A weekly, light-hearted informational program for the dental world, discussing current events, new products and techniques, organized dentistry, and education. Hosted by Dr. Jeff Horowitz and Dr. Chad Duplantis of Catapult Education, listeners will feel more "In the Know" with what's happening behind the scenes in the dental profession.
Send us a textThe DINKs are proud educational partners of AIDA, and we're thrilled to welcome Dawn Metcalf back to the show to discuss the latest educational opportunities for dentists and dental professionals!Dawn Metcalf is the Director of Education at AIDA & she has over 30 years in the industry, including managing a sales territory, owning a dental supply company and creating education programs focused on private practice dentistry. She's particularly passionate about quality education in the CE space and focuses on supporting independent dental practices.We're so excited to attend ASPIRE 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico on January 29 - January 31. Join us! https://aidagroup.org/aspire-2026/✨Helpful Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-metcalf-815a2361AIDA Website: https://aidagroup.org/Special thanks to our educational partner AIDA for making this episode possible!
Send us a textWhat an honor to have guest host Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas get the inside scoop on dental banking at Chicago Midwinter! Dr. Maestas sat down with Kirk Dewart of US Bank for a deep dive into what every dentist needs to know about their own practice finances.We'll cover everything you need to know, including:What to expect from getting a business loan for your dental practiceStart-up or purchasing a private practice?Can you get a business loan if you have student loans?✨Helpful Links: Ignite DDS Website: https://ignitedds.com/Kirk Dewart LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-dewart/Dr. Maestas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tsmaestasdds/
Send us a textDr. Chad Duplantis sits down with Eric Swarvar of Midwest Dental to talk about the highly anticipated upcoming ASPIRE 2026 in Los Cabos, Mexico. Trust us, you do not want to miss this multi-part series for all the best info on how to maximize the resources our educational providers have for independent dental practitioners! ✨Register for ASPIRE 2026 using code DINKS for a discounted registration fee: https://aidagroup.org/aspire-2026/Check out our educational partners for more information: AIDA: https://aidagroup.org/Midwest Dental: https://midwestdental.com/Atlanta Dental: https://atlantadental.com/
Send us a textWhat do you do when you experience a serious dental injury? We asked our good friend & one of our favorite endodontists, Dr. Ryan Walsh, the best way to handle a situation like this so you never need to be caught off guard if it ever happens to you. Dr. Ryan M. Walsh is a board-certified endodontist with a full-time private practice in Keller, Texas. He has been educating dentists and endodontists for over a decade. He provides dental education on how to give patients the highest level of evidence-based, patient-centered endodontic care. ✨Helpful LinksPractice Website: https://www.advancedendooftexas.com/meet-dr-ryan-walsh/
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Send us a textDr. Thomas Dudney is an aesthetic dentist who has run a private practice in Birmingham, Alabama for over 40 years. Despite his extensive experience in the practice, he is constantly learning new things and leaning into what he doesn't already know so he can be better equipped to educate both patients and fellow dentists. We had the best time chatting with him about his Midwinter lecture topics, including:Indirect Restored Materials, Adhesives & Cements Sleep dentistry Airway obstructionHuge shout-out to SHOFU for making this episode possible!✨Helpful Links: Practice Website: https://tedudney.com/
Send us a textDr. Lisa Alvetro was an early adopter of many advanced dental technologies, including IOS and 3D printing. She has mastered in-house implementation and joins us on this week's Humpday Happy Hour to walk us through how you can expand orthodontic technologies in your practice!
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Send us a textDr. Patricia Torres is one of our favorite people, and we're excited for the opportunity to sit down and discuss her dental journey! From her dental training in Venezuela to packing up and moving to Canada without knowing a soul, Dr. Torres is beyond inspiring. She has been part of the clinical education team at Align for over 14 years, so we can't think of anyone better to teach us about the latest technologies!✨Helpful Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciatorresmanz/Align - https://www.aligntech.com/
Send us a textHave you heard the old adage that flossing can help improve your overall health? Well, we're here to confirm that the rumors are true, and it goes so much deeper than that! In this episode, we break down the mechanics of what exactly is going on in your body when you improve your dental health!Tune in to this patient-focused episode to learn: How to improve your overall health through dental careHow oral health impacts systemic healthHow systemic health impacts oral healthThe mechanics of the oral-systemic connection
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Send us a textOne of the best things about Chicago Midwinter is having the opportunity to sit down and chat with some of our favorite people
Send us a textWe're so excited to welcome innovative dental technology expert, Dr. Matthew Burton, to Humpday Happy Hour™!
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Send us a textExpensive dental procedures aren't always accessible to patients in the United States. It's not uncommon for people to make a vacation out of the costly dental work they need. Why not lounge on the beach and see the sights if it will cost the same amount anyway?! In this patient-focused episode, we'll walk you through all the risks and rewards of taking a dental vacation so you can make the best decision for your health. Tune in as we deep dive into everything you've ever wondered about travelling overseas for dental work, including: Is getting dental work overseas safe? How much does dental tourism cost?Is traveling for a procedure worth the risk?
