Podcasts about comprehensive dentistry

If you're worried that modern dentistry is trading principles for profit, you're not alone. But today's episode might just give you the confidence and clarity to do things differently. Dentistry is changing—and not always for the better. In this compelling episode, Dr. Len Tau welcomes Dr. Ed Feinberg, a crown-and-bridge expert and educator with over four decades of hands-on clinical experience. Ed was mentored by his father, a pioneer in full-mouth reconstruction, and today he carries on that legacy by helping dental professionals understand why foundational skills still matter in an industry swept up by implants and fast fixes. Together, they discuss how young dentists are being pulled into production-driven careers without the mentorship or mastery needed to truly thrive. Ed shares how practicing in both New York and Arizona shaped his philosophy—one grounded in long-term results, patient-first ethics, and clinical integrity. You'll hear his unfiltered take on the overuse of implants, the dangers of piecemeal treatment, and how modern dental education is missing the mark. More than a critique, this episode is a call to action. Whether you're a seasoned dentist or just starting your career, you'll walk away inspired to deepen your craft, lead your team with purpose, and maybe even mentor the next generation of dental professionals. Because as Ed says, success isn't about being flashy—it's about making a difference that lasts. Here are just a few of the important and eye-opening topics we explored: Why foundational crown-and-bridge techniques still matter more than ever The long-term problems with piecemeal treatment planning How mentorship can change the trajectory of a young dentist's career The risks of a production-first mindset in new graduates Building a practice through community involvement—not just advertising What true leadership in dentistry looks like Why implants aren't the solution to every restorative case Ed's unique insights from 70+ years of documented dental cases — Key Takeaways 00:49 Introduction and Event Announcement 03:11 Ed Feinberg's Unique Career Journey 12:10 Comprehensive Treatment Planning in Dentistry 12:49 Disturbing Trends in Modern Dentistry 21:35 Building a Successful Dental Practice 23:56 Leadership in Dentistry and Community Engagement 31:39 Rapid-Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts — Connect with Dr. Ed Feinberg: Want to learn more about Ed's restorative philosophy—or explore his extensive library of online dental courses? Visit: https://theonwardprogram.com/ Check out his books on Amazon: Open Wide The Double Tilt Precision Attachment Case for Natural Teeth and Implants Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned practitioner, Dr. Ed is passionate about helping dentists elevate their skills and serve their patients with integrity.   — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques at DrLenTau.com. This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more here. This podcast is sponsored by The Doc Sites, the leading provider of websites and online marketing for dentists. Find out more here. Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!  

