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Co-host of the Dental Hacks podcast Dr. Alan Mead does another podcast that we hope you'll enjoy! The return of The Alan Mead Experience features Al talking about his first weekend as a clean and sober recovering person 19 years ago today!

Dr. Alan Mead, co-host of the Dental Hacks and Peaceful Practice podcasts, talk to Dr. Josie Dovidio, host of Yoga for Dentists, about his weight loss journey during the pandemic and managing lifestyle diseases. We discuss the physical and mental effects of exercise streaks and how to make time to exercise during the workweek. Dr. Mead also recounts getting hit by a truck while exercising, an event that broke his back in two places! Check this episode out on the Yoga for Dentists YouTube Channel. Hang out with like-minded dental professionals on Facebook or Instagram @yogafordentists Email me: [email protected] To receive a FREE End of Workday Meditation, visit www.YogaforDentists.net! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to give Yoga for Dentists a 5-star rating or leave a review!

Paul, Paul The Science Guy: Paul Cascone from Argen Explains Zirconia Join Elvis Dahl and Barbara Wojdan on the only weekly podcast dedicated to the dental laboratory industry. Most dental offices couldn't do what you do without a good lab on their team. Every Monday morning they have an in-depth conversation with someone within the lab industry that is sure to be of interest to the clinical side of dentistry too. Find the podcast at voicesfromthebench.com or on every major platform you find podcasts. They love to feature anyone from dentistry, if you want to be on the podcast send them an email at [email protected] and join the "voices" from the laboratory industry.

We kick off the episode by answering a REDDIT! from Lance in the way that they do on his podcast with Josh Austin called Working Interfences. Did we do it justice? Probably not. Did you know Zach's Chiefs play Kevin's Browns this weekend? Will they be on speaking terms after this weekend? Whose side are you on? We get into some fancy numbing technologies when we get around to talking clinical. Lance uses the Wand. It's really evident that Zach has never seen the Wand and didn't bother googling anything about the Wand prior to the show based on some of the odd questions. My bad listeners. Then we discuss Anutra.. kind of... none of the guests here use it, so we kind of speculated.. and Zach comes in hot with his DIY buffering method We also talk topical anesthetics.. and some other anesthetic stuff. Is any of this necessary? Who knows. Enjoy the listen, check out the Clinical Hacks FB group and we'll catch you next week. See ya!

Three Key Insurance Developments to Watch for 2021 The upcoming year is already looking remarkably busy on the insurance side. I wanted to give you three areas to watch that will affect your practice. Throughout the year I'll keep you updated on this podcast and in my newsletter. I appreciate that you see me as a resource, and I will continue to monitor carrier and revenue cycle management news for the industry. Thanks for helping the podcast grow this past year – I very much appreciate you. Here's to a fantastic 2021! Episode 68 talking points: National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) adopting the ADA's recommendations for dental insurance guidelines. Covered topics: Network clarity Virtual credit cards as payment Ensuring that pre-authorizations are held accountable when treatment is performed Legislation requiring pricing transparency in healthcare passed as part of the 2021 Budget Plan Lots of institutional opposition (hospitals and American Medical Association) Administrative burdens and concerns over lower provider fees are cited as reasons Judges are not so convinced: Why is an X-ray price 'unknowable?' (recent court case) Will it affect dental? Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Overturns McCarran-Ferguson Act that removes antitrust restrictions from carriers Hopefully will encourage more competition in the carrier market Did insurance companies stop innovating because they didn't need to? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) predicts "more instability in the health insurance markets and, therefore, higher premiums." >> Grab the 50+ page Ebook "Prepare, Protect and Prosper" here! Psst, it's free 😊 Resources from this episode: National Council of Insurance Legislators approves model dental benefits legislation Surprise Medical Bills Cost Americans Millions. Congress Finally Banned Most of Them. Surprise Medical Billing Fix Included in COVID Relief Bill AHA seeks emergency relief to block enforcement of price transparency rule Congress passes Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act Congress acts to restore competition to health insurance by removing 75-year-old antitrust exemption https://www.naic.org/documents/government_relations_201202.pdf Podcast episode discussing the Delta Dental lawsuits Links **If you like the show then I'd appreciate a good rating. Tell your friends. Even podcasters ask for referrals!** Teresa's Website- https://www.odysseymgmt.com/ (sign up for my newsletter!) Teresa's Book Moving Your Patients to Yes! Easy Insurance Conversations (use 'newsletter' for $3 off)

This is the 4.5 year recap of the Shared Practices Podcast. Listen as Dr. Richard Low, Dr. George Hariri, Dr. Matt Guarino and (future Dr.) Tyler Tolbert share their journeys as podcast hosts and practice owners. The hypothesis of the Shared Practices Podcast is that any dentist who wants to can be a successful practice owner, even if they're fresh out of school with $500k+ of student loans. Hear our journey to find out which season of our podcast is the right one for you to start with, whether you're a dental student, new grad or seasoned owner. Listen to our podcast, Shared Practices and join our Facebook group and join us on the journey to successful practice ownership!

