Simply the Best: A Dental Podcast

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Simply the best is a dental podcast where our goal is to provide insight into the minds of the most experienced, talented and clinically skilled dentists in our profession and to learn from them what it takes to become, simply the best. The best being, the very best that we are capable of as individuals with unique strengths, talents and interests. It is about inspiring others to become the best version of themselves, both personally and professionally.

Dr. Samuel Petersen


    • Jun 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    STB an Interview with Cosmetic Dentist and Clinical Mastery Series Director Dr. John Nosti

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 44:28


    https://www.clinicalmastery.com https://www.instagram.com/drjohnnosti/ Dr. John Nosti practices full time as a cosmetic dentist in Mays Landing New Jersey, with an emphasis on functional cosmetics, full mouth rehabilitation, and TMJ dysfunction. His down-to-earth approach and ability to demystify occlusion and all ceramic dentistry has earned him distinction among his peers. As Clinical Director for Clinical Mastery Series he has authored and teaches the “Ultimate Occlusion course series. Dr. Nosti has consistently been a featured speaker   at the BioResearch Annual Conference and “Townie Meeting” in Las Vegas, NV. He has lectured for numerous national conferences, including the annual sessions for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry. He has also spoken for many  dental societies, and study clubs, including divisions of the Seattle Study Club. Furthermore, he holds fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantology and Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. He is currently in the process of attaining the award of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, as well as accreditation in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. www.cosmeticdentistryofsj.com    www.smiledesignnyc.com Selected as a “Top Dentist in New Jersey” by his peers and in the New Jersey Monthly magazine consistenly every year since 2010.

    STB an Interview with Dawson Academy Clinical Director Dr. John Cranham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 50:01


    You can find Dr. John Cranham below at https://www.instagram.com/johnccranhamdds/ or @johnccranhamdds on Instagram, www.dawsonacadamy.com Find the book, The Cornell Effect here and The Complete Dentist Manual here.  Dr. Cranham was an honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988. He’s an internationally recognized speaker on the esthetic principles of smile design, contemporary occlusal concepts, treatment planning, restoration selection, digital photography, laboratory communication, and happiness and fulfillment in dentistry. Dr. Cranham founded Cranham Dental Seminars, which provided lectures, mobile programs, and intensive hands-on experiences to dentists around the world. In 2008, Cranham Dental Seminars merged with THE DAWSON ACADEMY, a world-famous continuing education facility based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr Cranham seven as The Dawson Academy’s Clinical Director for 14 years, Dr. Cranham is involved with many of the courses and provides continuing education to dental professionals across the globe.  As a published author, educator, clinician, Dr. Cranham is committed to providing the highest quality patient care, as well as developing sound educational programs that exceed the needs of today’s dental professional.

    An interview with Virtual Smile creator and cosmetic dentist Dr. Brian Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 32:20


    https://www.SmileVirtual.com https://www.SmileVirtualDentist.com On Instagram @drbrianharris Dr. Harris attended Arizona State University, is a 2005 graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and is a practicing dentist in Phoenix, Arizona. As one of the nation's leading experts in adhesive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and creating the “ultimate patient experience,” Dr. Harris is also the founder of DCEdental Online dental CE search engine (2005), co-founder of OnCallDental.com (2014), a nation-wide dental urgent care concept, and the creator of Smile Virtual Consult  www.smilevirtualconsult.com (2016), which allows doctors to attract and treat more cosmetic cases in their practice. Dr. Harris is an international lecturer and has been a CEREC Trainer since 2009. He is a recognized Key Opinion Leader in Dentistry, having presented more than 200 times, in 5 different countries, to large and small audiences, including live patient presentations, group sessions, study clubs, state dental meetings, and in-office trainings. In 2007, Dr. Harris was named Crown Council's Young Dentist of the Year. For nine consecutive years (2009-2018), he was named Phoenix Magazine's Top General and Cosmetic Dentist. In 2014 and 2016, he was awarded Arizona Foothills Best Cosmetic Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been featured in USA Today, Newsweek, Compendium, Inc., Dental Product Shopper, dentaltown, and Inside Dentistry. And in August of 2018 Dr Harris was named to the dental hall of fame. 

    An interview with Cosmetic Dentist and Professional Race Car Driver Dr. Todd Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 40:24


    Learn what it takes to be Simply the Best, from cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur and professional race care driver Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr. Snyder can be found via the links below. https://www.legion.dentist https://www.legionpride.com Dr. Todd Snyder received his doctorate from the UCLA School of Dentistry and trained at the F.A.C.E. institute.  He is the 77Th Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a Member of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics, a Diplomat of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry and a member of Catapult Education.  Dr. Snyder co-created and co-direct at UCLA the first two-year graduate program in Aesthetic and Cosmetic Restorative Dentistry.  He lectures both nationally and internationally in addition to authoring numerous articles in publications worldwide and co-authoring three books.  Dr Snyder is a consultant for numerous companies and has his own online training program known as Legion.  Dr Snyder also owns a software and marketing company, is a professional race car driver and entrepreneur.

