The Dental Guys

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Episode 27: "Let's Make Dentistry Better" Oct 29, 2016

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So, it's SEASON 2!! New music, new topics but the same quality you know and love. To kick off the season, we get right into three tough topics. First, did CRA get it right in their recent report on implant cements? Then, we take a trip through the wasteland otherwise known as the dental lab model room, and last, we try to figure out what to do when you have to take over someone else's case midstream.

Episode 26: "Dental Microscopes with Alan Mead of The Dental Hacks" Oct 11, 2016

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Alan Mead of The Dental Hacks Podcast joins us this week to tell us about how he has incorporated microscopes into his practice. We talk about how he uses them daily (which actually may surprise you) as well as how to choose them and whether they provide a return on investment. Also, do they truly make you a better dentist or are there trade-offs? It's a hot topic again on this week's show!

Episode 25: "Interview with the Founders of XDR Radiology" Sep 27, 2016

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In this exciting episode, The Dental Guys interview the founders of XDR Radiology, a small company with big ideas and exciting products. We discuss how the company was founded, what it is like competing against the "big names", and what products they think could revolutionize dental imaging in the future.

Episode 24: "Are You A Pediatric Dentist?" Sep 13, 2016

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In this episode, we discuss how to decide whether treating kids is a good call for your practice and how to treat them well without losing your mind! We will give our tips for behavior management, treatment planning, and also some very specific equipment recommendations to make your pediatric dentistry easier and more predictable.

Episode 23: "Practice Changers: A Recap of 6 months of the Dental Guys" Sep 01, 2016

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After 6 plus months of The Dental Guys, we step back and discuss some of the topics we have presented on the show that have stuck with us. We will talk about which of our episodes have affected daily practice the most and which new products are working for us. We also discuss CE with Spear and whether it has been worth the investment. Let's boil the last 6 months of the show down to one exciting hour!

Episode 22: "Dentists are Orthopedists- An Interview with Kevin Kwiecien" Aug 17, 2016

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Spear Education has had a profound effect on dental education in the USA. We interview Kevin Kwiecien, a faculty member at Spear, about what they are doing to further our understanding of comprehensive care and "teaching with intention".

Besides a great discussion of occlusion and dental education, we see if Kevin can survive the 10 Question LIGHTNING ROUND!

Episode 21: "Cementing Zirconia Crowns- Do We Have A Problem?" Aug 02, 2016

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Zirconia crowns have been used in dentistry for many years now with good long-term success. But, according to Brad the dental lab guy as well as a lot of anecdotal reports, there is a higher debond rate for zirconia crowns. Is this a problem with the material, the cement, the lab, the dentist, or is it a problem at all?

The Dental Guys along with Brad the dental lab guy discuss how to ensure your crowns are not going to come off! We also discuss bonding protocols for zirconia and E.max including specific product recommendations!

Episode 20: "Bonus or Raise? How to Pay Your Staff" Jul 19, 2016

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Everyone wants to pay their staff a fair wage that is competitive and rewards them for their hard work, but how do you reward them from year to year to keep their paychecks growing? What about when the practice is not producing? Is a bonus-based system or a raise-based system best? We discuss pros and cons and tell you what we have learned from practice management gurus and through experience.

Episode 19: "Why I Hate Being a Comprehensive Dentist" Jun 28, 2016

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If you are trying to create a practice that is truly above and beyond the norm, you may hit a wall where you are having trouble getting a team of specialists around you that have the same values and are willing to put in the time and effort to give you good communication and 110% effort on every case. Sometimes, it seems easier not to care! Or perhaps you are the frustrated specialist who can't get your GP's to care like you do? What can we do? Compromise is not the answer; but you have to know how to assemble the right team. Let's talk about it!

Episode 18: "Cold Steel or Warm Biscuits? The Laser Episode!" May 31, 2016

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In this episode, Wes and Jon tackle the topic of lasers in dentistry. We will talk about the history of laser use and bring you up to date with some of the current types and uses. There is a lot of debate about laser use in periodontal therapy and we attempt to summarize the current research on LANAP and periodontal laser therapy to determine if it is safe and effective or if it is just marketing hype. Also, should you buy a laser for your practice and if so, which one? It's all here in this action packed laser episode

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