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The Dr. Phil Klein Dental Podcast Show

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Ep. 398 - Expedited Excellence: Increase Your Efficiency With Restorative Dentistry

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.

Jun 27, 202215 min

Ep. 397 - Why Nano Ceramics for In-house Milling and How Your Lab Can Help You

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.

Jun 26, 202215 min

Ep. 396 - Simple Biopsy Techniques and the Best Ways to Bill For It

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.

Jun 20, 202220 min

Ep. 395 - Medical, Dental and Surgical Treatment of the Infected Patient

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.

Jun 14, 202226 min

Ep. 394 - The Final Piece Of The Puzzle: Choosing The Definitive Cement For Your Fixed Restoration

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.

Jun 8, 202213 min

Ep. 393 - Leveraging the latest in resin technology; Is your material contemporary?

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.

Jun 6, 202213 min

Ep. 392 - The Psychology Behind Major Financial Decisions

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.

Jun 1, 202217 min

Ep. 391 - Are You Tired of Wrestling with Retraction Cord?

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.

May 31, 202218 min

Ep. 390 - Tackling Periodontal Disease Before The Damage is Done

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.

May 24, 202220 min

Ep. 388 - Avoid Medical Emergencies: Dealing with the Medically Compromised Patient - Part 1

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.

May 18, 202227 min

Ep. 389 - Avoid Medical Emergencies: Dealing with the Medically Compromised Patient - Part 2

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.

May 18, 202216 min

Ep. 387 - Rotation vs. Reciprocation: Which is a Better Instrument Motion?

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.

May 9, 202216 min

Ep. 386 - The Rubber Dam Misconception

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.

May 4, 202219 min

Ep. 384 - The New Patient Experience: Small Steps Lead to Big Changes

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.

May 3, 202222 min

Ep. 385 - Align for Success: How Ergonomics Will Help Your Practice and Your Life

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.

May 3, 202215 min

Ep. 383 - Light Cured Resin Cements

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.

Apr 26, 202215 min

Ep. 382 - No More Dentist Stress With Class 2 Restorations

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.

Apr 23, 202219 min

Ep. 381 - Expedited Excellence: Warmed Composite is a Game-changer

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.

Apr 23, 202213 min

Ep. 380 - Innovation in Dentistry: Why it Matters to Your Practice

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.

Apr 11, 202217 min

Ep. 379 - Common Ulcerative Conditions of the Mouth: How to Treat Them

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.

Apr 4, 202225 min

Ep. 378 - Achieving Success In Dentistry

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.

Mar 31, 202217 min

Ep. 377 - Why Introduce Aligner Therapy into Your General Practice

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.

Mar 28, 202222 min

Ep. 376 - Know Your Patient: Preventing Medical Emergencies

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.

Mar 22, 202222 min

Ep. 375 - Techniques for Socket Preservation Graft and Maintenance of Keratinized Gingiva

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.

Mar 15, 202216 min

Ep. 374 - Digital Radiographs: Should We Use Sensors or PSPs?

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.

Mar 8, 202229 min

Ep. 373 - Nitrous Oxide: Correct Use and Indications in Pediatric Dentistry

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.

Mar 8, 202228 min

Ep. 372 - Management of Zirconia Restorations

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.

Mar 2, 202211 min

Ep. 370 - Reducing the Risk of Aerosol Transmission: How Clean is the Air in Your Office?

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.

Feb 22, 202215 min

Ep. 371 - The Latest on Apicoectomies: When, Why and How

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.

Feb 22, 202217 min

Ep. 368 - Bonding Simplification with Direct and Indirect Restorations

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing methods and materials that will help us simplify our bonding procedures with our direct and indirect 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.

Feb 15, 20229 min

Ep. 369 - Adhesive Cement vs Bioactive Cement, When and Why

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the question many dentists are asking, "when do I use an adhesive cement and when do I use a so-called bioactive cement? 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.

