The Dental Hacks Podcast

This "greatest hits" episode features two of our greatest Brain Trust segments, both recorded from Dentsply Sirona World 2018. Do you all remember a time when lots of people could get together in a convention center and look at exhibitors and see speakers? Yeah, me too. Jason and Alan spent 3 days podcasting from the Spear Education booth at Dentsply Sirona World. Because the Dental Hacks are all about value, today's episode includes not one, but TWO amazing Brain Trusts recorded with a bunch of all stars in a double length podcast episode! We're here to 10x your podcasting experience! The first Brain Trust features Dr. Rich Rosenblatt and Dr. Darin O'Bryan. They're best buddies and both of them are CEREC rock stars! Highlights include: Rich's experience and tips on starting a study club How to bring in an associate Dental school horror stories from mid-90's University of Minnesota The second Brain Trust features podcast newcomer Dr. Mike Skramstad (CERECdoctors rock star!), Dr. Craig Spodak (of the Bullet

Only one Clinical Hack showed up today so Zach Meiners recruited Shawn Van De Vyver to come out and play. Shawn is a computer guru and drops some knowledge on how to get some virtual consulting done at your office to talk to new and existing patients who might be reluctant to leave the house. As always there's an expensive way to add virtual consulting to your website and a cost conscious one and Shawn is delivering the affordable with Ninja Forms and Zoom meetings. We also discuss our favorite old school NES games that we had been playing during the lock down... what are your favorite games? Don't forget to check out the Clinical Hacks Facebook page for further discussion!  

Jason and Alan join welcome guest host Dr. Gina Dorfman! Gina is dentist, podcaster, speaker, software company founder, mom and pineapple enthusiast! We've been hoping to get her on the show for awhile and had her from start to finish in today's episode! Some of the topics we discuss: How did Gina's heritage (born in the Soviet Union, came to the U.S. when she was 16) affect her drive and future? What's the deal with pineapples? What does Gina think of censorship, specifically in Facebook groups? How does she feel about it as a VENDOR? How did she manage to start her company as well as running a dental practice? Gina on delegation Gina on hiring great employees What is Gina's favorite procedure? Gina and Al on endo How does the gender of the employer effect the way employees react? Gina's "compliment sandwich" recipe Giving good feedback Some links from the show: YAPI Behind the Smiles Podcast Funny S%#t Go Hack Yourself: Gina: Isolite, Pink Petal/Releaf, Bioclear, 3D Dentists Sleep Apnea training and the

This episode number 2 with special guest Dr. Rich Rosenblatt! Highlights include: We discuss Michael Jordan and The Last Dance Rich is a teacher at CDOCS and has a private practice near Chicago Rich has been a CEREC owner since 2003 We discuss the economics of CEREC vs impression material vs just scanning. Time is the most valuable commodity in a dental office.

Alan recounts his experience with the recent flooding in mid-Michigan, a harrowing evacuation and swimming goats all while dealing (or not dealing) with COVID! 

Jason sits down with returning guest Teresa Duncan (self described "insurance geek!") to discuss the dental landscape once we return to "normal." Some of the topics they discuss: The news from Delta (no $ PPE, some $ for PPE) Who should you use to negotiate with insurances? What should you expect from negotiations? Dropping plans: make decisions from data, not emotions! Use COVID as the biggest excuse ever! Where is the ADA on all of this? Insurance verification...it's pretty important right now, especially eligibility Membership plans Delta prepayment for cash flow (what's the catch) What does it look like to drop Delta Premier? Using COVID as an excuse What about a second wave of COVID? Why is Jason so damned handsome? Some links from the show: Teresa's book, "Moving Your Patients to Yes: Easy Insurance Conversations" (use code "Newsletter") Teresa's podcast, "Nobody Told Me That with Teresa Duncan." Teresa's company: Odyssey Management Recent Colgate webinar (free CE!) Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Oral Art

