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Dr. Michael Scherer joins the Dental Hacks to discuss dentures, prosthodontics and 3D workflow! If you're interested in the cutting edge of 3D workflow then today's show is for you. Dr. Michael Scherer joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey to become a prosthodontist, his love of dentures and how he's created a 3D workflow in his office that simplifies and improves his dentistry! Michael's online 3D workflow course is available at www.learndental3D.com and he's offering a special deal for Dental Hacks listeners only! Use the coupon code "DentalHacksrule100" for $100 off the course fee! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 14,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joined us in episode 145 and he's giving his amazing "CPR for the Worn Dentition" in Chicago on Sept. 14-16. You need to check it out now at www.dentalhacks.com/Dennis Bioclear has done it again with the recently released Biofit HD premolar matrix! It fits premolars better and gives that amazing Bioclear contour to all of your premolar restorations! Call 1-855-71CLEAR now (telephone only) for your amazing Dental Hacks deal! Order the Biofit HD intro kit and receive a free Twin Ring and free Bioclear HD premolar matrices! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Megagen implants Alan: "Ready Player One" Audible and Kindle 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 te 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!

Volume 4 of the August 2017 "Greatest Hits" series features the full interview from last year of Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter! These two guys are best pals and have great chemistry and can tell you how to run a profitable restorative dental practice as well as an amazing hygiene department!

This "classic" Brain Trust features Dr. Matt Garrison, Dr. Melissa Zettler, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Ryan McCall joining the Dental Hacks to talk about what works and what doesn't work in dental marketing!

This "classic" Brain Trust features Dr. Thom Caspers, Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Tiffany Lee and Dr. Brent Young joining the Dental Hacks to talk about mistakes they made in dental school and mistakes they've made since!

The Brain Trust digs into alternative medicine, "holistic dentistry" and all things anti-amalgam in this classic episode!

Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Melissa Zettler and coach/guru/rock star Suzanne Robinson to help manage conflicts in the dental office! Jason and Alan are both confirmed avoiders of conflict. So we brought in the "A-team" to help us understand how to manage it! All dentists offices have to deal with confrontations. Whether it's between patients and team members or within the dental team, humans are always humans! How can we be better at dealing with it? This Brain Trust will bring you a long way to understanding your strengths and weaknesses and most importantly help you learn to be a better leader! Links from the show: Practice with Honor (Suzanne's company) Nonviolent Communication The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 11,500 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Happy Birthday to us! Cosmedent has been supporting the Dental Hacks podcast for a whole year! For our gift, we want you to go buy a bunch of Cosmedent stuff and sign up for a bunch of classes at the CEE! Go check them out at www.cosmedent.com! Polishing composite just got a whole lot simpler. Also better. Magic Mix is a "pre-polish" from Bioclear that makes getting a rock star polish simpler than you ever thought possible. And Bioclear is offering an amazing deal to Dental Hacks listeners! Order one tub of Magic Mix pre polish and you'll receive a Diamond Wedge kit for FREE! Just let them know you're a Dental Hacks listener. Phone orders only...1-855-71-CLEAR! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/magicmix. This offer is only valid until the end of July, so jump on it NOW! Go Hack Yourself: Premier Solo diamonds Feed Me, Silicone Lube 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 te 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. Tracey Nguyen joins Jason and Alan to discuss how dentists can be the first line in treating airway problems in children. You see it every day. Kids with huge tonsils, collapsed arches and bags under their eyes. But did you know that dentists can effectively treat airway issues in treatment? Tracey Nguyen discusses her background in sleep dentistry and how she started diagnosing and treating airway issues in children. We discuss treatment options, working with specialists and putting together a team that can help children not become adults with sleep and airway issues! There's a lot of information here...you might want to listen twice! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 11,400 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Jason Smithson is bringing vertical preps to the US! Are you going to be one of the first to see this ingenious technique demonstrated? Will you be one of the first to actually try it? www.dentalhacks.com/vertical Polishing composite just got a whole lot simpler. Also better. Magic Mix is a "pre-polish" from Bioclear that makes getting a rock star polish simpler than you ever thought possible. And Bioclear is offering an amazing deal to Dental Hacks listeners! Order one tub of Magic Mix pre polish and you'll receive a Diamond Wedge kit for FREE! Just let them know you're a Dental Hacks listener. Phone orders only...1-855-71-CLEAR! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/magicmix Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Henry Schein Business Institute Alan: Sof Lex XT discs 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 te 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!

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The Dental Hacks podcast is featuring an episode of "the Alan Mead Experience!" Dr. Jason Smithson joins Alan to talk about natural ability and expanded function dental assistants as well as how he became the educator he is today! Please subscribe to the Alan Mead Experience!

Financial advisor and author Garrett Gunderson joins Jason and Alan to explain why IRAs suck and how we get retirement planning wrong. How are you planning for retirement? Are you saving enough and in the right way? Financial advisor Garrett Gunderson joins the Dental Hacks to explain why a lot of what we think we know about financial planning is a myth! In this entertaining interview we talk about why IRAs suck, how student loan debt affects retirement and he even takes on some haters from the Dental Hacks Nation! We even dig into health insurance and American's poor health and why the best and brightest aren't going into medicine any more. Garrett runs a financial planning company called the Wealth Factory where they help people with saving, tax strategies and all of the things we talked about on the show! He kind of got famous for writing the book, "Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths that are Destroying Your Prosperity." Do you want Garrett's new book for free? Text (801) 396-7211 with "wwrd" in the subject line and you can get an instant download! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 10,500 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Corky Willhite is one of the most listened to guests that we've ever had on the podcast. We featured him in episodes 126 and 127 talking about cosmetic dentistry and composite rehabs. He's giving his "Ultimate Esthetics" course at Cosmedent's CEE September 28-30th and you need to check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/ultimateesthetics. Polishing composite just got a whole lot simpler. Also better. Magic Mix is a "pre-polish" from Bioclear that makes getting a rock star polish simpler than you ever thought possible. And Bioclear is offering an amazing deal to Dental Hacks listeners! Order one tub of Magic Mix pre polish and you'll receive a Diamond Wedge kit for FREE! Just let them know you're a Dental Hacks listener. Phone orders only...1-855-71-CLEAR! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/magicmix Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Legend app (iOS) Alan: 2" submersible pump 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 te 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!

Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Sandy Pardue and Elizabeth Corbin to talk about hiring in the dental office. Most owner dentists cringe when they have to hire someone new. What's the best way to know what you'll really get from a new employee? How do you sort through the applicants. This Brain Trust is packed full of no nonsense, actionable ideas for hiring. Let by Sandy Pardue of Classic Practice Resources, you'll be ready to fill your next opening in record time and get the right person. Some of these techniques are downright diabolical but they're all awesome. Get a pen and some paper before you start listening, because you're going to want to take notes! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 9500 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Cosmedent wants the Dental Hacks Nation to try their amazing new composite, Renamel Nano Plus! Use coupon code "Hacks Plus" at checkout on the website or when you call for an amazing 20% off any Renamel Nano Plus order! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/nanoplus The Heat Sync composite heater from Bioclear is one of the most important parts of the Bioclear Method. It allows you to deliver carpule after carpule of heated paste and flowable composite for the most demanding composite placement applications. Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/heatsync Go Hack Yourself: Alan: iPad Pro 10.5" and Echo Bearcat wheeled trimmer 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 te 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!

In today's episode the Dental Hacks go back to basics again! No guests. No Brain Trust. Just Jlips and Al. So what do we have to talk about? As always...lots. A listener proposes a low debt way to do a startup. Can it work? What's the simplest and most consistent way to do class II composites? Howard Farran thinks new grads need to do every procedure to service their debt? What do the Hacks think? A whole bunch of other stuff This was the first Grab Bag we broadcast (partially) on Facebook Live! Let us know what you thought! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 9000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Cosmedent is releasing a new Nano composite! It's called Renamel Nano Plus. It sculpts better, it polishes better, it doesn't stick to instruments and it's available now. Coming to the website soon! Call (800) 621-6729 to find out more! Diamond Wedges are different and better than any wedges you've ever used. Period. Go check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/diamondwedges Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Silhouette Nitrous Oxide hood Alan: Fat Bottomed Girls by the Band Perry 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. Jason Smithson talks about how he treatment plans, prepares, temporizes and restores teeth for all kinds of ceramic restorations. "Jason Smithson is that composite guy with Cosmedent, right?" Not so fast there, cowboy. He does teach at Cosmedent and he does teach some really great composite courses. But he's no one trick pony. In his upcoming course, "Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations: From Concept to Completion" he's teaching how he treatment plans, prepares, temporizes and restores teeth that need ceramic onlays and crowns. He also talks about the old but new style of preparations called "vertical" or "edgeless preparation. When does he use that? Why? And how? We also dig into how he presents. He has a pretty phenomenal case acceptance and how he gets that isn't what you might think! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 8300 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. JLips had a chance to hear Jason Smithson talk about ceramics a year or two ago. He's updated the course to include some new and very cool stuff.! Go check out his course in September at www.dentalhacks.com/vertical You should definitely check out the amazing matrices, wedges and gear that Bioclear has put together. But maybe more importantly...you should learn the system at the Bioclear Learning Center! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/learningcenter Go Hack Yourself: Jason: "If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast" Alan: Chuckit tennis ball launcher 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 te 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!

What does practice management software look like in the future? John Kois, Jr., CEO of the Kois Center in Seattle, WA has a pretty good idea about that. In episode 147, John sat down with Alan to talk about a new, cloud based practice management software called Evidentiae Technologies. This innovative software was created to help dentists with administering and organizing patient data to help formulate risk factors and even treatment plans. John explains all the things that make this software worth checking out. Rumor has it that it will be available to the general dental public sometime this fall! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 7400 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Vertical preps. You've seen the photos. You've watched the masters doing it. Now you can learn them from Dr. Jason Smithson himself! Go check out his course in September at www.dentalhacks.com/vertical It's time to get serious about your composites. It's time to check out Bioclear. It's fractally different. And better. Find out more at www.dentalhacks.com/Bioclear Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Anatomic Profile Generator Alan: The Fifth Column 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 te 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!

In this very short episode Alan gives you a taste of his new podcast, The Alan Mead Experience! If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to the new show! The Alan Mead Experience on iTunes/Apple Podcasts The Alan Mead Experience website

Here's what some foiks who took the Bioclear posterior course thought of their experience! Be sure to check out Bioclear products and courses at www.bioclearmatrix.com.

Episode 146 features a mini Brain Trust with Jason, Alan and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski talking about coping with the day to day stresses of dentistry. Dentistry is tough. Dealing with patients, employees, debt and insurance companies takes a toll on everyone. You can't really get away from these things, but how you choose to handle it can make a huge difference on your well being. Jason and Alan dig deep with Dr. Dawn Kulongowski on ways to thrive and survive the stresses of day to day dentistry. Not going to lie to you...this is one of the best we've ever done! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 6500 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. No matter how you're doing your composites...you should finish with a Cosmedent Flexicup. Specifically the superfine pink ones. Wow are they good! And they last forever! Check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/cups Zirc is a company that makes organization very simple and very effective. Take their procedure tubs. They've thought of everything...including all 16 colors and a their very own slide lock tub covers. Check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/tubs Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Cytoplast Barrier Membrane Alan: The Bacon Method 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 te 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!