Feb 15, 202213 min

Ep. 367 - Common Sense Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing: Are You Doing Things Right in Your Practice?

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. While many use the words cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing interchangeably – they're not quite the same. For instance, cleaning removes visible dirt, soil, and debris but does not disinfect. Disinfecting eliminates bacteria, fungi, and certain viruses but disinfecting does not clean or remove dirt. And finally, Sanitizing reduces the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level but does not fully eliminate them. Today we'll be discussing these areas and how we use common sense knowledge to make wise decisions to protect ourselves, our team, and our practice. Our guest, Shannon Pace Brinker, is an International Speaker, Author and Dental Assistant for over 32 years.

Feb 7, 202223 min

Ep. 366 - Bioceramics in Endodontics: Ideal for Single Cone Obturation and More!

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the important properties of endodontic bioceramics and what you should know for an informed decision. 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.

Feb 3, 202212 min

Ep. 365 - Curiosity is the New Superpower for Career Fulfillment

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Curious people ask questions about everything: their job, their technology, their relationships and their patients. Today we'll be discovering the 5 pathways of curiosity and how to reignite your passion for dentistry, reinvigorate your practice, and revitalize your patient experience. Our guest is Amanda Hill, Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations. As a speaker, podcaster, member of the advisory board for a variety of dental publications, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun!

Feb 3, 202216 min

Ep. 364 - Business Systems for Success and Insurance Freedom

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how business systems in the dental practice can help us drive success and free us from the constraints of dental insurance. 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.

Jan 26, 202215 min

Ep. 363 - Air Polishing: An Effective Method to Improve Optimal Patient Care

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing Air Polishing, which by the way has been around since the 70's. Utilizing a slurry of air, water and a non-abrasive powder it's used to remove dental plaque biofilm and stains. While it delivers benefits to the patient it also offers a time saving and ergonomic solution to the practitioner. To tell us more about it is our guest Dr. Sheri Doniger. Dr Doniger is a dental clinician, author, international educator, and consultant who currently practices dentistry in Lincolnwood, IL.

Jan 19, 202218 min

Ep. 361 - Making More By Doing Less

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how to be more productive and profitable by actually doing less. 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.

Jan 14, 202213 min

Ep. 362 - Staffing Secrets for Success

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing how we can build and maintain a dental team that will allow us to succeed. 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.

Jan 14, 202213 min

Ep. 360 - What's New in Endodontic Irrigation?

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing endodontic irrigation, its history, important principles, and current techniques and devices. 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.

Jan 11, 202221 min

Ep. 359 - Predictable and Profitable Bread & Butter Dentistry

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the importance of managing your time through scheduling and workflow along with the use of predictable and reliable materials. According to our guest, Dr. Daniel Butterman, this is the key to running a smooth and profitable practice. Dr.Butterman maintains a general practice in Centennial, Colorado with an emphasis on implant and digital dentistry. He is an advanced CEREC trainer and Resident Faculty at CDOCS.com.

Jan 4, 202215 min

Ep. 358 - Achieving Predictable Clinical Outcomes with Your Composites

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Direct composites are the bread and butter of every dental practice. At times, these procedures can be frustrating, time-consuming, and in some cases, create a less then desirable result. Today, we'll learn some tricks of the trade to keep us on track so that our direct restorative procedures produce predictable and consistent clinical success and high patient satisfaction. 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 as well as CE webinars and podcasts on VivaLearning.com.

Dec 23, 202116 min

Ep. 357 - Efficient Esthetics

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. In this podcast we'll be talking about efficient esthetics. So let's ask ourselves, are we, as clinicians, as efficient as we can be and are we as esthetic as we can be? Are patients raving about us or calling our office complaining of tooth sensitivity or maybe just not thrilled with their newly restored teeth? Today we'll be discussing how you and your team can grow your skills, boost your production and at the same time maintain a practice full of very satifisfied patients. Our guest is Dr. David Rice, Founder of the nation’s largest student and new dentist community, igniteDDS.

