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The fastest-growing dental podcast worldwide, hosted by dentist and educator Dr. Phil Klein. Since 2018, the show has delivered over 800 episodes of evidence-based clinical dentistry and practice management featuring world-renowned clinicians, academic researchers, and specialty leaders across restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, digital workflows, endodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, and more - with two new episodes every week. Trusted by more than 250,000 dental professionals globally.

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Episode 250: Simplify Your Life and Achieve Success with Universal Bonding Agents Guest: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 9/29/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Universal bonding agents are changing the way we successfully bond restorations. No matter what techniques you want to use from no etch to full etch, a universal bonding agent should be in your bonding toolbox. Today we'll be discussing how to simplify your restorative procedures with universal bonding agents.Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow, a well-known KOL, regular speaker on Viva Learning, and practicing clinician and author. For almost 20 years, he has been a member of his local peer review and is currently an attending at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Dr. Jablow is president of Dental Technology Solutions a lecture and consulting company.


Episode 249: Benefits of an All-in-one All-ceramic Direct Restorative Material Guest: Dr. Martin Jablow CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 9/29/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing nano-ORMOCER technology, an all-ceramic direct restorative material that helps simplify your restorative needs and, at the same time, saves you money. This one size fits many restorative material is designed to simplify direct composite procedures. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow, a well-known KOL, regular speaker on Viva Learning, and practicing clinician and author. For almost 20 years, he has been a member of his local peer review and is currently an attending at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Dr. Jablow is president of Dental Technology Solutions a lecture and consulting company.


Episode 248: A "Game Changer" for General, Pediatric & Geriatric Dentists: Bioactive Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite Guest: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 9/21/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing innovations in Bioactive Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite, ideal for GPs, Pediatric & Geriatric Dentists. We'll be focusing on a product called FIT SA from Shofu. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow, a member of Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums, most recently the Seattle Study Club.


Episode 247: Perfect Pictures Every Time: Dental Photography Made Easy! Guest: Dr. Chad Duplantis CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 9/20/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing taking perfect pictures every time with a digital dental camera. We'll be focusing on, no pun intended, a unique, innovative and extremely easy-to-use camera called EyeSpecial from Shofu. This camera is getting rave reviews all over the dental profession. It's known to take all the stress out of dental photography as you obtain high-quality images for case documentation, lab collaboration, and patient communication. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow, a member of Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums, most recently the Seattle Study Club.


Episode 246: Keeping Patients Safe: Prevent Cross-Contamination with Single Use Solutions Guest: Mr. Mike Gainsburg CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 9/17/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today, more than ever before, cross-contamination is top-of-mind for patients and clinicians. So it is important for the dental clinician to use products that help to eliminate cross-contamination risk, especially during this pandemic. Our guest is Mike Gainsburg, Director of Sales for Shofu Dental Corporation. In his almost 13 years with the company, he has held positions as a Territory Manager, District Manager, and Latin America Manager before being selected for his current role.


Episode 245: Preventing Cross-Contamination in Your Practice Guest: Dr. Marian Fanica CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 9/15/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing infection control procedures to reduce the risks of cross contamination in your practice during COVID. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Dr. Fanica’s professional memberships include: The European Association of Osseointegration, The Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania and The Dentistry National Organization in Romania.


Episode 244: Maximizing Chair Time: 3 Reasons CBCT is the Key for the GP Guest: Mr. Brent Garvin CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 9/11/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Getting the most out of your chair time has always been important to a practice, but with COVID, it is even more of a priority. Today we'll be discussing how to maximize chair time with the use of CBCT. Our guest is Brent Garvin, Senior Product Manager of Imaging for Planmeca USA with over 20 years of software and imaging experience. He is knowledgeable in x-rays, CBCT, sensors, imaging and cosmetic software.


Episode 243: Our Practice is Now All Digital: It's A Total Game Changer Guest: Mrs. Jeannie Klaassens CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 9/10/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of implementing digital dentistry and CBCT technology in your practice. Our guest is Jeannie Klaassens, Practice Manager and Treatment Plan Coordinator at Wright Dental in Barrington, Illinois for over 7 years. She has been in the dental field since 1999.


Episode 242: Now's the Time! Eliminate Aerosol with Minimally Invasive Dentistry Guest: Dr. Juan Yepes CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 9/1/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing minimally invasive restorative dentistry and why it is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Dr. Juan Yepes, a dentist and a physician with an extensive educational and teaching background nationally and internationally. Dr. Yepes is a professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana. His research and teaching interests are in the area of oral medicine, oral radiology and oral pathology in children.