What does it take to have an extremely profitable practice as fast as possible? In this episode, we interview Dr. David Goldwyn Jequinto, he explains how he was able to shorten the curve in growing his office in San Antonio. ---------------------------------------- If you are ready to take your practice to the next level, Dental Business Training by Dr. Paul Etchison can be found at Dental Business Mentor. For more Dental Business Content Check out www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com Subscribe

Need a new strategy to help motivate your staff to make it through the rest of 2020? Dr. Bryan Laskin talks about a great incentive to boost morale in your office…and BONUS…it boosts your production at the same time! Who doesn't love a good two-for-one these days?

New Year, new you! We welcome Dr. Lance Timmerman of Working Interferences fame to our show! Highlights include: New Year's resolutions! Peleton! Skiing! We discuss the proper way to cement crowns For Zirconia Kevin anesthetizes, packs cord, pumices the tooth and cements with Rely X Lance anesthetizes, Isolite, Superoxyl, Dry Z if needed, and Ceromer or Dentsply Bioceramic Cement Zach uses Vivid Prime G and Fuji Cem Zach uses Panavia V5 for non retentive preps We talk about retentive grooves For Emax Kevin packs cord, uses rubber dam, Isolite or cotton rolls right sandblast, Monobond etch and prime and Panavia Lance uses Relyx veneer after treating the crown with Monobond Plus Zach uses Panavia Ceramic Primer and Panavia V5 We discuss following the directions!!! Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

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Dr. Gina Dorfman kicks off our "Virtual VoD" in January 2021 with a remarkable interview with the one and only Dr. Joshua Austin! The bad boy of Dental Facebook Groups sits down with Dr. Gina Dorfman to talk about his new presentation "The Chamfered Psyche," the stigma of depression and suicide in dentistry, losing his father at a young age, and the vivid dream that he'd give everything he owns to see come true. Plus, Josh's name drops as he remembers some guys (and ladies), shares the hottest of takes and reveals his soft side. This pod was our first ever double-header episode, but despite the first strike, it ended up being a home run. Check out Pearls for Your Practice! https://www.dentaleconomics.com/science-tech/article/14073401/pearls-for-your-practice Subscribe to the Behind the Smiles podcast! Also...be sure to check out YAPI at dentalhacks.com/YAPI!

COVID has dashed our hopes of getting together in person for Voices of Dentistry 2021. In 2022 we'll be back and bigger than ever in Scottsdale, AZ! We decided to do the next best thing and host a "Virtual Voices of Dentistry 2021" right here on the Dental Hacks podcast! Stay tuned all throughout January to hear from our incredible dental podcasting community! There will be episodes from all kinds of dental podcasts: business, clinical, inspirational, marketing and LOTS more! Find some new favorites and subscribe! The Dental Hacks are wishing you a wonderful new year and lots of great podcast listening in January 2021! Our friends at Microcopy Dental have created THE BEST BURS for adjusting zirconia. They're designed to adjust with as little heat as possible, leaving a very smooth surface that needs minimal polishing. They have a bunch of shapes in these single patient use Zirconia adjustment burs and you're sure to find the right one for your workflow! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/adjust. Microcopy Dental. Damn good burs!

Do you ever wake up in a cold sweat remembering dental school? Al had one of those dreams last night and it had to do with diagnosing and treatment planning complex cases. What's the right way to organize the diagnosis and treatment plan of a complex case? What's the best way to talk to a patient that doesn't understand how much dental need they might have? Our friends at Microcopy Dental have created THE BEST BURS for adjusting zirconia. They're designed to adjust with as little heat as possible, leaving a very smooth surface that needs minimal polishing. They have a bunch of shapes in these single patient use Zirconia adjustment burs and you're sure to find the right one for your workflow! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/adjust. Microcopy Dental. Damn good burs!

