Dental Podcast Episodes
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Flucke Release Date: 7/14/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing flowable composites and their applications in restorative dentistry. Our guest is Dr. John Flucke, a general dentist in private practice in Lee’s Summit, MO. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry and has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Flucke uses technology in every aspect of his practice and pushes his office to be on the leading edge.
Episode 307: Challenges & Solutions for Xerostomia Patients: From a Hygienist with Sjogren's Syndrome
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![]() Guest: Brooke Crouch, RDH Release Date: 7/12/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the varying degrees of xerostomia and their effects on a person's oral health. We will discuss the range of solutions available for this condition which are designed to increase patient comfort and ultimately improve quality of life. Our guest is Brooke Crouch, a dental hygienist with over a decade of clinical experience. Brooke is a key opinion leader, author, national speaker, and above all, patient advocate. Brooke is passionate about educating dental professionals on the effects of xerostomia and speaks from both a provider and patient perspective.
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![]() Guest: Schelli Stedke, RDH, MDH, RYH Release Date: 7/6/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to incorporate yoga, breathing and meditation as a form of professional self care in conjunction with proper equipment and ergonomics to help build a routine that leads to better long term career satisfaction and personal wellness. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care and dental hygiene education. And, we should note, she recently gained her certification as a registered yoga teacher. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.
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![]() Guest: Schelli Stedke, RDH, MDH, RYH Release Date: 7/6/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. We hear a lot about ways to stay healthy in our society; eat well, exercise, try to minimize stress. But are there specific concerns for dental hygienists? Today we'll be highlighting musculoskeletal disorder, the importance of proper ergonomics in our workplace and things that we can do in the operatory to maintain health for long term career satisfaction. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care and dental hygiene education. And, we should note, she recently gained her certification as a registered yoga teacher. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Miles Cone Release Date: 6/30/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk, I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about Bleaching Teeth; and as the title states, we'll be addressing methods, materials and marketing of tooth whitening procedures. With us today is an expert in the field, Dr. Miles Cone. Dr Cone is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and completed a three-year Prosthodontic residency program while serving in the United States Army before being honorably discharged as a field grade officer in the rank of Major. Miles is one of only two prosthodontists in the entirety of New England to have obtained additional qualifications as a Certified Dental Technician.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Jeff Horowitz Release Date: 6/29/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the properties and handling characteristics of a universal restorative and why our guest Dr Jeff Horowitz refers to it as a truly universal composite. Dr. Horowitz has years of experience with clinical dentistry and education. He is the Owner and Founder of Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry as well as Advanced sleep and TMJ centers in the Myrtle Beach SC area. He is a lecturer and Key Opinion Leader and is the Co-Founder of Dentists IN the Know, a social media group focused on delivering honest "behind the scenes" information to the dental community.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Scott Benjamin Release Date: 6/14/21 |
Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This VivaPodcast will discuss advanced laser procedures. 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, a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry & is the Technology Editor of the Compendium.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Jeff Horowitz Release Date: 6/8/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Tell any practitioner that they need to "pick up" attachments in a denture and they start to sweat thinking about material flash, lock ins and placement errors. Today we'll be discussing a safe and effective way to perform these procedures while eliminating the risks and problems we just mentioned. Our guest is Dr. Jeff Horowitz, Owner and Founder of Carolina Center for Advanced Dentistry as well as Advanced sleep and TMJ centers in the Myrtle Beach SC area. He is a lecturer and Key Opinion Leader and is the Co-Founder of Dentists IN the Know, a social media group focused on delivering honest "behind the scenes" information to the dental community.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Matthew Burton Release Date: 6/2/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Direct composite restorations are an incredibly important and necessary part of every day dentistry. Today we'll be discussing the chaotic world of composites and how using the right tools can make our lives so much easier. Our guest is Dr. Matthew Burton, an established dental practitioner in Illinois for over 13 years and founder of Burton Dental Innovations.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Stuart Lieblich Release Date: 5/24/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the role of dentistry in the opioid crisis and how to incorporate local anesthetics in response to this ongoing issue. Our guest is Dr. Stuart Lieblich, a world respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is a contributor to over 19 textbooks and published over 45 peer reviewed papers and abstracts related to oral surgery and oral medicine. He is a noted speaker nationwide and regularly presents webinars for Viva Learning.com. He is currently in private practice in Avon, CT and is on the medical staff at a variety of hospitals in CT.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Peter Auster Release Date: 5/19/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. The entire world of dental composite dentistry has been changing almost simultaneously with the pandemic. How do we make a choice now that nearly every company is unleashing their "single shade composite system." Our guest is Dr. Peter Auster, who spent 10 years in leadership positions in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the 2022 Chairman of their Professional Education Committee. He is the founder and past-president of the Greater New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Auster is a Dawson Academy Scholar and Catapult Education Speaker who lectures about cosmetic, reconstructive, and comparative product based dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Mr. Donald Bell Release Date: 5/19/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. With trade shows grinding mostly to a halt for an entire year and little certainty about when they will return in full force, many manufacturers have turned to online options to connect with their customers. This includes continuing education, product videos and even web-based hands on programs. One major dental company, Ivoclar Vivadent, has done quite a lot of this, but now they're doing even more. They've invested in a 40 foot mobile trade show and taken to the North American highways to embark on an educational experience like no other.