It's time for a Dental A-Team office spotlight! Dana shares with Tiff how she's worked with a practice that started off with room for financial growth, and began adding in auxiliary procedures without losing control of the business. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team's Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript The Dental A Team (00:01.415) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. I am so excited to be here. This is, I think, Dana and I, we get our like, alone time, our us time when we come in here to podcast. So I love, and I love that it switched to videos, however long ago that was. I remember in the beginning I was like, dang it, I can't wear my like, comfy leggings anymore, but whatever. Here we are, we gotta have our hair done, we gotta have our makeup done, it's great. But Dana, I love getting the time with you, so thank you so much for being here with me today. How are you on this beautiful Friday?   in Arizona.   Dana (00:31.822) doing really good. It's a little bit chillier, but I'm learning to like, you know, find some happiness in that even when I'm freezing outside of softball games.   The Dental A Team (00:34.928) No!   The Dental A Team (00:41.702) Yes, yes, and you're colder down there than I am up here in Phoenix. But I had a client the other day, well, actually it wasn't, was Eve, our marketing gal. I don't know if you were on that call, but she was like, I was like, it's cold, because honestly, in the mornings here in Phoenix, it's like 35 degrees. And that's cold to me, right? And she's like, you can't complain that it's cold. It's eight degrees here, whatever it was. And I was like, actually, this has been my whole week. I've been saying this to people.   I decided, I chose, to live somewhere that's supposed to be warm. So when it's not warm, I get to complain. I don't complain when it's 120 outside and I'm like, I chose this. I wanted warm. So when it's freezing cold and I'm getting breeze warnings on my freaking phone, that's when I'm going to complain. Same with Florida right now. I saw it snowing recently on the beaches in Florida. anyways, thank you. That's our Arizona Girl Tangent.   Dana (01:27.896) I   The Dental A Team (01:38.169) We like the heat, that's why we're here. And Dana grew up in the cold. So I feel like if you're saying it's cold, it's freaking cold.   Dana (01:45.9) I will say, you know, I always use the excuse that like, you know, my body acclimated to the heat. So now 32 degrees is in fact freezing for me.   The Dental A Team (01:55.466) It is. It is. It is. And my son always says like the Arizona, the desert, like there's just not a lot of insulation in the desert. And so desert nights are freaking cold. They are wild and it drops so quickly. As soon as that sun gets on the other side of the mountain, it's freezing cold. So he's always like, yeah, it's the desert nights. That's fair. I appreciate it when it goes.   when it drops the 30 degrees in the summer to 90 degrees at 8 p.m. I appreciate that, but the 30 degree swing in the winter, a little bit rougher. So happy Arizona girls. So I'm excited Dana today because I really wanted to client wins, client pieces. And I feel like we're always dedicated to systems and I love that. And we're dedicated to growth, which I think this conversation falls into both of them. But really, you've had some really impressive growth with   a lot of your practices, all of your practices. But one in particular we were chatting about earlier this morning that I think would be a really fun conversation for a lot of our doctors because the growth that your doctor has seen within this practice and practices has been really, really fun. And I think what we chatted about earlier, you hit on a lot of different areas that I think a lot of practices are actually in.   at the same time. know what you were speaking on. I had some practices there and I really want to just pick your brain on some tips and some tricks on that. So Dana, your practice, I think you mentioned a few things, right? But one of the biggest pieces I wanted to like hear from you, one, obviously like financial wins. has that grown? Because I know that was a really big space for profit. The profitability of this dentist was fairly low and you were able to help   that increase, but then also this specific dentist has added in a lot of auxiliary procedures that I've seen a lot of doctors going to courses for Botox and tongue ties, lip ties, all of those different pieces and separating those out from our GP stuff, which I think also helps the profitability.   The Dental A Team (04:05.878) So the way you guys have done this practice and taken those spaces, always focusing in on the profitability and the growth of the practice, but figuring out how we can create it into like quote unquote departments to increase the value and to increase that profitability is really cool. So slew of questions within that, but take us through Dana first steps. Like how did you figure out where the profitability was lacking and how did you figure out how to increase that?   because then that led into her being able to add more procedures. think adding more procedures before we know where the profitability is and before we know where the money is going, adding in those extra procedures can be really, really difficult. So it's already hard enough. And how did you help her figure that out and then slide into being able to add more procedures?   Dana (04:55.596) Yeah, this is this is just been a really fun practice for me too, because it helped to show like, when you truly focus on comprehensive dentistry and all the things that you can provide for the patient, not only is it great for your patient, but it massively helps production too. And so this was a really fun practice to kind of highlight that and to kind of take, take them through it.   And I will say like the first part of it really was honing in on their systems and making sure they were most efficient block scheduling was huge and being able to say, okay, this is how you're scheduling now if we block scheduled everything out and we follow the schedule pretty much to a tee look at the growth that you could have just by Maximizing the things that you currently do. So that was where we started kind of in year one So year one was really developing systems to make sure that the new patients that we were bringing in we kept   The Dental A Team (05:24.383) Thank you.   The Dental A Team (05:34.867) Awesome.   Dana (05:46.082) Right? And the practice actually continued to truly grow in patient number too. So, you know, making sure that we honed in on re-care systems, making sure we honed in on reactivation systems. And then it was really cool that once we got systems under our belt, now let's focus on big picture things. And so let's focus on, we've maximized kind of, one cool thing that we did is we separated out, she does a really heavy load of,   The Dental A Team (05:46.345) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (06:03.232) Okay.   Dana (06:15.948) you know, there's tongue ties and all sorts of adjunct procedures. And, and so we actually separated those things out. And it's actually a business within a business, which then really helps her see numbers as far as general dentistry and some of her adjunct services that she provides. And so that really helped bring in a lot of clarity because we could start to look at individual numbers separately. We could start to separate new patients. So new patients for this avenue who were more fluid patients. So they would come to those things. And yeah, we worked on a whole lot on converting them over into   The Dental A Team (06:18.675) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (06:23.56) Awesome.   The Dental A Team (06:41.584) Yeah.   Dana (06:45.874) the general side, but that we could really look at those things independently to hone in on.   growth for each side. And what's been really fun is as we've separated them out, we've actually even separated out the days. So she now has like, you know, more like tongue tie days and general days and it helps her team to and we now are to the point where she actually gets to do more of the things that she loves, which are those adjunct things and bringing in an associate to   The Dental A Team (06:53.661) Mm.   Dana (07:20.184) helped continue to grow the general dentistry side. So it's been really, really fun. But I think the biggest thing is mapping out your schedule to make sure that it works, mapping out your schedule where you can add more of the things. What does that look like? And being able to look at those numbers consistently.   The Dental A Team (07:36.957) Yeah, I love that perspective in most pieces and I know there's been a heavy push for the associates and making sure that the people who are there, the doctors who are already there and the doctors who are coming are really making sure that their schedules are in alignment and that they make sense. one thing that you said was like a business within a business and I just love that model. I've done it for a few practices as well where   It's like, this is the thing that we love and we want to do. This is our passion project business. How do we supplement now our practice that's already thriving and doing well with our passion project business? And I think that might be a space that some dentists going to the CE and they're like, I'm passionate about this thing. I think that's sometimes the space that gets overlooked is we've got to have the profitability and the thriving on just   practice, like we're doing really well, we're getting the new patients, we're getting the pieces because we want that to be supplemental. And yes, you're going to decrease your GP work. So it's going to take some of that load, right? So we're just kind of shifting some of that production and collections every now and again, but it should increase as well because it should be higher value, right? So watching you do this with this specific client and watching you add in those tongue and lip tie for sure, but the oral surgery pieces that they're doing and all of the different   modalities, the Botox and fillers, and like there's this practice has a few different avenues that they're working towards supplementing that GP. So it is really cool because in my opinion when I've done this with practices, you now have two different pools of patient avatars to pull from for one single practice. And when I think about it from a marketing standpoint, it's super awesome because now we've got two avenues to take this and I have   I have a dentist that I work with who wants to do a ton of practice or cosmetic dentistry, right within his practice. And he's definitely gotten to the point where his GP is pretty well oiled over there. And so now what we've done with his marketing dollars is really switched some of that funnel to focus in on consults.   The Dental A Team (09:49.658) So it's a new patient, but we're categorizing it differently. We're tracking it differently. And I think that's likely what you've done with this practice and the doctors who are there at that practice doing all of these other pieces is funneling in those consults, smile makeovers. A lot of practices are doing those because we're looking at new patients on a GP side and 25 to 30 new patients on a full-time doctor on the GP side, standard. That's what we want. But when we're part-time on a GP side, we're looking for, you know, 12 to 15.   And then when we're part time on a a oral surgery, a cosmetic, whatever is going on over here side, now we want to see how many consults do we need to get to our case acceptance. So then it's like it's this big spiral when we're adding these new pieces in, because now your case acceptance is in play as well. And your consults, especially for bigger procedures, higher value dollars like   longer appointments, just a different set of pieces. Your case acceptance is not going to be the same as your GP. So having a consultant on your side that can help separate those pieces, separate the information, separate the understanding, separate the marketing of it and strategize how to get those to work together feels like a no brainer because I cannot imagine being on the business owner doctor side where I've just taken all this CE.   super passionate about something. I already have a business I'm trying to work in and then trying to get home, train my team, get the patients. Like trying to do all of that as one human being, the person who's doing it feels really hard. So when you see when you came in or this client came in, right? I think if I remember correctly, this specific client already had some of this stuff under their belt and they already had providers like trying to   generate this within the practice? So how did you, as the third party, the consultant looking over the overarching pieces, how were you able to kind of almost slow it down and speed it up at the same time to extract those pieces and allow it to be so fluid?   Dana (11:59.938) Yeah. And I really think that it really comes down to, we've got to look at these in two different, we've got to make sure that we look at these things as two different things because a patient that's coming in for general and a patient's coming in for the other side, they're looking for different things. They value different things. Their experience needs to be different. Our systems need to be different. The way we schedule them needs to be different. And when this client first came in, it was like,   there were all these providers providing this, all kind of at the same time, right? So we're running this side at the same time we're running this side and providers are hopping back and forth. And then, you know, an adjunct provider that was in there to do another specialty service had to hop in and it was, it was, they were doing well at it, but it felt so stressful for them.   The Dental A Team (12:32.02) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (12:46.547) Yeah. Yeah.   Dana (12:47.17) And it felt so like we're never gonna grow any of the pieces because where we're living right now is so, so stressful and chaotic and a little bit discombobulated, rightfully so. And so when we decided to say, okay, no, let's separate the two, let's look at them very differently, let's build the pieces that work for both.   The Dental A Team (12:58.389) Yeah.   Dana (13:06.808) places and let's understand that like you said, two different patient avatars, two different patient flows, two different patient experiences. And when we actually separated them out, looked at how we could streamline both sides, general and the other side, and we built out a schedule that worked to have them both.   The Dental A Team (13:23.06) .   Dana (13:27.278) be there. And I mean, this client even went on to create just an even an amazing separate space for these patients. And that does help create all of this. But it really took at like, let's look at both of these take different things, right? They take different   The Dental A Team (13:28.514) Yeah. That's awesome.   The Dental A Team (13:42.52) Yeah.   Dana (13:43.246) Conversations they take a different amounts of hands-on approach they take a different way of treatment planning and presenting things and outlining consoles differently and so until we separated them It was functioning and they were doing okay, but it felt really hard Yeah, figuring out a way to make them both feel easier   The Dental A Team (13:55.976) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (14:00.06) Yeah, it's chaos. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (14:07.515) Mm-hmm.   Dana (14:08.434) and how we can maximize both ends. I feel like that was where the win was and really started to paint a much clearer picture of how you can continue to grow both ends to feed each other.   The Dental A Team (14:21.725) Totally. think what you did there too, and as you're talking, I'm like envisioning it all, is you really extracted what would simplify it down. And it's just like anything when you go try to do something and it's there's 15 different things that can be done. Picking the right first step is usually the most difficult, right? Picking like what do I do next that's going to move the needle? And I think   my opinion is that's one of the reasons that we pulled back from pushing forward with things is we just can't figure out what that next step is. So you were able to make this massive thing two smaller things, and two smaller things is much easier to dissect and figure out than one massive piece. So you kind of separating them made it so that it was easier to look at them as individuals instead of instead of one monster to take care of.   think as you're talking to what you did is you were able to not only yourself, but have your dentist or doctor sit in the patient's seat. So it's almost like you got her and the team and everybody, but in that mindset of if I'm coming to you for this procedure, who am I? What kind of a person am I? What are the things that I like building out that avatar? But you have to sit, you have to like turn on that brain.   of that person who's looking for that procedure and then separating that. Because like you said, a patient who's coming and they're just like, just need a cleaning compared to a patient who's like, hey, I've been thinking about this for a while. I need ortho, right? You do whatever, smile design. You do, I see you do this. Like that patient's mindset drastically different than the patient who's just coming for a cleaning. So separating those out and creating that space.   where it is like the consults. And you understand you're likely going to need more of the consults over here to get the case acceptance and get the ball rolling. Then you do maybe even your new patients. Like that ratio is going to be a little bit different, but you are able to separate that out for them. So I have a ton of doctors. Like we both have so many doctors that are doing so much CE in the last three years. Like CE the last three years has been the word of the freaking year.   The Dental A Team (16:42.647) And so many of them get so hyped coming out of their course and their class. But then again, it's that next step. think sedation has been huge and implementing sedation can be tough. think oral surgery procedures in a GP practice has been huge or pediatric practices implementing more tongue and lip ties. GP practice is going to more cosmetic services, the Botox, the fillers, all of those pieces and they get there. And then they're like, okay,   but I have so much going on. I have a full schedule. I have chaos in my schedule already. I have patients that are getting seated late. I have team turnover. And so then they get there and it's so defeating sometimes to just get to the front door and be like, I'm gonna do this. And then it's like, but the chaos I already have is taking my whole schedule. I don't have time for this. And...   what do you do in those instances where they truly like, it's chaotic. It sounds to me like you've answered some of that, like some of the systems, but what are those systems that help reduce that immediate overwhelming chaos where they can see the pockets of time to implement something new?   Dana (17:53.356) Yeah. And I think for this practice in particular, their biggest barrier was her having these other things made it really easy for them to... And let me preface this by this particular doctor's goal was to build both...   areas, right? Yes, they wanted to do these things, but they still wanted their general dentistry to thrive because we wanted to bring in other associates and we wanted to continue to grow that part. And so where it became a barrier was the teams. If there was a hole in the schedule, or if there was the team's easy reaction was, we can fill it with a tongue tie, or we can fill it with a bowtie filler or we can. And that's great in that like, production did keep growing. But the vision of the practice then, it was like,   The Dental A Team (18:12.3) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (18:31.913) Yeah.   Dana (18:41.654) we were growing one side more heavily than the other and that wasn't the ultimate goal. And so I think that it is building in the space.   The Dental A Team (18:46.283) Yeah.   Dana (18:51.786) for those things to where it doesn't feel chaotic. And so if you say, Hey, I want to add on Botox and filler, okay, well, let's decide let's pick the times when okay, four o'clock are going to be our Botox and filler consults. And we're building that into that template. If we say, Hey, I want to do more all in excess, great. How many more do you want to do? two of them. Okay, well, let's book out a surgery day, right? Or let's book out a surgery morning. And we have to have the room for it in our schedule to be able to consistently add it in and do the things. And sometimes   The Dental A Team (18:55.221) Yeah.   Dana (19:21.7) with bigger procedures, like the key to utilizing them to grow your practice is to do them consistently, not sporadically, right? And so often we're like, hey, I want to do all the nexes or I want to do big surgeries. And it's like, well, I'll add them when I find them. No, you've got to build the time into the schedule. You've got to build them in consistently. And then you've got to work really hard to find them to fill those spots.   The Dental A Team (19:30.72) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (19:44.854) Yeah.   Dana (19:45.59) And so it's sometimes just flipping that mindset of this is something I'd love to add. Well, if you want to, how much of it do you want to add and where can we actually put it in that it's in there consistently and continues to grow?   The Dental A Team (19:58.636) I love those words of wisdom. I have a few practices that have implemented surgeries and things like that. I have one practice in particular that I've worked really hard with on becoming mostly an oral surgery GP practice. And that's something that there's currently struggling with is, and it's, it's kind of coming from the doctor of like, just plug it in and know what a surgery is more important, get the surgery patient in and move the other patients and narrowing them down to those days.   is so valuable because then you know how many you need. You know that you can or can't fill it. You know what the GP site is. It just clarifies so many pieces. So I love that. I think that's surely step one in implementing anything new is just deciding where is it going to go. I know I have a ton of doctors that will do root canals on Wednesday mornings. Like I only do root canals Wednesday mornings. Perfect. Do root canals only Wednesday mornings. What does that need to look like? And I think what you said there   is key in the beginning you said you did the block scheduling and got the GP side done, handled. Like let's get consistent with what we're already doing. Let's learn how to do it with what we're already doing before we add another aspect that just confuses and creates chaos and more change to the team. So if the team can get really good at what you're already doing, it's much simpler to add another aspect in there, because it's just layering then.   on top of what you're doing, now you're just layering something else. that's so cool. I'm so impressed with everything you've been able to do with this client and all of your clients, but this one's a fun one for me to watch grow. I know all of our clients are so valuable to us and she's just, she's in a lot of things with us. So it's just really cool to hear all of these pieces and to watch you be able to pick those pieces out and teach everyone a couple lessons here and there. So thank you for letting me.   that out of you and pick your brain on it today. Dana, you are an incredible consultant and your clients are so so lucky to have you and just keep up the amazing work. I think this is incredible.   Dana (22:05.378) Thanks, and I will say a lot of this is just to the hard work and effort that her and her team put into things to get the results. so just shout out to them too.   The Dental A Team (22:16.366) I agree. I agree. you're coming to work with us, you're coming to see us, know we are here for you. We support you and we will hold you accountable to those ding ding buyers. And as long as you're willing to put in that work on the other side, because I can't be in the practice for you, but as long as you're willing to put in that work on the other side, if you're ready to make those changes, holy cow, it's exponential what we can do with you. So thank you, Dana. That was an awesome shout out. I'm sure they appreciate it as well.   You guys go look at what you're already doing. I know everyone out there is looking for something more they can add. What value, more value can they bring to their patients? But look at what you're already doing first. Take Dana's tips today and look at how can we create more systems or create more efficiency in what we're already doing so that we can layer something new on top of it. If you need help, if you have questions, if you're looking to do block scheduling and you need help with that, you've already got CE, like whatever it is you guys, we're here for it.   want to answer your questions, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com is an easy space for that. You can send things in if you're a client already, reach out to your consultant if you have anything exciting you want us to know or help with. And as always, thank you so much for listening. Drop a five star review below, we'd love to hear it. And if you are a soon to be client, or just someone who wants an assessment, don't forget we do our free practice assessments with anybody who wants to sign up for them. Our clients have already had them on whether you've had that one specifically or one   similar to it with your consultant, but anybody who's not a client yet, please go do it just for fun. Sometimes it's good to know. So thank you, everyone. Dana, thank you. And we'll catch you guys next time.  

