The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

Thanks for joining us. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In the US, in 2022, there were about 11,000 dental school applicants and of those, 6,300 enrolled as a freshman dental student. So essentially, last year, 57% of applicants ended up going to a US dental school. For most of them, their path was pretty predictable... finish college and go straight to dental school. But for some, their decision to apply to dental school happened years later... and only after realizing that their current career, completely different from dentistry, was not what they wanted to do for the rest of their working life. Today we'll be talking to one such dental school applicant hoping to start in 2024. Her name is Adrienne Frachtman, a young lady who already has a career in the health science field and is determined to pursue her dream of becoming a dentist. And I might add that of the more than 450 episodes that we've produced on this show since 2018,, this will be the first time we've talked with a dental school applicant.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to prepare your dental office and staff to recognize medical emergency situations, and learn to efficiently and effectively manage them. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of U.S.C., formerly the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. When it comes to your root canal cases, increasing speed doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing safety or a favorable outcome. Today we'll be discussing research-based facts and the tools to use to make our root canal procedures faster and easier with predictable clinical outcomes. Our guest is Dr. Aaron Nicholas, who has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years and was picked as one of Washington’s Top Dentists by Washingtonian Magazine and has been chosen every year as a “Top Doctor” by the Consumer Council of America since 2004.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Whether removing decay, reducing tooth structure, accessing the pulp or adjusting a pristine ceramic surface - it's important to know your burs and how they can improve clinical outcome. Today we'll be discussing how to put the right spin on your preps and restorations. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost. She is a recognized dental educator, author, and clinical consultant who maintains a comprehensive restorative practice in the Greater St. Louis, Missouri area.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the latest evidence-based practical guidelines for caries management along with strategies to incorporate new treatment methods into daily practice. Our guest is Joy Void-Holmes, otherwise known as Dr. Joy. She is a registered dental hygienist with over 25 years of clinical experience. She is founder of Dr. Joy, RDH™ and co-founder of JELL-ED. Dr. Joy has presented continuing education courses nationally and internationally.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It's no secret to any of us listening to this podcast that costs are up and reimbursements haven't kept up and in some cases theyre going down. Inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing have made it harder than ever to be profitable. So in light of all this, it's important that we work efficiently. Today we'll be discussing strategies to increase our efficiency and keep costs down without sacrificing quality. Our guest is Dr. Joshua Austin, who maintains a full time restorative dentistry practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics magazine focusing on dental products and technology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing tooth replacement using minimally invasive adhesive bridges. Our guest is Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz, who has been named as one of the “Top Clinicians in CE” between 2006-2011 by Dentistry Today. He is the director of the Los Angeles Institute of Esthetic Dentistry and past course director of the “University of Southern California’s Esthetic Dentistry Continuum” from 2004-2009. He has been in full time private practice in the Studio District of Los Angeles for 20 years.

Dental podcast: I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast, we'll answer some common questions about the role of the GP in detecting oral cancer and how general dentists can become proficient in oral cancer screening and biopsy techniques. We'll also talk about how to bill for these life-saving services. Our guest is Dr. Robert Convissar, a general practitioner with over 40 years of clinical experience. In addition to maintaining a private practice in New York City, he also lectures worldwide on laser surgery, biopsy techniques and infant tongue tie release. Dr. Convissar is the author of over half a dozen textbooks and well over a dozen peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of digital and traditional impression taking techniques and how to make things easier for the dental lab, which ultimately results in less stress and a better restoration for the patient. Our guest is Dr. Richard Lipscomb Jr., a General Dentist and International Speaker, who lectures on Restorative and Dental Implant procedures. He is on the editorial advisory board for Dental Products Report and a Catapult member, who speaks and evaluates new products.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Lithium Disilicate restorations are the most popular aesthetic ceramic restorations being placed today. Today we'll be discussing the materials and time proven techniques used to deliver restorations made from Lithium Disilicate and how they can decrease problems and increase longevity of your restorations. Our guest is Dr. Gary Radz, who maintains a cosmetic focused general practice in downtown Denver, Colorado for 25 years. He has extensively lectured and published on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Over the course of his career he has worked with manufacturers and laboratories to evaluate and improve dental products.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Vital tooth whitening has been a component of many dental offices for decades, and yet many clinicians are uncertain how to answer many of FAQs their patients pose. Today we'll be discussing topics such as safety, tooth sensitivity, and how long should you bleach. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his Prosthodontic specialty, Dr. Cone has earned his designation as a Certified Dental Technician.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Biocompatible materials are formulated to eliminate adverse effects on a patient's biology when used in the mouth. Today we'll be discussing how to choose the correct biocompatible materials for your patients and elevate your patients with wellness dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Katie To, a cosmetic and wellness dentist and founder of Center for Integrative Wellness and Cosmetic Dentistry in Katy, Texas.

