Dental Implant Practices

Are you still passionate about where your practice is heading? Listen as Dr. Philip Gordon and his guest Dr. Brian Harris discuss how to stay excited in your practice, what is happening with the Smile Virtual system, how you can use this system to grow your business and much more on this episode of Dental Implant Practices.  Brian is a cosmetic dentist in the Phoenix area and the Smile Virtual system founder. It teaches doctors how to do virtual consultations and use social media marketing to increase their businesses. Brian begins by sharing a little of his background and his journey into dentistry. Listen as Brian discusses how his process of getting new clients differs from the traditional way, how to be more clear on pricing and what a client needs, and how Instagram can be used successfully as a marketing tool. Brian believes showing clients before and after pictures and sharing tidbits about himself on social media allows potential clients to be more comfortable discussing their needs. Is your office suffering because of COVID-19? Take advantage of this downtime to up your virtual game. Brian and Philip talk about how implementing the Smile Virtual system has allowed them to be more productive in three days than they ever were in five days. If you are ready to implement something new and take advantage of the new normal of virtual consultations, then this is an episode you can’t miss.   In This Episode: [00:23] - Welcome to the show, Brian! [01:21] - Brian shares his background and how he started in cosmetic dentistry. [04:08] - Brian speaks about how he took his practice in a direction that gave him his passion for the job back. [07:04] - How did you go from the idea of having virtual consults and using social media to putting it into practice? [09:32] - Brian shares how they get about 90% acceptance the way they market. [11:37] - Brian discusses how their process differs from the traditional way of talking to a patient. [14:06] - Adding clarity instead of confusion allows potential patients to trust what you are telling them. [15:26] - Why is Instagram such an excellent marketing platform?  [17:40] - Brian speaks about what is new on Instagram that people need to know. [21:24] - Instagram is marketing, and it depends on how creative you are and how much time you want to devote to posting. [24:59] - What does your daily schedule look like now that you are practicing the way you want? [27:40] - Brian shares about some other doctors he knows and how they have learned how to be more productive in three days than they ever were in five. [30:45] - Brian discusses how to get signed up with Smile Virtual, and how they expect to see their business grow in the next year. [33:34] - Are you ready to implement something new? [36:25] - Thank you so much for being on the show!   Links and Resources: Dr. Brian Harris Smile Virtual  Smile Virtual Dentist @drbrianharris Instagram

Curriculum Vitae Dr. Frank Zastrow 1999-2004 Dental School, University of Heidelberg, Germany 2005 – 2007 Research associate at the oral surgery unit, dentistry, oral- and maxillofacial surgery center, University of Heidelberg (medical director: Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Mühling) 2008 Specialty status: Licensed for dentistry and oral surgery, Doctorate from University of Heidelberg2009 Certified for implant dentistry and periodontics 2009 – 2012 Practice as oral surgeon at the Private clinic Schloss Schellenstein, Olsberg, Germany (medical directors: Prof. Dr. F. Khoury/ Dr. J. Schmidt) 2011 Appointment to „Master of oral medicine in implantology“ (University of Münster, Germany) 2011 Senior physician at the Private clinic Schloss Schellenstein (Prof. Dr. F. Khoury) 2012 Certified “Expert in Implantoloy” (DGOI) and “Diplomate status in Implantology” (ICOI)May 2012 „Practice clinic for oral surgery Dr. Zastrow & Colleagues“ in Wiesloch(near Heidelberg), Germany   https://www.myimplantbusiness.com/   Free E-book: https://www.myimplantbusiness.com/collections/free-media-1  

Zagreb Faculty of medicine, Munich Faculty of Dental Medicine. Work experience at the General surgery andOrthopedics in Munich. Oral Surgery residency in Munich. Doctorate in Koeln. Co-owner of the Praxisklinikfor oraland maxillofacial surgery in Starnberg, Germany. Over 1000 hours of professional training and EDA (EuropeanDental Association) certification for Periodontal specialist (2002) and Implantology specialist (2010).In 2010 she returned in the country and started working at Rident Polyclinic. She is the Chief of oral surgery andsince 2012, one of the co-owners. She is also a head assistant at the Oral medicine and Periodontology Departmentat the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka.An active lecturer inthe fields of implantology and periodontology (Germany, Spain, Italy, Croatia). Numerouspublications in scientific magazines. She underlines the importance of minimally invasive techniques.Dr. Pohl gains energy and motivation from her satisfied patients, as well as from a small number of hard working anddedicated young colleagues that she mentors.She is a member of the AAP (American Academy of Periodontology), EDA (European Dental Association), CroatianPeriodontal Association, Croatian Dental Chamber, Croatian Medical Association, Bayerische Zahnärztekammer.Dr. Pohl also speaks 3 languages: German, English & Italian. Dental XP Conference- http://www.dentalxp.com/symposium/?fbclid=IwAR00psmp_DIxfJeUQU4LmNcXSH5kDvjXDOZN4hlO2lZTlD0tJv1KrgiB27I Divas in Dentistry- https://divasindentistry.com/?fbclid=IwAR2rSi_8ktv0_ec6f0hF5bgyIsM0EefVM6gqlZ1Q8qYaNWGnFMUMZ8TBTOQ Implant Training- https://www.ideausa.net/courses/implant-surgical-procedures-for-the-esthetic-region-2011/?fbclid=IwAR3vjSeqP3f_wMXuX_KO2IDeDUOXOLjEz_8hzl1ac7N1TdCpWAqqR51GKas

In today’s episode we are at the Zest Dental Solutions Warehouse in Carlsbad, CA talking to Tom Stratten, President and CEO and David Painter, Chief Strategy Officer. We are discussing the products, tools and education about implants that Zest provides. Listen in as Tom and David talk to us about what Zest is all about, how they are helping dentists and patients alike make the right decision between dentures and implants, the pros and cons of both and how to keep the bone viable down the road. If you want to learn more about this company or just about implants please sit back, tune us in and listen to an informative ride through Zest, its products, philosophies and how connect with Tom and David for answers to any questions you might have.   In This Episode: [00:27] - On today’s episode we are at the Zest Dental Solutions warehouse in Carlsbad, CA. [00:54] - Getting acquainted with Tom and David. [03:24] - What do they want the dental community to know about Zest and Zest’s products? [06:44] - How is Zest expanding to give dentists the products they need for success? [10:14] - Tom talks about a staging process for dental implants and evolving the locator product. [13:33] - How do dentist quantify the need for implants to the patient? What is Zest doing to education about implants? [20:45] - What does the clinician need to understand about Zest products? Can we ask questions and get answers quickly? [23:45] - David talks about the profitability of the overdenture versus the implant. [25:42] - What is the life cycle a patient goes through with their dental work? [28:13] - What fears do patients have about implants? What are the emotional impacts?  [30:58] - Zest is producing products and tools to give patients and dentists options. [33:29] - Which type of bank account is more important to your patient? The emotional, ego or financial? [36:04] - What does the future look like for Zest Dental Solutions? [40:45] - What is the best way to contact Zest?   Links and Resources: Zest Dental Solutions ADA AAID EAID

