The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: On today's VivaPodcast, we'll be talking about GC Fuji Automix LC, a radiopaque resin-reinforced glass ionomer from GC America. It’s indicated for the restoration of primary teeth, permanent class III and V restorations, core build ups and as a base or liner under composite restorations. To talk more about this product is Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz, a prosthodontist who earned her certificate at UCLA School of Dentistry. She maintains a private practice at Salem Dental Arts in Salem Mass and she is on the faculty at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Leann Keefer is a dental hygienist who has earned her Masters degree in Business Management and is the educational director for Crosstex International. Leann will be speaking about the importance of a quality dental masks, specifically SecureFit by Crosstex.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: On other VivaPodcasts, we've talked about HIPAA compliance. Today we will specifically answer the question, What is a HIPAA compliant backup and how do I set that up? We're talking to someone who certainly knows a lot about this subject. Dr. Lorne Lavine, a periodontist, is here to share with us his wisdom. He is President and CEO of the digital dentist. Check out Dr. Lavine's blog: www.thedigitaldentist.com.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: So what are the top 10 things dentists should do to get HIPAA compliant. Hopefully you'll know the answer to this at the end of this VivaPodcast. We're talking with Dr. Lorne Lavine, who knows quite a bit about this, in fact, he is a nationally known expert on cybersecurity and is President and CEO of the Digital Dentist. Check out Dr. Lavine's blog: www.thedigitaldentist.com.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dr. Lorne Lavine is President and CEO of the Digital Dentist and he will be talking about cybersecurity, specifically how a dental practice would even know if its confidential information was compromised. Check out Dr. Lavine's blog: www.thedigitaldentist.com.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: CDC infection control guidelines make it clear that in order to ensure effective sterilization, items must be exposed to all three sterilization criteria: time, temperature and pressure (steam). We are talking with Leann Keefer about how to ensure compliance with these CDC guidelines specifically with the use of SureCheck sterilization pouches.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dr. Sam Simos is a general dentist and is nationally recognized as an expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He will be talking about adhesion protocol as it relates to indirect restorations. He calls it “The Indirect Adhesion Decision Tree.”

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dr. Foroud Hakim, Vice Chair of the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences at University of the Pacific, discusses the advantages of VPS impression materials and how to reduce the unpredictability of one of the most stressful procedures we perform as dentists – the "final impression."

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dr. Foroud Hakim, Vice Chair of the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences at University of the Pacific, discusses the ongoing trend towards simplicity and predictability when it comes to adhesive solutions.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Dr. Jason Olitsky talks about the tools he uses to communicate with his patients on treatment, follow-up, after care, and also discusses the benefits a practice can gain with the use of social media.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Lithium disilicate is a glass ceramic with proven clinical success, and is known for its excellent combination of strength and aesthetics. But restorations made with traditional lithium disilicate materials have some drawbacks. In today's Viva Podcast, we'll be talking about a new high-strength lithium disilicate (GC LiSi Press) that offers dramatic improvements over traditional lithium disilicate ceramic materials. An expert on the topic, Dr. Miles Cone, a prosthodonist from Portland Maine, will be giving us some insight into this new material.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Cementation is a big part of the restorative process. Dr. Jason Olitsky discusses his preferred type of cementation, the different approaches when using lithium disilicate vs. zirconia, and how to simplify the adhesive cementation process.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Some materials have specific prep recommendations. Dr. Jason Olitsky discusses how to ensure you meet these recommendations and considerations regarding provisionalizations.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: In this VivaPodcast we’ll be talking about a new genre of composite restorative referred to as a Universal injectable. The material is a high-strength nano-particle composite designed to provide excellent adaptation to the cavity for reduced occurrence of porosities and air bubbles, among many other benefits. Speaking with us today, an expert on the topic, is Dr. Robert Marus, a practicing in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maris is one of five dentists in the state of Pennsylvania to receive accreditation by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dental podcast hosted by Dr. Phil Klein: Several years ago, Bulk Fill composites took the restorative market by storm. Since then, many of our listeners have incorporated one bulk fill material or another into their daily practice. But now there's a new kind of bulk fill from GC America. It's actually a BULK Injectable. What does that mean? Here to tell us more about it, and an expert on the topic, is Dr. Robert Marus, a general dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry in Yardley, Pennsylvania.