The Most Minimally Invasive Way to Treat Decay
Dental Podcast Episodes
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Mary Govoni, CDA, RDA, RDH, MBA Release Date: 8/7/24 |
Today we'll be talking to Mary Govoni, RDH, CDA, who has very important recommendations concerning workplace violence in the dental setting and how this all relates to OSHA's current workplace safety standards. Mary is an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA and HIPAA Compliance, and Ergonomics. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist with 50+ years of experience in the dental profession.
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Supporter: GC America
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bell Release Date: 8/5/24 |
For those of us who are doing chairside milling we have a lot more choices in materials than we did several years ago. In fact, there is now a CAD CAM block that actually does not require sintering. Why is this significant? Because it shaves off as much as 25 minutes from the in-office manufacturing process. Today we'll be talking to Dr. Jennifer Bell, a full-time dentist in NC, who is all about high quality dentistry with an emphasis on efficiency. She is big into digital dentistry and has had great success with her now favorite milling block. Today she will be offering all sorts of recommendations that focus on efficient same day dentistry, including 3D Printing.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Michelle Strange, RDH Release Date: 8/1/24 |
Motivational interviewing: we've all heard this term at some time or another. Is it worth learning about? Does it really work? And the real question is, "Can it help our practice?" According to Michelle Strange and other pundits on the topic, it can do wonders for building trust between you and your patients, improve case acceptance, help you achieve amazing long-term clinical results, and provide you with incredible career satisfaction. All the while MI builds your practice with a dedicated and appreciative patient base. To tell us more about MI is our guest Michelle Strange. Michelle is 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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Supporter: Kuraray Noritake
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Richard Young Release Date: 7/29/24 |
I would assume that almost every GP listening to this podcast is practicing some level of esthetic dentistry in their operatory, specifically direct restorative procedures. And we all have our favorite clinical techniques and materials. But the question is, are we doing everything optimally, after all our goal is to get the best bond possible while ensuring the patient is pain free after the procedure. To help us answer this question and much more, is our guest Dr. Richard Young. Dr. Young is an Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University in the under graduate dental aesthetics program, and practice management courses. In his daily practice, he uses simple, advanced adhesion techniques with a focus on minimally invasive preparations.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 7/24/24 |
In this episode, we'll uncover the untold story of a dentist who faced the unexpected challenge of a surprise OSHA inspection of his newly purchased office. And unfortunately, his office was clearly not in compliance with OSHA regulations. So what is the best way to proceed if something like this happens to you? To help us answer that question and navigate through this kind of nightmare is our guest Dr. Karson Carpenter. Dr. Carpenter is a dentist and expert in OSHA and Infection Control Compliance and is founder and president of Compliance Training Partners.
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Supporter: DMG America
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Irene Iancu, BSc, RDH Release Date: 7/22/24 |
We've all seen the white spot lesions on our patients teeth. By any measure, they're not particularly aesthetic and most patients would love them to disappear. So why is it that for a large majority of patients that are actually visiting their dentist regularly, these lesions persist and essentially detract from their smile. The only logical answer I can come up with is that many dentists are not utilizing something called resin infiltration. It's a simple procedure that is remarkably effective in essentially making white spot lesions disappear. To tell us all about it is our guest Irene Iancu. Irene is a Canadian RRDH and entrepreneur with experience in various specialties like Pediatrics, Orthodontics, and Periodontics, she has combined all these elements in her start-up dental practice in Toronto, Toothlife Studio. Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, host of the Tooth or Dare podcast and creates educational content on all social platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Phil Klein, DMD Release Date: 7/18/24 |
In this episode, we'll hear from our host and endodontist, Dr. Phil Klein. He'll take a deep dive into direct pulp cap procedures. He discusses the goals and techniques of DPC procedures from the perspective of maintaining the vitality of the tooth by facilitating the repair of the pulpal tissue that is in direct contact with the exposure. Dr. Klein discusses when to do a DPC procedure, proper technique, how to control bleeding, how to disinfect the area, leaving dentin behind and the use of biomaterials as the final pulp capping material.