The purpose of our work, Where are you headed? Some careers are about checking boxes, while other people set up to draw new boxes that didn’t exist before. This group is for people who want to do work that matters. It might be a more difficult route, but it’s worth it. The work of leveling up involves pushing past perceived limitations, understanding that they’re not real. And it involves surrounding yourself with people on a similar journey. “What’s required here?” is the question we were taught to ask. “What is the opportunity here?” is a totally different question. It’s about contribution and forward motion, not simply compliance. For people in a hurry to learn and contribute, the range of learning opportunities are abundant and all around. You can learn more, and more quickly, than ever before. I’m glad your here on this journey together. To disrupt the status quo! That is the theme behind the Dental Implant MBA Conference. How to be disruptive with your practice and your marketing. How to break away from the average and how to make a real difference with your implant practice and life’s work. The old path, the traditional path is not the way to succeed. You must become disruptive in your field to make a difference. If you are ready to level up and do your best work, then it’s time to sign up for the Dental Implant MBA 2.0 conference and Lets make something great together. Thanks for listening, see you next time. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dental-implant-mba-20-conference-tickets-62089090140#  

Dental Implant MBA 2.0 Conference *Buy Tickets here:* https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dental-implant-mba-20-conference-tickets-62089090140 *Topics:* Full Arch Implant Dentistry Digital Dentistry Facebook Friends and More! Speakers and Hosts Ramsey Amin, DDS- Dental Implant Exchange Danny Domingue, DDS- Implants in Black and White Mark Bishara, DDS-Canadian Implant Dentistry Network Philip Gordon, DDS- Dental Implant Practices Date: October 4-5, 2019 Location: Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Cost: $499 $399- Early Bird through Aug 31st CE 16 hrs

I decided to do a solo show today and I wanted to discuss the Mona Lisa. She has been the topic of many studies and debates for centuries. Listen in to learn more about her sordid past! I start with the Mona Lisa to illuminate the secrets that are kept in business.   Tune in today to learn some of the basic business principles, how leadership and management differ, and why you should consider joining the Dental Implant MBA Conference in September. This episode is short and sweet but jam packed with valuable insights for managing your business and brand.    In This Episode: [00:31] - Does Mona Lisa need implants? Tune in today to learn Phillip’s view on body image and art. [01:39] - Get comfortable being uncomfortable - today’s marketing tip! [01:48] - Do you ever wonder about how the Mona Lisa hangs on the wall? Do you care?  [02:21] - Phillip provides the scandalous history of the Mona Lisa painting. [05:06] - Why is Mona Lisa smiling? Does she have a secret?  [05:19] - McDonalds, dental implants, and business management. What do they have in common?  [05:26] - The right leadership, with the right management will change lives. [06:02] - Ray Crock was a leader in business and his values are the keystones of building a strong business. [06:48] - Avoid the commodity healthcare track and consider being a dental freelancer. [07:30] - Do you want to be cheap and busy or distinct and unique?  [08:05] - Why is being unique in the industry so difficult? [09:07] - Your clients deserve your best work. Join the Dental Implant MBA Conference! Links and Resources: Ray Kroc Dental Implant MBA Conference

Michael Scherer, today’s guest, has a fascinating perspective on how people get into implant dentistry: by an interest in tools and mechanical things. Most people who listen to the podcast, he guesses, particularly enjoyed playing with Legos while growing up. (Do you think he’s right about this? Did you love your Legos? Are you generally mechanically inclined, with an affinity for tinkering around with tools?) After his clinical practice, Michael wanted to dig back into academics. This led him into prosthodontics residency, after which he took a faculty position in Nevada. This, he explains, cemented his love of implant dentistry. Given his vast experience in the industry, Michael also has some fantastic insight into the secrets to implant dentistry. It’s not just about being there and showing up—but also knowing that you need to invest in yourself. Michael and I will also dig into 3D printing, the importance of finding something that you want to improve on in your practice, the top ROI device for his dentistry practice, what Michael thinks of the future of dentistry, how hiring an in-house lab tech can help make procedures more affordable and accessible for patients, and much more. This was a fantastic conversation that I found both educational and inspirational, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Today’s Guest: Michael Scherer, DMD, MS Sonora Modern Dental Michael Scherer on LinkedIn In This Episode: [00:47] - Michael offers some insight into his background and the Northern California town where he works. He also talks about where he did his training, and how he got into the teaching that he does now. [07:29] - What was Michael’s implant training like? Where did he dive into high-end training? [15:20] - Michael talks about his work and experiences with Zest Dental Solutions, as well as his book Lost Your Teeth But Not Your Appetite? [20:45] - Philip makes a point about the value of learning to master overdenture. [22:36] - What’s the latest in the overdenture world? How would Michael recommend that people introduce their practice to the Zest process? [27:44] - We hear about the speaking and courses that Michael is doing these days. [35:53] - What advice would Michael give to someone interested in getting new technology like a 3D printer or getting started in digital dentistry? [43:12] - Michael shares his thoughts on bringing a laboratory technician in-house rather than outsourcing those aspects of his practice. [47:14] - Philip digs into how bringing a lab tech in-house can benefit a practice, including by making procedures more affordable for patients. [49:43] - Michael talks more about the value of patient-centered care, which Philip had been talking about previously. [51:51] - We learn that Philip is always trying to push and challenge himself by learning new things. This, he explains, is why he created the podcast and Facebook group. [53:52] - What else would Michael like to share with listeners? What’s coming up for him that he’s excited about? Links and Resources: Michael Scherer, DMD, MS Sonora Modern Dental Michael Scherer on LinkedIn Zest Dental Solutions Lost Your Teeth But Not Your Appetite? by Michael Scherer Michael Scherer’s Fast Track Dental CE Courses Rick Ferguson on Implant Educators