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![]() Guest: Catherine Cabanzon, RDH Release Date: 5/10/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing why dental hygiene is a critical component to any successful practice. This includes identifying dental disease and providing the appropriate treatment. In addition, we must continually maintain our patients' oral health through quality preventive care, and this applies to children, adolescents and adults. Sometimes it gets a little challenging with adults as there is often no insurance coverage for these kinds of procedures. Our guest is Cathy Cabanzon, a Registered Dental Hygienist and educational consultant and speaker for Orapharma Inc., Dental Products Shopper and Centrix. She has an extensive background in the profession of dental hygiene in the clinical setting, both in general and periodontal practices. She is also a dental hygiene clinical adjunct professor and practice management consultant.
Episode 293: Sterilization Protocols Post Covid-19: Biological & Chemical Indicators, High Thermal Washers, and PPE
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![]() Guest: Dr. Ron Kaminer Release Date: 5/6/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing best practices in the area of instrument sterilization protocol. We'll be specifically addressing biological Indicators, High Thermal Washers, and PPE. Our guest is Dr. Ron Kaminer, a graduate from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He maintains two practices, one in Hewlett, NY and one in Oceanside, NY. Dr Kaminer is an international expert in the field of Dental lasers and has lectured on Lasers and minimally invasive Dentistry nationally and internationally. He is also one of Viva Learning's most popular speakers presenting over 35 Viva Learning webinars.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Peter Auster Release Date: 5/4/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Heating composites in order to create better flowability into nooks and crannies is not new. It's been around for many years. But recently there has been advancements in this area. Now, utilizing Thermoviscous Technology, a new composite has been specifically engineered to be warmed for initial flowability, followed by sculptability. Our guest is Dr. Peter Auster, who spent 10 years in leadership positions in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the 2022 Chairman of their Professional Education Committee. He is the founder and past-president of the Greater New York Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Dawson Academy Scholar and Catapult Education Speaker who lectures on cosmetic, reconstructive, and comparative product based dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Julián Conejo Release Date: 4/28/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the importance of and protocol for perfecting Esthetic Mock-Ups in your practice. Our guest is Dr. Julián Conejo, Clinical CAD/CAM Director at the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He conducts research and has multiple publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals on CAD/CAM technology, prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Dr. Conejo has been the recipient of several awards in his field, including in 2016, the ICP Research Fellowship in Dental Restorative Materials.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Foroud Hakim Release Date: 4/26/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing thermo-viscous technology and the advantages of working with warm sculptable composites. Our guest and expert in the field is Dr. Foroud Hakim. Dr. Hakim has lectured nationally and internationally on topics ranging from technology, esthetic dentistry, occlusion, smile design, CAD/CAM, photography, and adhesive and composite dentistry. He maintains a private practice in the San Francisco Bay area.
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![]() Guest: Dr. David Juliani Release Date: 4/21/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing in-office digital workflow and the impact on your dental practice. Our guest is Dr. David Juliani, a general dentist from Rochester Hills, MI. He is a Cerec® basic and advanced trainer, Sirona beta tester, and Spear Education faculty member focusing on CAD/CAM. For the sixth consecutive year, he has been listed as one of America’s Top Dentists by the Consumer Research Council of America.