Dental podcast: Tooth whitening has a mass appeal for many patients, but how do you effectively convey this information and your services to your patient base? Today we'll be discussing marketing and how to add value to your clinical practice with tooth whitening. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his Prosthodontic specialty, Dr. Cone has earned his designation as a Certified Dental Technician.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing some significant issues that we face as GPs in treating periodontitis in our GP operatory. Our guest is Hillary Spencer, a full time clinical hygienist living in Kona Hawaii. Hillary was one of the first hygienists trained in the use of the BenTips Periodontal Treatment System and has become an expert in its use.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. With the popularity and demand for tooth whitening services and the abundance of materials to choose from, today we'll be outlining the products that are available to best serve the needs of you and your patients. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his Prosthodontic specialty, Dr. Cone has earned his designation as a Certified Dental Technician.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In today's podcast we'll be discussing not only the techniques associated with the post and core procedure, but equally important, why each step is essential to long term success. Our guest is Dr. Lou Graham, who graduated from Emory Dental School and is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the benefits of adding a short-fiber reinforced composite restorative for specific restorative cases. In conjunction with a universal composite, a fiber-reinforced restorative has shown to offer significantly better fracture toughness in many applications versus a universal composite alone. Our guest is Dr. Ron Kaminer, an internationally known educator, lecturing on dental lasers and other cutting-edge technologies in the dental market. Dr. Kaminer maintains 3 practices, one in Hewlett, NY one in Oceanside, NY and one in breezy point NY.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing those tooth whitening myths and how to make sense of all the data. Our guest is Dr. Miles Cone, a Key Opinion Leader, international speaker, author, and co-owner of Nuance Dental Specialists in Portland, Maine. In addition to achieving board certification and diplomate status within his Prosthodontic specialty, Dr. Cone has earned his designation as a Certified Dental Technician.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to spot potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) and how to manage them. The goal is to remove PMDs to prevent transformation into oral squamous cell carcinoma. Our guest is Dr. Ashley Clark, a Board-Certified Oral Pathologist currently serving as the Vice President of CAMP Laboratory after a nearly decade-long career in academia. Dr. Clark has won several teaching awards, has provided over 100 continuing education courses, and has authored more than 40 publications and book chapters.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Many older adults living in long-term care facilities suffer in silence from poor oral health. Todays podcast will address this concerning issue. Our guest is Sonya Dunbar, a registered dental hygienist for 30 years and known as the Geriatric Toothfairy. She is an oral health educator on a mission to reduce the health risks of diseases and morbidity among seniors due to poor oral care.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Did you know that, from infancy to geriatrics the tongue can alter the health of your patient. And it does so in ways that may not be visible in early stages. Today we'll be discussing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) and your dental practice. Our guest is Shirley Gutkowski, a dental hygienist who focuses on developing the muscles in the snoring complex. She is a popular author and speaker, having practiced clinical dental hygiene for over two decades. She often speaks on minimally invasive dental procedures to arrest decay and periodontal disease.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. It is reported that over half of all dentists have already made the switch to digital impressions. The question is no longer "IF" a practice will adopt intraoral scanning but "WHEN". Today we'll be discussing why the time is now to invest in intraoral scanning. Our guest is Angela Severance, a registered dental hygienist and certified dental assistant.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental handpieces are the workhorse of the operatory. If they go down, so does your practice! Today we'll be discussing how handpiece innovation can deliver operator confidence, create predictable tooth preparations, while improving the patient experience. Our guest, Dr. Lori Trost, has a comprehensive restorative practice in the Greater St. Louis area. She is a recognized dental educator, has authored a wide variety of professional articles and consults for many dental manufacturers.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking with Dr. Alex Vasserman on the subject of Zirconia versus Emax. We'll address his philosophy on material choice and his thought process on prep design, red flags as it relates to materials, and his cementation protocols. Dr. Vasserman has been practicing dentistry on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for about 10 years now. He is passionate about full-mouth reconstruction with a focus on cosmetics, longevity, and predictability.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In today's podcast, we'll delve into the benefits of having a good fundamental understanding of the science of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning when it comes to clear aligners. Our guest is Dr. Shalin Shah, who runs a private practice, Center for Orthodontic Excellence, in Princeton Junction, NJ and lectures nationally and internationally. https://vivalearning.com/dental-podcasts/clear-aligners-in-general-practice-ortho-first-and-then-do-great-things