Episode 241: How to Diagnose Oral Cancer and Premalignant Lesions Guest: Dr. Lauren Levi CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 8/31/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing how to diagnose and detect oral cancer and premalignant lesions. Our guest is Dr. Lauren Levi, a dental oncologist and an orofacial pain focused dentist based in New York with extensive experience treating a variety of oral medicine conditions. She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at NYU College of Dentistry in the department of oral medicine and orofacial pain and a clinical instructor and dental oncology attending at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.


Episode 240: Aerosol Management – A primary Concern During COVID-19 Guest: Dr. David Reznik CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/25/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing infection control and aerosol management in the dental operatory during COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. David Reznik, Director of the Oral Health Center of Grady’s Infectious Disease Program for over 29 years and Chief of the Dental Medicine Service for the Grady Health System. He is president and founder of the HIV Dental Alliance (HIVdent) and has lectured and published extensively on HIV and oral health, infection control issues and antibiotic stewardship.


Episode 239: Drilling it Down - Considerations for Choosing the Right Handpiece for Your Practice Guest: Dr. Ada Greenfield CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 8/24/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be focusing on dental handpieces and what features to consider when making this investment for your practice. Our guest, Dr. Ada Greenfield is an endodontist at Lower Gwynedd Endodontists and she will share with us her experience on sorting through handpiece brands, impactful features, and what technology she looks for to help prevent cross-contamination.


Episode 238: Prevention for Life:  Understanding the latest in Caries Prevention and Minimally-Invasive Dentistry Guest: Dr. Jean Creasey CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 8/19/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the latest in caries prevention and minimally-invasive dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Jean Creasey, a dentist who first practiced as a dental hygienist. As a hygienist she coordinated a school-based dental prevention program for her rural Northern California county. Later, she earned a DDS from UCSF and studied cariology under Dr. John Featherstone, who introduced her to Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA). Dr. Creasey has been utilizing CAMBRA principles in private practice for 20 years and lectures regularly on the win/win of a prevention centered practice. She now teaches part time at the University of Pacific-Dugoni School of Dentistry.


Episode 237: Increasing Positive Outcomes with Milled Restorative Techniques Guest: Dr. Jeff Horowitz CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/18/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Current milling technologies and materials have made indirect restorations more accessible to the dental practitioner. With many choices available, clinicians must first decide if an indirect procedure is indicated, and if so, which material is best suited for their specific application? Today we'll be discussing increasing positive outcomes with milled restorative techniques. Our guest is Dr. Jeff Horowitz, founder and clinical director for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers, and founder of Advanced Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC area. Dr. Horowitz lectures internationally, has published in dental literature, and has contributed to many television news media reports.


Episode 236: Bioactive Materials and Biomineralization Guest: Dr. John Comisi CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/13/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the benefits of bioactive materials versus other commonly used restorative composites. Our guest speaker is Dr. John Comisi. Comisi is a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.


Episode 235: Mouth-Body Connection: How Dentists and Physicians Can Work Together Guest: Dr. John Comisi CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 8/11/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the links between mouth health and body health and how dentists and physicians can collaborate to improve patients' overall wellness. Our guest speaker is Dr. John Comisi. Comisi is a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.


Episode 234: Biofilm-Focused Care Protocols for Teeth, Implants and Restorations Guest: Susan Wingrove, RDH, BS CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 7/22/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: As dental professionals, we all want to protect our patients’ health, dentition, and restorations. So in order to do this effectively, we need to address biofilm and non-biofilm induced inflammation. Today we'll be discussing the latest hygiene protocols, technology, and products to meet this challenge and help us take our practices into a realm of biofilm-focused care. Our guest is Susan Wingrove, a dynamic innovator, writer, researcher, instrument designer, and RDH Award of Distinction Recipient. She is also a widely published author and international speaker.


Episode 233: Dealing with a Pandemic: It Starts with Leadership and Regular Team Communication Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 7/7/20
Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Leadership and Team Communication is essential to the success of every dental practice. But now we're in a new era and we need to adapt quickly and efficiently, so leadership and team communication needs to rise to a whole new level. To address this, is our guest, Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.


Episode 232: Communicating the "New Normal" to Our Patients Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 7/7/20
Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: As we return to our offices, we are realizing that we are now practicing in a different time in dentistry. COVID-19 has been a game changer for all of us, and it has hit the dental profession especially hard. So in light of this, we have a new normal, and we need to make sure we communicate this new normal to our patients. To help us put this all in perspective is our guest, Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.