Let’s talk about dental implant continuing education for the general dentist! I’m often asked what the best courses are for a general dentist to learn implantology. The short answer is to take all of the courses you can, but the longer answer depends on other things including what you already know, your current abilities, and the current state of your practice. The rules of the marketplace have fundamentally shifted, and the gatekeepers aren’t as powerful as they used to be. Now, anyone can break into implantology if it’s something they want enough. And now that this shift has happened, the biggest obstacle to your success is in your head. It’s time to get past that and write your own story! Now let’s get into specific. My recommendation for a general dentist getting into implantology is to take multiple paths over a long period of time. A specific suggestion that I highly recommend on the business side is my own Dental Implant MBA program. You’ll learn how to develop, market, and master your implant practice through this series of courses. (Also, check out my mini-course on dental implant funnel marketing.) If you’re not sure whether implant dentistry is something you’re interested in, try a short weekend course. I recommend Glidewell Dental’s Restorative Driven Implant Solutions Utilizing the Latest Technology course, or Implant Dentistry 101 from Implant Direct. Both of these are great introductory courses for implantology. Once you’re ready for a comprehensive course with implant training, I recommend Implant Pathway. This takes a big amount of material and delivers it within a shorter, more consumable package. I believe it’s the best implant training that there is for beginners! For a longer, in-depth course and credentialing with the AAID, I highly recommend a MaxiCourse. If you want something that’s all online, look into DentalXP's Online Implant Fellowship Program. It’s a challenging, rigorous course that will leave you top-level implantology knowledge. That’s a lot of suggestions, and there are a lot more courses. I hope this episode has helped give you a place to start! If you need advice or opinions on these or other courses, please feel free to reach out to me directly.   In This Episode: [00:13] - Philip welcomes listeners back to the show, and explains that this episode will be about dental implant continuing education for the general dentist. [01:03] - We hear about the importance of creating a different story if what you’re doing now isn’t working. [01:55] - The rules have fundamentally shifted in a way that lets anyone break into implantology, Philip explains. [03:01] - Philip shares an inspirational story, and explains how it applies to the dental industry. [04:37] - We get into CE courses for implantology for the general dentist, with Philip offering his recommendations. [05:51] - Philip offers two recommendations for short courses to figure out whether implant dentistry is right for you: Restorative Driven Implant Solutions Utilizing the Latest Technology or Implant Dentistry 101. [06:27] - We hear Philip’s recommendation for the next course once you decide that implant dentistry is something you want to pursue: Implant Pathway. [07:27] - Philip recommends the AAID MaxiCourse for a longer, more in-depth course into dental implantology. [08:21] - For a comprehensive, all-online course, try the Online Implant Fellowship Program from DentalXP. [09:09] - There are tons of other courses that there isn’t time to dig into, Philip explains. The ones he has recommended, though, are the basics that will get you started.   Links and Resources: Hernán Cortés Dental Implant MBA Restorative Driven Implant Solutions Utilizing the Latest Technology from Glidewell Dental Implant Dentistry 101 from Implant Direct Implant Pathway AAID AAID MaxiCourse DentalXP's Online Implant Fellowship Program

Chip Vagnoni from the ACTEON Group joins me today. He wears many hats at the company, he points out in our conversation, but officially he’s Marketing Manager for ACTEON North America. The focus of our chat today will be on the Piezotome Cube device, one of the many different products sold through ACTEON. As we’ll learn today, Chip is actually a physical therapist by training. From there, he got into sales through physical therapy products, and eventually ended up in product management. In 2007, he shifted into the dental realm when he started working at ACTEON. And now, onto the Cube! I got to try it out, and was amazed by it and knew I needed to have Chip on the show to talk about it. As we’ll discuss today, the Cube is both soft-tissue friendly as well as powerful enough to cut bone, which was an issue with previous generations of this kind of tool. Chip will dig into why the Cube is a great choice and a better option than doing things the old-fashioned way. After procedures using the Cube, patients experience about 50% less pain and swelling than after traditional methods of surgery. This less-invasive method lets patients get back to what they want to do faster! He’ll also explore some of the common procedures that the tool is great for, and explain that it isn’t only for extractions. Today’s Guest: Chip Vagnoni on LinkedIn The ACTEON Group In This Episode: [00:32] - Chip explains his role at ACTEON North America. [02:27] - We hear about Chip’s background, which actually isn’t in dentistry. He also talks about where ACTEON is headquartered. [05:21] - We dive into the Piezotome Cube, with Chip explaining what it is for people who aren’t familiar with it or how it works. [07:30] - The Cube triples the power in the previous device that ACTEON had, Chip explains, and offers specific numbers. [08:58] - What would Chip say to someone who thinks that the Cube might not offer an advantage over the old-school way? [11:14] - Chip talks about some of the common procedures that a dentist could use this tool for. [13:40] - Philip and Chip chat about the types of people in the market who would benefit from the Cube. [16:29] - We hear about what kind of tips there are for the Cube, and a bit about the kits. [20:25] - When you buy the Cube, what does it automatically come with? [22:19] - Chip talks about whether they have any training events or recommendations for people who don’t want to go in totally blind. [24:37] - Is there anything else that Chip wants to cover that he and Philip haven’t talked about yet? And how should people get started with the Cube? [25:52] - Chip mentions some of the large events that ACTEON will attend in 2019. Links and Resources: Chip Vagnoni on LinkedIn The ACTEON Group Acteon North America on YouTube Piezotome Cube Air-N-Go Easy Implant Pathway Zimmer Biomet Dental

Today, I’m delighted to welcome my friend Tony Fiorello from Tatum Surgical in Florida onto the show! Tony and I have traveled together all over the world to various events, and he’s here to break down Tatum Surgical for listeners. As you’ll learn today, Tony didn’t enter the world of dentistry the traditional way. Instead, his road to his current position involved a career with Harley Davidson, a brain injury, and the career-changing moment that he saw a dental surgery change a woman’s life. During our conversation, I think you’ll understand how Dr. Tatum’s perspective had contributed to Tatum Surgical’s success. Tony reports that Dr. Tatum says that he doesn’t make implants to sell, but rather to treat patients. Isn’t that powerful? As you may have guessed from that snippet, Tony (along with Tatum Surgical) is concerned about integrity and doing things well, not just making money. Tony explains why implants are a better business plan than surgical instruments: if your quality is high enough, someone will never need to buy another surgical instrument from you again. Implants, on the other hand, are an ongoing market. You’ll also learn all about the various implants that Tatum Surgical offers, which you can also learn about on the company’s website. Tune into the episode to get a deep view into this amazing company. You’ll learn about practical details of implants and instruments, but also gain an insight into the company’s inspirational ethics and devotion to genuinely serving people. Today’s Guest: Tony Fiorello on LinkedIn tatumimplants@verizon.net (Tony’s email) Tatum Surgical (888) 360-5550 (Tatum Surgical) In This Episode: [01:37] - Tony explains his position at Tatum Surgical, which he has held since 2008. He also talks about his background, and how he got to where he is today. [08:43] - We hear a powerful story of the day that convinced Tony that he wanted to work at Tatum Surgical. [14:11] - Tony talks about needing to tell his wife that he had given up his job at GE to work at Tatum Surgical instead. [16:19] - We learn more about Tony’s climb up the ranks at Tatum Surgical, where he started off knowing relatively little about the company and field. [19:26] - Tony digs more into what the company was like when he joined it in its early days, and how it has changed over the years. [21:11] - How was Tony able to find his niche and make such an impact? [23:15] - Tony talks more about Dr. Tatum’s perspective on making implants. [26:11] - We hear more about what Tatum Surgical offers and what they’re putting out these days. [28:10] - We learn about two specific products from Tatum Surgical: the tapered implant and the integrity implant. [31:35] - Tony talks about his involvement with the FDA and its EU equivalent, and the value of integrity. [33:39] - We learn more about several of the specific instruments and products offered by Tatum Surgical. [38:36] - Philip steps in to talk about the importance of “investing in your instruments like you do your education.” [41:50] - We hear more about Tatum Surgical’s Mentor Meetings and why their group is different from others. [46:52] - After Dr. Tatum is done teaching, what will the company look like moving forward? What will the transition look like? [51:04] - Tony shares some of his personal philosophy, which places high value on being a good person. [51:57] - Tony talks about a digital design they’re working on now, then shares where listeners can find him to learn more about Tatum Surgical. Links and Resources: Tony Fiorello on LinkedIn tatumimplants@verizon.net (Tony’s email) Tatum Surgical (888) 360-5550 (Tatum Surgical)

