The Dental Hacks Podcast

Mohammed is joined by Dr. Brandon Evert and Dr. Seth Braker! Brandon and Seth were classmates throughout dental school and have contrasting early dental career paths! Brandon is a military dentist and Seth went directly into private practice.  Brandon started the "Extracting Wisdom" podcast before he started dental school and later asked Seth to come on as a co-host where they contrast their experiences!  Some links from the show: Extracting Wisdom podcast Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your or

This throwback episode features a replay of a Dental Hacks episode featuring Brian Colao of Dykema! Brian Colao knows DSOs. He's an attorney that helps people create and administer DSOs. He's been a frequent guest on the Dental Hacks and he gave Jason and Alan some of his time at the recent Voices of Dentistry meeting. We went deep on the topic of DSOs and covered a lot of information: What is a DSO? (spoiler: "A DSO is an entity that provides nonclinical administrative support services to a dental practice that is owned by a licensed dentist.") From one practice to thousands When did we start to really see DSOs take hold The episode where we met Brian, "DSOs and Digital Smile Design (DHP186)" Was there a DSO bubble?  Denovo vs. Acquisitions What to do if a DSO approaches you? How do you research a DSO that might want to acquire your office? Brian thinks that there is probably a DSO that could fit most any office...go to a conference What are DSO deals looking like for selling dentists? The facts from Brian

Today's throwback episode is the VERY FIRST VERY CLINICAL podcast...back when we called it Clinical Hacks! You'll hear Kevin, Zach and Mac talk about composite. Were they completely polished out the gate or have they gotten better over the years? You be the judge! Original show notes: Welcome to season 1, episode 1 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast! Our first episode comes from a live recording at Voices of Dentistry in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. We sat down in the tent, put on some headsets and a podcast was born! Introducing the Clinical Hacks: Dr. Kevin Fryer Dr. Mac Jones Dr. Zach Meiners Highlights today include: What composites do we use?   Why? How do these choices affect inventory control and procedure predictability? Do different composites accomplish different things? Products talked about in the episode: Mac: Filtek One Filtek Supreme Ultra Renamel Fuji 2 Anchor Buildup Kevin: GC Kalore SDR Flowable Absolute Dentin Zach: Estelite Sigma Quick Beautifil2 Z250 Bulk EZ Equia Forte If you want to in

Al riffs on the concept of "price anchoring." If you can plant a dollar amount in the brain of your customer, you can manipulate what they believe a product or service is worth. It works with iPads as well as dental care and insurers are way better a this stuff than we are. Some links from the show: "What is Price Anchoring"  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for

Alan is joined by return guest Dr. Gary Holtzclaw to talk about different models of dental practice. Gary and Al have a Facebook chat that's been going for awhile about a lot of different models of practice that they've thought about and they hash some of them out on today's podcast! Some of the highlights: Where did the "hygiene driven" model come from? Can an emergency only model work? "Wants-based" models vs. "needs based" models The landscape for new dentists in 2024 vs. 20+ years ago Who can pull off a startup? Is assisted hygiene the future? Will "biofilm management" become the new "hygiene?" Why can medicine get away with such poor service? Are financial conversations required for informed consent? If yes, how does that work in medicine? Do orthopedic surgeons talk to their colleagues about different models of orthopedic surgery delivery? And so much more! Some links from the show: "Dentists Are Bad" by Matt Yglesias Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about life in general! Randy has stopped worrying about taking time off. You can't get that time back. Take more time off!  You can't get time back Some links from the show: Down Home Fab Down Home with the DeBoers Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If y

Mohammed is joined once again by Dr. Kevin Harland. Kevin graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry in 2023. This conversation focuses on Kevin's first year in private practice. Every dentist has to handle the transition into dental practice and Kevin expands on some of the highlights of his first year out of school! Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop s

"Everything is a lie until proven otherwise." -Al Two mid-career dentists (Dr. Dawn Grimes and Al) come to grips with the fact that the "smooth sailing" that we think is coming probably isn't. Good times don't last. Neither do bad times. We've run out of real problems Can selling to a DSO fix your management problems? (stay tuned for an upcoming Group Function!) Retirement will also not be "smooth sailing" necessarily. There are always problems. It's about your reaction. It's about the uncontrollable things Influencers lie about this...influencers appear to have smooth sailing at all times Constantly changing goal posts Just walking away instead of selling?  Everything looks tired and dated in 10 years. Nothing is timeless What mid-career dentists can do that younger dentists can't Expenses rise to the level of what you've got in the account You'll always find more problems Some links from the show: Equanimity course by Sharon Salzburg Reality Unlock (not Drop) the PPO Join the Very Dental Facebook group

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about business and things that he's changed his mind about. Randy has stopped caring more about the patient's mouth than they have. Being able to "slick a tooth out in 5 minutes" is a great skill to have because it often solves a major problem for the patient. Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between an

Why tell your patients the worst case scenario for any procedure they might be having? A couple reasons: They deserve to know Medicine SUCKS at it  You look like a hero no matter what Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check th

