The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

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.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing thermoviscous materials and working with warmed composites. Do they really help us get the results we are looking for? Are they safe for the pulp? With us today to tell us all about it is Dr. Ron Kaminer and Gregor Connell.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental professionals are particularly at risk of musculoskeletal problems that are often accompanied by pain. Today we'll be discussing the five key areas where you can improve your ergonomic positions to protect your health. In addition to proper positioning for doctors, hygienists, and assistants, we'll be talking about dental equipment that aids in clinician and patient positioning as well as tips and tricks to promote overall health and safety. Our guest is Stephanie Botts, a RDH and a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing clinical considerations and the benefits for using warmed composites when placing direct bonded dental restorations. Our guest is Dr. Robert Lowe, who maintains a part time private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. He publishes and lectures internationally on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Both the CDC and the World Health Organization promote hand hygiene as the most important infection prevention tool. Today we'll be focusing on the need to know info for dental professionals on hand hygiene. Our guest is Mary Govoni, an internationally recognized speaker, author and coach, focusing on Infection Prevention and Control, OSHA and HIPAA Compliance, and Ergonomics. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist with 50+ years of experience in the dental profession.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental cements have certainly evolved over the decades. Up until the late 70's we pretty much relied on only one cement. Today we have more than 5 different types of cements... and to make things more complex these newer cements have all kinds of dispensing and mixing methods as well as a broad array of setting mechanisms. This can be very confusing not only to the clinician but also for the dental assistant. To help clarify things, we welcome our guest Dr. Taiseer Sulaiman, Associate Professor and Director of Advanced Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials Research at the Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. With 40% of Americans unable to cover a surprise unexpected expense, compounded by the tough economic environment we currently face, it's no surprise that the need for patient financing is even greater than ever before. While most offices offer a patient financing solution to overcome cost barriers, many struggle with how and when to bring it up to their patients. Today we'll be joined by Adrian Valente, Director of Training at Sunbit. Adrian will be sharing his best practices based on thousands of hours of training dental teams across the country.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing fixed focus intraoral cameras and the value-add to your practice. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, a practicing dentist in Fort Worth, TX, who focuses on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Duplantis is an author, lecturer, and popular speaker on the topics of restorative and esthetic dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. These days, it seems like, more and more, dental patients continue to seek alternative treatment to traditional dental services. Once such example is injection Bonding which is fast becoming a popular treatment alternative. To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. William Vuillemot, founder and CEO of SmileBOND Systems, LLC. He is known as the "Father/Inventor of Injection Bonding".

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast we'll be discussing Universal composites with Adaptive Shade Matching capability. We'll get some insight into how you can leverage these materials to help increase productivity, while carrying less product inventory. Our guest is Dr. Robert Marus, a practicing cosmetic dentist in Yardley, Pennsylvania. A member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr Marus 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'll be discussing the benefits of using a fully-crystallized lithium disilicate CAD/CAM block to create durable and highly-esthetic indirect restorations. This material provides high strength without the need to fire, and apparently saves the clinician up to 40% of the time required versus comparable systems. Our guest is Dr. Paresh Shah, who maintains a private practice in Winnipeg, Canada with a focus on implant, cosmetic and interdisciplinary care. He is currently an instructor at the University of Manitoba Dental School in the department of fixed prosthodontics.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing provisionalization in creating a new smile design. Our guest is Dr. Todd Snyder, a popular speaker on Viva Learning.com, a cosmetic dentist, international author, lecturer and consultant to dental companies. Dr Snyder owns a software company, a marketing company and an online dental training program, Legion.Dentist. He practices Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry in both Laguna Niguel, CA and Las Vegas, NV.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. The next-generation glass ionomers (glass hybrids) have become an ideal treatment option for geriatric and high-risk caries patients. Today we'll be discussing how the improved physical properties of these materials make them a cost-effective, long-term restorative option where there is virtually no risk of recurrent decay. Our guest is Dr. Lou Graham, an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals. His lectures focus on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry.”

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the use and benefits of heated composite on injection molded Class II restorations. Our guest is Dr. Joshua Solomon, a second-generation dentist who has been in practice in California for 20 years.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In today's podcast we will discuss how we can recognize implant disease and prevent loss of implants with innovative chairside techniques. We will also address user friendly oral hygiene practices for our patients to use at home in order to maintain the life of their respective implants. Our guest is Dr. Samuel Low, Professor Emeritus at the University of Florida, College of Dentistry and an Advisor Member of the Pankey Institute. He is past President of the American Academy of Periodontology and a current officer of the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. OSHA, Infection Control & HIPAA Compliance have undergone massive changes in the past few years. So in light of that, we thought it would be useful to our audience to get insider tips on: what the Inspectors are currently looking for & how to set-up reliable OSHA & HIPAA compliance programs within your dental office. Our guest is Jill Obrochta, a 30 plus year veteran of the clinical dental hygiene arena and is now considered one of the country’s top DENTAL OSHA & HIPAA COMPLIANCE EXPERTS. She is an internationally published writer & educator for several, top-industry manufacturers.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how we can keep things simple in our office while maintaining a high level of workflow efficiency. 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.legion.dentist..

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing some of the smart ways to reduce overhead and increasae profitability. 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.legion.dentist..

