Best Dentalpodcast Podcasts (2023)

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The Dental Up Podcast

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Episode 267 - Peri-Implantitis with Dr. Don Clem (Part 1) 24:25

5h ago24:25

24:25

On this episode of the Dental Up Podcast, we sit down with Southern California icon, Dr. Don Clem, Founder of Regenerative Solutions, a practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Clem presents a topic that frustrates many clinicians and patients alike: peri-implantitis. We break down the etiology, progression, and treatment of this…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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It's Time to Make a Career Change: Pursuing My Passion To Become a Dentist 14:00

16h ago14:00

14:00

Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In the US, in 2022, there were about 11,000 dental school applicants and of those, 6,300 enrolled as a freshman dental student. So essentially, last year, 57% of applicants ended up going to a US dental school. For most of them, their path was pretty predictable... finish college and go straight to dental …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Dr. Meylinda Meredith on Dental Education Since Kobe Died 39:16

1h ago39:16

39:16

When did everything change? Was it COVID? Was it the Super Bowl after VoD 2020? Or was it all after Kobe tragically died in a helicopter crash? The guys have returning guest (and Zach's neighbor) Dr. Meylinda Meredith of the UMKC School of Dentistry to talk about relatively recent changes in dental education. What's different after COVID? Is it bet…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Powerwashing in Your Mouth 23:49

11h ago23:49

23:49

A little riff on how satisfying powerwashing is in the real world and how the concept of powerwashing can apply in dentistry. Some links from the show: Al's new powerwasher EMS Airflow/Guided Biofilm Therapy Velopex Aquacare Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The …

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Basics of Emergency Medicine for Dental Facilities 28:00

21h ago28:00

28:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to prepare your dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Having "Different Ears" with Dr. Steve Ratcliff 58:34

3d ago58:34

58:34

This throwback episode reaches all the way back to 2019 where the Dental Hacks talked with Dr. Steve Ratcliff at Spear Education! Steve was an early team member of Spear Education (all the way back in 2009 when it was the "Scottsdale Center") and helped create the way study clubs worked and the online offerings at Spear Education. Steve gave us a p…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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What Does it Really Take to Perform Efficient, High Quality Root Canal Therapy? 14:00

4d ago14:00

14:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. When it comes to your root canal cases, increasing speed doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing safety or a favorable outcome. Today we'll be discussing research-based facts and the tools to use to make our root canal procedures faster and easier with predictable clinical outcomes. Our guest …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Confessions of a Dental School Instructor with Dr. Meylinda Meredith 33:56

6d ago33:56

33:56

The guys are joined by Dr. Meylinda Meredith who is a neighbor and friend of Zach! Meredith was in private practice for awhile but went back to teach full time at UMKC School of Dentistry! This wide ranging conversation featured a lot of topics, including: transitioning from private practice back to an academic setting dental schools can be politic…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Putting the Right Spin on Your Preps and Restorations 13:00

7d ago13:00

13:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface - it's important to know your burs and how they can improve clinical outcome. Today we'll be discussing how to put the right spin on your preps and restorations. Our guest is Dr. Lor…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: My Short Attention Span and Online CE 32:01

7d ago32:01

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Al has a really short attention span. The internet and social media have made it even worse. Online CE came on REALLY strong in the COVID era and Al basically ignored it...until now. Dr. Dennis Hartlieb's "Dental Online Training" makes excellent accredited hands-on CE for people that want the goods stuff without having to travel. Even better, it wo…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Decision Fatigue and "Burning the Boats" with Dr. Richard Low 28:09

10d ago28:09

28:09

Dr. Richard Low joined Alan at Voices of Dentistry and the meeting was closing down. Richard was into dental podcasts early. He helped the one and only Dr. Howard Farran create one of the biggest dental podcast phenomena back in the mid 'oughts and then created the gigantic "Shared Practices Podcast" which has changed countless young dentists' live…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Caries and Nutrition: Chairside Conversations 15:00

13d ago15:00

15:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest evidence-based practical guidelines for caries management along with strategies to incorporate new treatment methods into daily practice. Our guest is Joy Void-Holmes, otherwise known as Dr. Joy. She is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Stripping and Other Controversies with Dr. Rick DePaul 38:35

13d ago38:35

38:35

We offer you a throwback episode featuring the incomparable Dr. Rick DePaul! The guys talk ortho and what you might choose to do in your office! Highlights include: Cleveland Rocks! Mayfield Oh Mayfield My High School Dear The Top ten (or so) reasons to do orthodontics in your practice Patients want it Improves your cosmetic “eye” It sets up cosmet…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Hidden Red Flags and Paper Bags with Dr. Melissa Zettler 51:43