In episode 145 Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey from believing composite was a "temporary material" into creating an entire rehab in composite! Dr. Dennis Hartlieb was one of Dr. Frank Spear's original students. He's been learning excellence in restorative dentistry for 25 years or more. But like many dentists, he used to believe composite had no place in long term restorative dentistry. Then he met Dr. Buddy Mopper and he began to change his mind. Dennis is a really engaged teacher. Really approachable and seems to really understand how dentists learn. Some highlights: Dennis's approach to team bulding...learn one, do one, teach one! Simple composite solutions that can make a huge difference! How does sleep apnea affect restorative dentistry? A description of Dennis' course at Cosmedent, "CPR for the worn dentition." Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 6000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Dr. Jason Smithson is back in Chicago this September 22-24 teaching "Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations: From Concept to Completion!" Go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/smithson and use the coupon code "swagbag" when you sign up for his course for a special goody bag from Cosmedent at the course! The Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page has spoken! They love the Zirc Crystal HD mirror! And now, you can get a great deal when you use coupon code "dentalhackshd" at www.dentalhacks.com/mirrors. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: IRIS large photo keeper for implant parts Alan: Brasseler/NSK Forza ELM electric motor (bonus: Pelican case for audio gear) 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!

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Dr. Wayne Brueggen joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey into giving patients a new smile in a day! Dr. Wayne Brueggen has been placing implants since the 80's. He trained under Dr. Paulo Malo, the originator of the "All on 4" technique and has been giving patients all new teeth in one appointment for a lot of years. You'll hear how he learned to do it, how he learned to market it, and what it takes to create these single visit smiles. Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 5000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Bindu the dog had some dental problems. 3 root canals later, Bindu's teeth were build back up with Cosmedent's Cosmecore! Check this wonder material out at: www.dentalhacks.com/cosmecore Organization in your office can cost you time and peace of mind. Zirc has a really cool way for you to try out their organizational products in your very own office! It's called "Zirc's Organizational Box of Efficiency" or ZOBE. Go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/ZOBE! Dr. Wayne Brueggen's website Go Hack Yourself: Jason: irokdds.com Alan: Worklab by Custer (Grand Rapids, MI) 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!

Greetings Dental Hacks Nation! Just a quick Hackisode to ask you guys to go subscribe to the new podcast Alan is creating called "The Alan Mead Experience." Please go subscribe so you don't miss a minute of insight and great storytelling! iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alan-mead-experience/id1227297247?mt=2 Also, we're going to start releasing "Patreon only" content in our new interviews and Brain Trusts. Support us for as little as $4 a month and you'll have access to this special "Patreon supporter only" content! Check out our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3206436

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Dr. Jamison Spencer joins Jason and Alan to talk about sleep medicine and TMD treatment in the dental office. Once you've learned some things about sleep apnea you come to see the symptoms and consequences in LOTS of your patients. Bruxism, gastric reflux, TMD and lots of other conditions are correlated with sleep apnea. Dentists are quickly becoming the most likely screeners for this potential deadly condition, and Dr. Jamison Spencer is one of the most sought after lecturers on the subject. Dr. Spencer joins Jason and Alan to explain how to incorporate this treatment into your practice, what symptoms to screen, what gadgets NOT to buy and what diagnoses you shouldn't be making! Dr. Spencer's online study club, "The Spencer Study Club" is only open for enrollment a couple times per year, but he's made it available to the listeners of the Dental Hacks podcast! If you're interested you need to email us at [email protected] and we'll get you in touch with Dr. Spencer! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 4300 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. 6 resin veneers on discolored #22-27. And I gave myself an hour. Yes, I'm insane. And yes, I needed pink opaque from Cosmedent! Check this wonder material out at: www.dentalhacks.com/pink Alan had his teeth cleaned today. And Mr. Thirsty from Zirc was there to help. Bite block + suction +tongue and cheek retraction = faster hygiene visits and more comfortable patients! Plus, it fits directly into the high volume suction that your hygienist isn't even using! No adapters necessary! Go check out Mr. Thirsty at www.dentalhacks.com/mrthirsty! Dr. Jamison Spencer's website Jamison Spencer's upcoming speaking schedule JLips on Dentists, Implants and Worms Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Sleep Interrupted Alan: Blinkist 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!

Episode 140 features a round table of dental operating microscope users and Michael Lippe of CJ Optik explaining how to incorporate this technology into your dentistry! Dental operating microscope are a technology that is making its way into lots of dental offices. Once thought to be just for endodontists, more and more general dentists and other dental specialists are finding uses for them. Episode 140 features a Brain Trust segment featuring 3 microscope using general dentists (Dr. Matt Costa, Dr. Mac Jones and Alan) and a microscope using periodontist (Dr. Michael Zidile). They're joined by Michael Lippe, who might just be the most knowledgeable person ever on dental microscopes! This discussion starts with how we all got involved with microscopes and moves into how scopes are becoming more main stream in dental offices every day! Some links from the show: Auto Front Office CJ Optik Flexion Global Microscopes Akiyama method for microscope placement Zirc mirrors G. Hartzell and Sons "clown mirror" (126 MLG) Premier Comfort View retractor Optragate Michael Lippe...scope guru: (863) 207-7001, [email protected] Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 3900 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Cosmecore by Cosmedent is one of the most versatile materials in dentistry. I've come up with a lot more ways to use it than just core buildups. What new ways have you found to use it? www.dentalhacks.com/cosmecore Zirc is celebrating 50 years in business this year. And to celebrate...they've created something amazing. Their newest catalog is stuffed full of amazing products guaranteed to make your life easier and your dental practice running smoothly. You can download the .pdf version at www.dentalhacks.com/zirccatalog, but I would suggest that you don't. You should get the paper one. It's practically a work of art! I know that sounds crazy, but it's beautiful and full of really cool ideas for your practice. Email us at [email protected] and put "catalog" in the subject line and we'll forward you to someone who will send one right to you! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Wagon Masters Alan: TextExpander 2 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!

