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The Clinical Hacks on Biomimetics with Dr. Aly Sergie (CHP12) Aug 27, 2019

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Welcome to season 1, episode 13 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast

This week the gang gave Zach the week off and replaced him with someone way smarter and marginally sexier, Dr. Aly Sergie.

The topic this week was Biomimetic Dentistry. What? Strap in and listen to this one as Dr. Sergie drops some knowledge on us.

Highlights include:

- What is biomimetics?

- 5 concepts include:

1) IDS - Immediate Dentin Sealing

2) Pulp Caps (direct and indirect)

3) Partial Coverage Resorations

4) Fiber Reinforcement

5) DME - Deep Margin Elevation

- Does Mac do onlays?

- no

Aly's Six Step Restorative Process includes:

1) Pre-Op

2) Deconstruction

3) Air Abrasion

4) Adhesion - Optibond Solo Plus

5) Reconstruction - G-Aenial

6) Final Prep/Occlusion

- Aly uses E-Max or LiSi Press for indirect restorations

Mac Jones word count: 45

If you want to interact with us, head over to the closed Facebook Group Clinical Hacks

We want to produce episodes about the questions you have, it's a great place to post a clinical topic, you don't even have to post a photo!

Dr. Josie Dovidio on Being a Noob Podcaster (DHD119) Aug 26, 2019

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Our friend, Dr. Josie Dovidio joins Alan again to talk about her journey into podcasting. She's started a podcast that she calls "Josieology" and it's really good. But the listener may not know all that goes into creating something like this! She talks with Alan about naming a podcast, interviewing and the phenomena of hating your own voice! So enjoy the podcast and go check out Josie's new podcast, "Josieology!"

Josie's website

The Josieology Podcast

Josieology Instagram

Josieology Facebook page

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Encore Edition: Bob and Rob Strike Back! (DHP254) Aug 23, 2019

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The Dental Hacks host the much requested return of Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter as they talk about workflow, saving on lab fees and things they wouldn't want to practice without!

Dr. Bob Margeas and Dr. Rob Ritter are BFFs. They talk to each other daily even though one practices in Iowa and one in Florida. What do they talk about? Profitable dental practice! In today's episode, Dental Hacks listeners get to eavesdrop on their conversations! Why do they love single unit dentistry so much? Tricks on temporaries and workflow to make appointments efficient. Software that they use to monitor how well their practices are doing on a day to day basis. They've got lots to say and you won't miss a thing!

Links from the show:

Dental Intel

Q-Optics Loupes

Designs for Vision Cordless headlamp

Exocad

Alien Milling

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 22,000 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's time for you to get organized and Zirc is here to help! Go check out ZOBE and the color method at dentalhacks.com/ZOBE and use the coupon code "HACKS3" for a "buy 3 get 1 of the same" deal until the end of August at www.zirc.com!

Dr. Arthur Volker is teaching anterior composites in Chicago at Cosmedent's CEE! His course is called "POWERlooking: Anterior Direct Composite Course and it's this coming November 14-15! Artie will be teaching anterior composite techniques from simple to complex and you don't want to miss it! Learn color theory, smile design, texture, polishing, simple class IVs all the way to layered composite veneers from a master who's also a great teacher and a great guy! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/Artie!

Premier Dental "Hack of the Week":

Jason: Udemy

Alan: Landing Zone Macbook Pro dock

If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast!

If you would like to support the podcast you can check out our Patreon page! Although the show will always remain free to download, our Patreon supporters get access to special bonus content including (at least) one extra podcast episode every months! Also be sure to check out the Dental Hacks swag store where you can find t-shirts, stickers coffee mugs and all sorts of other things that let the world know you're a part of the Hacks Nation!

Dealing with Difficult Patients when You're Not into Conflict (DHD118) Aug 21, 2019

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Dr. Alan Mead talks about his experiences with difficult patients and offers a few tips.

Find the red flags before you treat
Patients can't/don't/won't understand treatment...what can you do about it
Create a relationship and find out when it's less about your or your treatment and more about their life.

These tips aren't bulletproof, but they'll get you out of a lot of "difficult patient" situations!

The Clinical Hacks on Posts and Cores (CHP12) Aug 20, 2019

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Welcome to season 1, episode 12 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast

The gang is back. Kevin, Mac, and Zach discuss posts and cores

Highlights include:

- When do you choose to place a core, or a post?

- Do you remove all the previous restoration every time? Most of the time?

How does Mac do a core?

- He mentioned like 5 products, Cosmecore, Absolute Dentin, Fuji 2, Equia Forte, and Miracle Mix. I'm exhausted just typing all of those, so I pinned him down to one for technique.