Joing www.theelevatedgp.com DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University. Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International, Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”, which has been translated on over 8 languages. Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in September 2006, Dr. Blatz was at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. During his tenure at LSU, Dr. Blatz also directed the Masters of Science in Oral Biology Program and was a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics. From 1994 to 1998 he was an Assistant Professor and from 1998 to 1999 a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg School of Dentistry in Freiburg, Germany. A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz's main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named one of the “World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry”.

Join Journal Club Download my free guide to Internal Bleaching PDF Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Connect on Instagram: @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Bobbi Stanley began her dental practice in Cary with the goal of providing superior dental services. Dr. Bobbi Stanley graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1993 and continues to be an avid learner, attending countless hours of continuing education. She also believes providing superior dental services means using the best materials on the market with the highest technology available. She is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), and a Fellow at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). She is a Sustaining Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), and is a Qualified Member of the Crown Council. Additionally, Dr. Stanley is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Academy of Women Dentists (AAWD), and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS). Dr. Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She is also a Board of Trustees member at her undergraduate alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is a Co-Founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry in Cary, NC, and a Senior Instructor at the International Association of Orthodontics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and The Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. Most recently, Dr. Stanley won Entrepreneur of the Year in the Triangle Business Journal's 2019 Women in Business Awards. Dr. Stanley's personal philosophy is not only to live life but also to live it to the fullest. Her motivation to be the best in her field is matched only by her desire to be a great wife and loving mother of her four children. In 2017, Dr. Bobbi completed one of her bucket list items by successfully finishing the Louisville Ironman Triathlon.

We are joined by Mohamed Abo-Basha host of the Very Dental Podcast Student Edition for part 2 in our series for the quest for comprehensive dentistry.  Head over to the Very Dental Podcast to hear part 1 of our interview.  Today we discuss... What are the strategies and paths that a dentist should take to learn treatment planning comprehensive dentistry? What qualifies which CEs you would take and when you would take them? When is cheap CE good enough? How do you choose a comprehensive treatment planning philosophy? When do you pursue a continuum of learning from companies like, Spear, Kois, Pankey, Dawson? What procedures do you add to your practice first and why? How does literature impact your decision-making process and does it or should it have an impact on your careers now and in the beginning?   Follow the link to receive $500 off a Spear Seminar Text The Dental Guys your comments and questions: 1-865-544-8954 WHO ARE THE DENTAL GUYS? The Dental Guys podcast is the brainchild project of Wes and Jon.  Years ago Wes and Jon met at a continuing education event and immediately started a passionate on-going conversation about dentistry.  This conversation never ended and instead expanded to become the basis for the podcast! http://www.the-dental-guys.com Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes: https://goo.gl/WSutrB Want more content like this? Consider subscribing! Be sure to click the bell so you don't miss a video and keep up to date on the latest DG content: YouTube: http://youtube.com/thedentalguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentalguys/ X: https://mobile.twitter.com/thedentalguys Facebook: https://facebook.com/thedentalguys Consider supporting our show sponsors: Restorative Driven Implants -RDI is a premier educational resource that leverages current science-informed curriculum and predictable protocols to advance Dental Practitioners who want to succeed with all aspects of dental implantology. Choose Dental Crafters Network – where your vision meets innovation! Visit dentalcrafters.net or Call 1-800-472-8302… the Dental Guys to receive 10% off your first case!  

Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off Dr. Robert Stanley has been interested in dentistry since spending hours in his grandfather's dental office in Chicago as a child. After his grandfather passed away, Dr. Stanley became interested in Engineering and pursued his Masters and Ph.D. in the field. He worked at Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park as a Senior Project Manager. Since meeting his wife, Dr. Bobbi Stanley, and being involved with the growing dental practice, Dr. Robert Stanley realized that he still loved dentistry. He obtained a DDS from the University of North Carolina and joined his wife in practice. Robert Stanley's dental acumen is a perfect complement to the practice and distinguishes Stanley Dentistry from other general dentistry practices by offering comprehensive dentistry such as oral surgery, root canals, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstruction with dental implants. Dr. Robert Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Prosthodontics Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry and Co-founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry. Dr. Robert Stanley is a Diplomate with the American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI), a Diplomate with the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), certified in Oral, IV, and Conscious Sedation and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics. In addition, Dr. Stanley is a Smile Engineer, offering his unique background in mechanical engineering and dentistry to companies around the world as a professional consultant in biomedical engineering. Dr. Stanley is available for professional collaboration for companies to make recommendations and changes to new or existing biomedically engineered products or services. ‍

https://www.robbinsdds.com/ https://www.mystoneoakdental.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off   J. William Robbins, D.D.S., MA., maintains a full-time private practice and is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1973. He completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in  San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South American, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He co-authored a textbook, Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry – A Contemporary Approach, which is published by Quintessence, and is in its 4th edition. He recently co-authored a new textbook, Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, which is also published by Quintessence. He has won several awards including the Presidential Teaching Award at the University of Texas Health Science Center, the 2002 Texas Dentist of the Year Award, the 2003 Honorary Thaddeus V. Weclew Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the 2010 Saul Schluger Award given by the Seattle Study Club, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry 2015 President's Award, and the 2016 Academy of Operative Dentistry Award of Excellence. He is a diplomat of the American Board of General Dentistry. He is past president of the American Board of General Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

https://www.robbinsdds.com/ https://www.mystoneoakdental.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin  DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off   J. William Robbins, D.D.S., MA., maintains a full-time private practice and is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in 1973. He completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in  San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South American, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He co-authored a textbook, Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry – A Contemporary Approach, which is published by Quintessence, and is in its 4th edition. He recently co-authored a new textbook, Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, which is also published by Quintessence. He has won several awards including the Presidential Teaching Award at the University of Texas Health Science Center, the 2002 Texas Dentist of the Year Award, the 2003 Honorary Thaddeus V. Weclew Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the 2010 Saul Schluger Award given by the Seattle Study Club, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry 2015 President's Award, and the 2016 Academy of Operative Dentistry Award of Excellence. He is a diplomat of the American Board of General Dentistry. He is past president of the American Board of General Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

Head and neck cancer is the 7th most common cancer globally. Symptoms may include a lump in the neck, a sore in the mouth, or a sore throat that doesn't go away. During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to spotlight the extraordinary dentists and practitioners who have taken on this little-understood cancer and survived.Today's guest is Dr. Michael R. Sesemann, a dentist, educator, and Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry founder. Michael has been described as "the best dentist you've never heard of". He exudes a passion for his work that helped him through his cancer diagnosis.Michael served as the President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry between 2009 and 2010, is a member of seven American dental associations, and is currently an Adjunct Faculty Member at the Kois Center.In 2018, Michael found a lump on his neck. Like many people often do, Michael didn't get it checked out right away, after being told that it was probably just caused by allergies. When he found out that it was cancerous, he began a long and hard journey to recovery.ResourcesFollow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.CariFree WebsiteCariFree on InstagramCariFree on FacebookCariFree on PinterestCariFree on TwitterDr. Kim Kutsch on LinkedInDr. Michael R. Sesemann on LinkedInThe Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry WebsiteThe Nebraska Institute of Comprehensive Dentistry on LinkedInOral Cancer ResourcesDr. Michael R. Sesemann's Neck Lymph Node Exam VideoHead & Neck Cancer - Insights from Dr. Mike MilliganThe Oral Cancer Foundation WebsiteHead and Neck Cancer Alliance WebsiteChoose Hope WebsiteSide Effects Support WebsiteOral Cancer Cause WebsiteThe American Cancer Society - Seeking a Second OpinionCariFree Anticavity Fluoride Tooth GelWhat's In This EpisodeWhy Michael loves education.How he discovered the lump on his neck.Why parents should investigate the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.Where Michael found hope in dark times.

LIVE from Chicago AES 2024 + Midwinter! Fresh off our thrilling journey to the American Equilibration Society (AES) Conference in Chicago, alongside the Midwinter event, this episode is your ‘access all areas' to relive the highlights of our long-awaited expedition. Previously focused solely on equilibration, AES now embraces a broader spectrum, encompassing occlusion, comprehensive dentistry and the TMJs. Join me and Dr Mahmoud Ibrahim as we unpack the highlights of this dynamic event. https://youtu.be/3lQohxbKSig Watch this on Youtube Highlights of this episode:1:05 The Journey to AES3:20 AES Opening Ceremony 20243:52 Global View of Diagnosis and Treatment Planning5:29 Diagnostic Records in the Digital Practice6:19 Dr. Chuck Fischer 7:57 Dr. Glenn Kidder12:41 TM Joint Imaging from an Orthopedic Perspective14:15 Adopting a Top-Down Security and Privacy Strategy14:45 Lip Esthetics and Maxillary-Mandibular Advancement Surgery16:30 Indications of TMJ Replacement in Ortho-Surgical Case 17:04 Face First Treatment of the TMJoint18:11 AES Day 219:32 Occlusion - TMD from the Orthodontist's Perspective20:53 Occlusion - TMD from the Periodontist's Perspective21:39 Catch up with the Protruserati31:02 Case Study: TMD Panel32:41 Digital Occlusion: What Works and What Doesn't Work33:48 Occlusion - TMD from Prosthodontist's Perspective38:54 Insights and Reflections from Dental Giants: Kois, Spear, and More40:38 ‘Composite Challenge'42:44 Interview with Dr Alan Mead45:28 Reflections and Takeaways from the Conference53:11 Connecting with the Dental Community and Looking Ahead If you loved this episode, be sure to check out BACD Experience With Pascal Magne Discover more podcast episodes like this one and earn CPD or CE credits. Join our community to access exclusive content such as 'Verti Preps for Plonkers', Sectioning School tutorials, over 30 rubber dam demonstration videos, webinar replays, and clinical videos showcasing various dental procedures. Upgrade to our Ultimate Education Plan for comprehensive learning resources. 

DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University. Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International, Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”, which has been translated on over 8 languages. Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in September 2006, Dr. Blatz was at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. During his tenure at LSU, Dr. Blatz also directed the Masters of Science in Oral Biology Program and was a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics. From 1994 to 1998 he was an Assistant Professor and from 1998 to 1999 a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg School of Dentistry in Freiburg, Germany. A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz's main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named one of the “World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry”.

DOT - Use the Code DENTALDIGEST for 10% off olsenna.com Olsen Facebook Olsen Instagram Olsen Linkedin Olsen Youtube https://www.oneplacecapital.com/ Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences and Assistant Dean for Digital Innovation and Professional Development at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he also founded the Penn Dental Medicine CAD/CAM Ceramic Center, an interdisciplinary venture to study emerging technologies and new ceramic materials while providing state-of-the-art esthetic clinical care. Dr. Blatz graduated from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany, and was awarded additional Doctorate Degrees, a Postgraduate Certificate in Prosthodontics, and a Professorship from the same University. Dr. Blatz is co-founder and past President of the International Academy for Adhesive Dentistry (IAAD) and a founding member of the European Academy of Digital Dentistry (EADD). He is a board-certified Diplomat in the German Society for Prosthodontics and Biomaterials (DGPro) and a member of multiple other professional organizations, including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the International College of Prosthodontists, the American College of Prosthodontists (honorary member), Academy of Osseointegration, and O.K.U. Honor Dental Society. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry and of Quintessence International, Section Editor for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and serves on the editorial boards of numerous other recognized scientific dental journals. He is coauthor of the international bestseller “evolution – contemporary protocols for anterior single-tooth implants”, which has been translated on over 8 languages. Prior to joining Penn Dental Medicine as Chairperson of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences in September 2006, Dr. Blatz was at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where he served as Chairman of the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials and Assistant Dean for Clinical Research. During his tenure at LSU, Dr. Blatz also directed the Masters of Science in Oral Biology Program and was a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics. From 1994 to 1998 he was an Assistant Professor and from 1998 to 1999 a senior faculty member in the Department of Prosthodontics at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg School of Dentistry in Freiburg, Germany. A widely published and internationally respected lecturer, Dr. Blatz's main focus within clinical practice and research is esthetic dentistry with an emphasis on implantology and dental materials, particularly ceramics and adhesion. Dr. Blatz is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards and has published and lectured extensively on dental esthetics, restorative materials, and implant dentistry. He was recently named one of the “World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry”.