This week we feature Dr. Jonathan Abenaim talking about what he prints and mills in his office as well as the Brain Trust talking about Instagram for the dental office and how video makes social media more powerful. Have you ever wondered "will I be printing stuff in my office someday?" Dr. Jonathan Abenaim is pretty sure most offices will be printing some stuff, but definitely milling a LOT of stuff. He's doing tons of it every day in his office and he tells us all about it in episode 139! What kind of scanner do you need? What order should you invest? You get it all from the man who runs Smile Syllabus, a one stop CE extravaganza all about incorporating technology into your practice! In our Brain Trust we feature Jason and Dr. Ryan McCall explaining to the older (read "more experienced") and less social media savvy Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Melissa Zettler and Alan. Instagram for the dental practice? Incorporating video? Local targeting? These guys lay it all out for you. As JLips says, "it's super easy." Sure, JLips. We believe you. Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 3600 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Have you ever tried to mask a grey or discolored tooth with composite? It's not easy, right? Most opaques are white and chalky. I recently figured out that the best way to do it is use Pink Opaque from Cosmedent! It blocks out discoloration but leaves a warm, natural opaque in the process. I've never used anything like it. Go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/pink Why is the Crystal HD mirror from Zirc different? It's the way that it's made. They use a combination of 3 metal oxide layers to coat their mirror lens. It's brighter and clearer than rhodium, but just as scratch resistant! Check out the Crystal HD mirror at www.dentalhacks.com/mirrors. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: moist cotton towel, lavender Alan: Cosmedent pink opaque 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!

Episode 138 features Dr. Jonathan Abenaim shaking up the status quo about digital dentistry and a Brain Trust on social media for 2017. What is digital dentistry? Dr. Jonathan Abenaim has some thoughts about this. And they might surprise you! Dr. Abenaim is a dentist who has learned all the major digital dentistry systems, prints and mills most everything in his office and basically has this stuff figured out. Look, you know he's controversial when he calls the CEREC (which he uses on a daily basis) the "Easy Bake Oven" of dentistry. Jonathan runs Smile Syllabus which teaches dentists how to incorporate digital technologies into their day to day workflow. Our Brain Trust features the return of Dr. Ryan McCall along with regulars Dr. Melissa Zettler and Dr. Frank Clayton as we discuss how we're using social media in our practices in 2017! Websites, reviews, Facebook...we talk about all of it. Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 3400 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Everyone knows that Cosmedent makes some of the most amazing composite materials in the world. That's obvious. Less obvious is the fact that Cosmedent has some of the best teachers of composite techniques in the world...right in Chicago! This September, past guest (and upcoming guest!) Dr. Jason Smithson will be giving a course entitled "Minimally Invasive Ceramic Restorations: From Concept to Completion." That's right...Dr. Jason Smithson is going to cover ceramics at Cosmedent! The course is 3 days at the Cosmedent CEE in Chicago on September 22-24th. For more information check out www.dentalhacks.com/JasonSmithson2017. Zirc has created an amazing new product to keep your mirrors from fogging. It's called "Mirror Magic" and it's something than anyone who uses a mouth mirror should try! Use coupon code "HACKS03" to receive 15% off any Mirror Magic products! www.dentalhacks.com/mirrormagic Go Hack Yourself: Jason: S Town podcast Alan: G. Hartzell 2" cone socket mirror and Orascoptic XV1 loupes 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!

Episode 137 features a live round table of Dr. Mike DiTolla, Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Josh Austin, Dr.Chris Farrugia and James Kwasniewski joining Alan for a live round table! Funny dentists. Two words that don't normally go together. Until now. Episode 137 features a live round table of funny dentists. Dr. Mike DiTolla brought together a brain trust of dentists to help him work out material for the upcoming Dentsply/Sirona World in Las Vegas (September 13-16, 2017). You'll find it particularly interesting that the group was kicked out of our first podcasting location by the security guards at the Marriott in downtown Charlotte, NC...and we caught it on the recorder! We talk about our own speaking styles, Gilbert Gottfried and the funniest dentists presenting today as well as what Mike's planning for the upcoming DS World! Please note...this has some adult content in it...maybe not appropriate if your kids are in the car! Some links from the show: Dental Hacks Nation stats: Reverse crown prep Dentsply Sirona World Gilbert Gottfried The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 3100 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. The Cosmedent CASI instrument has become bigger than life in Alan's armamentarium. This instrument was designed to go hand in hand with Renamel Microfill composite and it gives some remarkable results! Check them both out at www.dentalhacks.com/CASI and www.dentalhacks.com/microfill. We'd like to welcome Zirc Dental Products to the show! They have some innovative and awesome products and we're going to be talking about it in the coming months. Please go check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/zirc. Go Hack Yourself: Alan: Samsung Chromebook Plus 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!

Episode 136 features the second half of our interview with Premier Dental CEO Julie Charlestein and a Brain Trust featuring Sue Robinson on leadership and running your dental office. Have you ever wondered how a dental company thinks about branding? What the CEO of your favorite dental manufacturer does on a day to day basis? Julie Charlestein of Premier Dental talks about what Premier is doing to help dentists to recognize their brands (new logo anyone?). It's interesting to hear what's going with the companies that provide the products we use every day! Leadership. Dentists and owners need to understand it, but it's not intuitive. The Brain Trust is back talking with Sue Robinson of Practice with Honor. Jason, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Rich Rosenblatt are all clients of Sue and the talk about what Sue has done for them. Helping manage your team, helping understand how to be self aware and how you communicate are all things that dentists don't realize are important skills! Not only that, Sue can help clean up old insurance claims and even help manage your front desk from behind the scenes! If you have questions about running your practice, you should check Sue out! If you use the coupon code "Dental Hacks" Sue will give you a 5% discount on her services! Some links from the show: Jason is taking Dr. Justin Moody's "Implant Pathway." You need to check it out! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 2700 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. What do you do for that patient that is slowly but surely grinding their teeth to dust? CPR, that's what you do! Check out this upcoming course featuring Dr. Dennis Hartlieb entitled "CPR for the Worn Dentition!" March 23-25 in Chicago at the incomparable Cosmedent Center for Esthetic Excellence! We'd like to welcome Zirc Dental Products to the show! They have some innovative and awesome products and we're going to be talking about it in the coming months. Please go check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/zirc. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Boomerang for Instagram Alan: Life and Dentistry 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 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!