Mike Foley, owner of Emerginnova, joins me today to talk about ceramic zirconia implants. If you’re not familiar with it, Emerginnova is the US distribution company for the ZERAMEX Ceramic Dental Implants. As a listener to the show, you’re probably very familiar with titanium implants, but I think this conversation will be an eye-opening look into the world of ceramic zirconia implants. Mike has been in the dental implant business for 15 years, and jokes that once you get into it, you can’t get out. In our conversation today, you’ll hear all about how he got started with ceramic zirconia implants specifically. And if you’re confused by the term and wondering whether these implants are ceramic or zirconia, don’t worry, you’re in good company and this is a common question. The answer is that ceramic zirconia implants are both. Tune in to learn all about the details of the process of making these implants. You’ll also learn today about the process for placing these implants, and whether there’s anything specific that dental surgeons need to understand about them compared to traditional implants. Mike will talk about whether you need to use a specific lab or whether any highly qualified lab will do. You’ll also learn how to get started, whether you want to try just one or fully jump in, and how much the initial investment costs. Today’s Guest: Emerginnova Zeramex Michael Foley on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:29] - Mike gives some background on himself and his career path, and explains what he does now with his company Emerginnova. [05:02] - Philip responds to Mike’s story of how he got into implant dentistry, and points out some of the reasons that people fall in love with the field. [05:55] - What’s unique about the material in Mike’s ceramic zirconia implants, and what exactly is it? [07:58] - We learn more about how ceramic zirconia implants are made. [10:27] - Is there a surface treatment that goes on the implants, or are they ready to go at the point that Mike has described? [12:02] - Mike talks about the main differences in placing and restoring these implants compared to other types of implants. [15:57] - We learn whether there’s a maximum torque that you can get upon insertion that surgeons need to understand, and what the concern is with fatigue or failure. [17:23] - Mike goes into more depth about the VICARBO screws that he mentioned previously. [19:53] - Are there certain labs that Mike has partnered with, or is any qualified lab up to the task? [20:26] - We learn more about applications of use, such as whether we can do full-arch restorations or we’re still in the singles phase. [23:52] - Mike talks about the two different implant systems that his company is advocating these days. [26:51] - Zirconia is incredibly hard and inflexible, Mike points out, without micromovement. He talks about the benefits and downside of this property. [28:23] - How can listeners get started in this, get more training, get a kit of implants, and get going? [30:38] - Mike walks listeners through how to get started if they’re ready to jump in and don’t feel like they need the training or experience he has been talking about. [31:52] - Mike lists the best ways for listeners to learn more or get in touch with him. [33:03] - We hear more about Mike’s company, including what he has available and what people will find on his site. Links and Resources: Emerginnova Zeramex Michael Foley on LinkedIn IAOCI VICARBO screws

Let’s analyze the word general.  It’s the opposite of specific.  It means average, non-specific.  Now let’s look at general dentistry.  It’s easy for the public to think all general dentists are the same and it’s therefore easy for the market place to commoditize this sector of healthcare service.    You can see now how many dental offices are much like McDonald’s franchises or Starbucks. If they all appear the same to the general public and if a dentist, is a dentist, is a dentist, then what other choice do people make their decision from other than local convenience of geographic location, availability of hours, and price.   The other option is to become specific, even super specific.  I have noticed that the riches are found in the niches. The more specific you can be to serve a certain client who is willing to pay you a Quality price for a quality service, then this is the way to be able to charge a fair price for your services and for providing more fulfilling dentistry.  The specific procedures that you want to be known for should be based upon not only your talent but also your passions. It’s when you combine your passions with your skills when you’re able to do something special. People want to be treated special and are willing to pay for that experience. Not being everything to everybody is ok and actually better.   Instead let’s try to become something very valuable to someone who wants your services and is going to pay premium for them.  That’s where we can make our biggest impact.  If your passion and skills are implant dentistry then you are in the right place.    How do you become specific is the next question?  We have to learn to make better things for specific people. Putting yourself in this category of one will enable you to understand and solve the problems they face and provide solutions and services they want.  Let’s do something remarkable together. Thanks for reading, see you next time.  If you are ready to level up, sign up for the Dental Implant MBA Continuum Course and Lets make something great together.  www.dentalimplantpractices.com 

I hear the question asked all the time, “What is the best dental implant to place for a general dentist”.  I always see the question answered form a surgically driven response.  Today I would like to take a wider look at the question and an even wider look at the answer. A lot of what implant companies tell the clinicians and their marketing message is that their implants are superior and that once a clinician starts using their implants that to switch to a different Implant would be too difficult. I would like to make the assumption that all implants made at a respectable manufacturing facility with a respectable process can and do work.  So why do Dentists choose a dental implant system to start with and satay with that company line.  Most dentists choose implant systems based on where they received their training.  If the industry of labs, dentists, Educators, and manufactures are all using a couple of systems that have open connections and parts then this will create a network effect.  It becomes easier and cheaper, and more useful to all parties to have industry standards so that processes and systems can become streamlined and universal. I would also encourage dentists to look at who developed the system. Not all companies were built on the idea of general dentists training and using their products and continue to be dedicated to that idea and concept moving forward. The final thing I would encourage dentist to look at while evaluating implant companies is: Are the implant companies that sell the systems private entities or publicly traded? I recommend Dentists Choose their Implant systems based of multiple criteria: Surgical usefulness Restorative usefulness Network Effect with Connection Compatibility Price Training available General Dentist Friendliness Customer Care and Reliability Manufacturing and Shipping My top Dental Implant companies based on this evaluation process in No particular order: Hahn Implant from Glidewell- Developed by Jack Hahn Bio Horizons Implant from Henry Schein- Originally Developed by Carl Misch Tatum Implants from Tatum Surgical- Developed by Hilt Tatum Implant Direct Implants from Danaher- Originally Developed by Jerry Niznick www.dentalimplantpractices.com