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. The modern dental professional is better prepared to diagnose and execute complex cases today than ever before, yet one major hurdle remains unchanged: the patient's financial ability to accept treatment. Today we'll be discussing the flaws with financing and how practices are modernizing their approach with a new technology that expands patient acceptance of extensive treatment, resulting in increased productivity and completion of cases that would otherwise not be treated.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing an innovative system that allows GPs to perform pocket reduction and periodontal maintenance easily and cost-effectively achieving excellent clinical results. By keeping these procedures in-house, the GP saves the patient thousands of dollars and keeps the revenue in their office. Our guests are Dr. Bennett Jacoby and Dr. Garrett Oka. Dr. Jacoby is a Clinical Periodontist and the Inventor and President of BenTips. Dr. Oka is a General Dentist working in a practice with two full time hygienists.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing clinical strategies related to procedures that we do every day in our practice. This includes bonding zirconia crowns, layering composites, creating a composite crown and throughout all of this, maximizing adhesive bond strength. Our guest is Dr. Clarrie Tam, a multi-faceted dentist with extensive knowledge and experience in restorative dentistry. Dr Tam sits on the Advisory Board for Dental Asia, and is part of the Restorative Advisory Panel for Henry Schein Dental New Zealand.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about hypersensitivity and how it affects our patients. We'll be discussing options to assure patient comfort pre, during, and post procedure. Our guest is Sarah Eller, a Registered Dental Hygienist who is a clinician and an Adjunct Clinical faculty member at Coastal Carolina Community College.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. The digital workflow has arrived and it's here to stay, In fact, it influences every aspect of our practices. Today we'll be discussing current operatory equipment and other technologies within the digital workflow that promote efficiency, comfort, and ergonomics. Our guest is Dr. Lori Trost, who maintains a full time practice in Redbud IL.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing surgical advancements by way of new handpiece technology from a clinician's perspective. Our guest is Dr. Sam Shamardi, who practices full-time while teaching part-time at the Harvard Division of Periodontics. He lectures nationally and internationally on topics within periodontics and hearing loss in dentistry and has published multiple articles in a variety of dental publications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. For most of us, tooth whitening has become a fairly easy and routine procedure.. and on top of that, it's one that is rewarding and profitable. Nevertheless, new systems continue to be introduced into the marketplace and that has us asking ourselves "Should I be doing chair side whitening or perhaps shift my patients to using take-home bleaching systems? Will I get better results by using both? Do the over-the-counter whitening products work, and if so, how do I incorporate them into my clinical practice? To help us answer some of these questions is our guest, Dr. Gerard Kugel. Dr. Kugel is an associate dean for research, has published over 120 articles and over 300 abstracts in the field of restorative materials and techniques. He lectures both nationally and internationally and is part of a group practice, the Trinity Dental Center, located in Back Bay, Boston.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing financial arrangements and treatment presentation skills to increase your case acceptance success. Our guest is Steven J. Anderson, who coaches some of the highest performing teams in dentistry with proven systems that create a “Yes” to comprehensive care. He is Founder of the Total Patient Service Institute, Crown Council, and Smiles for Life Foundation and the author of numerous books and learning programs.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Todays’ dental patients are hungry for prevention strategies that work and lead to less need for restorative care. Long gone are the days when dental practices focused solely on the challenge of restoring decayed dentition. Today we'll be discussing how utilizing a caries risk assessment strategy for preventing or reversing early-stage dental caries is evidence-based and creates a win/win for patients and the dental practice alike.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing indirect restorative dentistry and the principles for achieving a perfect impression. Our guest is Dr. Chad Duplantis, a practicing dentist and Academy of General Dentistry Fellow.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. As the years go by, nothing makes a dentist happier than restorations that have stood the test of time. Longevity of dental treatment firmly establishes quality, reliability, durability, and function. In the case of our pediatric patients we're looking to place dental restorations quickly, that will last for a long time. Our guest is Dr. Carla Cohn, a general dentist devoted solely to the practice of dentistry for children. She maintains private practice in Winnipeg, Canada.

Dental podcast: Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how new technology is addressing dentinal hypersensitivity. Our guest is Dr. William Paveletz. A graduate of Temple Dental School Dr Paveletz is speaks nationally and internationally for dental organizations, learning institutions and national and local dental study clubs.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing ways to insure our clinical success by using dental materials that give us the best results. In order to do this we really need to have some understanding of what ISO is and how their recommendations affect how our products are tested and the claims made by the manufacturers. We should understand the basics behind flexural strength v. fracture toughness, testing methodology and utilizing data to make the right material selection for our restorative cases. To help make this all relevant to the dental clinician, I am pleased to welcome our guest, Dr. Jason A. Griggs.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental professionals have faced challenges in obtaining PPE during the pandemic. In some cases, due to perceived shortages and increasing PPE costs, dental practices resorting to unfamiliar suppliers may buy PPE that is not NIOSH certified or FDA cleared for use in healthcare settings, putting both the dental teams and patients at risk. Today we'll be discussing the agencies that test and approve PPE for use in these settings, how to access proper resources to ensure a dental practice is using approved PPE, and what criteria to follow when making product selections for PPE.