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Supporter: GC America
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Brian Novy Release Date: 7/15/24 |
Remineralization of teeth is a natural process through which essential minerals, such as calcium and phosphate, are deposited back into the enamel, effectively reversing early stages of tooth decay. What can we do as hygienists and dentists to augment this natural process? According to our expert speaker, Dr. Brian Novy, it is a multifactorial approach which involves good communication with the patient and using the right therapeutics. Listen in to hear what the expert has to say.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 7/10/24 |
If you're a young dentist you probably have a lot of debt. No doubt, college and dental school cost a fortune these days. But if you have dreams of owning and operating your own practice, that debt shouldn't hold you back. At least that's what our guest Dr. Todd Snyder says. Dr. Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.
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Supporter: VOCO America
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Jeannette Diaz, RDH, RDHAP, MS, MPH, FADHA Release Date: 7/8/24 |
Dental practices that open their doors to patients with developmental disabilities not only are rewarded with immense fulfillment in their work, but also a rapid expansion of their patient base through the powerful network of word-of-mouth marketing. They end up treating the entire family of the patient with the disability as well as their friends, relatives, and so forth. It is a fantastic way to grow your practice. To tell us more about helping patients with developmental disabilities get access to good dental care is our guest Jeanette Diaz. Jeanette is an educator, public speaker, and independent dental hygienist in California. She owns and operates a portable dental hygiene practice serving older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities. Jeannette currently works for the California Department of Developmental Services and teaches graduate and undergraduate studies.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 7/3/24 |
Embracing change opens up new opportunities for innovation, learning, and professional development. With advancements in technology and the smart use of digital marketing, dentists today have more tools to leverage than ever before. And this, according to our speaker, is a great reason to become your own boss, take control of your life and start and grow your own dental practice. To tell us more about it and share his personal story is our guest Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.
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Supporter: Bisco
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 7/1/24 |
What's the best way to deliver a zirconia crown quickly. In this episode we'll take a closer look at the nuances of cementing, adhesion, and zirconia primers. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to 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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Episode 577: Your Private Practice Is NOT A Job: Why You Should Treat It as a Long-Term Business Investment
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Eric Miller Release Date: 6/26/24 |
If you own a dental practice you are an investor in your business. But many of us look at what we do in the office as a job. In this episode we'll dive deeper into this mindset and see why this can effect our career satisfaction and financial success. Our guest is Eric Miller. Eric has been in the financial planning industry for over 20 years. He is the Co-Owner of Econologics Financial Advisors and the Chief Financial Advisor. He has a degree from Capital University and is a Registered Financial Consultant. He takes pride in helping practice owners become the financial heroes of their own stories and has taken this passion to over 600 families in the past decade.
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Episode 576: Dealing with All the Usual Suspects: Blood, Saliva, Large Muscular Tongues and the Gag Reflex
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Supporter: VOCO America
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Ankur Gupta Release Date: 6/24/24 |
We'll be addressing a wide range of patients that have lots of saliva, an infinite source of blood, all stored in their gingiva, a gag reflex that's activated as soon as you tell them what you're about to do, and tongues that are more muscular and stronger than my biceps. So lets get started with a dentist that thinks out of the box and is always looking for a better and faster way to do things. Dr. Ankur Gupta is our guest, a general dentist from North Ridgeville, OH.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Ali Nasseh Release Date: 6/19/24 |
Regarding endo access, on one side, the belief is that the priority is to be minimally invasive. The other notion centers around getting straight line access to at least the midpoint of all the roots in the tooth, which means, if we have to remove additional tooth structure to achieve this, so be it. So which one is it? Or is it both? Let's begin our discussion with our guest Dr Allen Nasseh. Dr Nasseh is a world respected endodontist who currently practices endo and lives in Boston Mass. He is a senior faculty member at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and can be found online at YouTube.com/@AANasseh.
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Supporter: Pierrel S.p.A.
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Ashley Clark Release Date: 6/17/24 |
Oral cancer is a serious and often deadly condition that affects thousands of people every year. And although we know that early detection is the most important factor in achieving a successful outcome, many dental professionals may not be screening patients as regularly as they should and taking biopsies appropriately. Today, we'll explore why these screenings are so important, when to do them, who should get them, and what signs to look out for. Joining us is Dr. Ashley Clark, a board-certified oral pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Karson Carpenter Release Date: 6/14/24 |
With no notice at all, an OSHA inspector shows up at your door and says that he's there to do a full inspection of your office and your records. In this episode we'll hear the story about an inspection that went bad and how something like this could really disrupt your practice. Our guest, Dr. Karson Carpenter, will tell us the best way to avoid nightmares like this and how to manage it if it actually happens. Dr. Karson Carpenter is a dentist and president and CEO of Compliance Training Partners.