Today’s guest is Charles Schlesinger, DDS, FICOI. Charles is a dental implant practitioner and educator who has lectured domestically and internationally, and has been awarded as one of Dentistry Today’s Top Educators for several years running. He’s an expert in such topics as advanced restorative, implantology, and cadaver-based implant and grafting. When he’s not lecturing, he maintains a private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Charles’ name has been showing up everywhere for me lately, and I’m delighted to have him on the show. He’ll share his story and talk about where he did his studies, as well as how he got to where he is today. Given his expertise in dentistry, you would think this was his lifelong passion, but in fact he took a winding route to get here. He worked in immunology research for a couple years, then transitioned into teaching high school biology, before finally moving into dentistry. As you’ll hear today, Charles believes that every dentist is capable of placing implants if they really want to. If this is an area that interests you, he recommends finding a beginning course from an instructor you like to learn more about the area. If you don’t feel ready after the end of that course, you can build from there. Once you’ve gotten your feet wet and want to take the next steps, look into The CD Schlesinger Group to learn more. If you’re further along in your career and ready for something new, you might want to get involved in teaching and education. As an expert in this himself, Charles offers several potential paths that someone at this stage could take. Tune into the episode to hear his recommendations! We’ll also chat about the importance of differentiating yourself and where Charles will be offering courses this year, and Charles will offer some closing words of encouragement. Today’s Guest: Charles Schlesinger, DDS on LinkedIn The CD Schlesinger Group In This Episode: [01:13] - Charles takes a moment to share the story of how he got into dentistry, which wasn’t his original intended field of work. [05:54] - We hear about Charles’ decision to branch out into his own practice, and how his career has progressed from there. [10:13] - A lot of people can probably relate to Charles’ story and path, Philip points out. [11:20] - One of the unique aspects of dentistry is that you have the ability to be a jack-of-all-trades but also pick and choose what you want to do, Charles explains. [13:18] - For people who are early in their implant dentistry career, where could somewhere learn more about implants? [20:02] - Philip seconds Charles’ recommendation to take a small course to see if implant dentistry is right for you. [22:12] - Charles offers advice for someone who’s taken the first step and has placed a couple dozen implants and wants to go to the next level. [29:40] - For someone who’s further along in their career and wants to look into getting involved with education, how could they get involved with that? [38:04] - Philip recommends finding what you’re passionate about, documenting those cases, and telling a story. [39:30] - Charles recommends finding something about what you do that differentiates you from everyone else. [41:26] - Where will Charles be teaching various courses in 2019? [45:17] - People can get in touch with Charles through his website, The CD Schlesinger Group. Links and Resources: Charles Schlesinger, DDS on LinkedIn The CD Schlesinger Group chuck@thecdschlesingergroup.com Glidewell Laboratories Perio Institute Yankee Dental Congress Idaho AGD New Mexico AGD The CD Schlesinger Group “Education” page

Dr. Dorfman graduated from the University of Southern California in 2000. She is the founding Dentist here at Dentistry for Kids and Adults.   She is a co-founder of a dental software that improves communication between team members and patients allowing for a safer and efficient dental care delivery. She is also a published author and speaker.   Dr. Dorfman loves spending every minute of her free time with her husband and their kids, Mila and Lenny. YAPI Highlights and Functions:   Hand Your Patients an iPad to Put Your Patient Forms Online Send Personalized Communications to patients Reduce No Shows, Bring Your Patients Back with texting and email communications Collect A Lot Of Great Reviews for your  practice and more  

Mark is a board certified periodontist who maintained a specialty practice in Lone Tree and Denver, CO. In addition to his periodontics training at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, he completed an internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery and practiced for several years as a general dentist. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontics at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he has served as a Course Director in both clinical and didactic courses. He has been involved with research efforts throughout his professional career and served as a Snoasis Clinical Advisor since the company's inception. Mark received his B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin and a M.S. from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He completed his D.D.S. degree at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.  https://snoasismedical.com/bioxclude.php 

Progressive Dental is a full-service practice consulting firm in Clearwater, FL that specializes in helping dental clinicians increase acceptance rates for targeted high dollar procedures through the creation and implementation of customized marketing campaigns. Bart grew up in Palm Harbor, FL with a family that had a passion for dentistry. His father, Dan Knellinger DDS, has a practice and has been a pillar of the community for over 30 years. His mother, Jennifer Knellinger, has worked by Dr. Knellinger’s side in the office every year since they began seeing patients and is the catalyst behind the growth of the practice. Bart has three sisters, Stacey Verkler, Carol Bou-Sliman, and Jill Schmidt. Stacey is also a dentist and is in practice with Dr. Knellinger. Carol is a new graduate from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and is in practice with Drs. Knellinger and Verkler. Jill is an accomplished attorney in the Tampa Bay Metro area. When Bart graduated high school he did not take the same path as his family. His dream was to be an entrepreneur and he believed the most important skills he needed to hone were creative thinking, communication, and determination. There is no better way to manifest all of those aptitudes than to put yourself in a situation in which you have no choice but to succeed. https://www.progressivedentalmarketing.com/

Dental Implant MBA conference opening lecture by Philip Gordon DDS given on Sept 15th 2018. Visit the website www.dentalimplantpractices.com for more information on how to become more successful with dental implants.

Global Implantology Summit https://gi-summit.com/register/   Our mission is simple: Learn, Do, Teach, and share knowledge. Our vision is that more dentists and dental specialists provide implant services, which are rapidly becoming the standard of care. If you are an expert wishing to further your knowledge, or a dentist interested in surgery or the restorative aspects of treatment, this venue will expand your skills. A plethora of knowledge, experience, educators, lectures, and supply chain members awaits you. Whether you’re placing implants, restoring implants, are part of the support staff, or involved with the laboratory aspects of treatment, this meeting will expand your knowledge and skills and improve the scope of your practice.   Dr. Kianor Shah is a 37-year-old practicing Dentist and an Entrepreneur from Southern California. As a traveling healthcare provider, Dr. Shah has practiced in more than 300 offices. As a businessman, Dr. Shah has built numerous co-brand, private label, and Peer-to-Peer partnerships in the Healthcare Industry. Dr. Shah is a seasoned educator in clinical topics of Head and Neck Anatomy, Biophysics, Surgical Extractions, and Oral Implantology. Dr. Shah addresses domestic and international financial executives annually with Healthcare Industry forecasts and advises Financial Technology companies. Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate studies at Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in 2000. Dr. Shah graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University. He has finished an M.B.A. at Brandman University in International Business in 2016. His participation as a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Fellow of the California Implant Institute, and Fellow of the International Academy of Dental-Facial Esthetics has culminated in his Mastership and Diplomate status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Shah has been in various roles as an Inventor, founder, owner, Chairperson, CEO, President, Managing Director, Partner, Associate, and Consultant for a variety of domestic and international related business matters. In addition to his expertise practicing General Dentistry, Dr. Shah practices in the fields Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics, Pedodontics, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery. Dr. Shah reads, writes, and speaks English, German, and the Farsi languages.