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing concepts for veneer treatment and how you can become more confident and comfortable in providing cosmetic veneer procedures to your patients. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a regular contributor to Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to a variety of dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing simple concepts for veneer cementation and how to manage the cementation process. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. He hosts a weekly podcast, Delusional: Winning the Weekly War of Dentistry. You can reach Dr. Snyder at: www.Legion.Dentist.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the importance of temporaries in the smile design process including some tips and tricks. Our guest is Dr. Jennifer Derse, who has a restorative and cosmetic dentistry practice in Denver, CO and is a mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle, WA. She is founder and Chief Clinical Director of Espire Dental, a boutique hospitality-focused DSO.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing prophylactic treatments in the dental workflow. Our guest is Dr. Kelly Tanner, a visionary leader who helps dental teams achieve personal and career growth. Dr Tanner has earned both a RDH and Ph.D, she lectures extensively and has impacted more than 100,000 people with her speaking engagements.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of face masks in the dental operatory and how COVID-19 has forever changed the way we manage respiratory protection for our dental team. To tell us more about this, is our guest Dr Sheri Doniger. She is a respected dental clinician, author, educator, and consultant who currently practices dentistry in Lincolnwood, IL.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing infection control and how to decrease the risk to practitioners and patients. Our guest is Dr. Kelly Tanner, a visionary leader who helps dental teams achieve personal and career growth. Dr Tanner has earned both a RDH and Ph.D, she lectures extensively and has impacted more than 100,000 people with her speaking engagements.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the importance of warming composites and how it benefits the patient and the clinician. Our guest is Larry Clark, who has been involved in the development, research and marketing of dental restoratives for more than 40 years. Larry will give us his perspective on modern day composites and why we should be warming our composites during placement.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing implant maintenance and the solutions that are currently available for your dental practice. Our guest is Dr. Kelly Tanner, a visionary leader who helps dental teams achieve personal and career growth. Dr Tanner has earned both a RDH and Ph.D, she lectures extensively and has impacted more than 100,000 people with her speaking.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be addressing the controversial question, "When we restore teeth due to caries, is it appropriate as the final step in the restorative procedure to apply a fluoride varnish?" We will explore the thinking behind this question and how it relates to the prevention of secondary caries. Our guest is Dr. Jean Creasey, a former dental hygienist who found success in dental practice by focusing on prevention first. She currently teaches Ethics and Professionalism at California's newest dental school, California Northstate College of Dental Medicine.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing local anesthetics and management of systemic complications in the pediatric patient population. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of U.S.C., formerly the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the evolution of temporization for crown and bridge restorations. We'll also discuss some of the tips and tricks that help us make temporaries easier, faster and better. Our guest is Dr. Gregori Kurtzman, who maintains a private general dental practice in Silver Spring, Maryland. He has lectured internationally on a broad array of dental topics and has published over 800 articles globally, written several ebooks and authored various textbook chapters.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how CBCT helps to accurately diagnose patients and expedite their healing journey, especially when standard dental x-rays and the normal tests fall short. Our guest is Dr. Sonia Chopra, an Endodontist and Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. She earned her D.D.S. at the University of Maryland, and completed two residencies in Brooklyn, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. One of the simplest action items for the dental team is practicing proper Hand hygiene — yet, it still remains one of the most misunderstood methods to prevent the spread of microbes. Today we'll talk about hand hygiene focusing on product considerations and how to improve dental team compliance. Our guest is Dr. Marie Fluent, who has an extensive dental career spanning 35 years as a dental infection control clinical instructor, educator, speaker, author, and consultant.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to handle complex cementation challenges and why and when we need to rely on a quality resin cement. Our guest is Dr. Michelle Lee, an active member of the Pankey Institute, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and American Equilibration Society (AES). She is passionate about providing excellent patient-centered, comprehensive dentistry to her patients, and strives to provide gentle and customized dental care.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the frightening parts of cementation and bonding as well as some important clinical tricks that can help us make everything more predictable and successful. Our guest is Dr. James Klim, an internationally recognized speaker, author and educator of bio-functional and aesthetic CAD/CAM dentistry. Currently, Dr. Klim has a full-time restorative practice in Santa Rosa, California, is founder and director of the Klim Institute (CAD/CAM training center), and directs the Klim Institute online CEREC training CADStar.tv