In this Hackisode we feature Mike Pedersen of www.thedentalboost.com and Dr. Lance Timmerman as we talk about search engine optimization, Google updates and using video on your webpage. Be sure to check out Mike's podcast, "Your Dental Success" and Lance's podcast "Totally Oral" today!

Jason describes the current model of dentistry as "you go to school, then you work yourself down to a nub and then you die." What if you did it a different way? What if you tried an "Airbnb" style model for dentistry? Drs. Davina and Galen Detrik did just that! Today's episode features a full length live interview with Galen and Davina about being a millennial dentist, new business models and their amazing course, called the Thrive Experience Masterclass. If you're interested in delivering quality smile makeovers at a great profit margin, you should check out the course! It's 100% online with tons of face time with Davina and Galen! We think you're going to love this interview and we think Galen and Davina are changing the way dentistry is done! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 2600 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Everyone knows that Cosmedent makes some of the most amazing composite materials in the world. That's obvious. Less obvious is the fact that Cosmedent has some of the best teachers of composite techniques in the world...right in Chicago! Check out the Cosmedent Center for Esthetic Excellence for the best continuing education for composite techniques anywhere! 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!

Premier Dental has been making quality products for dentistry for a long time. 104 years to be exact. Even more amazing is the fact that it has been family owned for all that time! Our guest for episode 134 is Julie Charlestein, a 4th generation CEO of Premier Dental products. She tells Alan and Jason the story about Premier's founding and it's 104 years of making high quality and innovative products for the dental office. Furthermore, we talk about the long tradition of "family businesses" in dentistry...on both the manufacturing side and the clinical side! Our Brain Trust segment features Sue Robinson of Practice with Honor. Brain Trust regulars Dr. Rich Rosenblatt and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski join Jason and Alan to hear about how Sue and her company help dentists with leadership, managing teams, having an amazing front office and even dealing with insurance companies! Both Rich and Dawn are clients of Sue and they help explain how this kind of coaching can really help in the dental office. Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 2300 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. Everyone knows that Cosmedent makes some of the most amazing composite materials in the world. That's obvious. Less obvious is the fact that Cosmedent has some of the best teachers of composite techniques in the world...right in Chicago! Check out the Cosmedent Center for Esthetic Excellence for the best continuing education for composite techniques anywhere! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: OralDNA Labs Alan: Garrison Double cord packer 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!

In today's episode Alan shares some content created on the floor of the Chicago Midwinter meeting. First up is a review of the Heraues Kulzer Cara which is halfway between conventional impressions and intraoral scanning. Kind of cool. This sales guy also talked Alan into buying an intro kit for the Pala Digital denture system. Next Alan talked with Mike O'Malley of Cosmedent about how they've developed a lot of their products based on ideas from practicing dentists! Finally Alan shares a short interview with Cole Hackett and Joe Blalock, two seniors at the University of Kentucky School of dentistry. They had just finished taking their mock boards and drove from Lexington up to Chicago to see the midwinter! They're starting a new podcast called "Life and Dentistry" which will be up and running soon!

In episode 133 we continue our interview with Vicki McManus of the Productive Dentist Academy! Do you sometime struggle when you're communicating with team members or patients? If you do, you're not alone! Vicki specializes in helping doctors and team members learn to communicate more effectively to make the office a better place for everyone! Episode 133 features the second half of our live Brain Trust from the VoD meeting with Dr. Dawn Kulonglowski, Dr. Brent Young and Dr. Scott Bridges as they talk about "the best and the worst" of dental meetings, procedures and they even take audience questions! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 2200 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit happened. And it was amazing. If you missed this life changing event, you can still be a part of it! If you go to: www.voicesofdentistry.com/virtual-ticket you'll have access to all the talks and all the live streams for a measley $199. We know you won't miss it next year, but you can still catch what happened here! The Dental Hacks Nation is Renamel country! Cosmedent is offering a fantastic deal on Renamel composite all February! 15% off any order of Renamel microfil, Renamel microhybrid or Renamel nano using the coupon code "Renamel Hacks." You can order on the website at www.cosmedent.com or call them at 1-800-621-6729 using that code and get your 15% off all Renamel products! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Roland dental milling units Alan: Traxodent with Retraction Caps by Premier Dental 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!

Alan and Shawn Van de Vyver relive some of the magic of VoD 2017 and then begin speculation about what you might expect at VoD2018! Save the date for January 26-27th, 2018! More will be revealed! Also, Shawn discusses his new interactive dental forum, The Dental Feed! (www.thedentalfeed.com)

Vicki McManus is the CEO of The Productive Dentist Academy. Also, she's a blast! We did a live interview of Vicki at the Voices of Dentistry Summit last month and it was super fun and delivered tons of value! Today's episode focuses on different habits that you can create that will make your life easier, your days more productive and your career longer. You should take some notes...just about everything she says is actionable and amazing! Today's show features a live Brain Trust recorded at the Voices of Dentistry Summit in Nashville! Brain Trust favorites Dr. Dawn Kulongowski and Dr. Brent Young joined Jason and Alan on stage for a rousing game of "best and worst." We also welcome Brain Trust newcomer, Dr. Scott Bridges to the stage...who graciously covered for the always hilarious but temporarily sick Dr. Frank Clayton! Some links from the show: LoopNet commercial real estate tools The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 2000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit happened. And it was amazing. If you missed this life changing event, you can still be a part of it! If you go to: www.voicesofdentistry.com/virtual-ticket you'll have access to all the talks and all the live streams for a measley $199. We know you won't miss it next year, but you can still catch what happened here! The Dental Hacks Nation is Renamel country! Cosmedent is offering a fantastic deal on Renamel composite all February! 15% off any order of Renamel microfil, Renamel microhybrid or Renamel nano using the coupon code "Renamel Hacks." You can order on the website at www.cosmedent.com or call them at 1-800-621-6729 using that code and get your 15% off all Renamel products! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: WatchPat home sleep apnea test Alan: Hindenburg Journalist (audio editing/recording software) 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!

