The Dental Hacks Podcast

Dr. Jeni Perna joins the Dental Hacks to talk about purchasing a practice! Actually, she discusses that she was trying to buy a practice and it fell through! Jeni and Instagram (yogi_dentist)...a great follow! Content creators and consistency!  Instagram feed = perfect square (pearl!) Instagram feed/posts vs. stories "Get on stories and show your face" Jeni's practice acquisition story Are you "just an associate?" Finding a practice before they hit brokerage sites! Buying an existing practice means that you'll always have compromises from the existing owner. Practice purchase vs. startup Cold calls? What would Jeni have done differently? Flat fee attorneys/CPAs vs hourly...understand the investment that you'll make Jeni on practice brokers Make sure you have YOUR team as a buyer The Letter of Intent (LOI) Talk to LOTS of banks! Create a relationship, but don't have complete loyalty! Some links from the show: 3M Relyx Universal Resin Cement Cosmecore Get Jeni's Manuals! Scott McDonald episodes Canva.com Me

Al discusses the concept that "nobody cares." Considered one way it seems really lonesome, yet globally it's really great! Some links from the show: Stress Management and Mindfulness for Professionals Facebook Group The Peaceful Practice podcast  So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

The ketodontist is back again this week and this time we're talking hot tech items. Matt has made a ton of investments for his practice including: intra-oral scanners Carestream and Itero mills ceph 3d printers Kevin theorizes that we may actually be living inside the Matrix.   We should have an entire episode on this. Zach wonders if he's even practicing the same profession as Matt and Kevin because at lot of these high tech words are just beyond his tech scope... can't we have an episode on class 1 resins? Matt makes dentistry seem extremely cool, if tech toys make the practice of dentistry interesting, fun, or more precise and predicable for you, this is the episode for you! Thanks for listening and check us out on the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page for more information.

Dr. Artie Volker joins Alan to talk about his recent experience trying a prototype "heads up" display from Enova Illumination! It's not on the market yet, but it tackles some of the interesting problems dentists face daily! Some links from the show: Zumax OMS 3200   So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

The Dental Hacks are joined by Dr. Gregg Kinzer to discuss continuing education now that we've had a year or so of the pandemic. Some topics we covered: Spear started back to live CE in September 2020 Why workshops are perfect in person CE...layered learning What does Spear look like post-pandemic? (spoiler...there are "Popemobile" style plexiglass lab benches!) The pandemic has given workshop attendees WAY more face time with Gregg and the rest of the instructors! Some pandemic changes are going to stay! Virtual seminars are likely going to stay. Spear will be virtual and IRL. Study clubs will change as well...there will be live virtual study club events! Spear Practice Solutions have a lot of statistics about "post shutdown" opening. Most practices opened strong! Also people feel safe at the dental office! What does the diagnosis/treatment planning workflow look like in Gregg's office? Co-discovery and take photos! How does Gregg handle the "difficult patient?" (poor opening, giant tongue, etc) Who are the

Dr. Bart Schultz joins Al to talk about medicine. Specifically some of the medical stuff that we've experienced in the last year and why they don't talk about money in medicine. We didn't figure out why. All we know is that dentistry could never get away with what they do in medicine. What we really wonder: can a patient give their informed consent without complete financial consent? So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

The Clinical Hacks welcome Dr. Matthew Standridge (aka: The Ketodontist) Highlights include: Matt gives us his bio! We talk MEAT We talk Powerprox and our friend Rick DePaul And Gerety orthodontics Matt does not shoot from the hip Matt teaches with 3D Dentists on digital orthodontics Aligners work, if you know how to use aligners… We talk about the ortho/restorative link Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

Dr. Chris Salierno joined Jason and Alan at the Chicago Midwinter 2019 for a silly conversation involving bad posture and cash covered in glitter. It's really funny, but more than that it gives me hope that we're not that far away from a time that the Dental Hacks can record live with interesting guests at a meeting near you! Keep the faith, dear listeners! We're almost there! So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polishing game you need to check them out at dentalhacks.com/zpolishers!