This encore edition features the triumphant return of fan favorite, Dr. Jamison Spencer! Last episode we conquered sleep dentistry and airway problems. In today's episode, we tackle TMD! A few high questions answered by Jamison in episode 205: Should general dentists be treating TMD? TMD patients are all NUTS (not understanding their symptoms). Most dentists are, too. Why do we have so little evidence for the validity of TMD treatments? What is the most common joint problem and simple treatment options What's the difference between capsulitis and trismus and when should we treat it? When should we give injections outside of the "deep dark hole" that we're used to? Links from the show: Our "Clinical Hack of the Week" features Dr. Zach Meiners and his undying love for teflon tape! If you have a clinical hack that you want to share, record yourself and email it to [email protected] and we'll feature you on the show! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has almost 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! You know what a good provisional restoration smells like? Vanilla. It smells like vanilla. No, seriously. Mirror Image is really good provisional crown material. Fast setting, easy trimming, great colors and holds a great polish. AND...when you trim it, Mirror Image smells like vanilla! We're huge fans. But now...you can get it in 10ml syringes! No longer are you limited to the big impression gun sizes! So go check out Mirror Image provisional material in 50ml cartridges or 10ml syringes at dentalhacks.com/mirrorimage. YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even "intra office chat." YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you're ready to seat them and they'll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They'll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It's time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Aqualizer Alan: Offtime app If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation

Dr. Brady Smith joins Alan to talk about how charitable dentistry has changed the way he practices dentistry! Not only does it make him feel great, but it's also indirectly an amazing marketing strategy! You're going to love Brady's message! Also, Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Some links from the show: Dr. Brady Smith's Drilled Podcast HALO Dental Network What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!

Jordon Comstock of Boomcloud joins Alan to talk about how a membership program can help dental offices in a bunch of ways. Being able to offer patients a "plan." Health insurance has made patients feel like they can't got to the dentist because they aren't "covered." Membership programs can give patients a "plan" in your office! Jordon is the man when it comes to membership programs and BoomCloud can help you administer a plan like this easily and inexpensively! Some links from the show: BoomCloud What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!

Dr. August De Oliveira joins Jason and Alan to talk about dental implants, writing books, DentalTown, 3D printing, CEREC, Facebook groups and claiming to invent stuff that was really just you buying a 3D printer on Amazon. August is one of our favorite guests and we finally got him for a full, hilarious hour! From our early days together on DentalTown to August's conquering of the stage at Voices of Dentistry, this wide ranging interview has something for EVERYONE! Some links from the show: August's CEREC Du Jour thread on DentalTown Al's Dental Haiku thread CAD-Ray and the Medit i500 Al's crown work flow stuff: Template and Temptray, Traxodent August's latest course August's books: Guided Implantology Made Easy, Implants Made Easy, Dental 3D Printing Made Easy Dentiq Software The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even "intra office chat." YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you're ready to seat them and they'll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They'll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It's time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees! You know what a good provisional restoration smells like? Vanilla. It smells like vanilla. No, seriously. Mirror Image is really good provisional crown material. Fast setting, easy trimming, great colors and holds a great polish. AND...when you trim it, Mirror Image smells like vanilla! We're huge fans. But now...you can get it in 10ml syringes! No longer are you limited to the big impression gun sizes! So go check out Mirror Image provisional material in 50ml cartridges or 10ml syringes at dentalhacks.com/mirrorimage. Go Hack Yourself Alan: Dropbox Desktop app If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Dr. Bart Schultz and Al are best friends who met in dental school in the fall of 1993. Today's episode features some stories from dental school in the mid 90's. What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!

Memorie Valentine joins Al again to share more tips about getting patients to reappoint for hygiene. It turns out, just like everything in the dental office...it's about the relationship! What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!