Original air date: 2-21-22This week, we have TWO STARS in dentistry joining us to talk about the upcoming AACD Annual conference. These two talk all things AACD and how to be a part of the journey.  Please look into their upcoming annual meeting at https://www.aacdconference.com.About our two guests:Dr. Bobbi StanleyDr. Bobbi Stanley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, but education has been a mainstay of her 25-year career. As owner and principal dentist of one of the largest comprehensive dental practices in North Carolina, her goal has been excellence in patient care through continuing education, the latest dental equipment and technology, and superior materials.Dr. Bobbi Stanley is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), a Fellow with the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), and a Fellow at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Additionally, she is a Sustaining Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO), the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO), and is a Qualified Member of the Crown Council, the American Dental Association (ADA), the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society (RWCDS), the North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS), the American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD), and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS).Dr. Bobbi Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She is Co-Founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry in Cary, NC, as well as a Senior Instructor at the International Association of Orthodontics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and The Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.Dr. Stanley's personal philosophy is not only to live life but also to live it to the fullest. Her motivation to be the best in her field is matched only by her desire to be a great wife and loving mother of her four children. In 2017, Dr. Bobbi completed one of her bucket list items by successfully finishing the Louisville Ironman Triathlon.Dr. Karla SotoDr. Karla Soto has focused on sharing the power of Digital Dentistry, Facially Generated Comprehensive Treatment Planning and the impact of having an emotional connection with patients. Karla has presented in Europe, South America and North America on fully embracing the digital dentistry revolution to transform her practice into a more productive and fulfilling experience. She is a DSD KOL, Align Global Faculty, AACA KOL and VHF KOL. An award winning clinician, Karla received the 2020 DSD Speaker of the Year award, the 2021 Straumann Purpose award and Align Case Shootout champion at the 2021 GP Summit live competition. Dr. Soto is the cofounder of Smile Again, a nonprofit to help give smile makeovers to survivors of domestic violence. In addition, Karla was chosen to be part of Invisalign's Go Beyond marketing campaign as the face for Invisalign to professionals around the globe.A bonafide CE addict, she has taken over 1800 CE hours and is a member of AACD, AGD, DSD, AACA, LEAD Mastermind, Kois Member, Seattle Study Club and Spear alumni.Dr. Soto graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 2006 and completed a GPR at the Baltimore VA. She currently practices as a cosmetic, implant and general dentist in her private practice in Boca Raton, Florida.

We are thrilled to bring you this conversation with Dr. Gene Sambataro (our Dad & OG biohacker!) where we take a deeper look into biological dentistry and dental sleep medicine. This is his third time on the podcast so make sure you go back and check out the previous episodes - #10 "The Root of It All" and #136 "Sleep Apnea, Nutrition for Oral Health & Biohacking for Families". In today's episode we discuss how we can address sleep issues, the benefits of running a home sleep study, alternatives to CPAPs for sleep apnea, the dangers of root canals and mouthtaping, the health benefits of breastfeeding and more!Dr. Gene Sambataro has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years with special interests in orthodontics, dental orthopedics, temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep disordered breathing and implantology. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1980 and soon after started incorporating a more holistic approach to his practice. Dr. Sambataro strives to educate his patients on how they can make healthier decisions in their lives, as well as sharing his knowledge around toxic-free dentistry, which avoids mercury amalgam fillings, fluoride, and toxic root canals. Nearly 80% of all illnesses can be connected to infections, toxicities, and imbalances in the mouth, which is one of the reasons he is so passionate about practicing Biological (or Holistic) Dentistry. A few of his affiliations include the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the Holistic Dental Association, and the International Dental Implant Association. He is also a Board Member for the Maryland Society of Integrative Medicine and the author of “Stop the Snore, Dental Solutions to Healthy Sleep.” He is currently enrolled in the PhD program in Quantum Morphogenetic Physic and Science through the Bioregenesis Academy and just released his newest book, “Your Guide to Holistic Dental Implants: The Permanent Solution for Missing or Lost Teeth.” SHOW NOTES:0:59 Welcome to the show!1:51 Pop Quiz of the Day3:30 About today's episode5:54 Dr. Gene Sambataro's Bio7:20 Welcome him to the podcast10:02 His global perspective of dentistry13:28 Car mechanic analogy15:03 How to address sleep issues17:01 Home Sleep Study results17:31 Stigma around snoring18:36 Oxygen Saturation & data collection20:41 Giving patients oxygen during treatment21:13 Headaches & Symptoms of Hypoxia22:14 There is no Panacea23:32 CPAPs & Appliance Alternatives26:35 Benefits of Breastfeeding28:28 Healthy Start program for supporting children31:54 *Magnesium Breakthrough*34:03 Lauren's thumb-sucking36:39 Primary reason for poor tongue posture39:17 Myo-functional Therapy42:29 If you can't breastfeed + tongue ties47:05 Benefits of Chewing for teeth & jaws50:10 Sucking & Wrinkles51:49 Issues with Apnea-Hypopnea Index 54:38 What's worse: sleep apnea or insomnia?58:32 Julian Center's comprehensive approach59:57 Cavitations & Root Canals1:02:09 Is there such thing as a healthy root canal?1:07:02 Symmetry, Nitric Oxide & Blood Pressure1:13:18 The influence of mold exposure1:04:24 3D Cone Beam as a diagnostic1:19:16 Alignment of the jaw and face structure1:22:13 His final piece of advice1:23:51 Where to find him1:25:17 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry - juliandentist.comJulian Center for Dental ImplantsJulian Center for Effortless SleepInstagram: Julian CenterInstagram: Dr. SambataroFacebook: Julian CenterLinkedIn: Dr. SambataroMagnesium Breakthrough - code: BIOHACKERBABES10Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Original Air Date 2/24/2021We are releasing an episode from the archives because it WAS THAT GOOD!  Dr. Bill Robbins is a phenomenal dentist, educator, author, mentor and innovator in the world of dentistry.  His textbook, Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning published by Quintessence provides a comprehensive, logical path to treatment planning the most complex dentofacial restorative challenges.  And he is just an awesome guy and great to hang out with!  Enjoy!J. William Robbins, D.D.S., M.A., maintains a full-time private practice and is Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in l973. He completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Middle East, China, and Africa. He coauthored a textbook, Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry – A Contemporary Approach, which is published by Quintessence, and is in its 4th edition. He recently co-authored a new textbook,Global Diagnosis – A New Vision of Dental Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, which is also published by Quintessence. He has won several awards including the Presidential Teaching Award at the University of Texas Health Science Center, the 2002 Texas Dentist of the Year Award, the 2003 Honorary Thaddeus V. Weclew Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry, the 2010 Saul Schluger Award given by the Seattle Study Club, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry 2015 President's Award, and the 2016 Academy of Operative Dentistry Award of Excellence. He is a diplomate of the American Board of General Dentistry. He is past president of the American Board of General Dentistry, the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.

Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.  Contact: (877) 532-2123 Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com   Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members   Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.   FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps www.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Direct www.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Financing Direct www.dentalfinancingdirect.com   About Dr. Sonny Spera Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team. Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.  Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club. Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son's of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc. Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies. 607-624-2962 (Cell) Sonnyspera@gmail.com Www.progressivedentalny.com   Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here: https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

This episode of Faculty Feed discusses the benefits of learning about teaching and learning if you are an educator in the health professions. We talk to recent MS HPE graduates, Russ Farmer, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery and Assistant Dean of Clinical Skills, University of Louisville School of Medicine and Wil Abshier, DMD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Louisville School of Dentistry about their journey to gain new knowledge. If you are interested in more information about the HPE program, please email HPE@louisville.edu or visit https://louisville.edu/online/programs/masters/online-master-of-science-in-health-professions-education Do you have comments or questions about Faculty Feed? Contact us at FacFeed@louisville.edu. We look forward to hearing from you.

