The Dental Hacks Podcast

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!)

Today's episode features The Mommy Dentists in Business podcast with Dr. Grace Yum! Grace started the wildly popular Facebook group and her podcast just celebrated 100,000 downloads! She'd like you to check out their podcasts on Spotify or iTunes! Here is a link for the podcast she did while at the Voices of Dentistry! https://open.spotify.com/episode/3qSoJTUw3dxlPwgtUT6XS6?si=4WIgvW6mSP-4PqHaY15PqA

Today's episode features Podcasts of Dentistry with Dr. Panks Dhingra. Panks' show is a long form interview format and he describes the show and invites you to subscribe! Find out more at: www.podcastsofdentistry.com

We welcome Dr. Erin Elliott aka The Queen Of Good Air! Highlights include: Erin gives us her bio! We talk Goldendoodles! Awwwwwwwww Erin gives a background on how she got involved with Sleep Dentistry Erin explains how she has incorporated sleep dentistry in her office Erin explains how she balances General Dentistry and Sleep Dentistry Erin discusses a workflow for sleep. Consult, sleep study, records and delivery. Then follow up. Kevin discusses his roadblocks in sleep. Focusing on insurance and not delegating. We discuss medical billing. We discuss appliances. Kevin like the Optisleep. Erin prefers a Herbst. Erin pimps her classes at 3D Dentists Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group!

Virtual VoD features The Implant Pathway podcast, formerly known as "Dentists, Implants and Worms!" Dr. Justin Moody joins us in the studio to talk about his implant journey, successes, failures, lessons learned along the way, and where we're headed with Implant Pathway. Justin Moody: @drjustinmoody Chris Epperson: @dmdchris Steven Vorholt: @vorholtdds Kristine Keber: @kkeber.dmd

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

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

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

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

 Three Key Insurance Developments to Watch for 2021 The upcoming year is already looking remarkably busy on the insurance side. I wanted to give you three areas to watch that will affect your practice. Throughout the year I’ll keep you updated on this podcast and in my newsletter. I appreciate that you see me as a resource, and I will continue to monitor carrier and revenue cycle management news for the industry. Thanks for helping the podcast grow this past year – I very much appreciate you. Here’s to a fantastic 2021!  Episode 68 talking points: National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) adopting the ADA’s recommendations for dental insurance guidelines. Covered topics: Network clarity Virtual credit cards as payment Ensuring that pre-authorizations are held accountable when treatment is performed  Legislation requiring pricing transparency in healthcare passed as part of the 2021 Budget Plan Lots of institutional opposition (hospitals and American Medical Association) Administrative burdens and

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

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