This throwback Group Function features two luminaries in direct dentistry, Dr. Buddy Mopper and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb. Al took a Cosmedent course back in May of 2022 and had a chance to interview these two in person. The result is a great back and forth about how we've overcomplicated composite dentistry and how to simplify it for everyday use!  Dr. Buddy Mopper has been teaching composite dentistry for over 40 years and his focus has been on teaching a skill set that can work for everyone. Buddy started Cosmedent to give dentists the materials and techniques to create composite dentistry that was as beautiful as it is predictable. Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joined Buddy to explain how they teach composite dentistry of all kinds (from gorgeous veneers, to endo access repairs) that any dentist can do predictably and profitably. Some links from the show: Cosmedent Cosmedent's CEE Dennis Hartlieb's "Dental Online Training" Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Pap

Dr. Randy Houska joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Randy about incorporating surgical procedures (specifically implant placement) in his office. Some links from the show: Biohorizons implants Implant Pathway Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “v

Mohamed is joined by Dr. Walid Asad. Walid is an internationally trained dentist from Jordan. He graduated from dental school in Jordan in 2021 and practiced for a short time there. He decided that he wanted to come to the US and started his dental career in the US as a dental assistant! Walid's story is an interesting one and will give you an idea what it takes for an internationally trained dentist to create a career here in the United States. Dental school in Jordan is 5 years after high school What is dental school like in Jordan? What kind of requirements do you finish? To get a license in Jordan you are required to do a one year internship. Post internship in Jordan No hygiene in Jordan! What options does an international dentist have for becoming licensed in the US? What kinds of programs are there and what do they cost? Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to d

Today we're featuring a throwback to the Spear Summit all the way back to 2019! Jason and Alan were still podcasting as the Dental Hacks and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jim McKee. Jim is one of a special breed of dentists that has created a practice that focuses on pain patients and patients with TMJ issues. How did Jim become interested in occlusion and TMJ? How has imaging changed the game for Jim's patient treatment? "The imaging isn't for you. The imaging is for the patients!" How does pain relate to malocclusion and why is pain often the last thing to show up? How does Jim "front load" the patient education process? What are Jim's favorite educational aids for TMJ/pain? How did oral surgeon Dr. Mark Piper influence Jim's philosophy? Which comes first: airway or joints? What's the best way to learn TMJ? How is he using CBCT in his office? How does he use the MRI? How did Jim build his restorative practice using the what he'd learned about TMJ and occlusion? Can you create new patient

"The biggest thing I changed my mind on...if having a third child." --Dr. Frank Clayton "I could never have a boss. I'd be in prison or something." --Dr. Kevin Fryer Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Frank about some things he changed our minds about in life! Frank is really glad he had the third kid! Don't be married/have kids in dental school He's very glad that he chose dentistry instead of medicine Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that suppo

Al talks about the reasons he's bullish on dental operating microscopes and high powered loupes for dentistry. You might be a little surprised about some of them! It will kill the perfectionist in you Endo Polishing Caries removal Exams Documentation Ergonomics Fun Some links from the show: Enova Illumination CJ Optik Global Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for

Today we throw back to one of the greatest Dental Hacks episodes of all time! Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education! How has COVID affected dentistry and dental practices? Some dental practices have done BETTER in 2020! What are the things that these practices have in common? Messaging (stay in touch, let them know you're available!) Proactive messaging about safety "We're concerned about your dental health." Efficiency ("if you're coming in, let's get it done!") "The Big Dip" (hygiene scheduling) The history of dental infection control...why is dentistry ahead of this curve? How is "on campus" going at Spear Education? "Live Virtual" seminars...better than in person? Faculty club round tables...the best value at Spear! The new occlusion curriculum on Spear Online! New research in occlusion...now inco

"The cat's out of the bag." --Dr. Frank Clayton Dr. Frank Clayton joins Kevin and Zach to talk about things we've changed our minds about. Today's episode continues the series for Zach and Kevin where they talk to some experienced dentists about what things they've changed their mind about over the years. Today's episode features a discussion with Frank about some things we've changed our minds about the business of dentistry. Frank swore that he would never sell his practice to a DSO, but he did!  Frank got some things in writing that he didn't think he ever would and sold! Frank swears by being left alone. Also taking care of his employees. How are Zach and Kevin feeling about DSOs? Become a member of the Very Clinical Facebook group!  Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook," McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb." The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to t

Mohamed is joined by The Dental Guys, Dr. Jon Rogers and Dr. Wes Mullins to talk about comprehensive dentistry. The Dental Guys are an OG dental podcast who have been talking about high quality dentistry, research and data for years! Wes and Jon even joined Alan in the very first "podcast lounge" at the glorious (and very first) Voices of Dentistry in Nashville, TN! This conversation goes all over the place and is part one of a two part series. Part two will be over on the Dental Guys podcast! What is comprehensive dentistry? Dental school and single tooth dentistry Comprehensive dentistry means different things to different people Comprehensive isn't about procedure competency, it's about understanding the big picture Etiology drives diagnosis Do people deserve the ideal plan? Is it possible for dental school to make you an excellent diagnostician? Understanding the fundamentals Where to start with comprehensive dentistry How will your first job affect your ability to learn and deliver comprehensive dentist

In this throwback episode from the summer of 2021 Al is joined by his best friend from dental school, Dr. Bart Schultz. They had a wide ranging conversation about dental school, early dental practice and how much patients can really understand about their treatment. Also, the jobs they had in dental school and other stuff. Some links from the show: Miracle Mix Todd Johnson DDS, Paul Thomas DDS Very Dental Facebook group Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy" or "Lipscomb!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you’d like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you’ll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you’ll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and s