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Supporter: GC America
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Matt Nejad Release Date: 6/12/24 |
Today we'll be talking to Dr. Matt Nejad about utilizing digital dentistry to achieve indirect restorative excellence, which includes restoring the tooth in the most conservative and biomimetic way. And at the same time, we can make the restorative process enjoyable for the dentist and efficient and profitable for the practice. Our guest, Dr. Matt Nejad, is an expert biomimetic and esthetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry, the highest level of accreditation possible, and serves as a Scientific Advisor to mentor and train dentists.
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Episode 571: Finding The Right Exit Strategy: Striking A Personal Balance Between Financial & Emotional Readiness
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Eric Miller Release Date: 6/10/24 |
You can be at any stage of your career and decide to sell your practice. Things come up. Things change. So what should you be thinking about before you make that huge decision to sell? Our guest, Eric Miller, will try to put things into perspective when it comes to exiting your practice. Eric has been in the financial planning industry for over 20 years. He is the Co-Owner of Econologics Financial Advisors and the Chief Financial Advisor. He has a degree from Capital University and is a Registered Financial Consultant. He takes pride in helping practice owners become the financial heroes of their own stories and has taken this passion to over 600 families in the past decade.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Lauren Rainey Release Date: 6/5/24 |
Dr. Lauren Rainey, a general dentist, will be sharing her experiences during her seven year period of practice ownership. She says that there were definitely things that happened during that time that were somewhat anticipated, but as it turned out, many more events occurred that were simply unexpected. She certainly has a very interesting story to tell that covers the gamut of buying, building and selling a dental practice. Here's her story.
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Episode 569: Zirconia Crowns vs Lithium Disilicate Crowns: Clinical Applications and Delivery Methods
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Supporter: Bisco
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 6/3/24 |
When it comes to choosing the right material for your veneer or crown it can get a little tricky. Lately, it's been a contest between zirconia and lithium disilicate. There are definite clinical indications for each. And the other question is do we bond or use traditional cements. To give his perspective on all this is our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to 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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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Isaac Tawil Release Date: 5/30/24 |
According to the ADA, nearly 5 million implants are placed each year in the US... and many of these procedures are performed by general dentists. So in this episode, we'll be focusing on basic surgical implant placement for the GP. Our guest 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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Supporter: Microcopy
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein Release Date: 5/28/24 |
As dentists we are not only healthcare providers, many of us are business owners. So we know that in order to succeed we need to be efficient. And there are certainly many ways we can improve our efficiency in our practice, and we'll be talking about some of those ways in this episode. Our guest is Dr. Mitchell Rubinstein, an esthetic and restorative dentist in New York City. He is the Education Director for the New York County Dental Society, and chairs the Technology Committee for the New York State Dental Association.
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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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Supporter: Tokuyama Dental America
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Khushbu Shah Release Date: 5/20/24 |
Working as a dentist in a community health clinic is not for everyone, but Dr Khushbu Shah really loves it. In fact, after 10 years, she enjoys it so much she convinced her husband to leave private practice and work in a community health center in Chicago Illinois. To give us some insight into what it's like to be a dentist in a community health center and how fulfilling it can be, is our guest Dr. Khushbu Shah.
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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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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
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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Supporter: Bisco
CE Credits: 0.25
Guest: Dr. Todd Snyder Release Date: 5/13/24 |
Many of us rely on ceramic materials for our indirect restorations. And with today's choices, we need to be aware of how we handle these materials before cementation. We also need to understand the differences between ceramic and zirconia and how we prepare these materials prior to cementation. To tell us all about it and share some invaluable clinical tips is our guest Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to 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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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
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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Supporter: Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Dr. Effie Habsha Release Date: 5/7/24 |
In this episode, we'll explore the characteristics of various ceramic materials, delve into the nuances of different dental cements, and discuss best practices for achieving reliable adhesion, empowering you to make confident decisions in your daily practice. Our guest is Dr. Effie Habsha, a Prosthodontist practicing in Toronto Canada. She is an adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Dentistry, at the University of Rochester and an associate in dentistry at the University of Toronto.
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Supporter: Viva Learning Originals
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.