Dr David Resnick earned his DDS from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1992. Prior to entering dentistry, Dr. Resnick was a certified surgical technician who assisted in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including craniotomies, knee and hip replacements, organ harvesting, and mandible/maxilla trauma cases. He currently lectures on topics including implant prosthetics, surgical asepsis and bone grafting procedures. Dr. Resnick is an Honored Fellow and Trustee of the American Academy of Implant Dentisry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral  Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He maintains a private in Minnesota, with a focus on implantology and IV sedation services. Prior to entering dentistry, Dr. Resnick was a certified surgical technician who assisted in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including craniotomies, knee and hip replacements, organ harvesting, and mandible/maxilla trauma cases.  He currently lectures on topics including implant prosthetics, surgical asepsis and bone grafting procedures. He maintains a private in Minnesota, with a focus on implantology and IV sedation services. 

Futudent Brian Forth VP of Sales and Marketing Dental Implant MBA Conference  

Prior to Proceed Finance, Mr. Roehr was President and Chief Financial Officer of Cabela’s Inc. [CAB:NYSE], guiding the company through a time of unprecedented sales growth and retail expansion, and rocketing them past the $1B valuation mark. Included in Mr. Roehr’s leadership at Cabela’s was his role as Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of World’s Foremost Bank, the wholly-owned regulated credit card bank utilized by Cabela’s to issue and manage their co-branded Cabela’s VISA credit cards and related consumer rewards program. 

Matt Winstead succeeds his father, D. Thomas Winstead, in the leadership of the laboratory. Matt graduated with a BS Degree in Management from Samford University in 2004 and became a Certified Dental Technician in 2011 specializing in Complete Dentures. He actively serves on the board of directors for the Huntsville Community Free Dental Clinic and S-Ray Inc., an ultrasonic technology firm. Mr. Winstead has lectured to numerous dental societies and dental schools including NOVA Southeastern University, GRU College of Dental Medicine, UAB School of Dentistry, Mississippi Dental Society, and UT Memphis College of Dentistry. Prior to his leadership in the laboratory, Matt was an elite triathlete and professional cyclist. Mr. Winstead has been a child sponsor through Compassion International since 2003 and participates in personal and corporate support of Compassion Student Centers in Cochabamba and Santa Cruz Bolivia.

Dr. Mark McOmie is originally from Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended The University of Utah. While attending the University of Utah, Dr. McOmie worked as a lab technician for several years. He then furthered his education at the highly regarded University of Louisville School of Dentistry graduating and entering private practice in 1998. Dr. McOmie has presented research at the Kentucky Dental Association, International Association of Dental Research and American Association of Dental Research. Member of the Tennessee Valley Dental Study Group, Chattanooga Area Dental Society, Tennessee Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

John Williams, Vice President - US Sales at Neoss Location: Greater New York City Area Education: 1970 1974 BS in Biology at Fairleigh Dickinson University About Neoss: "Convinced that existing implant systems were too complex, their idea was to create a much simpler and more rationalized solution. Through persistent effort and close collaborations they created a high-quality, optimized implant system. With a limited number of components, the Neoss Implant System has unique design features and a host of excellent advantages for everyone. This ingenuity lies in the patented implant design optimizing stability in all bone qualities and conditions and eliminating the need for separate one- or two-stage designs. The minimal platform concept utilizes only two implant platforms to support diameters in the range 3.25–6.5mm. This also greatly simplifies surgical and prosthetic instrumentation aiding communication within the team and increasing efficiently. The benefits are clear: reducing patient treatment time, optimizing inventory control and superior outcomes for patients."

Dr. Dorfman graduated from the University of Southern California in 2000. She is the founding Dentist here at Dentistry for Kids and Adults. She is a co-founder of a dental software that improves communication between team members and patients allowing for a safer and efficient dental care delivery. She is also a published author and speaker. Dr. Dorfman loves spending every minute of her free time with her husband and their kids, Mila and Lenny. Yapi Highlights and Functions: Hand Your Patients an iPad to Put Your Patient Forms Online, Send Personalized Communications to patients, Reduce No Shows, Bring Your Patients Back with texting and email communications, Collect A Lot Of Great Reviews for your  practice and more. https://yapiapp.co/ Practical Dental Solutions, LLC 18635 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite 108 Canyon Country, CA 91351 +1 844 6MY-YAPI (669-9274)  +1 949 535-1349 - Fax inquiry@yapicentral.com

I get about 5-10 messages a day from people asking me which implants to buy, which CBCT to use, which surgical guides to use and other questions. I thought possibly by setting up a group of general dentist friendly partnerships I could help introduce good products and organizations with people who would be a good fit. The partners that I would be introducing into this GPO, group purchasing organization, that we are starting would be organizations, labs, implant companies, and manufacturers that are all relevant to implant dentistry, and are friendly to use for the general dentist,. I was tired of seeing DSO‘s getting discounts on products and the general dentist still struggling to make overhead and struggle to find quality systems at a good price that were willing to teach and train general dentists and not just specialists. Join the Group Purchasing Organization The general dentist has to worry about the specialist groups and the DSO groups and I thought why not a group for the general dentists. I also want it to be objective and have it be non-specific to just one implant company or just one process so there could be multiple options available. I want to help link and partner with good organizations, implant manufacturers, labs, and other ancillary products that will help bring good value and create long-lasting connections for general dentist learning to place dental implants. Implantology can be an expensive field, whether with time away from your office taking CE, whether it’s the expense of the instrumentation and kits, whether it’s the expense of the increase overhead of products, or increased technological equipment like CTCT. I wanted to make sure the dentists that were serious about implants could put their time and money wisely into products and services that I could guarantee would work for them and then I could also show them how to integrate them into their practice successfully. I feel if I can save someone time and money and help them make introductions to companies while still providing a non-biased opinion that I could do some service for the implant community and so the group purchasing organization partner program has come from that idea. The program is going to be a yearly subscription of $100 per month or $1000 per year upfront which will then provide discounts on implant products, CE Courses, and other services that a dentist would need in order to run a successful implant business. In addition to that there will be upcoming webinars and CE opportunities outside of the initial concept. This will also allow me the ability to continue to refine and create more content and relevant aspects for learning and sharing. I hope to continue to further push the limits of implant dentistry for the general dentist while giving back to people looking to get into implant dentistry. Thanks for all the support you have given to dental implant practices so far and I hope the group purchasing organization will have some value towards you and help provide a missing link with you and your practice. Thanks, and best of luck. Philip Gordon Join the Group Purchasing Organization

