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.
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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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Send us a textDINKs News 01/15/2025
Send us a textJB starts off with a big news story this week. Patterson was sold to Patient Square Capital making it a privately owned company now. We also dive in to the most recent update on the corporate transparency act. And lastly, JB reminds us why it is SO important to be a member of the ADA.
Send us a textThis week JB briefly touches on the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO. Our news pivots to a more positive story for some previous Smile Direct Club customers. There will be refunds handed out to some of you! Next up- the Corporate Transparency Act that JB previously warned us about has been put on pause. Lastly JB talks about the new Healthcare cyber security proposal and her concerns with it. A lot of topics touched on in this episode that you wont want to miss!
Send us a textA few interesting news stories in this episode! We are seeing new legislation being passed to help increase the number of hygienist and hygiene educators. Hopefully this will help those of us struggling to find qualified candidates to hire. JB is also shedding some light on the new Corporate Transparency Act that is impacting small dental businesses. If you are not familiar, you may want to look into it before the January deadline because not filing will come with some heavy monetary fines. Lastly we dive into the FDA involvement of a bacteria problem at the popular Tom's of Maine manufacturing plant.
Send us a textWe are touching on a hot news topic- fluoridation in our water systems. Political leaders are pushing to get the data from the last 50 years on whether or not we need fluoridation in our water systems. We are starting to see dentists weigh in with their opinions. JB also touches on a, perhaps, misleading article from USA Today about Dentists income.
Send us a textWe start off with a timely story about a dentist in trouble for threats made during the election. JB also makes us aware of and explains the suspended bite align program from DentSply. And lastly, we talk about the most recent scandal in Dentistry that did not end well. Listen to this week's news segment to stay In the Know!
Send us a textWe learned so much this week when we talked to Dr. Aaron Weller, expert physical therapist, on this week's Humpday Happy Hour™!
Send us a textIn the news this week, the ADA is seeing an increase in Doctors leaving insurance networks. We also touch on other statistics they released involving dentists accepting insurances. JB has an interesting story out of Maryland of a Dentist being fined $70,000. Don't let this be you!
Send us a textWhat a great experience getting to talk to Dr. Tom Viola, founder of Pharmacology Declassified, on this week's Humpday Happy Hour™!
Send us a textSuch a cool experience to be able to sit down with Dr. Revilla-León on Humpday Happy Hour™ yet again!