The Brain Trust has always been a huge part of the Dental Hacks podcast. We love to feature a round table of regular, "wet fingered' (ew) dentists talking about stuff that all dentists deal with. Episode 215 features three of our original panelists who have been featured over the years. We cover a lot of ground here, including: Are baseball analogies good for gauging where you are in your dental career? Would Rich recommend buying and merging a practice? How is Frank screening kids and adults for airway? (note: it's probably not what you think!) How has coaching affected their careers? What technology has been worthwhile? For patient outcomes or simply marketing? Why are dentists training so much in high dollar procedures vs. the fundamentals? Are long haul truckers good patients? Is it truck o'clock? The OG's links: The Chicago Study Club Links from the show: Our "clinical hack of the week" features some new functionality for Invisalign. Jason discusses Invisalign's relatively new options for treating class II occlusion using a variant of the twin block. Go check out our featured "Spear Online Education video of the week, "Endodontic Diagnosis with Dr. Lou Berman!" Curbside check in is literally the most 2020 thing ever. Many offices don't even have waiting rooms any more! Do you want to know the absolute easiest way to do curbside check in at your office? That's right...you guessed it. Our friends at YAPI make curbside check in a breeze! YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even "intra office chat." YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you're ready to seat them and they'll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They'll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It's time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees! Our friends at Cosmedent have something really great going on in December! It's called the "Cosmetic Dentistry Winter Webinar Series" and it's absolutely free! It's three days and it features 3 separate Cosmedent all star presenters! On Thursday December 17th you can hear from Dr. Rhodri Thomas talking about restoring peg laterals. On Friday December 18th you can hear from the amazing Javier Quiros discussing "full mouth reconstruction with composite resin!" On Monday, December 21st you'll hear from Dr. Marshall Hanson with "An Invitation to Think Differently About Direct Composite Resin!" Each course is an hour from noon until 1pm central standard time! Cosmedent's webinars are always top notch and these three guys are all amazing presenters! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/winterwebinar and up your cosmetic dentistry game! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Bisco Theracem Alan: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Alan speaks with Dr. Kevin Fryer about the state of podcasting at the end of 2020. Kevin and Al are both heavy podcast listeners. They discuss how they listen, where and when they listen and who's worth listening to in the podcast space! Some of the podcasts mentioned: The Joe Rogan Experience The Weeds by Vox Literally with Rob Lowe The Fifth Column Blocked and Reported Introducing the cool new kid in class, NeoShine from Microcopy. Comprised of three polishers for use on Composite, Metal, and Zirconia. NeoShine's easy Color ID system organizes polishers by materials and steps. Most importantly, NeoShine achieves a smooth mirror-like shine like nobody's business. NeoShine sterile polishers are a simple two-step system to make for a sweet shiny polish. It's cups and points, are mini size – meaning you can literally polish anywhere. Go check them out now at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

It's the final episode of 2020 for the Clinical Hacks. Kevin and Zach discuss their Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas shows, and much much more. Then we complain about 2020 and how everything was great until the Superbowl this year (Go Chiefs... a repeat perhaps?) And then it all went to heck. Are you a member of the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page? Why the heck not? It's free and full of good discussions... almost 3000 members! What do you want to hear in 2021? We're taking requests, suggestions, and more. Send an email to [email protected] with your suggestions or post it in the aforementioned facebook page. Kevin discusses 3D printing for a bit.. he's dipping his toes in. What's your game plan for making 2021 successful? What's our outlook for first quarter? We sincerely thank you for listening and it's been an awesome year and we look forward to recording more for you next year!

Just remember kids, if you're not paying for the service, you're likely the product. Introducing the cool new kid in class, NeoShine from Microcopy. Comprised of three polishers for use on Composite, Metal, and Zirconia. NeoShine's easy Color ID system organizes polishers by materials and steps. Most importantly, NeoShine achieves a smooth mirror-like shine like nobody's business. NeoShine sterile polishers are a simple two-step system to make for a sweet shiny polish. It's cups and points, are mini size – meaning you can literally polish anywhere. Go check them out now at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Today we feature a conversation with Dr. Kristine Aadland! Kristine is a dentist and practice owner from Vancouver, WA! Kristine teaches chairside cosmetic and restorative dentistry with CEREC and she focuses on giving back! In this interesting conversation we discuss: You cannot pump your own gas in Oregon. Also, Al was a boards patient in Portland, OR in 1997. Kris always knew she wanted to do a startup practice...and she did! For people who have done both startup and existing practice purchase...which would they prefer? Kristine's CEREC journey (she started with Red Cam!) Kris's workflow (it's impressive!) What is the most baller move a CEREC dentist can do with their patient? What would Kris tell someone who is on the fence with in office milling? Same day smile design/anteriors! How did Kris start speaking? Kris has been giving back to patients in need doing HANDS ON COURSES! Dr. Justin Moody joined us during the interview to talk about the changes at Implant Pathway in Arizona! Moody is using 3Disc intraoral scanners at the Implant Pathway! Kris is giving an amazing course where they will treatment plan and execute chairside anterior rehabs on women who have suffered through domestic violence! (February 25-27, 2021) Some links from the show: Porn for Your Practice: Make Yourself Miserable with Social Media Implant Pathway Kris's course at Implant Pathway: Same Day Smile Design The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! Our friends at Cosmedent have something really great going on in December! It's called the "Cosmetic Dentistry Winter Webinar Series" and it's absolutely free! It's three days and it features 3 separate Cosmedent all star presenters! On Thursday December 17th you can hear from Dr. Rhodri Thomas talking about restoring peg laterals. On Friday December 18th you can hear from the amazing Javier Quiros discussing "full mouth reconstruction with composite resin!" On Monday, December 21st you'll hear from Dr. Marshall Hanson with "An Invitation to Think Differently About Direct Composite Resin!" Each course is an hour from noon until 1pm central standard time! Cosmedent's webinars are always top notch and these three guys are all amazing presenters! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/winterwebinar and up your cosmetic dentistry game! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call "the Works" that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you're already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You'll save $25/month on "The Works" package for an entire year AND they'll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It's a funny name, but it's serious software! Go Hack Yourself Jason: BrightLocal Alan: Emily Oster on the Pandemic (EconTalk podcast) If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Jason and Alan discuss the best things to do when you have a last minute cancellation that leaves a hole in your schedule. Are you the one who has a to do list that's ready to go? Or are you more likely to grab a cup of coffee and jump online to argue about occlusion philosophies? The Dental Hacks Nation weighs in and it's pretty darn funny! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