14d ago51:43

51:43

Dr. Melissa Zettler co-hosts the Alan Mead Experience to talk about the cases we remember. You know the ones...98% of your day is perfect but you only remember the case that the patient wasn't thrilled with. Dentistry is hard. Non-dentists think it's no different than cutting hair or doing nails. I think this is why dentists need other dentists. Or…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Streamlining the Everyday Dentistry to Make Way for Success Every Day 17:00

15d ago17:00

17:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It's no secret to any of us listening to this podcast that costs are up and reimbursements haven't kept up and in some cases theyre going down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. So in light of all this, it's important that we …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental Throwback: Swab Hard But Stay Safe with Dr. Paul Springs 1:09:35

18d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

This throwback episode reminds us that just about 3 years ago we were all dealing with a global pandemic. Dr. Paul Springs joined us for an interesting Dental Hacks episode where he discussed his transition from pros resident to hazmat suit wearing drive thru nose swabber in NYC! The conversation is hilarious but also harrowing to remember what was…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Dentistry is Easy? with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 28:29

20d ago28:29

28:29

Another episode featuring Dr. Dennis Hartlieb? Don't mind if we do! Kevin and Zach are joined by the Dr. Clint Timmerman (the OTHER one) at VoD 2023 to talk myths and tips! Dennis's myth: "Dentistry is Easy." Dennis's myth #2: You cannot ignore the joint. Zach's myth for Dennis: Composite veneers don't work. Dennis's tip: to marginate your composit…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Tooth Replacement Using Minimally Invasive Adhesive Bridges 15:00

21d ago15:00

15:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing tooth replacement using minimally invasive adhesive bridges. Our guest is Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, who has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE” between 2006-2011 by Dentistry Today. He is the director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and pas…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Papa Randy on Reality TV and Long Term Practice Ownership 34:10

23d ago34:10

34:10

The one and only Dr. Randy Houska joined Alan for a funny and wide ranging conversation. Randy (aka: Papa Randy) and Al discuss being in a practice long enough to know multiple generations of patients and their families as well as being reality TV royalty! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" or "…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Taking Control of Your Dental Social Media Habit with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 44:06

25d ago44:06

44:06

"The format (of social media) isn't set up for teaching." -Dr. Dennis Hartlieb A few weeks ago I sat down on the swing that we have in our front yard and recorded a statement for Instagram. Bottom line...if you're a regular dentist doing regular dentistry, that's enough. Social media isn't real and it isn't real life. Dr. Dennis Harblieb saw this a…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Performing Biopsies as a General Dentist: Simple Techniques and How To Bill For It 18:00

26d ago18:00

18:00

Dental podcast: I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast, we'll answer some common questions about the role of the GP in detecting oral cancer and how general dentists can become proficient in oral cancer screening and biopsy techniques. We'll also talk about how to bill for these life-saving services. Our guest is Dr. Robert Convissar, a general practi…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Babies Don't Suck the Calcium Out of Your Teeth with Dr. Randy Houska 14:07

28d ago14:07

14:07

The one and only Dr. Randy Houska sat down with Zach and Kevin to discuss a myth that EVERY DENTIST hears. Do you confront the misinformation? Do you let the lie slide? Do you allow mom to blame their innocent infant for wrecking their teeth? Some links from the show: Dentists, Implants and Worms Classic Dental Hacks "Scallion" article about babies…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Servers, Hermit Crabs and Dental School Horror Stories with Dr. Gary Holtzclaw 48:45

29d ago48:45

48:45

In the true spirit of the Alan Mead Experience, Dr. Gary Holtzclaw guest hosted a roller coaster ride of a conversation talking about servers (not just the heart of your IT problems but an actual measure of time), barbecue, hermit crabs from Myrtle Beach and having to retake a year of dental school! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the pas…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Is Cloud Based Practice Management Software Ready for Prime Time? with Gary Long 30:07

1M ago30:07

30:07

Anyone who's been paying attention knows that the future of practice management software lies in the cloud. But many practice owners have been hesitant to jump in. It this episode of the Very Dental podcast Alan talks with Gary Long of Curve Dental. Curve has been in the cloud software space as long as any dental practice management software and Al…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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How To Get Great Restorations From Your Lab 14:00