Episode 131 features an amazing Brain Trust lineup. It's so amazing that we're not going to break it up like we normally do. It's 100% Brain Trust goodness! The recent Voices of Dentistry meeting gave us a chance to try the Brain Trust style live, and I think you'll find it was amazing. Jason and Alan were joined by Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver and Dr. Melissa Zettler. 4 of the 5 of us have experience with startup dental offices. One of the five of us is more interested in fart jokes. But we think you'll find it to be a really good discussion of the good, the bad and the ugly of dental startups from some people who know! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 1900 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit happened. And it was amazing. If you missed this life changing event, you can still be a part of it! If you go to: www.voicesofdentistry.com/virtual-ticket you'll have access to all the talks and all the live streams for a measley $199. We know you won't miss it next year, but you can still catch what happened here! Cosmedent is offering a fantastic deal on Renamel composite all February! 15% off any order of Renamel microfil, Renamel microhybrid or Renamel nano using the coupon code "Renamel Hacks." You can order on the website at www.cosmedent.com or call them at 1-800-621-6729 using that code and get your 15% off all Renamel products! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Beat the Heart Attack Gene (audio) Alan: Premier microprep burs (MP30) 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!

Today's special episode of the Dental Hacks podcast features the four hosts of last weekend's Voices of Dentistry Summit: Alan and Jason along with Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver and Dr. Jason Lipsomb. The meeting was amazing and we're pretty sure dental meetings will never be the same. Take a listen to what magic took place and go get your "virtual ticket" at www.voicesofdentistry.com and see the magic for yourself! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 1800 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. We'd like to thank Cosmedent for being a sponsor for the last 6 months! They supported us at the Voices of Dentistry and you should go check them out at www.cosmedent.com! 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!

In today's episode, the Dental Hacks go back to basics. No guests. No Brain Trust. Just Jlips and Al. So what do we have to talk about? As always...lots. Jason's latest CE trip to the Henry Schein Business Institute How does your debt load affect the way you treatment plan? How does what kind of day you're having affect the way you treatment plan? What can you do to be more consistent? How are the Hacks feeling about the future of dentistry? A whole bunch of other stuff And of course, we talk about the Voices of Dentistry meeting which is THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 1600 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. It's down to the wire, people. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) If you can't make it to the VoD meeting, you can still be a part of it! If you go to: www.voicesofdentistry.com/live you'll be able to see the meeting online as it's happening! $249 gets you a "streaming" ticket and you'll have access to all the video after the meeting as well! You get your streaming ticket if you can't make the meeting! We'd like to thank Cosmedent for being a sponsor for the last 6 months! We'll see them at the Voices of Dentistry and you should go check them out at www.cosmedent.com! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Henry Schein Business Institute Alan: Carhartt scrubs 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!

Rural dentistry. Everyone always says that's where the gold is. Dr. Justin Moody understands rural dentistry and we spend some time talking about how he has grown a rural, multiple practice empire in Nebraska and South Dakota. Then we talk about how Justin has designed a new educational program based in the United States! Justin's education center is called the Implant Pathway. What if you could earn implants from the beginning with much of the basic information organized and presented online and focus on the valuable hands-on stuff at the live programs? What if you could do live treatment planning, placement, uncovering and restoration all done in the United States? Well, now you can! And you'll be doing homeless veterans a favor! Justin has really put together an amazing implant program and he's offering listeners of the Dental Hacks some special savings! Use coupon code "Hacks1000" to save $1000 off of Implant Pathway registration! We pick up with our "listener question" Brain Trust with Dr. Erin Elliott, Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Tammy Bailey and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski! We talk about how we handle social media personally as well as what we're doing with social media in the office! Then we talk about vacation and how to make sure you plan your time off ahead of time, how we handle coverage when we're gone and even how we handle emergencies when we're out of the office! It's great stuff! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 1400 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. It's down to the wire, people. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) If you can't make it to the VoD meeting, you can still be a part of it! If you go to: www.voicesofdentistry.com/live you'll be able to see the meeting online as it's happening! $249 gets you a "streaming" ticket and you'll have access to all the video after the meeting as well! You get your streaming ticket if you can't make the meeting! Dr. Jason Smithson is one of the Dental Hacks' favorites. Jason and Alan met at a Cosmedent course of his, and now is your chance to go see the man himself! The course is called "Day-to-day" Direct Composite Resins: The Ultimate Foundation Class. You'll learn shade matching, preparation and composite placement techniques that will change the way you practice! Don't miss this chance to see an amazing teacher in the amazing Cosmedent hands on classroom! For more information and to sign up go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/Smithson. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Swiss+Tech 6 in 1 tool Alan: Dental, Portrait and Shade Analysis Photography: From A-Z 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!

Alan shares some cool news about the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit! If you can't make it, but still want to be part of the VoD you can buy a "virtual ticket" and live stream the event! You'll see what the attendees are seeing when they see it, but you can be sitting in your underwear in the comfort of your own home! Go to www.voicesofdentistry.com and choose the $249 "streaming" ticket and you'll be good to go!

