dental: Focus! with Dr. Jason Smithson 47:10

2M ago47:10

47:10

Dr. Jason Smithson returns to the Very Dental podcast to talk about an important topic in 2024: focus. Jason suggests that one of the reasons we might not get the clinical results is that we've lost our ability to focus! This actually applies more widely in our lives. It will come as no surprise what he believes is the cause. Smartphones are a tool…

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Ep. 577 - Your Private Practice Is NOT A Job: Why You Should Treat It as a Long-Term Business Investment 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

If you own a dental practice you are an investor in your business. But many of us look at what we do in the office as a job. In this episode we'll dive deeper into this mindset and see why this can effect our career satisfaction and financial success. Our guest is Eric Miller. Eric has been in the financial planning industry for over 20 years. He i…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Craig Harder Has Seen Some Business 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

Dr. Craig Harder has been practicing dentistry for a little while and It turns out that he's changed our minds about some business stuff. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with C…

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Ep. 576 - Dealing with All the Usual Suspects: Blood, Saliva, Large Muscular Tongues and the Gag Reflex 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

We'll be addressing a wide range of patients that have lots of saliva, an infinite source of blood, all stored in their gingiva, a gag reflex that's activated as soon as you tell them what you're about to do, and tongues that are more muscular and stronger than my biceps. So lets get started with a dentist that thinks out of the box and is always l…

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Very Dental Student: Mohamed Starts D3! 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

Very Dental Student host Mohamed Abo-Basha wrapped up his D2 year and started his summer session of D3! Mohamed checks in by telling us a bit about his class load and new clinical experiences! Also, Mo answers some Q & A from listeners! Q & A's: I've been waitlisted for dental school...what should I do? What's been the hardest part about dental sch…

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Very Dental Extra: Dr. Shashikant Singhal on Simplifying Cementation 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

Dr. Shashikant "Shashi" Singhal is a biomaterials expert...a dentist and researcher with Ivoclar. After a short discussion about the best way to find interesting food when traveling, Shashi and Alan have a deep conversation about advances in cementation of indirect restorations. Ivoclar's goal is to give as many options as possible while making the…

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