Best Alan Smithson Podcasts (2024)

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

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

3h 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

7h 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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Very Clinical: What Dr. Craig Harder Has Learned About Life 19:45

2d 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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AME: Testing and Improving Systems 22:04

3d 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

6d 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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Very Clinical: Dr. Craig Harder Has Seen Some Business 19:12

9d 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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Very Dental Student: Mohamed Starts D3! 36:28

10d 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

12d 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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Very Dental: Oral Health is Health with ADA President Elect Dr. Brett Kessler 43:54

13d ago43:54

43:54

Alan is joined by a very special guest, the ADA President Elect, Dr. Brett Kessler! Brett has been a good friend for a lot of years and the conversation is even more interesting now that he's serving as the ADA President Elect! Buckle up...we cover a lot of ground in this one! What is life as the ADA President Elect? What are his goals for his pres…

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Very Clinical: Dr. Craig Harder Changed His Mind About Fiber Posts 19:43

16d ago19:43

19:43

"It's not a failure until it's not in the mouth." --Zach's dad "I'm amazed by what doesn't hurt." --Zach Zach and Kevin are joined by Dr. Craig Harder. Craig is a dentist in Moses Lake, WA and he's changed his mind about stuff, too. Craig has changed his mind about fiber posts He's also changed his mind about upper molar endo Become a member of the…

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AME: Student Loans, DSOs and All on X 23:47

17d ago23:47

23:47

The most important part about practicing dentistry is understanding the best interests of the patient and putting them first. Dentists and dental team members have an obligation to put their patients first. We're all good about saying those words...but how well are we really doing? Al rants a bit about putting the patient's interests first when we …

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Very Dental: 10 Years of Dental Hacks and Very Dental 1:04:49

20d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Al waxes nostalgic about 10 years of podcasting, first as the Dental Hacks podcast and now as the Very Dental Podcast Network! From the original show notes, 10 years ago... "In this episode, your hosts Alan Mead and Jason Lipscomb kick off a revolution in dental podcasts! Listen as they interview Seattle area cosmetic dentist Lance Timmerman about …

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Very Clinical: Changing Our Minds About Life 31:03

23d ago31:03

31:03

It turns out that we've changed our minds about our lives as well. Heavy stuff, to be sure. 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 Al about some things we've changed our minds ab…

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Reusable Tips: Smoother Digital Workflow Using Splashtop 9:12

24d ago9:12

9:12

Welcome the very first episode of Reusable Tips, a new podcast series from the Very Dental Podcast Network! Do you have a quick tip that Very Dental people need to know about? Email me or contact me on Facebook or Instagram and we'll tell the world about it! Today's episode features a little trick I learned to make my already very slick digital wor…

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Very Dental Extra: Getting Multiple Bidders for Your Practice with Chip Fichtner 36:54

26d ago36:54

36:54

"You're either going to join an Invisible DSO or you're going to compete with many. I promise." Chip Fichtner, Large Practice Sales Alan is joined again by Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales to dive a little deeper into Invisible DSOs. Chip starts with a story of a large practice owner who almost "took the first offer" who was leaving money on t…

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Group Function: Lessons from a Pandemic, 4 years later 45:40

27d ago45:40

45:40

This throwback episode features a recording made to talk about what we had learned from the COVID pandemic. It is currently about 4 years after dental practices started back to work in a post pandemic world. This is a snapshot of how we were feeling 18 months or so after the pandemic began. Alan is joined by friends and colleagues Dr. Dawn Kulongow…

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Very Clinical: Changing Our Minds on Business 31:06

1M ago31:06

31:06

It turns out that we've changed our minds on business stuff, too. 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 Al about some things we've changed our minds about business, management a…

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Very Dental Student: Dr. John Corbett on Perio Residency 53:11

1M ago53:11

53:11

Mo is joined by his friend Dr. John Corbett. John just finished a perio residency at Oklahoma and is heading to the Air Force! John explains how perio residency works: applying, matching, finishing and everything in between! Some links from the show: OU Graduate Perio program John's email: jcorb89@gmail.com Join the Very Dental Facebook group using…

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Very Dental: Dr. John Burgess was One of the Great Ones! 45:01

1M ago45:01

45:01

This throwback episode features Dr. John Burgess. I heard of his recent passing and thought it would be very appropriate to replay a spectacular interview I was privileged to have with him back in 2022. Do you have advice that you've heard that you use on almost every single procedure? I do. And it came from today's guest, Dr. John Burgess. Dr. Bur…

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Very Clinical: We've Changed Our Minds About Clinical Stuff 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

If you've been practicing dentistry for awhile, you've probably changed your mind about some stuff. Today's episode starts an interesting 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 Al about some things we've chan…

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AME: Upgrades 23:39

1M ago23:39

23:39

Are there things you can do to make the day to day dental grind a little bit more fun? A little bit less of a grind? Would that make your day a little better? I think yes! Al discusses how adding "upgrades" to your day to day dentistry is good for your mental health and doesn't have to cost a bunch of $$$. Some links from the show: Berman Instrumen…

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Very Dental: Hygiene Dollars vs. Doctor Dollars with Amy Morgan 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

