Dental Podcast Episodes
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Episode 566: Periodontist Talks about Implants, Lasers and Treatment Planning with the Oral-Systemic Link in Mind
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Steven Milman Release Date: 5/22/24 |
Today we'll be talking to a periodontist about a variety of timely topics that general dentists should be aware of. We'll address over-torqueing the implant, peri-implantitis, the use of lasers in perio therapy and the importance of understanding the oral-systemic link when it comes to treatment planning and prognosis. Our guest is Dr. Steven Milman. Dr. Milman received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was a researcher in periodontal microbiology and was a full time periodontist in his private practice in Round Rock and Austin, Texas for 36 years.
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Episode 564: Opening the VDO is Simple and Fast: Gives You Prosthetic Convenience and is Good For Your Patients!
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Vondrak Release Date: 5/15/24 |
We've all seen patients with a worn dentition with loss of vertical dimension of occlusion. Is this a big deal? Well, it can cause TMJ issues and even sleep issues. And when it comes to preparing a single crown, we're often challenged with little occlusal clearance. So what is the simplest and best way to open up the VDO prior to doing your restorative dentistry? To tell us all about it is our guest Dr. Stephanie Vondrak. Dr. Vondrak owns and operates a private practice in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She has pursued over 600 hours of post-doctorate education in TMD, occlusion, orthodontics, and sleep apnea including the Pankey Institute, the Schuster Center, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Michelle Strange, RDH Release Date: 5/8/24 |
Why is it so important to have a designated ICC in your practice? Why can't your assistant handle all the infection control protocol? Or can they? This episode will clarify some of the confusion on this topic and really nail down why an ICC can be a game-changer for your practice. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a masters in Dental hygiene education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information including Michelle's ICC guidebook at levelupip.com.
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Episode 560: 3D Printing: The Future is Now...Sort Of
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Anthony Mennito Release Date: 5/1/24 |
Why has the popularity of 3D printing growing so quickly among US denitst? How does 3D printing differ from milling? Is 3D printing going to replace milling as a way to produce in-office restorations? What do you look for when buying a 3D printing system? To help us answer these questions and more is our guest Dr. Anthony Mennito. He has been involved with digital workflow in the dental practice for almost 20 years. He is in private practice in SC and is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Mennito also is part of an excellent in-person CE program in Charleston SC. You can find more info on that at imprescourses.com.
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Episode 558: Unleashing the Team’s Impact on Practice Success
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Ella Mullokandova, RDH, BSDH Release Date: 4/25/24 |
The dental practice, today, is more complex than ever before. Each and every day, from the time a dental office opens its door, every facet of the business needs to run seamlessly. To be successful at it, the office must be super organized, have a team that works well together with really good systems in place. Our guest today, an expert in creating the model dental office, is Ella Mullokandova. She has over 16 years of experience as a dental hygienist and is co-founder of Converge Dental.
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Episode 557: Full Arch Implant Therapy
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CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Isaac Tawil Release Date: 4/22/24 |
Immediate placement and loading of dental implants with full-arch fixed implant-supported prostheses has proven to be a successful treatment modality. In fact, it's becoming a standard treatment approach that provides an incredible service to patients by streamlining the transition from a terminal dentition to a fixed prosthesis. One of the big benefits with this approach is eliminating the need for an interim removable denture and reducing overall treatment time. However, full arch dental implant therapy does present some challenges. To tell us more about this is Dr. Isaac Tawil. Dr. Tawil received his Diplomate from the International Academy of Dental Implantology and is the founder of Advanced Implant Education. He is a graduate of NYU Dental School and practices in Brooklyn NY.
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Episode 556: The Periodontal War: How Not to Lose
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Steven Milman Release Date: 4/17/24 |
There's a Perio war going on between the host and the invading bacteria. Can the host ever win? Our guest, Dr. Steven Milman, a periodontist will help us answer this question. Dr. Milman received his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He completed his Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He was a researcher in periodontal microbiology and was a full time periodontist in his private practice in Round Rock and Austin, Texas for 36 years.