Episode 231: Everyday Dentistry in the Shadow of COVID-19: Practical Ways to Make Our Office Safe Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 7/7/20
Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be talking about Practical Ways to Make Our Office Safe. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.


Episode 230: Communicating with your Patients about Oral Cancer Screening Guest: Dr. Robert Convissar CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 6/18/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be discussing comprehensive oral cancer screening exams and how to communicate with your patients to market this service. Our guest is Dr. Robert Convissar, an expert in the field of oral cancer detection and biopsy techniques. He has written numerous publications, lectured internationally, and taught hundreds of dentists how to examine patients for oral cancer, and how to perform biopsies of suspected lesions. Dr. Convissar practices laser, cosmetic and restorative dentistry in New York City and also serves as Director of Laser Dentistry at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.


Episode 229: Marketing Your Infection Control Protocol During COVID-19 Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA CE Credits: 0.5
Release Date: 6/18/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Throughout this pandemic we've heard a great deal about infection control protocol, CDC guidelines, ADA recommendations and it goes on and on. But what we haven't heard much about are things we can do to communicate all of this to our patients and community... and this means effective marketing strategies. To tell us more about marketing our IPAC protocol is Mary Govoni, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant. Mary has been working with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication. She has a masters in business administration, and is a RDH and CDA. Thank you to our sponsors, SciCan and Cranberry.


Episode 228: Are All Surgical Blades Created Equal? Guest: Dr. Veronique Benhamou CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 6/5/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Selecting the proper surgical blade for your surgical procedures can be critically important for a successful outcome. Today we'll be covering quality of material, applications, handles, and how all these factors can affect performance. Our guest is Dr. Veronique Benhamou, a certified Specialist in Periodontics and Implantology and associate professor and Past Director of the Division of Periodontics at McGill University Dental School. Dr. Benhamou has been a recipient of many prestigious teaching and clinical awards and is currently in private practice in downtown Montreal. Dedicated to teaching, she is very involved with continuing dental education worldwide.


Episode 227: How to Optimize Infection Control with Digital Imaging Guest: Mr. Jeff Price CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 5/29/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Infection Control has always been a priority for every dental practice, but of course today we are in a new era of healthcare delivery that has taken Infection Control to a whole new level. One company that specializes in Infection Control products, specifically for sensors and phosphor plates is Flow Dental. We are happy to have Jeff Price, the Northeast territory manager for Flow Dental and Wolf X-Ray on our podcast today. He will be discussing PSP envelopes and how they can improve your phosphor plate imaging workflow.


Episode 226: Sensor Positioning Made Simple! Guest: Mr. Jeff Price CE Credits: 0
Release Date: 5/28/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: When it comes to digital imaging, positioning of the sensor is critically important to achieving quality images and to ensure that your image will be diagnostically clear and accurate. Today we'll be discussing sensor positioners and how they can improve your digital imaging success. Our guest is Jeff Price, the Northeast territory manager for Flow Dental and Wolf X-Ray.


Episode 225: Meet the Thera Family
Episode 225: Meet the Thera Family Guest: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 5/27/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss calcium-releasing materials and Thera Technology. Our guest is Dr. Mark Cannon, a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove. He has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally.


Episode 224: Maintaining Pulpal Vitality Guest: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 5/27/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will talk about maintaining pulpal vitality. Our guest is Dr. Mark Cannon, a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove. He has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally.


Episode 223: The Rise of Calcium-Releasing Materials Guest: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 5/27/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will talk about calcium releasing materials and the science behind them. Our guest is Dr. Mark Cannon, a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove. He has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally.


Episode 222: The Dentist’s Role in Research Guest: Dr. Mark Cannon CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 5/27/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the dentist's role in research and development of new products. Our guest is Dr. Mark Cannon, a Professor of Otolaryngology, Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, an Attending Physician at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital and the founder of Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove. He has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures both nationally and internationally.


Episode 221: Saying Yes: How Does Digital Technology Increase Case Acceptance? Guest: Dr. Josh Wren CE Credits: 0.25
Release Date: 5/20/20
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Making the decision to incorporate new technology involves an evaluation of what results it will deliver to both your patients and practice. Today we'll delve into how PSP and other digital technologies have accomplished just that, an increase in productivity through patients case acceptance. Our guest is Dr. Josh Wren, a board certified pediatric dentist who enjoys educating other dental professionals in all topics of pediatric dentistry.


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