Let's demystify what is often considered an 'advanced' Restorative technique: Shell crowns. My guest Dr. Basil Mizrahi is known for Comprehensive Dentistry and teaches Dentists the art of perfect provisionals- we go from A to Z of Shell Crown, how to reline them and cover all the nitty gritty details of this useful technique. https://youtu.be/6-a3XGBKZWM Check out this full episode on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl: Preventing Bisacryl Temporary Crowns from cracking: Hollow out the inside of the temporary crown (just enough space for the cement) and therefore create the space for the temporary cement to flow and exit, preventing cracking of the temporary crown. Check out @Dental.Story IG page "You should become familiar with acrylic before shell crowns" Dr. Basil Mizrahi Highlights of this episode: Preventing Bisacryl Temporary Crowns from cracking 5:35Temporary Crowns 12:08What is a Shell Crown? 13:59Technician role in creating Shell Crowns 15:22Acrylic Shells vs Bis-acryl Temporaries 20:07'Relining' an Acrylic Temporary Shell  21:20Using Bisacryl instead of Acrylic inside a Shell 24:14Relining Acrylic Shell with Fresh Acrylic 25:00Use of Vaseline? 35:41'Fit Checker' for shell crowns 38:26Anterior vs Posterior relining 39:23Shell Crowns vs Lab Made Acrylic Crowns 40:19Shade decisions in relining the shells 42:47How to Remove shell crowns 44:08Polishing after relining 45:59Multiple Shells at increased OVD 46:49 Head over to protrusive.link for the one-page summary of this episode and for the other summarized infographics of the past episodes To learn more about it, check out Dr. Basil's Courses and other wonderful stuff on his website! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out the Adhesive Full Mouth Rehabs in 11 Appointments (Part 1)

Overcoming the Obstacles to Comprehensive Dentistry Episode #411 with Dr. Bill Robbins Your patients deserve comprehensive dentistry. So, what's stopping you from providing it? Today, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Bill Robbins, one of the creators of the Global Diagnosis system, to help you overcome some of the obstacles to comprehensive dentistry. One of the hardest parts is forming your vision, and Dr. Robbins has a list of advice to help you get started. If you're committed to providing the best care for your patients, listen to Episode 411 of The Best Practices Show! Main Takeaways: Have a vision of where you want to go. Attend study clubs to form that vision. Find a mentor to help shape your vision. Hire a consultant early in your career. Prioritize developing your leadership skills. Create a team based on your practice. Develop the skillset you need with CE. Quotes: “My “why” is because [comprehensive dentistry] is what patients deserve. I believe that when a new patient comes to me, they're coming to me for two things: they're coming for my expertise, and they're coming for a treatment plan. And I'm going to give them both of those things. And sometimes, they don't need anything but two sealants and bleaching, and I will have spent a fair amount of time doing a comprehensive exam on them. But there's value in that.” (6:03—6:32) “I consider a comprehensive exam not only to be the right thing to do, but to be a wonderful marketing tool. I've never spent any money on marketing. That's just not been my way. I mean, we've got a website, so that's not true. We do spend money on a website. But other than that, my marketing has always been through word-of-mouth, essentially. And so, I see the comprehensive exam as both what a patient deserves and as a way to get more patients to come in.” (6:47—7:15) “If a dentist doesn't do a comprehensive exam, then the dentist cannot do comprehensive dentistry.” (9:23—9:29) “The downside [of a comprehensive exam] is that I waste some time. If you consider time that I could've been doing single-tooth dentistry, I'm wasting it talking to a patient who just needs single-tooth dentistry. I get that. And so, I think there are certainly variations on the theme. It doesn't have to be, every patient gets a comprehensive exam. But every patient that's going to get comprehensive dentistry has to have a comprehensive exam. I do know that for sure.' (10:59—11:23) “I think the hardest part of this whole thing, the absolute hardest part of moving your practice into doing comprehensive dentistry and comprehensive exams is getting a vision of doing it. Because once you get a vision, then you have something that's out there and all you have to do is figure out the steps to get there. But it's the belief that that's where you want to be. The problem is that once you get it — you, meaning the dentist — you have to share it with those around you. Because if your family at the office isn't on board, then it ain't going to work out.” (12:57—13:36) “I think it's really important to have an older dentist, a mentor, that you admire and who you would like to emulate in terms of practice philosophy, but also personal life and all the other important things, and approach them.” (18:01—18:16) “Make leadership [your] primary focus ahead of dentistry. Because if they don't see you as a leader in the office, both when you know they're watching you — when they're with you and you're not paying attention to them, they're watching you for sure. And how you manage patients, and how you manage staff problems, and how you manage all of the crap that comes into our lives, that's the most important thing around a dental practice. So, I really think leadership and relationship-based leadership is one of the major keys.” (34:00—34:38) “Leaders are created. They create themselves; they're not born. And it takes work to become a leader.” (35:00—35:06) “The hardest part is getting a vision. That's the most...

It's a family podcast this week! We are excited to introduce you to our Mom and Dad, Dr. Gene & Cindy Sambataro. They have worked together for over 40 years and built an incredible biological dental practice called the Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry. They have extensive knowledge on the connection between oral health and whole-body health. In this episode, they share common issues they see such as sleep apnea, gum disease and dental decay, and how dietary and lifestyle choices impact these.We dive into many fascinating topics ranging from the dangers of mouthwash and a vegan diet to tips and tricks for nutrition and oral hygiene. And of course, we get into their top biohacks and motivation behind prioritizing their health every day.SHOW NOTES: 0:51 Welcome to the show!1:31 Welcome our Mom & Dad2:13 Cindy's Bio2:32 Gene's Bio3:09 About the Julian Center4:43 Sleep Disordered Breathing 1016:59 Evaluating & Diagnosing Dysfunction8:11 What is the 3D Cone Beam?10:22 Buteyko Nasal Breathing11:54 Snoring denial (even in women)14:53 Upper Airway Resistance 17:30 His #1 Question 18:27 Mouth Taping19:39 Addressing Respiratory Rate22:12 Nasal Breathing & Nitric Oxide23:34 The problems with Mouthwash25:49 Benefits of Oil Pulling29:06 *Thrive Market Ad*31:51 Floss recommendations34:20 Nutrition & Oral Health trends37:40 Weston Price, sugar and tooth decay38:44 All about fluoride42:28 Top nutrition tips46:15 What to do about recurring health issues47:26 Ancestral jaw structures & teeth50:03 Their motivation to be healthy!51:34 Time Efficiency & MED54:30 Biohacking for kids57:02 Mom's final piece of advice57:35 Dad's final piece of advice1:00:35 More questions about Holistic Dentistry?01:01:21 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES: The Julian Center for Comprehensive DentistryBook: Stop the SnoreIG: Julian CenterFB: Julian CenterIG: biologicalbiohackingdentistIG: mamasambieCocoFlossDr. Tung's FlossSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations

This is Part 2 of a series of episodes on Combination (also known as Comprehensive Dentistry). I have to admit, I LOVE this approach to dentistry but one of my favourite parts is the work-up. With the digital tools now available, I have become much more efficient and effective than even possible just a few years ago. This episode takes you inside my personal workflow and shares with you some of the very tools I use and how I design with the end in mind. Last weeks episode (Part 1 of this mini-episode series) revealed exactly how I do my consultations, including the tools, workflows, and patient communication. Be sure to hit the FOLLOW button to make sure you don't miss future episodes in this series and go back and listen to last week's if you haven't already. As always, I would LOVE and appreciate any reviews, feedback or posts on your IG, if you like this topic. Don't forget to sign up for my LIVE lecture on this topic and more, COMING SOON in Halifax on March 11!! Link to FIND OUT MORE or attend below: The Modern Dentist Event