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![]() Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 4/20/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest updates from the CDC related to masks and face shields in the clinical setting. We'll also be addressing the issue of low quality face masks that infiltrated the U.S. market during the COVID-19 pandemic. How do we know for sure that the masks we're wearing in our practice actually provide us with the protection we need? To answer these questions and more, we asked Mary Govoni to join us on this podcast. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant, 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.
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Flucke Release Date: 4/12/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing restorative dentistry and thermo-viscous technology in bulk fill composites. Our guest is Dr. John Flucke, a general dentist in private practice in Lee’s Summit, MO. He lectures extensively on all aspects of clinical dentistry and has been featured at every major dental meeting in the U.S. and international locations as well. Dr. Flucke uses technology in every aspect of his practice and pushes his office to be on the leading edge.
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Molinari Release Date: 4/12/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. This episode, Part 3 of a 3-part series, addresses COVID-19 and the aftermath related to instrument processing, puncture resistant utility gloves, instrument washers, surface contamination, waterline contamination and treatment. Our guest is Dr. John Molinari, a microbiologist and leading expert in Infection Control related to hospitals, clinics and dental offices. This podcast is made possible by SciCan, a leader in Infection Control products and equipment. This podcast is made possible by SciCan, a leader in Infection Control products and equipment.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Dilip Dudhat Release Date: 4/5/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. We've all heard the phrase exceptional dental care but what does that really mean? And who's responsible to achieve this level of care and what are the costs and benefits. Our guest is Dr. Dilip Dudhat, a Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists with nearly 25 years of dental service to the Philadelphia metro and surrounding area. He is certified in advanced infection control and has facilitated thousands of dental implants in his career.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Marie Fluent Release Date: 4/1/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. A key principle of infection control is to take action to stay healthy! One of the simplest action items--Hand Hygiene--is one of the most basic yet misunderstood methods to prevent the spread of microbes and prevent healthcare acquired infections. Today we'll be discussing the importance of hand hygiene compliance in the dental clinic. Our guest is Dr. Marie Fluent, a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Her dental career spans 35 years and includes almost every role in the dental office. Dr. Fluent is passionate about infection control and safety in the dental setting.
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Molinari Release Date: 3/29/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. This episode, Part 2 of a 3-part series, addresses COVID-19 and the aftermath related to masks, N-95 respirators, face shields, eye wear protection, air-borne contamination related to HVAC and air exchanges in the office, engineering controls and biological monitoring. Our guest is Dr. John Molinari, a microbiologist and leading expert in Infection Control related to hospitals, clinics and dental offices. This podcast is made possible by SciCan, a leader in Infection Control products and equipment.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Samuel Low Release Date: 3/23/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the challenges and solutions in managing implant disease. Our guest is Dr. Samuel Low, Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry and an Advisor Member of the Pankey Institute. He is past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and a current officer of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Dr. John Molinari Release Date: 3/16/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. This episode, Part 1 of a 3-part series, addresses COVID-19 and the aftermath related to the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest CDC updates and timely and important information on hand hygiene. Our guest is Dr. John Molinari, a microbiologist and leading expert in Infection Control related to hospitals, clinics and dental offices.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Thomas Dudney Release Date: 3/16/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing bioactive cements and the role they play in the cementation of restorations. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Lori Trost Release Date: 3/8/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Technology and restorative material innovations continue to advance everyday dentistry. This podcast will discuss how the tools of our trade can deliver tooth preparation confidence for clinicians while creating an excellent patient experience. We'll talk about the benefits of how incorporating handpiece power into your practice can improve ergonomics in conjunction with promoting patient safety and better clinical outcome.
Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost, who maintains a full time practice in Redbud IL. Dr. Trost focuses on esthetic dentistry with a wellness approach to patient care. She lectures extensively throughout North America, is a clinical evaluator for many dental manufacturers, and translates her knowledge and experience into authoring a wide variety of professional articles.
Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost, who maintains a full time practice in Redbud IL. Dr. Trost focuses on esthetic dentistry with a wellness approach to patient care. She lectures extensively throughout North America, is a clinical evaluator for many dental manufacturers, and translates her knowledge and experience into authoring a wide variety of professional articles.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Thomas Dudney Release Date: 3/3/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of conventional cementation versus adhesive resin cementation. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
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![]() Guest: Dr. Thomas Dudney Release Date: 2/24/21 |
Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of universal adhesives. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.