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Send us a textWe always appreciate the opportunity to discuss the latest dental imaging technology, so we're excited to chat with Dr. Ankur Gupta about his experience with using PreXion!Dr. Gupta graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2004. He completed a one-year General Practice Residency in Cleveland, Ohio, and he and his wife Dr. Nisha Gupta started North Ridgeville Family Dentistry in 2005. In addition to opening their own dental practice, Dr. Gupta is a member of the American Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association, ADA Success Speaker Corp and an active board member and speaker for Catapult Education's Speaker Bureau.✨Helpful Links:Dental Education Website: https://bebetterseminars.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankurguptadds/Special thanks to PreXion for making this episode possible!
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Send us a textIt's a two-for-one special on this episode of Midwinter Monday! Not only do we have a very special guest from across the pond, Dr. Rupert Monkhouse, but we also have a guest *host* filling in for the DINKs! We think Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas did a great job hosting, don't you?!Our guests gave us an inside look at dentistry in the US vs. UK, predictions for the dental industry over the next ten years, and (most importantly) the sexiness of dentures.
Send us a textEver wonder what the dental world looks like from the patient's perspective? We definitely have. That's why we've decided to open up our dental education discussions to take a deep dive into the most confusing parts of the dental world from our patients' perspective. Welcome to the first-ever episode!We're kicking this series off with a deep dive into understanding dental insurance. What is it? How does it work? What do patients need to know, and what can we leave to the professionals? We'll cover it all!
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Send us a textIt was great to have the opportunity to interview a fellow dental podcaster, Dr. Bob Dee! Support, educate & advocate: This is the mission Dr. Dee is upholding through Dentistry in General, an online dental community he created during the pandemic that has grown to over 9,000 dentists. From engaging discussions about clinical cases, to business strategies & dental politics, there is no limit to the kind of support you can get from his community.Dr. Dee has been practicing dentistry in the Chicago area for over 30 years, and he spends his time traveling for continuing education & dental community events across the country. Learn how you can join the community: https://dentistryingeneral.com/
Send us a textWe are so excited to share this conversation with Dr. Joy Poskozim, where we learned so much about what it takes to care for geriatric dental patients, specifically those with different types of neurodegeneration. We got so much from this discussion!
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Send us a textWe were super excited to welcome the power duo behind Nierman Practice Management (NPM), Rose and Jon Nierman! NPM is a management organization that helps dental practices succeed in medical billing, dental sleep medicine, and TMD/orofacial pain services. Sign us up!
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Send us a textChicago Midwinter allowed us to experience so many helpful products, and this week, we're going over everything we learned about what SHOFU has to offer dental practices. SHOFU has been producing dental materials for the clinic & the lab for over 100 years. Up until a decade ago, their main focus was abrasives, but they've since expanded into specializing in bringing restoratives to the market, with composites in every category. Learn more about SHOFU products: https://www.SHOFU.com/global/
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Send us a textShout out to guests who come back time after time! We had the best time catching up with cosmetic dentistry expert, Dr. Karla Soto
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Send us a textWe're BACK with our very special Midwinter Monday series! We love having the opportunity to reflect on all the wonderful conversations we get to have with friends at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting each year. Clinician's Choice believes in teaching better dentistry. They develop products & solutions that can assist clinicians in reducing treatment times, improve efficiency, and - most importantly - better clinical outcomes for patients. Join us as he walks us through some of the best product lines that can benefit your practice.
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Send us a textWe always love hearing about the most effective techniques in any specialized dental procedure, so we were thrilled to have the opportunity to have Dr. Susan McMahon on the show to drop some knowledge
Send us a textWe had the honor of sharing memories of a wonderful man, Dr. Bob Pick, with his good friend and our honorary co-host, Dr. Alan Stern.There was no one quite like Bob. While most people live for the weekend, waiting for the stress of the week to finally be over, Bob lived for Mondays. He was always ready to tackle whatever came his way with a smile on his face. As Dr. Stern said so beautifully, Bob's purpose in life was to make life better for others. He always put everyone else first and considered every person individually, always making time to get to know them and show them he cared. There will never be anyone in the dental education community quite like Bob. We are so honored to have had him as part of our own story as a friend, mentor & recurring guest on the show. His presence will always be part of the dental community & we will never stop learning from him. Bob was passionate about finding an end to cancer. If you're able, please consider contributing in Bob's honor to the cancer center programs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the hospital that saved his life: https://nmgive.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1316May we all honor his memory by looking for the “purple cow WOW!” in every single day
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Send us a textWe had the best time hanging out with Dr. Dennis Hartleib, the founder of Dental Online Training (DOT), an online hands-on training program for dentists, dental auxiliaries, and dental students, on this week's Humpday Happy Hour™
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Send us a textWe love hanging out with fellow dental educators! We were so excited to get the opportunity to chat with Dr. Alan Mead on this week's Humpday Happy Hour™
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