Our guest for episode 128, Dr. Justin Moody, is one of the hosts of the popular dental podcast "Dentists, Implants and Worms." What you might not know about Justin is his amazing background in dental implants and teaching others about them! That all changes today. Justin has created a learning center for implant dentistry Implant Pathway that is second to none. You're going to hear more about that in our next episode with Justin. For today, you'll hear about his journey from dental student to "almost" oral surgery resident to multiple practice owner who has limited his own practice to implant dentistry. It's a pretty great story about CE and being a rural dentist that everyone needs to hear! In today's Brain Trust Alan is joined by Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Tammy Bailey and Dr. Erin Elliott to answer listener questions! These 4 all stars weigh in about how they handle redo's and how they handle their social media presence for their practice. It's good info and it's VERY funny stuff! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 1300 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) We've featured Dr. Corky Willhite over the last several weeks talking about his revolutionary transitional bonding technique. Now is your chance to see it in person from Dr. Willhite himself at the Cosmedent CEE! Cosmedent is offering the course on March 16-18th in downtown Chicago in the greatest place to take a course anywhere! And if you use the coupon code "HACKS SWAG" you'll receive a Cosmedent goody bag including some Brush and Sculpt, some Cosmecore and some of Corky's amazing radiopaque cavity liner, "Demark." For more information and to sign up go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/Corky. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Debacterol Alan: Escape Clause, by John Sandford (on Audible) 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!

How does one become a cosmetic dentist? Well, obviously there are tons of courses, but what about following a path that's been laid out by people who are already doing it? Dr Corky Willhite tells us how he got started with cosmetic dentistry and about his mentors. He also tells us how the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has influenced his career and enhanced his dentistry through mentorship. The Brain Trust explains why they feel like the CBCT has become an integral part of a well rounded dentist's armamentarium. Join Voices of Dentistry presenters/podcasters Dr. Justin Moody, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Wes Mullins as they talk with Jason and Alan about how they use the CBCT in their office and how they chose their machines. The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 1100 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) We've featured Dr. Corky Willhite over the last several weeks talking about his revolutionary transitional bonding technique. Now is your chance to see it in person from Dr. Willhite himself at the Cosmedent CEE! Cosmedent is offering the course on March 16-18th in downtown Chicago in the greatest place to take a course anywhere! And if you use the coupon code "HACKS SWAG" you'll receive a Cosmedent goody bag including some Brush and Sculpt, some Cosmecore and some of Corky's amazing radiopaque cavity liner, "Demark." For more information and to sign up go check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/Corky. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Sheldon Lerner sinus presentation on Blue Sky Bio Academy Alan: Nato Smart Mount 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!

In this Hackisode Alan is joined by Dr. Matt Standridge, Dr. Dan Massie and Dr. Neel Joshi to talk about how they used the Dental Hacks Fat Attack group last year. Each one of us is ready to get back into the swing of things and we discuss how we're going to jump into it! If you're interested in joining the Dental Hacks Fat Attack you can find it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510580579244854/?ref=bookmarks. All you need to do is request an invite and you're in! Some links from the episode: Precision Nutrition Headspace app Matt's favorite protein powder (Quest Peanut Butter) Joule sous vide cooker

So everyone takes time off between Christmas and New Year's Day, right? All that eating and college football means there's not enough time for a new podcast, right? Nope. We're on it. Boom. Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver joins Alan to talk about dental insurance, health insurance and having some empathy for the dental patient that wants to use their benefits. Then they dig into the idea of doing an "interview" with a new patient during their first exams and building up "emotional capital" (Shawn's fancy word). They also talk about the sponsors of the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit. These companies have decided to back the most innovative meeting os 2017 in spectacular fashion! Cosmedent Productive Dentist Academy Bioclear Divergent Dental CallTrackerROI Osteoready Implants Advanced Prosthetics Institute Monday Morning Dentistry The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 900 members! Can we hit 1000 before the New Year? 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Use the code "JLips" to get your very best price! Cosmedent recently introduced a composite placement instrument like nothing you've ever seen. It's called the CASI (pronounced like the name "Cassie") and it is 100% Dental Hacks approved. Both Jason and Alan have found that it's becoming an integral part of their anterior composite workflow. It has curves in all the right places and allows you to build beautiful anatomy in layered composites quickly and easily. If you make it to the Voices of Dentistry meeting you'll have a chance to see it up close and personal! 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!

Everyone has those patients that would probably best be served with a full mouth reconstruction. But many or even most of those patients can't or won't fit that into their budget. What if you could offer treatment that could offer positive esthetic and restorative changes to stabilize these patients with composite resin? Dr. Corky Willhite has been delivering this service, which he calls "transitional bonding" for years and he teaches it at the Cosmedent CEE! In today's episode he explains how he started doing transitional bonding and how to do it: from smile design to a stable products that can last for years! Want to see more? Corky is presenting a 3 day course on transitional bonding from March 16-18th, 2017 in Chicago! The Brain Trust features 5 speakers at the upcoming Voices of Dentistry Summit! We ask the question: does CBCT make you a better dentist? Jason and Alan talk with Dr. Wes Mullins from "the Dental Guys" podcast, Dr. Lance Timmerman of "Totally Oral" and Dr. Justin Moody of the "Dentists Implants and Worms" podcast about what CBCT has done for their practice and why they think it's an important tool! You're going to love this discussion (including Justin's near miss with a train). If you do...you need to buy your Voices of Dentistry tickets so you can meet them all in person! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 800 members! Can we hit 900 before Christmas? 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Use the code "JLips" to get your very best price! Flowable composite might not be the sexiest thing in your armamentarium, but it's pretty darn important. You should use the best flowable out there. Cosmedent makes it in about a zillion shades and it comes in microhybrid and microfill. It handles like a dream and frankly, it's better than what you're using. Go check out their flowable at www.dentalhacks.com/flowable. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Wagner Heat Tool (aka: JLips Fire Gun) Alan: Zirc Mirror Magic (use promo code: DENTALHACKS2016) 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!

Episode 125 is a very special one for Alan. He sat down with his dad, Roger Mead, for a conversation about dentistry. Dr. Mead graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy school of dentistry in 1968 and is still practicing dentistry today! He still loves the profession and you'll hear about how things have changed and how they've stayed the same over a storied career in dentistry! He tells stories about dental school in the 60s, transitioning from working with no gloves, CE from Dr. Pankey himself, taking arrows for being a general dentist performing orthodontics and a bunch more! What started out as a talk with my dad ended up being downright fascinating! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 600 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Use the code "JLips" to get your very best price! Cosmedent is celebrating the holidays with an amazing deal on the best core material out there! Save 20% on any order of Cosmecore using the coupon code "HacksHoliday" at checkout! Go take a look and get yourself some at www.dentalhacks.com/cosmecore. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Chicago Lab Day! Alan: Masterclass (taking a course from deadmau5) 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!