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Episode 554: Oral Cancer and Head and Neck Evaluations: The Role of the Dental Practice and Getting Paid Through Medical Insurance
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Kandra Sellers, RDH Release Date: 4/10/24 |
Dentists are on the front lines when it comes to spotting signs of oral cancer and other abnormalities in the head and neck region. Yet, despite its importance, oral cancer screening is often overlooked during routine dental visits. Not only are these screenings vital for patient health, but they also present an opportunity for dental practices to leverage patients' medical insurance for reimbursement. To tell us all about it is Kandra Sellers. Kandra is a RDH with over 25 years in the dental industry. She is an educator in the field of oral systemic health, as well as founder and CEO of TIPS Medical Billing.
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Guest: Dr. Anthony Mennito Release Date: 4/5/24 |
In-office mills allow dental practices to offer crowns in a single visit. Are all systems alike? Do we incorporate a closed system or an open system? What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? To help us better understand all of this and make the right decisions in our digital dentistry journey is our guest, Dr Anthony Mennito. He has been involved with digital workflow in the dental practice for almost 20 years. He is in private practice in SC and is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Mennito also is part of an excellent in-person CE program in Charleston SC. You can find more info on that at imprescourses.com.
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Episode 550: Get Paid for What You Do!
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Dominque Fufidio Release Date: 3/27/24 |
You are in the tough position of pushing for the collections from the patient, or adjusting the balance down as a professional courtesy “write-off," leaving you with a lot less money. So what went wrong to put your office in this position in the first place? To help answer that question and address how to keep dental insurance money coming in seamlessly is our guest Dr. Dominque Fufidio. She is the CEO, Founder and main coach at Fufidio Consulting Group where she has pioneered a unique coaching offering: one focused on understanding the dental insurance claims review process. Her goal is to have dental practices benefit from her proven techniques to “build a better benefits reimbursement success rate.” She can be reached at https://fufidioconsultinggroup.com/
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Episode 548: Implant Assessment: Fear Not, Your Guide Is Here!
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Michelle Strange, RDH Release Date: 3/21/24 |
Accessing dental implant health is different than accessing the health of a natural tooth. So when it comes to implants and the surrounding tissue and bone, what do we look for and how do we proceed with our hygiene treatment and our recommendations to the patient regarding a feasible homecare strategy? Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dent hygienist with a masters in dental education. She brings over 20 years of experience to her numerous roles in dentistry. You can get more information at levelupip.com.
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Susan McMahon Release Date: 3/14/24 |
At varying extents, most of us are doing cosmetic dentistry in our practice. But how do we manage the 12 year old that is suffering from what we call SnapChat Dsymorphia? It's a mindset that makes individuals feel inadequate as a result of constantly comparing themselves to social media influencers. They're requesting aggressive treatment like veneers hoping to turn their teeth into celebrity smiles. So what's the best way to approach this? To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Susan McMahon. Dr. McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry. She frequently lectures across the United States and abroad on minimally invasive dentistry, technology and conservative, undetectable cosmetic dentistry.
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Guest: Dr. Weston Spencer Release Date: 3/11/24 |
Most dentists are noticing the changes in the industry. Supplies are getting more expensive, insurance collections are decreasing, and large dental organizations are moving into the neighborhood! So what's the difference between a DSO, DPO, and DPG? And why does all this matter and how does it affect you as a dentist and practice owner? To tell us all about it is Dr. Weston Spencer, Chief Dental Officer for SPP and a practicing general dentist in La Jolla, CA.
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Episode 544: Attract, Convert and Deliver: Patient Communication
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 3/7/24 |
This episode focuses on the importance of patient communication and what we can do as dentists to improve our communication skills and processes. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a regular contributor on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to a variety of dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: https://www.legion.dentist/.