Zach and Kevin finish up their series on endo Highlights include: Turkey talk! Jeopardy talk! We talk about endo complications like: Can't find the canals Ledges Perforations Separated file Post op pain Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

What did Thanksgiving look like during the pandemic? What should we expect for the rest of the holiday season? Al weighs in with a hopeful message moving forward! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education! How has COVID affected dentistry and dental practices? Some dental practices have done BETTER in 2020! What are the things that these practices have in common? Messaging (stay in touch, let them know you're available!) Proactive messaging about safety "We're concerned about your dental health." Efficiency ("if you're coming in, let's get it done!") "The Big Dip" (hygiene scheduling) The history of dental infection control...why is dentistry ahead of this curve? How is "on campus" going at Spear Education? "Live Virtual" seminars...better than in person? Faculty club round tables...the best value at Spear! The new occlusion curriculum on Spear Online! New research in occlusion...now incorporated into the Spear curriculum! Cause and effect is often not as simple as we'd like What cases does Frank wish he could have a time machine to re-treat (spoiler: it's about airway and orofacial pain) What does Frank think about Orofacial Pain becoming a specialty? How can a dentist avoid burnout in dentistry? (spoiler: eliminate what you don't enjoy) Some links from the show: Dr. Frank Spear on the Stories Dentists Tell Each Other (DHP266) Go check out the Black Friday deals that our friends are putting on at dentalhacks.com/blackfriday! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! We've talked a LOT about the Mr. Thirsty One Step. You probably know that it's the only combination bite block and suction solution that is 100% single use. You don't need any special hardware to use Mr. Thirsty One Step. It plugs directly into your high volume suction and you're good to go! You also probably know that it's easy to alter to fit any patient. You get hands-free retraction of the cheek and tongue and a SUPER dry field all in one single use package! What you might not know is how well it reduces spatter and aerosols! In fact, a recent study performed by the Dental Advisor indicated that Mr. Thirsty One Step performs more like high volume suction in the hands of a skilled assistant than any other device! If you haven't tried Mr. Thirsty One Step, we think it's time you should! Go get yourself a trial kit at dentalhacks.com/mrthirstytrial and see if it doesn't make your life a lot easier! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call "the Works" that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you're already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You'll save $25/month on "The Works" package for an entire year AND they'll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It's a funny name, but it's serious software! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Teledoc Alan: Public Rec "all day, every day" pants If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

The brilliant Dr. Russell Schafer joins Alan to talk about how he uses a 3D printer and digital design to find the middle ground between barely adequate treatment and the full Cadillac. Many times your patients have situations that don't allow for ideal treatment. Russell has found several situations where digital design and printing have made for a cost effective solution that works for his office AND his patients. Whether it's digital dentures, printed provisional crowns or short term orthodontics, in office 3D printing is filling a need that often goes unfilled in our offices. Some links from the show: NextDent 5100 Printer Blue Sky Bio Crown and Bridge module Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

HOUSEKEEPING: We released the Thanksgiving episode to some users last week. If you heard an opening bit about Thanksgiving last week then you've heard this show. Go back and re-download last week's show and you'll hear about root canal rotary files and video games. Sorry, the management. It's almost over. We just have to obturate. Is there a dirtier word in dentistry than obturate? Do you need special consent to obturate someone? Did I overdo it and say obturate too many times? Oops... I did it again. Sincerely, Britney P.S. (would obturate) Highlights include: We discuss drying the canal and what happens if it doesn't get dry? 1 step or 2 step? What sealer do we use? Kevin got fancy and went to BC sealer, but Zach is old school with Kerr Tubliseal Do we use heated gutta percha? Guttacore? Cold GP? Single cone? How do we sear the gutta percha? Touch and Heat? EBay heated instrument? Do we bond in cores same day? Spoiler Alert: You bet. Do we write any prescriptions afterwards? Antibiotic hot takes? Pain meds? Next week is the final endo episode on complications and procedural mistakes. Happy Thanksgiving from Kevin and Zach and thanks for listening.