Introducing GuidedSMILE CHROME - DIGITAL, FULL-ARCH GUIDED RECONSTRUCTION GuidedSMILE was developed for dentists who desire a preplanned, predictable guided All-On-X style surgery. This amazing service delivers anchored bite verification, anchored bone reduction, anchored site drilling, accurate anchored provisionalization, and a method of transferring all surgical and restorative information for the final restorative conversion phase. Most cases simply require a CT scan and traditional records. Call to discuss your case. The process, the product, the surgery is straightforward! GuidedSMILE CHROME is a 4-Guide System 1 Pin guide - Utilizes teeth or tissue to deliver the Fixation Base (CR/CO SLM) Dentate Pin Guide is fully seated on the patient's existing dentition. Once verified via the two occlusal windows, the horizontal sites are drilled and anchored. Anchor pins are fully seated, verified and the guide is removed. Edentulous Pin Guide is a digital duplicate of the patient's existing denture. This tissue-supported guide is inserted, patient closes, and the anchor sites are drilled, anchored, verified, and the guide is removed. 2 Fixation Base - Use for bone reduction, anchoring the osteotomy guide and prosthetic Once teeth are removed and tissue is flapped, the Bone Reduction Guide is inserted, anchored, and bone is levelled to the meet the labial and lingual frame of the guide. This guide floats above the bone, and therefore should not be impinged by undercut. 3 Osteotomy Guide This guide is rigidly fixed with the pins, yet floats around the bone. Standard protocols are followed to drill sites and place implants. 4 PMMA Superior to conventional denture pick-up systems, this anchored GuidedSMILE nano-ceramic provisional transfers the CO/CR as determined by pre-surgical records. Implant abutment positions, anchor sites, tooth position, smile, and tissue space are all pre-set. 5 RAPID Appliance - The method of communicating GuidedSMILE to the articulator for the Final RAPID Appliance is ROE's special pick-up device, a clear duplicate of the PMMA. This allows the doctor to capture a second record to hold until final conversion. Once the patient is ready for the final, perform a pick-up impression, with tray adhesive on the tissue side, using medium PVS. Send this pick-up to ROE and we will GuidedSMILE Osteotomy Preparation Options Option 1 - GuidedSMILE-FG - All GuidedSMILE cases are utilize a Fully Guided Kit (as seen above) - ROE works with nearly all systems available today. Option 2 - GuidedSMILE-FH - Free-Hand - includes a location reference on the bone reduction frame to optimize implant location for PMMA pick-up, and a removeable reference inset to provide a maximum range for site preparation. Left image: notice the round divot references indicating implant general location. Right image: boundary insert used to ensure location of implants is within PMMA parameters. GuidedSMILE Work-Up Protocol Step 1: Complete our on-line Rx to provide ROE with complete case information: upload DICOM / Photograph (full face, full natural smile) as 'Documents' through this Rx web page: LINK web site portal Send master casts, bite registration (CO and/or CR), and/or digital impressions, study casts – print UPS label here. Send MSGA - Master Surgical Guide Agreement with first case (required to begin) - Required - GuidedSMILE Work Authorization required for all cases (on line or White Paper) - Optional - Esthetic & Funct'l Checklist include please if ROE is significantly changing tooth arrangement, or a new denture set-up is needed. Step 2: Meet ROE on line for implant and guide planning (allow 5 days after receiving all materials) Link Step 3: Sign and return the TPA Treatment Plan Report – via fax or scan and email Step 4: Receive the GSI Surgical Information Form to order parts and review surgery – via email Step 5: Receive guide (ROE will ship within 10 days of the signed TPA Treatment Plan Report) Notes on preparring for and capturing the CT Scan If your patient is dentate, follow the above steps, and capture a CT scan with the patient opened biting on cotton rolls. If patient is edentulous, and the existing denture fits well and the tooth arrangement is accepted, convert into a scan appliance (instructions page 6). Perform a dual scan using the protocol in our manual. If edentulous patients needs to establish tooth position and vertical, begin conventional denture steps to create a scan appliance. We are always available to discuss your case. Call 800 228 6663 and ask for the CT Department and reference GuidedSMILE. Digital Impression: ROE accepts all digital impressions. Here are your options: 3Shape - must use 3Shape Communicate - ROE's email is trios@roedentallab.com to open a connection Cadent iTero - must use Cadent's portal, just search for ROE to add connection E4D - either use the Model Export function in Romexis to export files to the desktop and upload through our portal along with your DICOM, or use DDX (not dependable) Sirona - either export a DXD file to your desktop and upload through our portal for ROE to convert, or us Cerec Connect to upload to ROE 3M TDS - must us 3M's portal Carestream 3500, 3600 - export .stl to desktop and upload to our portal, or use DDX (not dependable)

Curriculum Vitae of Hilt Tatum, Jr., D.D.S.  Born April 22, 1934 -Opelika, Alabama  1951-53 - Auburn University  1953-57 - Emory University School Of Dentistry —D.D.S.  1957-59 - Marine Hospital, Savannah, Georgia —Dental Surgeon  1959-64 - Consultant –Marine Hospital, Savannah Ga.,  1959-63 - Staff, Memorial Hospital, Savannah, Ga.,  1960-78 - Private Practice, Opelika, Alabama  1961-79 - Staff, Lee County Hospital, Opelika, Alabama  1978-95 - Private Practice, St. Petersburg, Florida  1979-95 - Staff, Edward White Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida  1982-85 - Chief, Oral Surgery Department, Edward White Hospital  1990-95 - Director, Edward White Hospital Implant Residency Program  1985-Present - Associate Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Implantology, University of Lille II Medical School (France)  2006-Present - Clinical Professor of Oral Implantology, Department of Periodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry  1980-83 - Visiting Lecturer, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of Florida  1985-95 - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi-Course at New York University/Brookdale Hospital  1987-95 2006-Present - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi Course, School Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia  1987-93 - Visiting Lecturer, Department of Oral Implantology, School of Dentistry, Harvard University  1992-95 - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi Course, School of Dentistry, Howard University  2008-Present - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi Course, OAGD-AAID Implant MaxiCourse  2011 - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi Course, Vancouver MaxiCourse  2011 - Visiting Lecturer, Implant Maxi Course, University of Las Vegas MaxiCourse  1998-Present - Director of Tatum Institute  2003-Present - Co-Director of Implant Maxi Course, School of Dentistry, University of Puerto Rico  2005-Present - Senior Faculty, Boston Implant Institute  1988-Present - Editorial Board, Journal of Oral Implantology  Diplomat American Board Oral Implantology, Past President and Director  Fellow American Academy Implant Dentistry, Past President  Fellow American College of Dentists  Fellow International College of Dentists  Presented Over 2000 Podium Presentations in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.  Multiple Professional Publications  1970 - Originator of Bone Expansion Techniques for implant placement  1970 - Introduced Autogenous Bone Grafting into implantology  1974 - Originator Sinus Lift Operation  1975 - Originator Sinus Graft Operation  1978 - Designed first 2 stage titanium root form system in the USA  1982 - Developed a Vascularized Osteotomy Concept  2003 - Originator of “NIRISAB” Concept  Honors:  1989 - Gold Medal of Paris (France)  1995 - Gold Medal of Lille (France)  1995 - Isiah Lew Research Award, Research Foundation of American Academy of Implant Dentisstry  1997 - Honorary Life Member, Association of Dental Implantologists, (UK)  1997 - Gershkoff Award, American Academy of Implant Dentistry  2001 - Henri Warbourg Medal, Faculty of Medicine, Lille II Medical School (France)  2003 - Robert James Award, Loma Linda University (USA)  2003 - Legion of Honor, President of France 