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use of a long-term crown and bridge provisional material and why it's beneficial for your practice. Our guest is Dr. Scott Chanin, who is in private practice in Flemington, New Jersey and is on faculty at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be exploring exciting new clinical data* on adjunctive oral hygiene regimens and recommendations for dental professionals looking to apply the data to their patient care. Our guest is Dr. Juan Yepes, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is board-certified by the American Boards of Pediatric Dentistry, Oral Medicine, and Dental Public Health. * In the study discussed, LISTERINE® Antiseptic was found to be 4.6 times more effective than floss for sustained supragingival biofilm reduction (*Flossing by a dental hygienist. Sustained supragingival plaque reduction after a prophylaxis. Not a replacement for brushing or flossing)

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. New advancements in resin and photo-polymerization technology allow us to simplify these procedures without compromising quality. Today we'll be discussing how to simplify your technique, understand the critical factors for successful posterior direct composites, and make your process much more efficient. Our guest is Dr. Nada Albatish, who owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice, All Smiles Dental Centre, just north of Toronto. She has co-authored a book and various journal articles, and lectures nationally and internationally.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing insights and tactical tips on anterior esthetics. Hopefully we'll hear some things that will help us achieve predictable clinical results in this area. Our guest is Dr. Joseph Willardsen, who is trained and certified as a biomimetic instructor through the Alleman-Deliperi Centers for Biomimetic Dentistry. He is a founding member of Occlusion Connections training center in Las Vegas. And his practice in Las Vegas, focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about specific principles of growth and change and how comitting to these principles can help us grow our practice and continue to thrive. Our guest is Dr. Mark Hyman, who was in private practice for thirty-two years and currently serves as an Adjunct Full Professor and Special Assistant to the Office of the Dean at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, NC.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Selection of the proper bur can make your operative dentistry more efficient and less traumatic to the patient. Thinking about what the bur needs to do to the tooth before starting the procedure will make your bur selection easier and dentistry better. Today we'll discuss why bur selection is important and try and get you out of your bur comfort zone. Our guest is Dr. Martin Jablow. He's a general dentist in Woodbridge NJ and Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting. Dr. Jablow has been recognized as a top speaker by Dentistry Today and has lectured world wide on dental technology and materials.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Every day your patients and staff trust you to protect them from healthcare associated infections. In this podcast we'll be hearing from two clinical experts about how to help keep your instrument processing compliant, efficient and safe for everyone who steps into your practice. Our guests are Dr. Karson Carpenter and Lisa Thompson.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how electronic instrumentation is beneficial to the dental hygienist and the patient, specifically focusing on the piezoelectronic scaler. Our guest is Schelli Stedke, who has worked in many areas of dentistry including clinical care, education, sales and marketing and has most recently gained a certification as a registered yoga teacher and certified health coach. She has a passion for helping her fellow dental professionals stay healthy and well for the duration of their career.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the tools and techniques that help make the most difficult procedures in dentistry easier, predictable, and more successful. Our guest is Dr. Ankur Gupta, who has a private practice in a suburb west of Cleveland. He lectures extensively for several dental society study clubs, annual sessions, post-doctorate residency programs, and several CE programs throughout the country.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. The fastest growing age group today is 80 and over. Geriatric dentistry is a reality and could very well be a hidden production area in the practice. Today we'll be discussing conservative treatment of the anterior worn dentition with incisal abfractions and exposed dentin, typical conditions of our aging patients. Our guest is Dr. Arthur (Tony) Tomaro, a member of Catapult Education Speakers Bureau and presently practices in Chicago IL. He has dedicated his entire career to the advancement of dental education and has published numerous articles in national and international publications.