Dr. Deren Flesher joins the Dental Hacks to talk about mobile dentistry as well as using your position in dentistry to create opportunities outside of the dental office! Deren has a thriving startup practice but has always wanted to own and run businesses besides dentistry. Our conversation is wide ranging about all kinds of businesses! Some topics we discussed are: Deren owns some Papa John's Pizza joints! What does Deren consider "the dental bubble?" What kind of dentists should look for opportunities outside dentistry? How did Deren get into mobile dentistry? How has he incorporated it into his schedule and how is it different than his startup? Deren enters the cannabis industry! He's involved with a grow operation as well as supply chain/delivery! How does someone find opportunities "outside the bubble?" Dentistry is the fuel to Deren's business expansion! How does Deren build connections with potential business partners? How does he "cross pollenate" business ideas? Does Deren aspire to be "nonclinical?

Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver joins Alan again to talk about all things digital! How does a software upgrade make a camera better? What's the best way to get into digital workflow? Chairside "same day" crows are still owned by CEREC, but if you aren't milling, Shawn thinks the Medit makes a ton of sense! How is Shawn using his Amazon Alexa (Echo) to make his office work better? Shawn's single unit zirconia is $7! Who should be milling? Who shouldn't be? Some links from the show: Join the Medit i500 buyers deal! Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and put "Medit" in the subject line or private message Jason on Facebook! Flik button IFTT Echo Dot XOcademy.com Shawn's Dental Hacks Nation banners:   So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any

We start off talking about some of our weirdest/worst dental school clinical performances... find out why Artie is known as the Terminator! Then we move into hot minimally invasive dental chat. WTF is minimally invasive dentistry? Artie has lots of digital toys and he's not afraid to use them. Ortho + composite >>> Ortho by bur Digital smile design is the next level for sales/motivation. When does Artie do a resin makeover vs. orthodontics? Is minimally invasive dentistry still way too invasive for you?   Check out the chapter Artie wrote on a book about Microinvasive Dentistry Thanks for listening,  check our the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page and we'll catch you next week!

Memorie Valentine RDH joins Alan to talk about prevention. Specifically, how well does our profession do with helping patients do a good job at home? Does dentistry do a good enough job with this? Why don't we have the "oral hygiene instruction" room in every dental office? Why do we clean teeth/do oral hygiene instruction every 6 months instead of a short OHI visit every couple months? Al and Memorie think we can do better! What do you think? Let us know via email at info@dentalhacks.com or tell us in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group! So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination. If you want to up your zirconia polis

The Dental Hacks return for 2021 with a powerhouse interview featuring Dr. Rob Ritter! Some highlights: Spear Summit 2019 highlights (where Jason and Alan met Rob in person for the first time) It's been just about a year since we've had major dental meetings...Rob's thoughts on how CE comes back and what changes Hot vaccine talk Rob discusses "The Protocol," a new small group comprehensive restorative "in office" course by Ritter and Ramsey! (two dates already sold out!) (Next date is November 5-6th, 2021) Dental partnerships...can they work? Office renovations...built to give a great course! Social media pros and cons...enjoy the journey, there is no destination The Peaceful Practice Podcast The lecturing lifestyle isn't as glamorous as it's cracked up to be Rob designed "The Protocol" to keep him off the road. Bring people that want to learn to him! Jedis vs. Sith Lords Which "x" should I buy? It depends on what you're going to do with it. Be honest about what you're using it for. Rob and Al talk about mic

Dr. Shawn Van De Vyver is a polymath. He's a dentist, scholar and technology guru. Al spoke with Shawn about a plethora of topics that's super entertaining and informative! Today these guys focus on where they met, their toxic relationship with social media and buying used dental equipment. (spoiler: "free, just come pick it up is a red flag, bro). Shawn's thoughts...buying quality equipment means you only cry once (when you see the price tag) since it will last. Zach Meiners, we're looking at you. Some links from the show: Implant Seminars (where Shawn and Al met!) Keating Dental Lab Hovering Dental Ez dental chair So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and t