Dr. Erin Elliott is on the podcast! Dr. Elliott is an absolute pro in the sleep apnea world, and in this episode she and Kiera discuss comprehensive dentistry and how to best introduce new skills and treatments into an office.  When it comes to teaching your team about a new treatment, Dr. Elliott recommends the following: Find people's strengths and match tasks with those strengths Avoid micromanaging Remove people who don't fit Being overwhelmed when incorporating a new treatment is fairly common, so Dr. Elliott and Kiera also discuss how to avoid the craziness. Learn how long it'll take to incorporate the new treatment, what team champions are, and ideal third-party medical billing companies. Episode resources: Learn more about Dr. Elliott Take Dr. Elliott's sleep apnea course Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast on iTunes

BIO: Dr. Gene Sambataro has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years with special interests in orthodontics, dental orthopedics, temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep-disordered breathing, and implantology. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in 1980 and soon after started incorporating a more holistic approach to his practice.Dr. Sambataro strives to educate his patients on how they can make healthier decisions in their lives, as well as sharing his knowledge around toxic-free dentistry, which avoids mercury amalgam fillings, fluoride, and toxic root canals. Nearly 80% of all illnesses can be connected to infections, toxicities, and imbalances in the mouth, which is one of the reasons he is so passionate about practicing Biological (or Holistic) Dentistry.A few of his affiliations include the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the Holistic Dental Association, and the International Dental Implant Association. He is also a Board Member for the Maryland Society of Integrative Medicine and the author of “Stop the Snore, Dental Solutions to Healthy Sleep.”EPISODE LINKS:drsam@julianctr.comIG: BiohackingbiologicaldentistTwitter: DrSambataroFacebook: blkbeltx4@aol.comLinkedIn: drsam@julianctr.comSHOW NOTES:

This episode of the Dental Digest dental podcast features Dr. Paresh Shah and we'll be discussing topics related to comprehensive dentistry. We'll be discussing managing worn dentition, full-mouth rehabilitation, restoring implants and more.  Did you know you can earn continuing education through the dental digest podcast? To get started just go here: www.dentaldigestinstitute.com  About Dr. Shah: Dr. Paresh Shah is the proud owner of Revive Dental at Westwood (formerly known as Westwood Dental Center). He is a dentist specializing in the field of esthetic dentistry through an interdisciplinary approach. He has nearly 30 years of experience working in private practice and holds more than 15 years of clinical knowledge using digital technology.  He has conducted over 300 lectures in the United States, Canada, Asia, and Australia, highlighting topics such as restorative dentistry, interdisciplinary care, digital dentistry, and more. He was recently featured as a guest speaker on the Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Lecture Series at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. His lecture compares and contrasts multidisciplinary dentistry and interdisciplinary dentistry, and highlights the importance of integrated treatment planning for optimal treatment outcomes. During the lecture, Dr. Shah revealed that he is currently in the process of writing a textbook on integrated treatment planning. Stay tuned! 

David Maddy, DMD, is the Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He has led multiple mission trips with GHO and talks about the unique opportunity for mentorship between dental students and graduate dentists.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the evolution of RMGI cements. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Lineberry, owner and operator of Carolina Center for Comprehensive Dentistry, a full-time complex restorative focused practice. He has lectured at national meetings, published in several dental journals, serves as a key opinion leader for multiple dental companies and is on the editorial board for Dental Product Reports, a leading dental journal.

Our guest Dr. Hazel D. Glasper, DDS sits down with our host Brandon Fetters and discusses the importance of Comprehensive Dentistry.  She shares how taking into consideration the patient's current condition in terms of health, function and aesthetics can highly improve your patient's well being while simultaneously increasing your revenue and patient retention. Dr. Glasper also shares her experiences early on in her career, which brought her the opportunity to learn about insurance policy , business management and how to collect treatment plans. You will hear all this and much more on this week's episode of The Dental Up Podcast. In this Episode you will hear about:-What is Comprehensive Dentistry? -How Oral Health and Systemic Health are fundamentally connected. -How she redefined and pioneered in being a comprehensive dentist. -How technology helps increase treatment plan acceptance cases. -What is “Teach Me Dental”and are there any plans in 2020? For more information on Dr.Glasper and her Practice, click the links down below:Practice Website: https://drglasper.com  Facebook: http://bit.ly/38b2l2t Twitter: http://bit.ly/35ZPkHu  LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2TFgf9p  Teach Me Dental: https://drglasper.com/teach-me-dental/ 

Our guest Dr. Hazel D. Glasper, DDS sits down with our host Brandon Fetters and discusses the importance of Comprehensive Dentistry.  She shares how taking into consideration the patient’s current condition in terms of health, function and aesthetics can highly improve your patient’s well being while simultaneously increasing your revenue and patient retention. Dr. Glasper also shares her experiences early on in her career, which brought her the opportunity to learn about insurance policy , business management and how to collect treatment plans. You will hear all this and much more on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast. In this Episode you will hear about:-What is Comprehensive Dentistry? -How Oral Health and Systemic Health are fundamentally connected. -How she redefined and pioneered in being a comprehensive dentist. -How technology helps increase treatment plan acceptance cases. -What is “Teach Me Dental”and are there any plans in 2020? For more information on Dr.Glasper and her Practice, click the links down below:Practice Website: https://drglasper.com  Facebook: http://bit.ly/38b2l2t Twitter: http://bit.ly/35ZPkHu  LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/2TFgf9p  Teach Me Dental: https://drglasper.com/teach-me-dental/ 

Gene Sambataro has been practicing dentistry for more than 35 years and is the director and clinician at the Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry in Ellicott City, Maryland. He’s a pioneer in what has become known as holistic dentistry and he is affectionately known as “The Original Biohacker.”Follow the journey on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/biohackingdentist/ And check out the book Stop The Snore: Dental Solutions for Healthy Sleep:https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Snore-Dental-Solutions-Healthy/dp/1599328658And find out more about Dr. Sam’s comprehensive health center:https://juliandentist.com

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the benefits of using the EyeSpecial camera in the dental office. Our guest is Dr. Leonard Hess, a senior faculty member at The Dawson Academy and owner of Union County Center for Comprehensive Dentistry where he practices full time in addition to teaching continuing education courses. He is a member of the editorial board for Inside Dentistry, and has had over 17 articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Bobbi Stanley is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry but education has been a mainstay of her 25-year career. As owner and principal dentist of one of the largest comprehensive dental practices in North Carolina, her goal has been excellence in patient care through continuing education, the latest dental equipment and technology and superior materials. Dr. Bobbi Stanley reinforces these guiding principals with her team members and offers a myriad of opportunities for dental continuing education for associate dentists, auxiliary clinical team members, and dental office team members. Dr. Bobbi Stanley is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI), a Fellow with the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) and a Fellow at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Dr. Bobbi Stanley is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She is Co-Founder and Senior Instructor at Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry in Cary, NC, as well as a Senior Instructor at the International Association of Orthodontics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and The Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Gina Dorfman interviews Dr. Bobbi Stanley, a practicing dentist in Cary, North Carolina and one of the Co-founders of Stanley Institute for Comprehensive Dentistry. They chat about implementing good systems, motivating and encouraging your team, and the overall importance of continuing education. Dr. Bobbi Stanley along with Stanley Institute will be exhibiting this year at the 2019 Chicago Midwinter Meeting. Booth #5119You can learn more about Stanley Institute at this link: https://stanleyinstitute.com/

Welcome back for another great episode of the Noobie Dentist Podcast. In this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing a fantastic dentist out of Washington, Dr. Keerti. When it comes to dental education, there are not many out there who could match her credentials. After completing her BDS in India she has completed a fellowship in dentistry to disabled patients, specialised in Oral Medicine, completed an Esthetic Dentistry Continuum at UCLA and is currently a faculty member at the Speak Esthetic Institute. Dr. Keerti owns her own practice where she focuses on comprehensive dentistry. CEREC dentistry is a big part of Dr. Keerti’s practice and is a big area of interest for her. In this episode we talk about several great topics including how to navigate the first few years of your dental career a why Values are more important than Vision. We talk about how to work towards comprehensive dentistry and the importance of structure in the CE and we take. Importance of mentorship, CEREC dentistry and oral medicine for the noobie dentist are also discussed! Some great quotes from this episode “Values over Vision” “Your eyes don’t see what your mind doesn’t know” “stay nimble, stay humble” The NoobieDentist podcast is now available on Spotify, youtube, noobiedentist.com,   apple podcast app, stitcher and any other podcast apps out there! www.noobiedentist.com @noobiedentist on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu90HU1-gBJK1Pkz61OQaQA Thanks for listening!