1M ago14:00

14:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of digital and traditional impression taking techniques and how to make things easier for the dental lab, which ultimately results in less stress and a better restoration for the patient. Our guest is Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr., a General Dentist and Internat…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Lies About Septocaine with Dr. Clint Timmerman 19:43

1M ago19:43

19:43

Another Timmerman on the podcast? Don't mind if we do! Kevin and Zach are joined by the Dr. Clint Timmerman (the OTHER one) at VoD 2023 to talk myths and tips! Clint's myth: You shouldn't give Septocaine (Articaine) in a block because it has a higher incidence of paresthesia. Clint says "give it in blocks, bro!" Clint's tip: bevel the same amount o…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Chaotic Good 17:51

1M ago17:51

17:51

Al does a solo riff on movies, D&D, mission statements (and lack therof) and his personal alignment. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a littl…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Proven Workflow for Try-in and Cementation of Lithium Disilicate Restorations 14:00

1M ago14:00

14:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Lithium Disilicate restorations are the most popular aesthetic ceramic restorations being placed today. Today we'll be discussing the materials and time proven techniques used to deliver restorations made from Lithium Disilicate and how they can decrease problems and increase longevity of y…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Dr. Frank Spear on Dentists Telling Stories 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

The 2023 Spear Summit is happening right this very moment and unfortunately, Al wasn't there this time. Some amazing podcast conten has been created over the years at this meeting. So in celebration of our friends at Spear Education having their summit, we're throwing back to the very first "face to face" podcast interview I ever did with Dr. Frank…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Tooth Bleaching FAQs: Practical Answers to the Most Common Questions 18:00

1M ago18:00

18:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Vital tooth whitening has been a component of many dental offices for decades, and yet many clinicians are uncertain how to answer many of FAQs their patients pose. Today we'll be discussing topics such as safety, tooth sensitivity, and how long should you bleach. Our guest is Dr. Miles Con…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Yes, and...with Dr. Kris Aadland 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

Kevin and Zach are once again joined by the amazing Dr. Kris Aadland at VoD 2023 to bust some myths and give some tips! Kris's myth: You cannot fabricate a chairside indirect restoration of the same or better quality than a lab! Kris's tip: Dryshield/Isolite/Optragate Some links from the show: The Pathway (where Kris teaches) If you want to interac…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Dr. August de Oliveira is a 3D Printing 70s Kid 52:46

1M ago52:46

52:46

Alan is joined by digital luminary and 70s kid Dr. August de Oliveira and there was a lot to talk about. From "early oughts" DentalTown to 3D printing to having a baby in your 50s...we covered a lot of ground! Some links from the show: MOD Institute Implant Pathway August's Instagram Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Biocompatible Materials in Wellness Dentistry 19:00

1M ago19:00

19:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Biocompatible materials are formulated to eliminate adverse effects on a patient's biology when used in the mouth. Today we'll be discussing how to choose the correct biocompatible materials for your patients and elevate your patients with wellness dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Katie To, a co…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: The Deepest Pockets Will Fight the Pettiest Fights with Norina D'Agostini 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

Buying and selling practices is big business and many (maybe most) dentists don't understand the nuances. Alan talks with attorney Norina D'Agostini helps Alan understand the roles of brokers vs. attorneys in this potentially huge transaction that many dentists make! Roles of attorneys vs. brokers (who works for who?) How do lawyers think different…

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Buzz Dental

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Sea Salt and Vinegar Success: Dental Marketing Inspired by Flavorful Favorites 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

On this episode of BUZZ, we review the concept of intentional and unintentional patient word of mouth marketing for your Dental Practice. Your Dental Marketing strategy integrates several channels of intentional marketing developed to generate scalable word of mouth, but the patient experience, dental excellence and personalization that the patient…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Marketing Made Simple: Adding Value to Your Practice with Tooth Whitening 16:00

2M ago16:00

16:00

Dental podcast: Tooth whitening has a mass appeal for many patients, but how do you effectively convey this information and your services to your patient base? Today we'll be discussing marketing and how to add value to your clinical practice with tooth whitening. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Dr. Brian Baliwas Explains that We Don't Chew Like We Think We Chew 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

Dr. Brian Baliwas (aka: @sfdentalnerd) sat down at the "Very Clinical" booth to talk with Kevin and Zach about "myths and tips!" Brian's myth: We don't chew like we were taught (e.g.-inward-->outward with anterior guidance) Brian's tip: have the patient chew on 200 micron bite paper and beware the blue dots! Get your restorations out of the way of …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Dental School as Just Another Job 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