What if seeing posterior composites on your schedule gave you the same warm, fuzzy feeling as a crown prep on #14? We make no promises, but the Bioclear method can help! We pick up where we left off with Dr. David Clark talking about the Bioclear system, specifically the "Diamond Wedge." Since David is a dentist, he spent a bunch of years addressing problems that dentists have run into with posterior composites and designed solutions that everyday restorative dentists can use to take the drudgery out of direct restorations! You'll hear David discuss the problem of "back to back" composites and his tricks to avoid poor contacts as well as how to choose wedge sizes and separation rings for regular cases. Finally, David and Jeremy discuss how the "Rock Star Polish" and how they invented Magic Mix to make the polishing process simple and consistent. Honestly...if you hear one thing in episode 124 it's trying out Magic Mix. Man is that stuff awesome! Jason and Alan regroup in the second half of the episode to be their very own Brain Trust. Some stuff they talk about: office holiday parties learning to scan: the first few days with an intraoral scanner experience with Bioclear Magic Mix Why some patients are just clinically easier than others and what to do about it putting together a team of specialists to work with The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group just went over 600 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Use the code "JLips" to get your very best price! Cosmedent has invented a new instrument specific to anterior composite placement. The coolest thing about it is that the instrument curves the way an anterior tooth curves! Placing and shaping composite in the anterior has never been easier. You need to check out the CASI (pronounced "Kassie.") www.dentalhacks.com/CASI Go Hack Yourself: Jason: The Snowden Files by Luke Harding Alan: W:/2016ALBUM/ by deadmau5 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!

We feature Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver and the Dental Hacks talking about social media marketing, JLips' "hip hop practice," podcasting and the most innovative CE event of 2017...the Voices of Dentistry Summit! A couple of things: 1) This is the same content that Mark released on the Dentalpreneur a couple weeks ago. It's great, but if you've heard it on his show...it's the same. 2) The Voices of Dentistry podcast is primarily for dental podcast listeners! It's a CE event for the people who are cool enough, good looking enough and smart enough to have made dental podcasts a part of their life! It's also for people interested in podcasting, because you'll have access to a whole bunch of dental podcasters to talk about how they do what they do. But first...it's for people like you who listen to the Dental Hacks podcast. And we really want you to come! 3) Some links from the show: www.thrivexperiencemasterclass.com www.voicesofdentistry.com Prices won't go up until next week. Get your tickets now!

"I see a quadrant of posterior composites on my schedule and I cringe." --most dentists Episode 123 features Dr. David Clark, inventor of the Bioclear matrix and all of it's associated products and Jeremy Henderson, his trusty right hand man. In October Bioclear rolled out it's new posterior composite system, which includes the Biofit matrices, the diamond wedge and the Twin rings. We have to say, you've never used anything like them. We've talked with David on the podcast before. He's been shifting paradigms for awhile now. But now we're talking about the most common and perhaps most reviled procedure in dentistry, the posterior composite. He thinks you can do composite better and faster by changing the way you think about this common yet amazing material! You'll get a double dose of Bioclear goodness in episode 123 because the Brain Trust features a "Bioclear focus group." Alan took the Bioclear anterior course back in August and recorded the thoughts of dentists finishing their weekend at the Bioclear learning system. Is it a glowing review of Bioclear? Yes. Will it motivate you to take your composite game to the next level? We think so! Here's a video and a bunch of photos that will let you see the Bioclear posterior system in action! Head over the the Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group for full sized photos and tons of Powerpoints on how to use the new system! It's time to join the Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group! Interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember...if you don't have any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at [email protected]. You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Use the code "Hacks" to get your very best price! Prices go up on December 1, so get your tickets now! Cosmecore is a dual cured bonded core material by Cosmedent that helps you create ideal preparations for crowns and onlays. You now what's cool about ideal preparations? Pretty impressions or scans. And uniform thickness of material. Boom. I continue to find amazing uses for this material and I think you should check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/cosmecore Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Udemy "entire MBA in one course" Alan: Atomos Ninja Star digital video recorder 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!

How many hours do you spend at the office? Shouldn't you make it the best place to work that you possibly can? That's what we talk with Dr. Michael Unthank about. What's the most efficient type of operatory? What should you store in the operatories? Which is better, new build or designing in an existing space? How much should you expect to pay per square foot? Why are remodels so difficult? We cover a lot of ground in episode 122 with Dr. Unthank! The Brain Trust continues their conversation about office design. Dr. Lance Timmerman, Dr. Melissa Zettler, Dr. Josh Carpenter and Dr. Drew Byrnes join Alan to talk about what's good and bad about office design. Drew tells a leaky plumbing horror story and the Brain Trust does a lightning round about great features to have in your office! Some links from the show: Unthank Design Group Avegant personal theater (Melissa's thing) It's time to join the Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group! Interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! This is an absolute blast! You MUST buy your ticket to The Voices of Dentistry dental podcasting summit! We're offering a new coupon code: JLips that will be good for the rest of November. $250 off the regular price...it will never be cheaper than right now! This event is going to be great CE, great fun and something completely new! Come join us in Nashville, TN on January 27-28 at the Inn in Opryland (FYI...not the Opryland Hotel. How else could we keep it so insanely affordable!) Have you ever looked at a bitewing of a posterior composite and you weren't sure if you were seeing decay or bonding agent? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to know exactly where your cavity prep ended and the restoration began? You should try De Mark from Cosmedent! This very radioopaque flowable let's you know exactly what you're seeing and it handles like a dream. Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/demark Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Implants in Black and White Alan: Pacdam rubber dam stencil 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!