Dr. Kenneth Judy is a 1964 graduate of Georgetown University and a 1968 graduate of New York University College of Dentistry. During and after his pre-doctoral studies, Dr. Judy was the recipient of several research fellowships. He then trained in surgical prosthetics with Dr. Isiah Lew at the New French and Polyclinic Medical School and Health Center in New York. Dr. Judy has authored over one hundred research and clinical articles, editorials and textbook chapters. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally.  Dr. Judy is a Clinical Professor of Implant Dentistry at New York University as well as a Clinical Professor in the Periodontal department at Temple University. He is a staff member of the Dental Implant Center at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and maintains a private practice in New York.  Dr. Judy serves on the Deans Advisory council of Columbia University School of Dentistry and on NYU’s School of Nursing.  Dr. Judy is a member of over sixty organized dentistry, editorial, research, prosthodontic, and dental implant and organizations. Since 1979, Dr. Judy has served as chairman and then co-chairman of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), the world’s largest dental implant society. 

Dr. Resnik is a one of the original faculty and founding members of the Misch Institute since 1988 and worked alongside Dr. Carl Misch for over 30 years. He is internationally known as a leading educator, clinician, author and researcher in the field of Oral Implantology and Prosthodontics. He received his dental education from the University of Pittsburgh along with his specialty degree in Prosthodontics, Surgical Fellowship in Oral Implantology, and a Master’s degree in Oral Implantology/Radiology.  Currently, Dr. Resnik is a Clinical Professor of Oral Implantology and Periodontics at Temple University in Philadelphia, Adjunct Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Department of Graduate Prosthodontics, faculty at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh and the Surgical Director and Chief of Staff of the Misch International Implant Institute. He is a consultant to numerous implant companies and laboratories. Dr. Resnik is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is a frequent lecturer, both domestically and internationally, along with being a leading researcher and author in the field of Oral Implantology. Dr. Resnik is the author of the recently released leading textbook in Implant Dentistry “Avoiding Complications in Oral Implantology” by Elsevier Medical Publishing. He maintains a private practice in Pittsburgh, PA limited to Oral Implantology.

Dr. Mark Bishara graduated from the UWO Medical Biophysics program and was selected as a gold medal recipient for being the top graduate of his academic program. Following this, he continued his studies at the University of Western Ontario dental school. Although he enjoys all aspects of dentistry, he has a very special interest in all surgical procedures including implant placement and full mouth rehabilitation. He also excels in working with children and looks forward to seeing families grow with him in our Bowmanville Dental office. With appearances on rogers TV and as proud member of the Bowmanville rotary club, Dr Mark looks forward to helping others in the community for years to come with our free dental day initiative hosted twice a year. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball, painting on canvas and spending time with his wife and daughter Emily and son Jason. Some of his art work is featured in the office.  Dr. Mark Bishara is also active as a lecturer with the Toronto Implant Academy on dental implants and is a  published author on topics such as PRF treatment and dental implants, as well as his contributions with the Canadian Implant Dentistry Network on FB and Homepage.  https://www.cdnimplants.com/ 

Welcome to AAID's Podcast! The Academy aims to foster informal discussions about the world of implant dentistry, mirroring the collaborative spirit of our members in our podcast. Hosted by Dr. Daniel Domingue and Dr. Justin Moody, the podcast explores topics and issues encompassed in the implant practitioner's world. If you have feedback about the podcast or would like to be a guest on the show, please email podcast@aaid.com.  

The Neodent system is the market leader in Latin America and holds more than 56% of the Brazilian market share.  The system is known for its innovations, quality and technology. In Brazil, Neodent is a premium system, where we pay a premium price for it.  Here in US, due to the exchange rates, the system is offered in its premium quality but for a value price.   Technically, Neodent evolved much through the years. Like most systems, we started with the external hex connection and moved up to the internal hex one. But what makes us stand out the most is definitely our Morse taper connection. It offers a lot of clinical advantages, especially when placed as recommended, such as bone and bone crest maintenance (with maintenance of the gingival papillae), higher mechanical stability (less risks of prosthetic screws getting loosen), a virtually "bacteria free" interface and preservation of the biological width, with a proper biologic seal with the dental-gingival fibers attaching to our abutments. That means protection for your bone-implant interface, with a well-defined probing depth and therefore a natural barrier against the excess cement flowing into the sulcus, on your cement-retain restorations. That also reduces the risk of peri-implantitis, since our implant surfaces are never exposed and instead, are covered by bone, sealed by dental gingival fibers and with no bacterial flow through the connection gap.  Neodent also provides a hydrophilic surface called Acqua, which promotes more BIC in less time, improving the overall early osseointegration.  The exterior designs of our implants are meant for gripping and giving the opportunity of immediate load in different bone densities. Also, regular, short, narrow, cylindrical, tapered, hybrids, zygomatics... They are all offered through the system so that we can always solve our diverse range of clinical situations. 

Grant Bullis, director of implant R&D and digital manufacturing at Glidewell Laboratories, began his dental industry career at Steri-Oss (now Nobel Biocare) in 1997. Since joining the lab in 2007, Grant has been integral in obtaining FDA 510(k) clearances for the company’s Inclusive® Mini Implants, Tapered Implant System and Custom Implant Abutments. In 2010, he was promoted to director and now oversees all aspects of CAD/CAM, implant product development and manufacturing for more than 1,000 implant and prosthetic components at the lab. He has an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management.

Alfred Heller, DDS, M. S., has placed more than 20,000 implants since 1969. He earned his DDS (1962) and M. S. (1974) from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He is an Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). He also served on the Admissions and Credentials Board of AAID for seven years. In 1980, he founded the Midwest Implant Institute (MII). He is Board Certified in Oral Implantology by the American Board of Oral Implantology. Additionally, Dr. Heller has served as President of the American Board of Oral Implantology(ABOI).   The Midwest Implant Institute (MII) is built on a foundation of presenting material from introduction level to the most advanced in implant surgery and related prosthetics, all while the students perform surgery on their own patients. Over 1000 Externs of MII have continued to bring their own patients to perform live surgery. Dr. Heller has lectured on topics regarding all aspects of implant dentistry for over 30 years within the institute and for multiple other implant oriented organizations in all corners of the United States of America.  Dr. Heller's participation with implant research has enabled him to advance and develop the field of implant surgery. Dr. Heller has completed two FDA studies associated with dental implants and bone grafting materials. Dr. Heller has taught hands-on dental implant surgery post-graduate courses in eight American dental colleges. He and the Midwest Implant Faculty teach all different implant modalities as Dr. Heller believes that, "Bone dictates the type of implant to be used that will best serve the patient."   https://midwestimplantinstitute.com/  http://www.mayishare.website/