His early curiosity around dentistry is not uncommon. His path and experience is quite unique. From the moment, he was referred to the orthodontist at eleven years old and realized that he could wear cool ties every day, he was intrigued. When he watched (suffered) as his huge “buck teeth” became a more reasonable part of his face with the help (torture) of a bionator, the dreaded head-gear, and huge uneven brackets on every tooth, he knew this was his future. It wasn’t necessarily creating nice smiles that struck him. He intuitively knew that he could have a positive impact people’s happiness, self-esteem and confidence (But at his young age those were not the words he would have used. He wasn’t much of an accomplished reader at that time, nor did he possess a broad vocabulary).   He worked in the lab of that same hometown (Reno, Nevada) orthodontist in high school and eventually managed the lab (fabricating a wide range of orthodontic appliances every day) while completing his undergraduate studies (and starting a family a bit early just to keep things interesting) until he was accepted to dental school in Oregon. His experience of the team in that practice and the intentional energy given to it laid the foundation for his future, to say the least. Once in dental school in Portland, (Oregon Health & Sciences University), he connected with the Department of Orthodontics, working on several research projects and was even published! But no, he is not an orthodontist. Crazy, right?   He went back to his home town to practice dentistry, which is really where his career began to evolve in a unique way. He was an impatient associate in a practice he would purchase after a one-year associateship. He was then a young practice owner and disrespectful boss of the dentist who had owned the practice for 34 years. Yes, he has learned much the hard way, but learned he has. He focused on his team and quickly learned a new word for his vocabulary: Humility.   As fate would have it, he and his family would move back to Portland, creating an opportunity for Kevin to quickly find and associate to help the transition, find a buyer for his practice, work as an associate in Portland, while looking for a new practice to purchase, all simultaneously! Yes, early in his career, he would experience almost every aspect of the dental business, a gift wrapped in unique box. The new practice in Portland had its challenges, as all practices do. This time it was a turn-key experience in a practice that needed considerable updating. Shortly after paying for (ok, financing) the improvements, it became obvious that the practice needed a better location. So, Kevin had an opportunity to experience a new building with new build-outs, new equipment, and patients that were uncertain if the drive to the new location was worth it, another gift and a weird looking package.   While dealing with the crazy business side of dentistry, he was focusing on becoming a better leader, facilitator, and dentist. His many hours learning from Frank Spear, The Pankey Institute, Tucker Gold Study Club (Tom Walker), TMD Study Club (Sam Higdon), Behavioral and Occlusion Study Club (Margie Mannering and David Latz) and so many others allowed him the opportunity to create a practice with exceptional dentistry, yet always focused on his team. As some in the dental community took note of his ability to truly integrate what he was learning into his practice, he was asked to start sharing his experience in the dental school, study clubs, and several other organizations. And he loved it!   Following his passion for education and facilitation, he sold his practice to pursue academia, completing a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration (Identical coursework and pathway as the MBA Healthcare degree as a cohort), direct several clinical courses at the dental school, and direct the Faculty Dental Practice. In 2014, he was asked to join as full-time faculty at Spear Education, where he served several key roles until 2018, including Director of Spear Online, co-course-director of Facially Generated Treatment Planning Workshop, Occlusion Workshop, Dental Sleep Medicine Workshop, Exceptional Dental Team Workshop, Comprehensive Dentistry in the Digital World, Seminar, multiple Spear Online educational courses, Director of Visiting Faculty and practiced in the Faculty Practice.   Kevin has practiced, learned and taught at every level. His very unique experiences and education provide him with the tools, empathy and skills to help dentists and dental teams reach appropriate goals and dreams, helping make every day in the practice a day of camaraderie, love, compassion, and empathy for each other and the patient.   https://ksquaredfacilitation.com/

Title: “Is Snoring Wrecking Your Health?” Guest: Gene Sambataro, DDS, FAGD, Director and Clinician, Julian Center for Comprehensive Dentistry; Author of “Stop the Snore.” Description: Snoring can be a sign of serious, even life threatening issues. Practicing dentist, Dr. Gene Sambataro shares insights into the dangers of snoring as well as its treatment and prevention. For more information contact: www.Drgenesambataro.com or www.juliandentist.com

Today's guest is Dr. Gene Sambataro, a comprehensive dental expert and leading-edge authority on biological dentistry and dental sleep medicine. He is on a mission to change the world of dentistry and vanquish our current epidemic of sleep deprivation, and more specifically, sleep apnea- a bigger problem than we realize! If you have a serious diagnosis of cancer, autoimmune or other chronic illness, it's been said that the chronic inflammation from previous dental work can prevent true recovery. Get empowered with information about how you can improve your health with the most advanced dental technology. 

Dr. Maureen Toal, DMD Dr. Maureen Toal, D.M.D., a dental professional with more than 25 years in the field, extensive Licensure, Publications, Awards and Honors, is ultimately dedicated to improving treatment for patients through collaboration with staff and colleagues. Dr. Toal attended and completed a General Practice Residency and three years of anesthesia preceptorship with the anesthesia department at John Cochran VA Medical Center and Reavis Barracks VA in St. Louis, Missouri. Over the course of her career, Dr. Toal has helped thousands of patients achieve their smiles; living free from infection and dental pain and the overarching medical conditions resulting in poor, incomplete or no dental care. Through the successful integration of all forms of anesthesia into treatment, Dr. Toal has been able to effectively treat a range of patients whose anxiety, medical or psychological conditions had prevented comprehensive dental care.   Merging an unparalleled breadth of experience and depth of expertise, Dr. Toal has refined the “Toal Method™,” a comprehensive approach to treating the mouth as an organ system to help ensure the health of the body. Dr. Toal has combined hundreds of hours of continuing education with her 25 years of practical hands-on experience to create “The Toal Method Seminar,” a 3-day course designed to empower dentists to comprehensively treat all types of patients using all forms of anesthesia in a safe, predictable, and stress-free manner.   Toal Method provides dentists the foundation for enhancing patient care while extending the reach of their practice to a wider audience with positive impact to the business of their practice.   www.drmtoal.com   Dr. Hanna Babayed Dr. B was born and raised in Eastern Europe. In 2001, she moved to Alaska, and currently she lives and practices dentistry in Arizona. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with family to experience new places and cultures. Outside of work, she spends most of her free time outdoors. She loves U.S. National Parks and one day hopes to have visited them all!

Dr. Massad’s mentors Proper prognosis Bar vs. Stud vs. Fixed Implant Prosthesis And more!   Dr. Massad is in private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Fellow of both the American and the International College of Dentists, a Regent/Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, and is a honorary member of the American College of Prosthodontics. Currently, he holds faculty positions at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Mass; the department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School in San Antonio, Tex; Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University, and Associate Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis, Tennessee. He has previously held a faculty position at the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Oklahoma, is a past Director of Removable Prosthodontics at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry in Arizona (2006 to 2010), and from 1992 to 2003 was an associate faculty at the Pankey Institute in Florida.   www.joemassad.com

Everyone has that patient that needs a full mouth rehab and can afford about a crown and a half per year. What do you do with these people? Well, our guest for episode 75 is Dr. Cory Glenn and he's here to help. Cory is a dentist and educator that give back a LOT to the profession. He posts cases all over the place (DentalTown, Facebook, etc) and teaches courses on all kinds of topics as well. Often described as a MacGyver dentist, Dr. Glenn helps you treatment plan and execute big treatment in little bites! Our Brain Trust features more with the "ladies night" crew, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Tammy Bailey and Dr. Tiffany Lee. We talk more about clinical delegation but then get into other office delegation. This conversation leads us to talk about embezzlement and making sure the owner doc keeps up with record keeping. Go Hack Yourself Jason: Lifelock Alan: LM Arte composite instruments If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer...give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast!

Dr. Ron Kaminer discusses caries prevention with xylitol, ozone therapy, and fluoride. He also explores minimally invasive dentistry and early diagnosis. Dr. Ron Kaminer graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1990. He practices Laser and Comprehensive Dentistry in Hewlett and Oceanside. He has lectured nationally on the subject of using lasers in Dentistry, teaching dentists how to use lasers in their practice. He is a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Academy of Operative Dentistry. He lives in Hewlett, NY with his wife Jackie and three children.