The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Technology and restorative material innovations continue to advance everyday dentistry. This podcast will discuss how the tools of our trade can deliver tooth preparation confidence for clinicians while creating an excellent patient experience. We'll talk about the benefits of how incorporating handpiece power into your practice can improve ergonomics in conjunction with promoting patient safety and better clinical outcome. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost, who maintains a full time practice in Redbud IL. Dr. Trost focuses on esthetic dentistry with a wellness approach to patient care. She lectures extensively throughout North America, is a clinical evaluator for many dental manufacturers, and translates her knowledge and experience into authoring a wide variety of professional articles.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of conventional cementation versus adhesive resin cementation. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing various etching modes and the benefits of each technique. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of universal adhesives. Our guest is Dr. Thomas Dudney, clinical director of the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC) hands-on programs. In addition to teaching hands-on programs, he has presented workshops and lectures at dental meetings and has authored several articles on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about some of the reasons for restoration failure. We will also talk about alternatives to traditional restorative materials that exhibit bioactivity and biomimicry. Our guest today, Dr. Lee Ann Brady, is the Director of Education for the Pankey Institute. She also maintains a private restorative practice, Desert Sun Smiles Dental Care, in Glendale Arizona. Dr. Brady is the founder and lead curator of Restorative Nation, a supportive learning community for dentists and is on the editorial board of several publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. We all want to make sure we continue to fill our dental chairs with patients and that requires some form of dental marketing. The question is, "Can you really predict your marketing results?" According to our guest today, the answer is Yes! He says, that intelligent data paths that are dental specific are a proven way to predict profitable results. With us today is Douglas Sligting, founder and CEO of Ascent Practice Growth Strategies, with over 25 years experience in marketing. His singular vision is to help dentists thrive in today’s evolving dental industry by focusing on a predictable, comprehensive and strategic approach to marketing. To access the Ascent Practice Growth Strategies diagnosis tool that can predict growth, costs and ROI, visit: insight.ascentpgs.com

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing some of the barriers that are preventing patients from getting ideal dental care and how we can work around these challenges. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher and instructor at various teaching facilities. Dr. Snyder is a consultant for numerous dental manufacturing companies and has had the opportunity to research and recommend changes for many of the materials now being used in dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com and www.drtoddsnyder.com. More information on Dr. Snyder's training: www.LegionPride.com and www.Legion.Dentist

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the effectiveness of a combined approach to both In-office and Take-home whitening treatment. Our guest is Dr. Gary Radz, an accomplished KOL who has become one of the most respected educators in the areas of dental materials and technology specifically relating to esthetic dentistry. His practice, Cosmetic Dentistry of Colorado, is located in downtown Denver, and focuses on cosmetic dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we will be discussing what the research shows related to the use of Lithium Disilicate, specifically IPS e.max. Our guest and expert on the topic is Dr. Ken Malament. Dr Malament has a full time practice limited to prosthodontics in Boston, he was Past-President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is a Clinical Professor at Tufts University and a Course Director in the postgraduate department of Prosthodontics. Dr. Malament has been the recipient of significant awards in Prosthodontics including the American College of Prosthodontists’ Clinician / Researcher Award.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing injectable composites, and why you should consider using them as your go-to solution for direct restorations. Our guest is Dr. Robert Marus, a practicing cosmetic dentist in Yardley, Pennsylvania. A graduate of NYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Marus received his dental degree in 1985, completed his residency at The Jamaica Hospital in New York and holds membership in The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He currently lectures on cosmetic dentistry and has written articles on his smile makeover techniques, many of which have been featured in numerous national and international publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we have a special guest, Stanley Bergman, the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Henry Schein. Many of us are quite familiar with Henry Schein and rely on its broad array of products, equipment, services and expertise to help us run our practices on a day to day basis. Stan will discuss several timely topics including dental technology, practice management, the current pandemic and more!