Al is joined by Dr. Zach Meiners to talk about a bunch of tips to help reduce your office overhead! Zach is one of the managers of the Clinical Hacks Facebook group, and one of the co-hosts of the Clinical Hacks Podcast which you should listen to every single time it's released! Here's a few of the things Zach recommends that are just like what you're using, but a lot less $$$! Safco micro applicators (think Microbrushes, but a lot less expensive!) Vividprime G (Just like Gluma desensitizer...but WAY less expensive!) Vivid PreviGard (Like Prevident, but much more cost effective) Pearson PacDent iMatrix/Safco Ideal Form (Just like the rings and metal sectional matrices you're using, but less $$$) Zach is the man. Saving us money all while being incredibly good looking. He's a treasure. Hit him up in the Clinical Hacks Facebook group! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

Jason and Alan are joined by the incomparable Dr. Gina Dorfman and Dr. Melissa Zettler for a rousing round of "what would you do?" We asked the Dental Hacks Nation to come up with interesting and challenging scenarios for this Brain Trust to kick around and we think you'll like what we've come up with! We discussed: How to refer, relationships with specialists and how owner dentists need to explain how they want this done to those associates that they're working with What do you do with people that ask about expensive treatments that you know from history and their monetary situation that they have absolutely zero intention of following through with? What do you do when a medical doctor tells you to stay in your lane when you want a kid assessed for apnea? What would you do if a hygiene patient from earlier in the day called the office and wanted to talk to the doctor. When the doc comes to the phone the patient explains that they didn't feel that the hygienist was using proper COVID protocols/PPE? You've diagnosed a cavity clinically and radiographically on the distal of #3. Treatment planned a DOL filling to close the contact which was packing food. As you prepare, you realize that the decay goes quite gingival and placing a direct restorative is going to be a mess. Patient is expecting a filling. What do you do? What do you do when you find out a team member is sleeping with a patient? When you identify that a child is a victim of abuse, how do you proceed? Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call "the Works" that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you're already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You'll save $25/month on "The Works" package for an entire year AND they'll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It's a funny name, but it's serious software! We've talked a LOT about the Mr. Thirsty One Step. You probably know that it's the only combination bite block and suction solution that is 100% single use. You don't need any special hardware to use Mr. Thirsty One Step. It plugs directly into your high volume suction and you're good to go! You also probably know that it's easy to alter to fit any patient. You get hands-free retraction of the cheek and tongue and a SUPER dry field all in one single use package! What you might not know is how well it reduces spatter and aerosols! In fact, a recent study performed by the Dental Advisor indicated that Mr. Thirsty One Step performs more like high volume suction in the hands of a skilled assistant than any other device! If you haven't tried Mr. Thirsty One Step, we think it's time you should! Go get yourself a trial kit at dentalhacks.com/mrthirstytrial and see if it doesn't make your life a lot easier! Go Hack Yourself Jason: 3D Dentists mild sedation course Gina: Evernote Melissa: Neck Fix Alan: Purple 2 Mattress If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Al spends a little time telling the story of how the Dental Hacks podcast got its sound! Also, he discusses the amazing Black Friday Deals you can get just by being a member of the Dental Hacks Nation! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

We're back with the endodontic series and we're ready to bust out our rotary files. But first..do you even play video games bro? Well Kevin used to and he had a pretty big obsession with Princess Peach. Zach learned everything he knows about football from the original Tecmo Bowl and like the Final Fantasy purist he is, he wishes you could just cast a Cure spell rather than have to do some fillings. Would you like to see Zach and Kevin play Blades of Steel against each other online? Why isn't this possible in 2020...or is it? Kevin is using a new Woodpecker AI motor. and is enjoying it. Zach uses a Woodpecker 3 apex locator. Kevin uses mostly the Edge Endo GTX System. Zach uses the Edgetaper Platinum System. Don't miss out on the glidepath files for small canals. What irrigants do we use? How about file lubes? (yes, we said lube). Is rotary endo too fast? How do we make sure the irrigants sit long enough? We're getting closer and closer to finishing this root canal...check back next week when we get to obturating this tooth!