Thanks to our episode sponsors:
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Thanks to our episode sponsors:
3M - https://www.3m.com/clarity-aligners-flex/
DENTALEZ - https://www.dentalez.com/
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CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin Release Date: 2/28/24 |
In this episode, we'll be talking about dental lasers, exploring their multifaceted clinical uses, matching specific laser types with particular clinical applications, and discussing the reasons why every dentist should contemplate incorporating one into their operatory. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, who is in private practice in rural upstate NY and is an internationally recognized authority on dental lasers and advanced dental technologies. Dr. Benjamin has faculty appointments at several universities, is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He currently serves on the editorial review board for several prestigious dental journals.
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Guest: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 2/26/24 |
To tell us how to establish your niche, spread the word and attract the kind of patients you want to treat is our guest, Dr. Lauren Rainey. Dr Rainey owns and operates her own clinical practice and currently teaches direct restorative techniques to dentists in the US & Canada.
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Episode 540: The Art of High Case Acceptance
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Ella Mullokandova, RDH, BSDH Release Date: 2/21/24 |
Today we're going to address the age-old question, how do we increase patience acceptance of our treatment plans? Now there is a lot behind this, including quite a bit of psychology of course, so to help us put this all in perspective, is our guest Ella Mullokandova. Ella has over 16 years of experience as a dental hygienist and restorative dental partner. She is the co-founder of Converge Dental, a company that helps dental practices succeed and grow, emphasizing the importance of an organized, systematic approach to improved patient care and profitability.
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Guest: Dr. Julie Woods Release Date: 2/19/24 |
So what do we mean by profit over production or even profit first. Doesn't this go against everything we're about as healthcare providers. Well, maybe not. Because working really hard and having little left over at the end of the week is not a sustainable situation nor is it good for your practice, employees or your patients. So lets talk with Dr. Julie Woods. She's a board-certified periodontist and has been practicing since graduating from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2004. Her book, Profit Over Production: Understand Dental Business and Choose Your Practice Destiny, was released in September 2023 and is still an Amazon best-seller.
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Guest: Dr. Anthony Mennito Release Date: 2/14/24 |
Transitioning into a digital dental practice and streamlining your digital workflow can be a bit overwhelming. There is certainly a lot to learn and many things to think about before purchasing your new technology. So to help us get a better handle on all this is our guest Dr. Anthony Mennito. He has been involved with digital workflow in the dental practice for almost 20 years. He is in private practice in SC and is an adjunct faculty member at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Mennito also is part of an excellent in-person CE program in Charleston SC. You can find more info on that at imprescourses.com.
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Episode 536: How to Keep it Together, Stay Happy and Have a Long Fulfilling Career: A Dentist's Perspective
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CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Josie Dovidio Release Date: 2/8/24 |
As a dental healthcare provider, are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? Do you have days where you're so exasperated with so many different things in your practice that you wonder how you can keep going to work every day. Well, according to many experts, you are not alone... So the question is what can you do to make things better, feel more fulfilled about your career and be, just plain happier? Well, it may not be as difficult as you may think to turn things around. To help us put this all in perspective and give us some real life recommendations into how to enjoy dentistry again is our guest Dr. Josie Dovidio, a dentist with 22 years experience and a certified wellness consultant.
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Episode 534: The “Health-centered” Secret to Loving Your Practice
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Vondrak Release Date: 2/1/24 |
What exactly is a health-centered practice? What's the advantage of being a health-centered practice? How does it grow your practice and really make you love what you do? To answer these questions is our guest Dr. Stephanie Vondrak. She owns and operates a private practice in Elkhorn, Nebraska. She has pursued over 600 hours of post-doctorate education in TMD, occlusion, orthodontics, and sleep apnea including the Pankey Institute, the Schuster Center, and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain.