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to update your dental team on the most current guidance and best practices from OSHA and the CDC for safely practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic period. We will also highlight ways to practice efficiently and profitably while still maintaining a high degree of safety for your patients and your employees.Our guest is Dr. Karson Carpenter, a practicing dentist who serves as President of Compliance Training Partners. He is an OSHA approved trainer who has for over 25 years designed educational programs to bring dental and medical facilities into compliance with governmental regulations including OSHA, HIPAA and infection control.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Joining us today to give us some insight and recommendations related to dental aerosol containment is Dr. Martin Koch, the lead biotechnology expert at Air Techniques and Durr Dental, and Mr. Manny Gutierrez, someone who has incredible experience and expertise in installing and servicing state-of-the-art dental equipment and software.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the advantages of using sealants on your patients and some of the top sealant solutions that are currently available.Our guest is Dr. Jeanette MacLean, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, an internationally recognized expert and advocate for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and minimally invasive dentistry. She lectures extensively across the United States and Canada and her webinars are viewed in 39 countries. Dr. MacLean has been published in various journals and publications and has been featured twice in the New York Times.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr Phil Klein. Recently Mary Govoni presented an excellent Viva learning webinar titled, A COVID-19 Update on Instrument Sterilization. It was so well received we decided to feature the audio track on DentalTalk. So here's Mary Govoni, one of the true experts in our profession on Infection Control and Instrument Sterilization.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to incorporate fiber-reinforced composite into your bulk filling and core build-Up regimens. Our guest is Dr. Matt Nejad, an expert biomimetic and esthetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry and serves as a Scientific Advisor to mentor and train dentists. Dr. Nejad is a consultant for several global dental companies, a member of the ADA Standards Committee on Dental Products and continues to lecture nationally and internationally.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing multitasking materials and how this relates to minimally invasive dentistry for pediatric patients. Our guest is Dr. Carla Cohn, a partner at a private surgical clinic in Canada and clinical instructor in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Cohn lectures internationally on prevention and Pediatric Dentistry for the general dentist.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Welcome to DentalTalk. Today we'll be discussing the effectiveness of local anesthetics and how articaine can improve the outcome. Our guest is Dr. Stuart Lieblich, a world respected oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is a contributor to over 19 textbooks and published over 45 peer reviewed papers and abstracts related to oral surgery and oral medicine. He is a noted speaker nationwide and regularly presents webinars for Viva Learning.com. He is currently in private practice in Avon, CT and is on the medical staff at a variety of hospitals in CT.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. This is Dr. Phil Klein. Bioactive has become a buzz word in dentistry, but many dentists struggle to understand what it means. Today we'll be discussing why you should care about bioactivity and the restorative materials that can be used in your office every day. Our guest is Dr. Fay Goldstep, a featured speaker in the ADA Seminar Series as well as a long time national and international speaker. She serves on the teaching faculties of various universities and sits on the board of several publications. Dr. Goldstep has been a contributing author to 3 textbooks and has written more than 20 articles in a variety of dental publications. She maintains a private practice in Toronto, Canada.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This VivaPodcast will discuss the things to consider before giving an employee a raise. Sally McKenzie, CEO of McKenzie Management, a full-service, nationwide dental management company, offers her insights into many aspects of scheduling challenges.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This podcast will discuss reducing your overhead and turning a struggling practice into a profitable one. Sally McKenzie, CEO of McKenzie Management, a full-service, nationwide dental management company, offers her practice management insights.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss current materials, techniques, and concepts in fabricating and maintaining functional provisionals. Joining this podcast is Shannon Pace Brinker, a CDA with over 25 years of clinical experience and who works for Dr. Robert Korman in Virginia Beach, VA. In addition to being a national and international speaker, she is a regular speaker on vivalearning.com and the author of over 300 articles for various publications.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Our guest is Dr. Lundon Albrecht, a key opinion leader and consultant for Coltene (a global dental manufacturer). He has lectured internationally to dentists on the subject of composite veneers and a broad array of topics related to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Albrecht has an innovative mind and is constantly seeking ways to improve dentistry for the patient and the dentist.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Our guest is Dr. Lundon Albrecht, a key opinion leader and consultant for Coltene (a global dental manufacturer). He has lectured internationally to dentists on the subject of composite veneers and a broad array of topics related to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Albrecht has an innovative mind and is constantly seeking ways to improve dentistry for the patient and the dentist.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. So you've been working for a big Dental Support Organization for the past 5 years and you're thinking about making changes in your career path. Who better to tell us our options than our guest Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher and instructor at various teaching facilities. You can reach Dr. Snyder at www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com and www.drtoddsnyder.com. More information on Dr. Snyder's training: www.legion.dentist