Alan had the pleasure of talking with Mohamed Abo-Basha, who is a first year dental student at the University of Oklahoma. I first met Mohamed at VoD 2022 when he was still "pre dental." Mohamed riffs on the blessing that was his "gap year," how dental podcasts have shaped the way he looks at this career and how he's been able to make dental school…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Immediate Pocket Elimination Without Flaps While Scaling and Root Planing 10:00

2M ago10:00

10:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing some significant issues that we face as GPs in treating periodontitis in our GP operatory. Our guest is Hillary Spencer, a full time clinical hygienist living in Kona Hawaii. Hillary was one of the first hygienists trained in the use of the BenTips Periodontal Trea…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Group Function: "What is Clean?" with Duane Tinkner and Paul Saueressig 27:24

2M ago27:24

27:24

Can you imagine a dental office without Caviwipes? What if all of the surfaces in our operatories essentially kept themselves aseptic? Alan was joined by Duane Tinkner and Paul Saueressig at VoD 2023 to talk about the future of infection control by incorporating "long term infection control." We do a deep dive into a completely different way to cle…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clincal: 3D Printing Takes Off with Dr. Tim Anderson and Dr. Erin Elliott 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Zach and Kevin are joined by two of the 3D Dentist's main lecturers, Dr. Tim Anderson and Dr. Erin Elliott! For starters the four of them talk about "that one person" in every lecture. 3D printing is making huge gains. Literally in the last couple of years printing has become mainstream and much closer to "push a button." Dr. Tim Anderson explains …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Vacations Don't Fix Anything 32:23

2M ago32:23

32:23

Al riffs a bit on vacations. They're a chance to take a break from the everyday grind, but the everyday grind is always waiting for you. You should still take the vacation. Also...Al takes a spin in Single Use Time Machine. Some links from the show: The Tuba Exchange The Imagination Station in Toldeo, OH The Toledo Zoo V & E Simonetti Historic Tuba…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Tooth Whitening Materials: Contemporary Products for Outstanding Results. 14:00

2M ago14:00

14:00

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. With the popularity and demand for tooth whitening services and the abundance of materials to choose from, today we'll be outlining the products that are available to best serve the needs of you and your patients. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, aut…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Dental: Restorative Pearls with Dr. Brandon Evert 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

Occasionally I get to go on OPP. "Other Peoples' Podcasts." Today's episode is one of those times! I recently joined Dr. Brandon Evert on his show, "Extracting Wisdom." Brandon is a relatively new dentist, but a long time podcaster and his show is terrific. We spent a lot of time talking about restorative dentistry...mostly posterior direct restora…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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The Challenges of Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth 17:00

2M ago17:00

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Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In today's podcast we'll be discussing not only the techniques associated with the post and core procedure, but equally important, why each step is essential to long term success. Our guest is Dr. Lou Graham, who graduated from Emory Dental School and is an internationally recognized lectur…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Very Clinical: Sleep Dentistry in the Real World with Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Tim Anderson 36:31

2M ago36:31

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Zach and Kevin are joined by two of the 3D Dentist's main lecturers, Dr. Erin Elliott and Dr. Tim Anderson! They start by talking about the CE that didn't ring their bell! Sleep dentistry has been a topic for awhile and more recently it's morphed into "airway" dentistry. Erin makes an argument that sleep appliances are still a viable treatment opti…

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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AME: Bart and Al Fix Dental School 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Returning guest and dental school bestie Dr. Bart Schultz joins Alan to talk about how they would fix dental school if they were given the chance. Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the s…

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Viva Learning Dental Podcast by Dr. Phil Klein

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Use of Short-Fiber Reinforced Composites to Rescue Cracked Teeth 12:00

2M ago12:00

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Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of adding a short-fiber reinforced composite restorative for specific restorative cases. In conjunction with a universal composite, a fiber-reinforced restorative has shown to offer significantly better fracture toughness in many applications versus a …

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The Very Dental Podcast Network

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Group Function: Everyone Loves Free Money with Strategic Tax Planning 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

If you listen to podcasts, you've heard a bunch about new eligibility for the ERC (Employee Retention Credit). Maybe you're interested in finding out if there really is "free money" available! My guests Tadd Legas and Taylor Costa from Strategic Tax Planning can help you understand how it really works and if you might be eligible for a tax credit f…

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The Dental Up Podcast