In today's throwback episode, Alan welcomes back Amy Morgan, the VP of Practice Growth Strategies for Spear Education. Way back in September of 2022, Al had the chance to talk with Amy about dental hygiene, bouncing back from COVID and a whole lot of other stuff. This episode has so much good stuff in it that I thought it was time to offer it back …

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Very Clinical: How to Be Good at Saying Things 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

This throwback episode features Kevin and Zach expanding on the idea of improving your verbal skills! Some links from the show: Isodam Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will …

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AME: Am I a Horrible Clinician? 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Al discusses an amazing Facebook group thread about what to do when you feel like you're doing an awful job. Inspired by a recent bad outcome, Al has a GREAT story that's going to make you feel better about your clinical abilities! Some links from the show: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells Ivoclar Adhese Universal Pen (get it at Crazy Dental u…

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Very Dental: Understanding Visual Learners with Dr. Ash Mark 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Al is joined by Youtube sensation, Dr. Ash Mark! Ash has joined the Very Clinical crew many times but this is the first time Al sat down to talk dentistry. On being a hockey dad How the Youtube channel started All Things Dentistry is like dental school on Youtube Driving a minivan vs. a race car Lots of mistakes = lots of practice = a gift Ash feel…

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Very Clinical: It's About Movement with Dr. Jessica Merhar 38:16

2M ago38:16

38:16

Zach and Kevin welcome back Dr. Jessica Merhar to talk about preventing and dealing with the pain that comes with our job! Core strength is great, but our pain has more to do with movement Strong muscles can handle forces better than weak muscles You don't need a LOT of exercises. You need effective exercises that you will do! Use a sauna What Kevi…

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Very Dental Student: Dr. Andrew Clingan on Early Practice Ownership 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Andrew Clingan, a 2023 grad of UAB and a practice owner right out of school! Mohammed and Andrew discussed Andrew's dental school experience moving directly into practice ownership. Andrew has had an entrepreneurial streak all through school and he interned with the Shared Practices crew in dental school. Who is a good can…

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Very Dental: The Intraoral Scanner to Beat with Justin Lee 21:35

2M ago21:35

21:35

Back at the Chicago Midwinter Al talked with Justin Lee of 3Shape. Trios used to be "the $50,000 scanner" Trios 5 is wireless and retail priced at $26k or so New AI software makes scanning nearly idiotproof Using a wireless scanner on Wifi! AI design software! Some links from the show: 3Shape Buy 3Shape from CAD-Ray! Splashtop Justin on LinkedIn Jo…

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Very Clinical: Pain Prevention for Dentists with Dr. Jessica Merhar 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

Dentists are prone to neck and back pain. It comes with the job. But are there things you can do! Kevin and Zach bring on Dr. Jessica Merhar, a physical therapist trained in the McKenzie Method! Oof...repetitive movements Prevention is key...movement and balance Increased stiffness/soreness happens before injury Directional preference and patient r…

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AME: Burnout in Dentistry 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

Recently I got a terrific query from a dental student. I decided to put it in the Very Dental Facebook group for discussion and here are some of the answers we got! "For my final in our program I’m doing an academic enquiry/ presentation on high rates of burnout in dentistry. As a dentist have you ever felt burned out? If so what did you do to over…

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Very Dental: Embracing the Airway with Dr. Marianna Evans 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

Today's throwback episode features Dr. Marianna Evans! Al spoke with her at the Spear Summit back in 2022 and her message was so good, you should hear it again! Marianna Evans is a dual specialty trained (perio/ortho) dentist who practices outside of Philadelphia! Marianna presented on the main stage at the 2022 Spear Summit on diagnosing and ident…

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Very Clinical: Disgusting Teenage Mouths 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

This throwback episode features a guest spot by Dr. Alan Mead. Once again Kevin and Zach are joined by Alan Mead to talk about the struggles (and triumphs?) that come along with the dental treatment of teenagers! Fear not, loyal listener! This episode is a little bit more upbeat and optimistic than last week! Some links from the show: BASKET-BALLS …

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Very Dental Student: Going All In on Ownership with Dr. David Rice 42:12

2M ago42:12

42:12

Mohammed is joined by the one and only Dr. David Rice! These two dive in HARD talking about dental practice ownership. David's history of bad associateship, good associateships and buying in Going all in on ownership Acquisition vs. startup How does IgniteDDS work? The 90 Day Jumpstart and mentorship David's complete care journey Integrating your c…

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Very Dental: DSO 2.0 with Brannon Moncrief 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

Alan is joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran and Associates to talk about practice sales/purchases and transitions of all types. The difference between dentists and other business owners The traditional way of practice ownership vs. now How student loan debt has changed ownership trajectory How are banks feeling about loaning money to dentists? Y…

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Very Clinical: WWVCD? 45:37

3M 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

3M ago9:57

9:57

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

3M ago41:52

41:52

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

3M 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

3M ago12:01

12:01

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

3M ago38:47

38:47

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

3M ago24:39

24:39

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

3M ago35:56

35:56

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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AME: The Grass is Always Greener 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago35:42

35:42

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

4M ago33:54

33:54

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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AME: With New Eyes 27:05

4M 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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