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. No doubt, as practicing dentists, many of us go through periods where we feel we're doing the same thing day after day, and this of course can diminish our enthusiasm and happiness. In can lead to frustration and even depression. To discuss this further and offer ways to reinvent your practice, is our guest today, Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr Snyder is a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher and instructor at various teaching facilities. You can reach Dr. Snyder at www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com and www.drtoddsnyder.com. More information on Dr. Snyder's training: www.legion.dentist

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast, "I just graduated dental school. What's next?" To give us an intelligent perspective on this, I'm happy to introduce our guest Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher and instructor at various teaching facilities. You can reach Dr. Snyder at www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com and www.drtoddsnyder.com. More information on Dr. Snyder's training: www.legion.dentist

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be discussing building and maintaining a dental practice with harmony, happiness and high profits. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, author, international lecturer, researcher and instructor at various teaching facilities. You can reach Dr. Snyder at www.aestheticdentaldesigns.com and www.drtoddsnyder.com. More information on Dr. Snyder's training: www.legion.dentist

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing digital dentures, a new era in dentures influenced by digital technology. Our guest is Dr. Faraj Edher, a Specialist in Prosthodontics and the Director of the Digital Dentistry Institute, a global educational organization that conducts comprehensive training programs in digital dentistry and implant dentistry. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor and guest lecturer at the University of British Columbia and has numerous publications in areas such as digital dentistry and dental implants.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing nano-ORMOCER technology, an all-ceramic direct restorative material that helps simplify your restorative needs and, at the same time, saves you money. This one size fits many restorative material is designed to simplify direct composite procedures. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow, a well-known KOL, regular speaker on Viva Learning, and practicing clinician and author. For almost 20 years, he has been a member of his local peer review and is currently an attending at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Dr. Jablow is president of Dental Technology Solutions a lecture and consulting company.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Universal bonding agents are changing the way we successfully bond restorations. No matter what techniques you want to use from no etch to full etch, a universal bonding agent should be in your bonding toolbox. Today we'll be discussing how to simplify your restorative procedures with universal bonding agents.Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow, a well-known KOL, regular speaker on Viva Learning, and practicing clinician and author. For almost 20 years, he has been a member of his local peer review and is currently an attending at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Dr. Jablow is president of Dental Technology Solutions a lecture and consulting company.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein:Today we'll be discussing innovations in Bioactive Self-Adhesive Flowable Composite, ideal for GPs, Pediatric & Geriatric Dentists. We'll be focusing on a product called FIT SA from Shofu. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow, a member of Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums, most recently the Seattle Study Club.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing taking perfect pictures every time with a digital dental camera. We'll be focusing on, no pun intended, a unique, innovative and extremely easy-to-use camera called EyeSpecial from Shofu. This camera is getting rave reviews all over the dental profession. It's known to take all the stress out of dental photography as you obtain high-quality images for case documentation, lab collaboration, and patient communication. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow, a member of Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and has been a member of several Aesthetic and Restorative Continuums, most recently the Seattle Study Club.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today, more than ever before, cross-contamination is top-of-mind for patients and clinicians. So it is important for the dental clinician to use products that help to eliminate cross-contamination risk, especially during this pandemic. Our guest is Mike Gainsburg, Director of Sales for Shofu Dental Corporation. In his almost 13 years with the company, he has held positions as a Territory Manager, District Manager, and Latin America Manager before being selected for his current role.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing infection control procedures to reduce the risks of cross contamination in your practice during COVID. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Dr. Fanica’s professional memberships include: The European Association of Osseointegration, The Society of Esthetic Dentistry in Romania and The Dentistry National Organization in Romania.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Getting the most out of your chair time has always been important to a practice, but with COVID, it is even more of a priority. Today we'll be discussing how to maximize chair time with the use of CBCT. Our guest is Brent Garvin, Senior Product Manager of Imaging for Planmeca USA with over 20 years of software and imaging experience. He is knowledgeable in x-rays, CBCT, sensors, imaging and cosmetic software.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of implementing digital dentistry and CBCT technology in your practice. Our guest is Jeannie Klaassens, Practice Manager and Treatment Plan Coordinator at Wright Dental in Barrington, Illinois for over 7 years. She has been in the dental field since 1999.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing minimally invasive restorative dentistry and why it is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our guest is Dr. Juan Yepes, a dentist and a physician with an extensive educational and teaching background nationally and internationally. Dr. Yepes is a professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis, Indiana. His research and teaching interests are in the area of oral medicine, oral radiology and oral pathology in children.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing how to diagnose and detect oral cancer and premalignant lesions. Our guest is Dr. Lauren Levi, a dental oncologist and an orofacial pain focused dentist based in New York with extensive experience treating a variety of oral medicine conditions. She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at NYU College of Dentistry in the department of oral medicine and orofacial pain and a clinical instructor and dental oncology attending at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be discussing infection control and aerosol management in the dental operatory during COVID-19. Our guest is Dr. David Reznik, Director of the Oral Health Center of Grady’s Infectious Disease Program for over 29 years and Chief of the Dental Medicine Service for the Grady Health System. He is president and founder of the HIV Dental Alliance (HIVdent) and has lectured and published extensively on HIV and oral health, infection control issues and antibiotic stewardship.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Today we'll be focusing on dental handpieces and what features to consider when making this investment for your practice. Our guest, Dr. Ada Greenfield is an endodontist at Lower Gwynedd Endodontists and she will share with us her experience on sorting through handpiece brands, impactful features, and what technology she looks for to help prevent cross-contamination.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This Viva Podcast will discuss the latest in caries prevention and minimally-invasive dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Jean Creasey, a dentist who first practiced as a dental hygienist. As a hygienist she coordinated a school-based dental prevention program for her rural Northern California county. Later, she earned a DDS from UCSF and studied cariology under Dr. John Featherstone, who introduced her to Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA). Dr. Creasey has been utilizing CAMBRA principles in private practice for 20 years and lectures regularly on the win/win of a prevention centered practice. She now teaches part time at the University of Pacific-Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Current milling technologies and materials have made indirect restorations more accessible to the dental practitioner. With many choices available, clinicians must first decide if an indirect procedure is indicated, and if so, which material is best suited for their specific application? Today we'll be discussing increasing positive outcomes with milled restorative techniques. Our guest is Dr. Jeff Horowitz, founder and clinical director for Advanced Sleep and TMJ Centers, and founder of Advanced Dentistry, a multi-disciplinary group practice in the Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC area. Dr. Horowitz lectures internationally, has published in dental literature, and has contributed to many television news media reports.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the benefits of bioactive materials versus other commonly used restorative composites. Our guest speaker is Dr. John Comisi. Comisi is a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: This dental podcast discusses the links between mouth health and body health and how dentists and physicians can collaborate to improve patients' overall wellness. Our guest speaker is Dr. John Comisi. Comisi is a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: As dental professionals, we all want to protect our patients’ health, dentition, and restorations. So in order to do this effectively, we need to address biofilm and non-biofilm induced inflammation. Today we'll be discussing the latest hygiene protocols, technology, and products to meet this challenge and help us take our practices into a realm of biofilm-focused care. Our guest is Susan Wingrove, a dynamic innovator, writer, researcher, instrument designer, and RDH Award of Distinction Recipient. She is also a widely published author and international speaker.

Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: As we return to our offices, we are realizing that we are now practicing in a different time in dentistry. COVID-19 has been a game changer for all of us, and it has hit the dental profession especially hard. So in light of this, we have a new normal, and we need to make sure we communicate this new normal to our patients. To help us put this all in perspective is our guest, Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.

Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Leadership and Team Communication is essential to the success of every dental practice. But now we're in a new era and we need to adapt quickly and efficiently, so leadership and team communication needs to rise to a whole new level. To address this, is our guest, Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.

Dental Podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Today we'll be talking about Practical Ways to Make Our Office Safe. Our guest is Dr. Scott Benjamin, an internationally recognized expert, lecturer, and trainer on Dental Lasers and Advanced Dental Technologies and is in private practice in rural upstate New York. Scott has faculty appointments at several universities and is the Chairman of the ADA Standards Committee Working Group on Dental Lasers and is a Past-President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD). We thank Midmark for making this podcast possible through their educational sponsorship.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Thanks for joining us for this Viva Podcast. Throughout this pandemic we've heard a great deal about infection control protocol, CDC guidelines, ADA recommendations and it goes on and on. But what we haven't heard much about are things we can do to communicate all of this to our patients and community... and this means effective marketing strategies. To tell us more about marketing our IPAC protocol is Mary Govoni, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and consultant. Mary has been working with dental teams for more than 40 years on clinical efficiency, infection prevention, ergonomics, and team communication. She has a masters in business administration, and is a RDH and CDA. Thank you to our sponsors, SciCan and Cranberry.