    Simply the Best: An interview with Smile Stylist Dr. Jason Olitsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 48:47


    Dr Jason Olitsky, aka The Smile Stylist, teaches courses for the Clinical Mastery series and can be found at https://www.clinicalmastery.com Dr Jason Olitsky graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2001. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a past president of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  He is the Program Director for Clinical Mastery Series where he teaches portrait and clinical photography and over the shoulder anterior aesthetics courses.  Dr Olitsky is also the official dentist of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL cheerleaders, The Roar, and he owns a licensed modeling agency, Smile Stylist Model Management, which he uses to promote beautiful and healthy smiles.  Dr Olitsky is on the Editorial Review Board of Inside Dentistry. He is also a key opinion leader with Digital Smile Design. He is a clinical consultant with Dental Advisor.  He publishes on various topics of cosmetic dentistry, has appeared in numerous national beauty and health magazines and serves as product consultant for dental product companies.  He maintains a private practice with his wife and dental partner, Colleen, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

    Simply the Best: An interview with Legendary Dentist Dr. David Hornbrook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 44:23


    Join me for a one-on-one interview with Hall of Fame Dental Legend Dr. David Hornbrook.  Dr Hornbrook graduated from UCLA dental school in 1986 and actively practices dentistry in the Gaslight district in San Diego California. He is one of dentistry’s most famous faces and one of the pioneers of live-patient, hands-on clinical education, as the cofounder of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and founder and past director of Pac-live and the Hornbrook Group. He has been a guest faculty member of the post-graduate programs in Cosmetic Dentistry at Baylor, Tufts, SUNY at Buffalo, UMKC, and the UCLA Center of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Hornbrook lectures internationally on all facets of aesthetic and restorative dentistry and has published articles in all of the leading dental journals. A prolific researcher and materials enthusiast, he consults with numerous manufacturers on product development and refinement.  Dr. Hornbrook is among the distinguished elite group of dentists who have achieved fellowship from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Hornbrook received the Mentor of the Year Award Crown Council in 1997. In 1999, Dr. Hornbrook was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award GenR8TNext for Educational Excellence. And in 2018 became a Dipomate for the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry. And as of February of this year was named to the Dental Hall of Fame.  

    Simply the Best: An interview with Nashville Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Dennis Wells

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 49:50


    Join me for a one-on-one interview with Nashville Celebrity Dentist Dr. Dennis Wells. As he details his journey to become the phenomenal clinician and dental leader that he is today. If you would like to learn from this amazing clinician and mentor you can find his seminars at www.musiccityseminars.com Dr. Dennis Wells graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1983. He received his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in 1994, and has since served as an examiner for the AACD accreditation process.  Dr. Wells has revolutionized dentistry with his developments in restorative and cosmetic dentistry with minimal/ prepless veneers. Dr. Wells lectures internationally on cosmetic dentistry and practices in Nashville, Tennessee, where he has designed the smiles of many high-profile people such as musical celebrities, professional athletes, and beauty pageant contestants.  Dr. Wells is well known for his invention and development of DURAthin and Micro-thin veneers, which are no-prep, no-drill dental veneers that preserve more of the natural teeth. He is also the founder of the Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, founding president of the Tennessee Chapter of the AACD, and an instructor for other dentists through seminars and hands-on programs for the "PAC- live" continuum and DURAthin Live. Dr. Wells has been featured in numerous print and broadcast features on oral health and cosmetic dentistry, including an episode of The Learning Channel's A Personal Story, and ABC's hit reality TV show, Extreme Makeover. In addition, he is active in many charitable efforts, including Smiles for Life, Give Back a Smile, the Dustin J. Wells Foundation, Smiles for Hope, and the Interfaith Dental Clinic. For five consecutive years, Dr. Wells was selected as one of the Top Dentists in America. In 2001, Dr. Wells received the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) award for Outstanding Contribution to the Art and Science of Cosmetic Dentistry, and in 2008, was awarded the AACD award for Outstanding Scientific Advancement in Cosmetic Dentistry. He has also received the Entrepreneur Award (2005), Crown Council's Best Dentist to Work For (2008) award, and Nashville Top Dentist in Cosmetic Dentistry (2017) award. And in 2018 Dr Wells was named to the Dental Hall of Fame.

    Simply the Best: Interview with Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 32:51


    Join me and Celebrity Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman as details his story and how he became the larger-than-life dentist that he is today.  Celebrity cosmetic dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman has been practicing cosmetic dentistry for over 30 years in the Beverly Hills area and has had a career unparalleled to any other dentist in history! He   featured on ABC's hit show “Extreme Makeover,” and is currently a regular on the CBS Emmy Award Winning daytime talk show, “The Doctors.”   As the founder of Discus Dental, one of the world's leading dental companies, he scaled the company from its inception to more than $1.3 BILLION in sales with tooth whitening products such as ZOOM! and BriteSmile. Dr. Bill has received 20 lifetime achievement awards, two Guinness Book of World Records, is a New York Times Bestselling Author, and was most recently Knighted!  Dr. Dorfman has helped raise more than $44 million for children's charities and is the founder of the non-profit LEAP Foundation, which is a week-long motivational/leadership program taught at UCLA every summer to over 400 students between the ages of 15-25+. Dr. Bill is also the proud father of 3 daughters and is a life-time fitness buff.

    Simply the Best: Interview with Legendary Dentist Dr. Bill Strupp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 47:03


    Join me and legendary dentist Dr. Bill Strupp for a personal interview detailing his professional journey and his quest to become THE best dentist in the world. Dr. Bill Strupp has been practicing dentistry in Clearwater, Florida for over 51 years. He was the inaugural speaker at the founding meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Strupp has been the New York Yankee's Team Dentist for 25 years.  He was named to Dentistry Today’s list of Leaders in Continuing Education every year for the last 25 years and counting. Dr. Strupp's restorative and soft tissue management protocols are pristine and are among some of the very best in the field of dentistry. Dr. Strupp is currently lecturing to sold out crowds at his "Simplifying the Complex" seminar, with his partner Dr. Mike Brumm. www.strupp.com

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