Whether it's a bad review on Google or someone says something mean or untrue about you on social media...what can you do? Al argues that you can't do much at all and you shouldn't try. The Streisand Effect Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

Dr. Artie Volker joins the Dental Hacks again, this time to discuss digital workflow and the lab industry! Artie has actually built a lab in his office and has a unique perspective on how dental workflows will change in the future! Why did Artie build a commercial lab in his office? How many people do you need for a dental lab? Can you have a dental lab without stone models? Why does milling zirconia in office make so much financial sense? When you do your own lab work, what do you learn about your preparations? make sure you have occlusal clearance recontour adjacent teeth! Al says have very fine finishing burs for adjusting zirconia Artie is stacking porcelain (NERDS!) Artie is using for Lab Pronto orthodontic aligners! How do labs stay profitable moving forward? Working DIRECTLY with a lab tech (e.g.: in the operatory) How to start in digital dentistry according to Artie! Some links from the show: Artie's "Live Virtual" composite course coming up December 3-4! 3D Dentists Oral Sedation for Adults and ACLS American Academy of Clear Aligners The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! You've heard us talk about the Mr. Thirsty One step a bunch lately. You know that it evacuates more than any other bite block suction solution out there. You know that it's super easy to adjust to fit any patient. You know that it's comfortable and easy to place. And you know that it's the only bite block and suction solution that's COMPLETELY disposable. No special hardware...just plug it in to your high volume suction and you've got hands free isolation. Our friends at Zirc are offering their BEST DEAL EVER on Mr. Thirsty one step! For one day only, Thursday November 19th (that's next Thursday if you're listening to the episode right after it dropped!), you can buy one 25 pack of Mr. Thirsty One Step and get one free! That's right...buy one, get one! But it's a flash sale that's only available on November 19th! Head over to www.dentalhacks.com/flashsale on Thursday, November 19th, order your Mr. Thirsty 25 packs and use coupon code "DHBOGO" and you'll get a buy one, get one deal on the website! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call "the Works" that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you're already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You'll save $25/month on "The Works" package for an entire year AND they'll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It's a funny name, but it's serious software! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Paramount Dental Lab Alan: 38 Smiles Dental Lab If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Al is once again joined by the one and only Memorie Valentine. This time they discuss what makes an impact on new patients. Memorie currently works in a start up practice where she sees LOTS of new patients and she has some amazing insights about what helps a new patient choose your office as a dental home! The take home message: Patients want to feel heard Patients want to make a connection Patients want to be comfortable Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

We continue our spinoff of a spinoff of a podcast this week and talk Saturday night live for the first 10 minutes. Specifically our favorite 3 cast members and some of their skits. On this week's continuation of the endo series we discuss access: Kevin likes long shanks, and let's be fair who doesn't. Both of the guys like round burs If you haven't studied any modern access techniques and you graduated in the 00's or earlier it would probably benefit you to revisit best practices for rotary or reciprocating files. Both of the guys like endo explorers. ZAM likes ultrasonics for troughing difficult to find canals, just like the fancy euros on YouTube. Great endo youtube Channel - John Rhodes When do you punt a case if you can't find the canals? What do you do when things go awry? What are some real batting averages for finding MB2? Next week we finally get into filing and irrigating this tooth! See ya!

Al discusses three instruments that he has seen used for composite placement that he had set aside in the past. Now...he's pretty excited about them! Microbrushes Composite brushes (several shapes and sizes) Microcopy "very fine" finishing diamonds Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

Jason and Alan are joined by the one and only Dr. Dennis Hartlieb! We've known Dennis for a long time as a teacher at Cosmedent and more recently as the creator of Dental Online Training! Dennis is pushing the limits of hands clinical education and his vision really hits a sweet spot in the COVID era! But not only is he a really great educator, he practices clinically 4 days a week! We had a really great and wide ranging conversation with Dennis as a our co-host! Some of the topics we covered: What do you do when you get behind on the schedule? How do you handle it when you get in the weeds? How has CE changed in the COVID era? Dental Online Training (www.dothandson.com): how it started, what is it, how it works Learning at your own speed/on your own time When is minimally invasive dentistry an excellent choice and when do we need to be more aggressive? Creating great relationships with a lab (Dennis primarily uses Synergy Ceramics) Dentistry on social media (the good, the bad and the ugly) As an educator, what do most restoratives get "wrong" most often? (spoiler: the answer might surprise you!) Some links from the show: Textbook of Oral Anatomy, Physiology, Histology and Tooth Morphology Dental Online Training The Dental Hacks podcast listener survey The Dental Hacks Instagram acct (it's Jason making kick ass memes) The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practice from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Dennis: How I Built This podcast Alan: Oats Overnight If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Dr. Brad Keener joins Alan again to talk about something completely not dental related. Brad is a private pilot and a couple years ago he had an engine failure and made a crash landing! He survived and it's an amazing story that you shouldn't miss! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.