Dec 20, 202119 min

Ep. 355 - Whether it's Analog or Digital Impressioning - The Secret is Soft Tissue Management

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing the secret to achieving consistently good impressions using traditional or digital techniques. Our guest, joining us from Romania, is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia. Also joining us is Dr. Christian Enachescu. Dr. Enachescu practices with Dr Fanica and focuses on implant dentistry and prosthodontics.

Dec 15, 202116 min

Ep. 356 - From an Expert Lab Tech: Stay in Your Lane with Smarter Material Selection

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing dental material selection from an expert lab technician's perspective, with considerations for the future of fixed and removable restorations. Our guest, Johnny Orfanidis, is the owner of Ameri-Dent Dental Laboratory in Tampa FL and a third generation dental technician. The industry knows him as JOHNNY O! Johnny has been around dental labs and clinical environments all his life, always at the forefront of advanced digital dental technology and partnering with the biggest industry names in material, equipment and technology developments.

Dec 15, 202126 min

Ep. 354 - Enter the New Era of Bioactivity and Biomineralization

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing bioactivity and biomineralization in dentistry. It's a real game changer in restorative dentistry. Our guest is Dr. John Comisi, a practicing dentist, Founder of Dental Care with a Difference, President and CEO of Sleep Focused Solutions, Inc. and an Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine.

Dec 9, 202122 min

Ep. 352 - The Extraordinary New Patient Experience

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. So today's question is, "What makes your office different?" If your answer is "friendly, caring, excellent clinical skills, " well, that's all great, but pretty much every dental office is saying the same thing. So let's switch gears a bit and ask, What are specific services that you can offer that will make your practice different?" In this podcast we're going to answer that question by learning about services that any office can employ, which will truly make you unique and stand out... and at the same time leave your patients completely amazed.

Dec 7, 202130 min

Ep. 353 - What I've Seen as a Dentist using Bioactive Giomer Restoratives

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Bioactivity, as we all know, has become a recent buzzword in dentistry. Today we'll be discussing the importance of using bioactive restoratives on young patients and we'll discuss some of the key clinical advantages of a specific bioactive restorative that incorporates Giomer Technology. Our guest, Dr. Shukan Kanuga, practiced dentistry in India and now practices Pediatric dentistry here in the US. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dec 7, 202112 min

Ep. 350 - Vital Pulp Therapy: Why It Matters

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Vital pulp therapy has become a hot topic in dentistry: Current treatments have the potential to conserve natural tooth structure, minimize patient discomfort, and improve dentists' confidence when placing deep restorations. Today we'll be discussing pulp capping and options for materials, including bioceramics. Our guest is Dr. Lauren Kuhn, an endodontist and part-time university professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. She is a key opinion leader in the field of endodontics, has written articles in various publications and presented CE lectures that have been viewed by thousands of dentists nationwide.

Dec 6, 202121 min

Ep. 351 - Bioactivity: The Answer to the Weak Link of Adhesive Dentistry

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing bioactivity and how it addresses the weak link in adhesive dentistry, specifically the problem of hydrolysis of double bonds in adhesives. Our guest is Dr. Delfín Barquero, a cosmetic dentist in San José, Costa Rica. He teaches and lectures internationally on a variety of topics. The Barquero name has a long history of Dentistry in Costa Rica, in fact, for more than a hundred years the profession of Dentistry has been passed down through the family.

Dec 6, 202126 min

Ep. 349 - Let’s Talk Beautiful Temporaries that Prepare Your Patients for Beautiful Final Restorations

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Today we'll be discussing temporaries; the different benefits they provide as well as the patient's needs that a temporary must address. Our guest is Dr. Marian Fanica, an international lecturer and hands-on dental trainer in Europe and Asia.

Dec 1, 202118 min