This episode we have a special guest Dr. Rich Rosenblatt Highlights include: We discuss comedian Jerry Stiller Rich is a teacher at CDOCS and has a private practice near Chicago Rich has been a CEREC owner since 2003 We discuss the Primemill and milling Emax and Zirconia We discuss doing Ortho, implants and sleep with CEREC Rich is a Suresmile user for orthodontics Rich teaches about 28 weeks a year We discuss the benefits of same day dentistry We discuss the Chicago Study Club Join our Facebook Group, The Clinical Hacks

Alan is joined by the incomparable Memorie Valentine to describe the process they've been going through to get back to work. We talk a little bit about some of the changes (screening, PPE) but mostly the conversation focuses on how glad we are to get back to our patients and vice versa! One main point...Alan realizes that creating urgency isn't such a bad thing. Especially when we don't know when we'll be shut down again! Follow Memorie on Instagram

Jason and Alan feature "what have we learned" from coronavirus and "what have we changed" due to it! We asked the amazing Dental Hacks Nation to tell us how the last few months has affected them and we got a lot of great answers. Dentistry is different now than it was a few months ago and from the sounds of things...it may even be better! (please note...some bad swears were used in this episode) Some links from the show: Podium Go Hack Yourself: Jason: SprintRay Pro's Key Splint Soft X Al: getkn95masksnow.com (Shawn V in the hizzle!) The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com! It seems like everyone is talking about aerosols. The Coronavirus crisis has focused our attention on the possible spread of the virus in dental of

Some people say that dental podcasts haven’t given endo enough love. Episode 223 is here to fix that! Jason and Alan were joined by three general dentists that love endo to talk all things root canals! Dr. Mac Jones, Dr. Zach Meiners and Dr. Kevin Fryer join the Dental Hacks and talk about: What’s the most common presentation of teeth needing endo in their offices? How do these general dentists handle endo diagnosis? What tricks have they learned about case selection? What to punt and what to keep? How do you fit endo into a GP practice and make it work? Hot access opening talk Al’s bleach accident…on his dad Click here for their endo sequences! When do you two step your root canals? What are you doing for obturation? Links from the show: Pathways of the Pulp Cliff Ruddle CD’s (Clean, Shape, Pack) Mark Oleson’s “Endodontics Unsponsored” courses Style Italiano Endo John Khademi/Eric Herbranson episode WAMkey Brasseler BR0 file Endobender Instruments Denjoy iFinder Everyone always says you need to take ti

Jason and Alan were joined by the one and only Dr. Arun Garg for an enlightening Facebook Live last weekend. It turns out that not only is Arun a widely followed implant educator he's also a multiple practice owner! And guess what...he's been closed down like the rest of us! The Dental Hacks have a lively talk about what we've been doing to prepare to reopen our practices after the COVID crisis. Some of the topics we talked about include: Who's winning during the COVID era? How has his educational curriculum been affected? How did Arun decide to close all 6 of practices and how did that go? Dr. Garg on air filtration The problem with the recommendations from the CDC/OSHA (no data) Security theater (are n95 masks forever?) Dr. Garg's experience with the HIV scare Who can get out and who has to stay? Al's new webinar: "How to Fake Your Own Death" Arun's plan to ramp up to a normal volume of patients In increase in deaths of despair Jason's surgical caps What are Jason and Arun doing to be ready to open Arun's

This episode we discuss how to reopen up your office with special guest Missy Fryer! Highlights include: Mac disses Michael Jordan Kevin laments “the shot” Keeping your patients and team safe is a priority. One patient, one provider Missy recommends sending a mass email to your patients outlining the changes you will be making. Patients in general WANT to be back Dental Banc is a great way to provide payment plans The Quality Dental Plan can help your patients who lost insurance Mac quotes Field Of Dreams Missy, recommends not freaking out. Please watch My Brilliant Friend! You can find more information from Missy at Buckeye Dental Productions