Today's episode features Dr. Artie Volker talking composite veneers. First we steal a joke and "remember some gals" with Sports Illustrated swimsuit models of the past.   Spoiler alert...we didn't remember that well. How do you get involved with the artistic skill of resin bonding/veneers? We talk bioclear resins vs. cosmedent Chairside mock ups - one of the best ways to get case acceptance. When to do composite vs porcelain What composites work well for resin veneers? What courses should you take? If you want to discuss composite veneers, please join the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page and let us know what you think.

Dr. Jeni Perna is one of those people that likes systems in dental offices. She's an amazing Instagram follow and the office manuals she has created cover all kinds of systems. They're available here and you should definitely check them out! They are VALUE priced! We also talk a little bit about the phenomenon of ethical sales for people who have Instagram influence. It's a thing and Al has a little problem with buying stuff he finds advertised on Insta! Get Jeni's Manuals! Birddogs Pants (highly recommended) Sttoke Mug (3-ish stars) Brave New Look KN95 masks (would not recommend) So what’s the solution for simple, consistent zirconia polishing in the mouth? Our friends at Microcopy Dental get it. They’ve created a line of intra oral, single patient use zirconia polishers that are just right. Their simple two-step zirconia polishing system comes in cups or points. It’s easy to use and fits into any workflow. Single patient use means you’ve always got a fresh polisher and there’s no risk of cross contamination

The Lifestyle Practice was created to help dentists obtain their ideal life by building uncommonly successful practices.  In this episode, Justin and Derek discuss how it really is more than possible to increase profit in less time at the office. www.thelifestylepractice.com    

Welcome back to the Clinical Hacks podcast, Dr. Erin Elliott! On this episode we open with some prank/shenanigans talk where we find out that Erin is Tosh.0 famous and Zach went to weird house music clubs in his 20's and his frugal ways backfire on a friend. Then we proceed into a technology overload discussion with Cerec, 3D printing...all the sexy expensive tech. Not surprisingly Zach, champion of all things analog, has little to say. Erin and Kevin though bring a lot of cool ideas and information if you are considering making the jump to more digital, this is the podcast for you. Keep Cerecin' and don't forget to join the Clinical Hacks Facebook page!

Following the thread from last week's discussion, we're taking a close look at how hygienists get paid and, most importantly, how they can get paid well. Rachel Wall (who previously appeared on episode 109) was kind enough to stop by again to discuss how compensation can be most efficiently and fairly distributed throughout any clinic's hygiene department. Rachel Teel Wall, RDH, BS, is the founder and owner of Inspired Hygiene. Through coaching and seminars, Inspired Hygiene aims to maximize the profit and productivity of every dental team's hygiene department with a particular focus on compensation models. Her two decades of experience in the industry encompasses her time as both a hygienist and an office administrator. In this episode, Rachel chats with us about the importance of everyone playing their role in a dental practice and what she thinks makes for an ideal compensation model. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 2:50 - Looking at the different compensation models available to hygienists. - Explai

Jason and Al did a mini episode the day after they each got the COVID-19 vaccine. Neither of them became zombies. Mostly just a sore arm for a day. Also, the Dental Hacks have an amazing deal on the Medit i-500 scanner! We have a "group buy" promotion and the more people that buy a scanner, the bigger the rebate on 3/31/2021 will be! You can get more information about the Medit i-500 on the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group! If you want to get the pricing information and get in on the deal you can message Jason on FB or email us at info@dentalhacks.com with subject line "Medit" and we'll be sure to get you the pricing and rebate info! Some links from the show: Podcast-19 episode on mRNA vaccines (this is a great listen!)