- Cosmecore

- Mac bonds that in with a Self-Etching Primer Bonding Agent Prelude SE (technically he uses the generic KoolBond SE, but uses the Prelude branded dual-cure link)

How does Kevin do a core?

- He uses regular light cure composite sometimes (Kalore from GC), but usually uses Absolute Dentin from Parkell

- Bonds with Brush and Bond from Parkell

How does Kevin do a post?

- Dentatus Posts

- Buildup material cements the post

How does Mac do a post?

- Unicore Posts

- Buildup Material cements the post

Zach buildup and posts:

- Bulk EZ for buildups (autocure)

- Aforementioned KoolBond SE (generic of Prelude SE) to bond.

- Parapost XP

- FibreKleer Posts

- Vlock Posts (now Edenta Headmaster)

If you want to interact with us, head over to the closed Facebook Group Clinical Hacks

We want to produce episodes about the questions you have, it's a great place to post a clinical topic, you don't even have to post a photo!

Dr. Gina Dorfman on Making Practice Management Software Useful (DHD117) Aug 19, 2019

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Dr. Gina Dorfman joins Alan to talk about why dental practice management software needs a little help. Gina is the inventor/owner of YAPI which is a 3rd party software that helps dentists make their practice management software better. Why do PM softwares need help? Gina has thoughts. This is a really good interview and we really enjoyed finally having Gina on the show!

Some links from the show:

Behind the Smiles Podcast

YAPI

Underpreppers Anonymous with Dr. Mike DiTolla (DHP253) Aug 16, 2019

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Jason and Alan are joined again by the legendary Dr. Mike DiTolla! In this wide ranging conversation we talk about all kinds of stuff. Mike claims to be a charter member of "Underpreppers Anonymous." He's seen a lot of tooth preps in the world's largest dental lab over the years and the bottom line is this: dentists routinely underprepare teeth. Particularly molars. One of Mike's goals in life is to help dentists do it right. If you prep crowns, this is a valuable discussion about preparation techniques, intraoral scanners and tools for more ideal reduction. We also discussed the future of hands on dental CE and bigger dental meetings. Finally, we talk about what's happening in the world of full contour zirconia (including bridges) since Mike was on the ground floor at Glidewell when Bruxzir was being developed!

Some links from the show:

3M Filtek Universal Composite

38 Smiles Dental Lab

Gluma desensitizer

ZOBE is a word you need to learn! What is ZOBE you ask? It stands for Zirc's Organizational Box of Efficiency and it can change the way your office works for the better! What do you need to know about ZOBE? 1) It's free, 2) It gets a bunch of amazing Zirc products in your hands to see exactly what works for you, 3) It shows you Zirc's color method HANDS ON! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ZOBE!

Cosmecore is a dual cured core material from Cosmedent. We use it all the time. I figure if it's good enough for Dr. Bob Margeas, it's good enough for me! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/cosmecore.

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 27,000 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!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Practice By Numbers

Al: So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us an email at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!) at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer…give us a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might be played in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review on iTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might even help us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Go to this link and let the world know about the Dental Hacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast!

Smithson on Group Practice (part 2), aka: "Building the Dental A-Team" Aug 15, 2019

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Dr. Jason Smithson joins Alan again to continue their discussion of group practice. Some of the highlights:

Why is there no such thing as a "decathlon dentist" or "super GP?"
What makes group practices most likely to fail?
What kind of person is well suited to group practice?
How is group practice like a heist movie?

The Clinical Hacks on the New Patient Exam (CHP11) Aug 13, 2019

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Welcome to season 1, episode 11 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast!

The New Patient Exam: How do Jason Lipscomb and Shawn Van De Vyver do it.

Show Highlights Include:

- Is the FFS new patient exam different than the Insurance driven New patient exam?

- Do new patients start with hygiene or with doctor?

- Jason gets things done same day, before they change their mind!

- How much photography do you do as part of your exam?

- How extensive does a treatment plan have to be before a patient needs a separate consult visit?

MAD DENTIST MINUTE:

Jason - The Naked Workout

Shawn - IOC Snapshot

Zach - Wolverine Podcast (nerd alert)

If you want to interact with us, head over to the closed Facebook Group Clinical Hacks

We want to produce episodes about the questions you have, it's a great place to post a clinical topic, you don't even have to post a photo!

POWERlooking with Dr. Arthur Volker (DHD116) Aug 12, 2019

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Dr. Arthur Volker has created an anterior composite course for Cosmedent and it's coming up in November! His course is called "POWERlooking: Anterior Direct Composite Course and it's this coming November 14-15! Artie will be teaching anterior composite techniques from simple to complex and you don't want to miss it! Learn color theory, smile design, texture, polishing, simple class IVs all the way to layered composite veneers from a master who's also a great teacher and a great guy! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/Artie!

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