Zach and Kevin continue their series on endo. This week we discuss anesthesia and isolation! Highlights include: We talk about our favorite SNL president impersonators Kevin is a Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford fan Zach is a Darryl Hammond as Bill Clinton fan Ohio is the birthplace of presidents We discuss anesthesia for Endo. We discuss a recent septocaine dilemma. We talk about teeth that won't get numb. We talk about rubber dams. Zach likes liquid dam. Kevin likes the double clamp technique Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

Alan is joined by the incomparable Dr. Melissa Zettler to talk about horrible customer service. What can we learn from the lousy service you get from almost everywhere? Does everyone suck at their job? (spoiler: yes) There are simple things we can make sure our office does well to avoid being the topic of an angry podcast! Some links from the show: Dental Support Specialties It's a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don't think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That's where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the "Ultimate starter guide" for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

Jason and Alan join guest host Danny Vezmar for a rollicking conversation about the dental industry! Danny is the Director of Marketing, Restorative, Preventive and Lab at Dentsply Sirona. As a "third generation" dental industry person he's got a very unique take on the dental industry and our conversation was wide ranging! What does a day in the life of Dentsply Sirona's "Director of Marketing, Restorative, Preventive and Lab" look like and how can we streamline that title? Hot Voices of Dentistry talk Danny's family has been in the dental industry for a LONG time. Has Danny ever experienced a "Crystal Pepsi" product roll out? Why did IRM come in different colors? Should oral surgeons do TV commercials? How is COVID affecting Dentsply Sirona? PureVac HVE for aerosols Dentsply Sirona's One DS™ 2.0+ Rewards Program and Clinical Accelerator (Pacman vs. Tupperware) Jason and Alan are WaveOne Gold fan boys (What's the WaveOne situation?) Aquasil Ultra "Cordless" What's happening with CEREC? What's the deal with Surefil One? (self adhesive, dual cured composite hybrid!) Will we ever have dental meetings again? What happened with DS World? the Dentsply Sirona Academy in Charlotte, NC. Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practice from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Glidewell Bone Profilers Alan: Xero shoes Danny: Surefil One, dental floss on murder hornets and GUM Softpicks Advanced If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Al comes to you with a simple request...we need information. Specifically, we'd like you to answer a very short and very easy survey that you can find at dentalhacks.com/podcastsurvey. What's in it for you? Well, if you leave your name or an email where we can contact you, you'll be in a drawing for a $50 gift card from Amazon. And, if you leave a review for the podcast and let us know about it ([email protected] or DM us on FB) you'll be entered twice! The chances of winning are pretty decent here, so it's worth your time! Thanks for listening and thanks for reviewing! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

In this episode of our endo series we discuss our methods of diagnosis for root canals in varying situations. And as you read that you're probably wondering how that's interesting for 30 minutes...well we spiked in all kinds of juicy Halloween discussion...favorite costumes, candy, movies..and a bonus hilarious story from Kevin's Halloween youth in the 70s. Back to the endo we hit on all the fun stuff. Cold test, heat tests, percussion, x-rays, draining fistula tracking, cracked teeth, all the fun stuff! Did we miss anything? Let us know in the Clinical Hacks Facebook page. Thanks for listening.

Dr. Dawn Kulongowski joins Alan to talk about some of the subtle and not so subtle ways that we think. No longer can you look at a group of people without thinking, "they're kind of close together over there" or "your mask isn't covering your nose, bro." Are we broken as Al posits or are we just different as Dawn thinks? If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Dawn and Alan weekly on the Peaceful Practice Podcast! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

Today's episode features a talk with our friend Jay Glazer of Crazy Dental. Jason and Alan sat down with Jay at Voices of Dentistry 2020. It was an informal kind of talk about the dental industry and how dentists buy supplies. Some topics we discussed are: What is "grey market?" Why do companies have catalog prices? How Crazy Dental works (and it's beginnings as "Profit Finder") Is Jay worried about Amazon as a dental supplier? How does Crazy Dental keep the costs down? How has podcasting worked to help grow Crazy Dental? Some links from the show: Crazy Dental (use code DHN10 for 10% off of non-PPE purchases at Crazy Dental!) Implant Pathway The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don't have anything "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practive from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Outlander on Netflix Alan: Cherokee Infinity scrubs/lab coats If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at [email protected] or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast! If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation.

Jason and Alan discuss on awkward situation that's happened to all of us. The endodontist does a beautiful root canal on a tooth that can't be restored. Who's fault was it? How can we avoid this? (spoiler: good communication with your specialists!) Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!

Zach and Kevin begin their series on endo. This week's episode is about case selection! Highlights include: We talk about the passing of Eddie Van Halen and our fave Van Halen songs Jump by Van Halen Jump by Aztec Camera We talk about our Endo journey through dental school and early practice. We discuss when we refer. Kevin recommends Stephen Buchanan's courses Zach likes Protaper files Both love Edge Endo Here is a Dentistry Today article that had an influence on Kevin We ponder why some general dentists don't do endo. Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook page!