Dr. Tim Kosinski has been placing dental implants for 36 years and has been teaching others how to do for almost as long! Recently Jason and Alan had a chance to listen to Tim talk about atraumatic extraction and bone grafting for any experience level in the Dental Hacks Nation. Tim emphasizes simplicity and minimal trauma in removing teeth and immediate grafting in almost all cases. We think you're going to like his presentation and if you need any more details, feel free to check out the video of it below! Some links from the show: Physics Forceps from Golden Dent Osteogen Plug for Bone Grafting Continuing Education offered by Golden Dent Go Hack Yourself: Jason: The Handmaid's Tale Al: Muscle Milk The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks listeners, guests and Brain Trust members every day, all day! Remember…if you don’t have anything “dental” on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us

The Clinical Hacks have been using this time wisely to learn new skills and review old ones with online CE! Check out some of their favorites in episode 46!

Dr. Martin Mendelson joins Alan to talk about coping with the unknown that we're all facing. Martin is the Executive Vice President of Client Services at Spear Education and he's responsible for Spear's Study Club and Faculty Club. We talk about ways that we can use the time we've been given with the coronavirus crisis. Martin has a lot of really good ideas to share! Spear's Practice Recovery resources  

Jason and Alan were joined again by Dr. Darin Dichter of Spear Education to talk about a bunch of great stuff! What does the Spear campus look like in the time of Coronavirus? How have they been able to change the practice management and clinical education to work remotely? Study clubs 2.0 Is the Spear kitchen doing take out? How is Arizona looking for going back to work? What else has he heard? Social media is a nightmare Darin's digital workflow stuff...mostly conceptual Digital dentures...getting ready for prime time The edentulous/denture workshop with Dr. Doug Benting What part of "digital" dentures are digital? Printed trial base? Intraoral impressions? Some links from the show: "I'm Just Here for the Dumpster Fire" t-shirts Spear Education Restoring the Edentulous Arch (we want to take this one!) Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Northern Tool air purifiers, etc. Al: One low carb bars The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 members! Head over there to interact with other Dental Hacks liste

We're all uncertain about the future. Today's episode will help you think differently about how you look at it. Alan and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski interviewed her teacher davidji and it was amazing! davidji's website Destressifying The Peaceful Practice

Irene Iancu is a friend of the podcast. She's a hygienist, a fellow podcaster and a really great person. Irene and Alan have been talking about mental health in the time of COVID and Irene has routine that she's been going through each day to help her move through her day to day. She's got a great plan that you need to hear! gratitude equanimity (mental calmness) do things that bring happiness release expectations look at the silver lining You can follow Irene on Instagram at Toothlife.Irene and follower the Tooth or Dare Podcast! 

We've all got questions about what's going on in the world. And the Dental Hacks have answers! We don't guarantee that they're good answers, but they are answers. Jason and Al answer questions from the Dental Hacks Nation talking about what's happening in our offices, new PPE, cartoons of our youth and who is better at spelling (spoiler: it's Al). Some things we discussed: Do you really think dental offices will ever return to what they were B(efore) C(orona)? Is it hard to stay true to your values and avoid moderating the Facebook group? Who looks better with a mullet? Ninja turtles, power rangers and Fox Spider-Man and X-men cartoons were pretty important in my childhood..ok and Star Trek. What about you boomers? (I keed I keed I know you’re not boomers) Will patients still respect me when they catch me moonlighting as a bartender to make ends meet these next 12 months? How can I run a leaner & meaner practice when the world stops coming to an end? I’ve been at this a while & looking at auto bill s

In this time of sacrifice and struggle, we're here to recognize those that are thriving! According to the Dental Hacks Nation, here are the #winners! Alcohol  Zoom Paper products Dental Insurance Companies/Health Insurance Companies Amazon Divorce attorneys/bankruptcy attorneys The Tiger King/Netflix UPS/FedEx Grocery stores Peloton Cannabis dispensaries The banking industry Multi Level Marketing PPE and equipment manufacturers Podcasters Video game companies (consoles and online) Bidet manufacturers Jigsaw puzzle manufacturers Chiropractors Me