The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

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.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Stressors in dentistry have never been higher. Increased cost of doing business, inflation, supply chain issues, and short staffing to name a few. Today we'll be discussing strategies to increase our efficiency in both direct and indirect restorative dentistry in order to keep costs down without sacrificing quality.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to avoid the most common causes of failures of implant retained multi-unit restorations, and gain a better understanding of the variety of materials and manufacturing methods for hybrid dentures. Our guest is Koorosh Aghakhani, an expert certified dental technician and leader in cutting edge dental technology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. One person each hour of every day dies of oral cancer. Its one of the top 6 causes of deaths in the USA in males. With the introduction of fluorescence visualization devices, and an ADA code for payment for oral cancer screenings using these devices, its now easier than ever to diagnose lesions early, before they may spread. Once discovered, most dentists can easily perform a simple soft tissue biopsy. Today we'll be discussing simple biopsy techniques and the best ways to bill for it.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing medical, dental and surgical treatment of the infected patient. 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 medicince. 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. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Choosing the right cement for your fixed restoration is just as important as picking the correct material. Today we'll be talking about dental cements, especially as they relate to our ceramic restorations. 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. Today we'll touch on trends, advancements and developments in the area of composite resins. The conversation will range from practitioner preferences through the latest and greatest in material science advancements. Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim, who holds a full time position in the Dept. of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years where his deep ties with the dental industry allow for beta testing and consulting for new product evaluation and development.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the psychological concepts behind major financial decisions in your practice. 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. Today we'll be discussing the typical protocols, challenges, and nuances of tissue management and retraction for final impressions. Our guest is Dr. Foroud Hakim, who holds a full time position in the Dept. of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at University of the Pacific. He has maintained a private practice for over 30 years where his deep ties with the dental industry allow for beta testing and consulting for new product evaluation and development. Dr. Hakim will share some intriguing new products that every restorative doctor should have in their tool box that can simplify what is often considered one of the more frustrating processes in patient treatment.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to tackle Periodontal disease before it gets out of hand. We'll be discussing how to accelerate periodontal case acceptance, improve patient outcomes, and increase our overall confidence in treating periodontal disease. Our guest is Amber Auger, a practicing dental hygienist, consultant and international speaker.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Knowing when to, and when not to, treat a patient is of extreme importance. Today we'll be reviewing several common medical problems and their potential significance to the treating dentist. 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.

Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Knowing when to, and when not to, treat a patient is of extreme importance. Today we'll be reviewing several common medical problems and their potential significance to the treating dentist. 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 instrument motion and the difference between rotation versus reciprocation. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be talking about the rubber dam, something we used in dental school all the time. And then when the pandemic hit, it once again became a very trendy topic. We all know that a properly placed dental dam promotes a moisture-free, uncontaminated working environment. The quality procedure environment is superior to those performed without one. So why the title, The Rubber Dam Misconception. To answer this question is our guest, Shannon Pace Brinker. She is an International speaker, author and dental assistant for over 32 years. Shannon has taught over 60K dental assistants across the US and Canada and is one of the most well known Dental Assistants in the country.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing, as the title states, the small steps that we can take that will lead to big changes in our practice. Our guest is Dr. Mark Hyman, a well-known dentist who 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. Dr. Hyman has earned national and international recognition for his dental seminars.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Learning how to sit and stand should be natural. But when you're operating in a field of vision that is smaller than a tennis ball, and that field is often not in a perfect position, we need to look at instruments, equipment, and body mechanics that will help us maintain our body’s health for practice longevity. 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 light cured resin cements and why they are an important component of our routine dental procedures. 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. When it comes to Class 2 restorations, we all, at one time or another, face the bad and the ugly. I'm talking about inadequate contacts, open proximal boxes, sensitivity and insufficient anatomy to name a few. So let's avoid these pitfalls and reduce our personal stress when doing class 2 restorations. To tell us more about it, is our guest Dr. Susan McMahon. She runs one of the largest cosmetic dental practices in Western Pennsylvania. An author and lecturer, Dr. McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic and minimally invasive dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental materials have certainly changed and evolved over the past few years, so the question is, how do those changes affect our restorative procedures and our practice? Today we'll be discussing this and more with our guest Dr. Joshua Austin. Dr Austin maintains a full time restorative private practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is an editorial director and monthly columnist for Dental Economics magazine focusing on products and technology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we will discuss the importance of research and its role in dentists deciding to use scientifically and clinically proven materials that help them practice better dentistry. Our guest is Dr. Sabiha Bunek, who is the CEO of DENTAL ADVISOR and maintains a private practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her unique and multi-faceted career as a clinician and researcher provides a valuable vantage point to bridge the gap between science and real-world clinical applications.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing common oral pathology and the management of common oral lesions. Our guest is Dr. Ashley Clark, a Board-Certified Oral Pathologist currently serving as Associate Professor, Division Chief, and Laboratory Director at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She has published over 40 papers and abstracts in the field of oral pathology.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the recipe for achieving success in our dental practices. 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 how carrying out simple digitally planned orthodontics using Aligners can provide safe aesthetic and functional dentistry which is accessible to many more patients and can be delivered by every dentist. We will also cover how to discuss the benefits of ortho restorative treatments in your every day examination. Our guest is Dr. Tif Qureshi, a clinical director of IAS Academy and an experienced teacher in the Dahl concept to assist in minimally invasive, patient-centered dentistry.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. So here's the tip of the day, Never treat a stranger." Why do we say this? Because the Knowledge of a patients medical history is of paramount importance in the prevention of medical emergencies in your practice. If we don't know the patient, we don't know their medical history. So Today we'll be discussing physical evaluations of prospective dental patients and why it is so important. Our guest is Dr. Stanley Malamed, a dentist anesthesiologist and emeritus professor of dentistry at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Dental implant replacement of missing teeth requires both adequate hard and soft tissue for biologically-compatible aesthetic and functional results as well as longevity. Today we'll be discussing current techniques in extraction site socket preservation while optimizing the critically important soft tissue. Our guest is Dr. H. Ryan Kazemi, a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon. He is the founder and CEO of Kazemi Oral Surgery & Dental Implants and maintains a full time oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the most up-to-date information on the use of nitrous oxide in both pediatric and family dentistry. We'll be talking about indications for nitrous oxide, its mechanism of action, and its contraindications. Our guest is Dr. Juan F. Yepes, a full professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing a sensible and proven strategy to implement digital radiology in the practice of pediatric and family dentistry. We'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of available technologies. Our guest is Dr. Juan F. Yepes, a full professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University and an attending at Riley Children Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. As we all know, zirconia is becoming one of the most popular materials in indirect restorative dentistry. Today we'll be discussing some of the important considerations and nuances in the management of Zirconia restorations. 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. SARS-CoV-2 shed new light on aerosol-related hazards in dental settings and illuminated the need to improve the quality of air in dental settings. Research supports that improving the air environment in healthcare facilities can help reduce the risk of aerosol transmission. Today we'll be discussing how to improve the air quality in dental settings. Our guest is Linda Harvey, a nationally recognized healthcare risk management and compliance expert.

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing apicoectomies, their advantages, and how the procedure has evolved over the years. Our guest is Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh, a clinical instructor and lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine Post Doctoral Endodontics program for the past 25 years. He is the current director of the Endodontic MicroSurgery course at Harvard and also runs a Private practice limited to Endodontics in Downtown Boston called MicroSurgical Endodontics. Dr. Nasseh is also the CEO and President of RealWorldEndo, an endodontic education, innovation, and medical device company.