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Episode 533: Safeguarding Against the Rise in Throat Cancer
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Guest: Dr. Mohammad Kamal Release Date: 1/31/24 |
It cannot be overstated how important it is for the dentist to perform regular oral cancer exams on all patients. We've heard it many times, "early detection of cancer is critical for a favorable prognosis." In today's episode we'll be specifically talking about the rise in throat cancer and the dentist's role in safeguarding patients against this insidious and potentially deadly disease. To tell us more about it is our guest, Dr Mohammad Kamal. Dr Kamal completed his Pathology training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in California, serving as a chief resident. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at UCLA and he is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Dr. Kamal served as Medical Director of LabCorp’s Dianon Laboratory and as Chief Medical Officer for PLUS Diagnostics.
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Episode 530: Minimally Traumatic Extractions for the GP
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Guest: Dr. Isaac Tawil Release Date: 1/24/24 |
One of the common procedures we do as dentists is remove teeth. And for most us, it's a fairly routine procedure. But with more research on the topic of tooth extraction and the extraction site itself, and how it all relates to implants, we're learning that minimizing the trauma to the surgical site is of utmost importance. To tell us more about this is Dr. Isaac Tawil. Dr Tawil received his Diplomate from the International Academy of Dental Implantology. He is a graduate of NYU Dental School and practices in Brooklyn NY.
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Guest: Cornelia Cone Release Date: 1/17/24 |
Today we'll be talking with Cornelia Cone. Cornelia is the office manager, practice advisor and wife of Dr. Miles Cone. She and her husband run a boutique prosthodontic practice in Portland Maine. Cornelia has been instrumental in transitioning their practice from analog to digital and has gained great expertise in keeping their practice on course and successful in the realm of digital dentistry.
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Episode 526: Cutting through the Gordian Knot: Where and How to Start your Digital Dentistry Adventure
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Guest: Dr. Miles Cone Release Date: 1/10/24 |
So how do we start our journey into digital dentistry? To help guide us through all of this is our guest Dr. Miles Cone. In addition to achieving board certification in Prosthodontics, Dr. Cone is also a Certified Dental Technician. He currently has a boutique practice in Portland Maine where he works closely with his wife Cornelia who is the office manager as well as his close advisor regarding many aspects of the practice.
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Guest: Dr. Miles Cone Release Date: 1/3/24 |
Only a year ago, Dr. Miles Cone, a respected prosthodontist and educator, made the big leap from analog to digital dentistry. It could be argued that he's entered the game a little late, but for years he resisted, based on a number of preconceived ideas about the kind of practice that actually needs and should have a digital dental practice. But once he entered into digital dentistry, everything changed. To tell us about his journey, why it happened and how it completely transformed his life is our guest, Dr Miles Cone. In addition to achieving board certification within his specialty of prosthodontics, Dr. Cone is also a Certified Dental Technician. He currently has a boutique practice in Portland Maine where he works closely with his wife Cornelia who is the office manager as well as his close advisor regarding many aspects of the practice.
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Episode 507: HIPAA and the YELP War
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Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 10/16/23 |
Did you ever get a bad online review? How did you respond? In this episode, we'll address some land mines to avoid when responding to a bad online review. Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, dentist and CEO of Compliance Training Partners.
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Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 10/9/23 |
This episode is Part 1 of a 3 part series titled: Attract, Convert and Deliver. Part 1 deals specifically with Marketing Your Practice. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a regular contributor to Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to a variety of dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.
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Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 8/21/23 |
Dental practices rely on the results from CDC recommended spore tests to assess whether their sterilizers are functioning properly. Today we'll talk about the other critical components of quality assurance, which are sterilization indicators and integrators. Our guest is Mary Govoni, a speaker, author and consultant on Infection Prevention Control and regulatory compliance. She assists dental teams in achieving compliance with OSHA standards and CDC guidelines, as well as following appropriate infection control protocols.
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Episode 492: Photobiomodulation and What it Can Do for Dentistry
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Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin Release Date: 8/10/23 |
In this episode we will discuss photobiomodulation (PBM) and how it plays a role in reducing inflammation and healing in dentistry. Joining us today is an expert in the field of dental lasers, Dr. Scott Benjamin. He is currently in private practice in upstate NY and has faculty appointments at several universities. He is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
