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Better prevention and practice building with Wendy Briggs (DHP163) Oct 27, 2017

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Jason and his lovely bride Missy spend some time talking with Wendy Briggs about how to improve your hygiene department and your whole team!

Wendy Briggs is a hygienist and consultant that wants to take your hygiene department to the next level! Jason had her at one of his offices to consult and grabbed some time with her (and his wife, Missy) to share what she's about with the Dental Hacks Nation! You can find more information about what she's doing at www.hygienediamonds.com or www.theteamtraininginstitute.com

Links from the show:

"Facebook news feed change is death to small businesses"

Shawn Van de Vyver on why your Google reviews aren't coming back.

Why Your Reviews Aren't Coming Back from Shawn Van de Vyver on Vimeo.

Hacks on Dental Transitions

The Voices of Dentistry Summit 2018 (January 26-27th at the DoubleTree in Scottsdale, AZ)! Use the coupon code "VOD100" for a special $100 discount on the already ridiculous price of $897!

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 18,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com.

Dr. Bob Margeas was featured in some of our most downloaded episodes ever! And now you can see him teach some VERY cool stuff at the Cosmedent CEE overlooking Chicago's Magic Mile! Check out "Practical Utilizing Composite Resin in Everyday Practice" on December 8-9, 2017! Call Cosmedent at 800-837-2321 or check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/BobMargeas

Bioclear can give you the confidence to do some amazing cosmetic cases! And now, they're giving away a Bioclear anterior kit if you sign up for the anterior course at the Bioclear Learning Center in Tacoma. Just call them at 1-855-71-CLEAR and use the coupon code "hackssummit17" and you'll get an anterior kit for free! A $350+ value!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Whitespark's U.S. Local Search ecosystem

Alan: North Face Recon Backpack, Dental Outliers podcast

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!

Highlights from the Bioclear Learning Center Summit (DHP162) Oct 20, 2017

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Alan recorded with a bunch of Bioclear all stars at the recent Bioclear Summit in Scottsdale, AZ!

Episode 162 is extra long and extra good! Alan recorded with a bunch of Bioclear restorative all stars a couple weeks ago and you've got front row seats! You'll hear from:

Dr. Artie Volker
Dr. Marco Maiolino, founder of Tomorrow Tooth
Dr. Abdelrahman Ahmed Tawfik, regular clinical poster in Tomorrow Tooth and the Dental Hacks Nation
Dr. Frank Milnar
Dr. Robert Young
Dr. Jarrett Hulse
Dr. Mark Konings
a whole bunch more folks!

We did a bunch of interesting round tables that we think you're really going to enjoy!

Links from the show:

One block for all ceramic contouring and polishing? Yep. Just one block. Or two, actually. One extraoral and one intraoral. Check out Cosmedent's All Ceramic Polishing systems at www.dentalhacks.com/polishers

Bioclear and orthodontics are a match made in heaven. Go learn how to take your ortho/Invisalign to the next level at www.dentalhacks.com/learningcenter

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason:Medusind

Alan: Blue Cross cuticle remover

The Smartest Guys in the room with Dr. John Khademi and Dr. Eric Herbranson (DHP161) Oct 13, 2017

Show notes

Dr. John Khademi and Dr. Eric Herbranson join Alan to talk about the state of endodontics, conserving dentin and how we know what we know.

I got to know Dr. John Khademi in the mid-2000's from Dental Town. I was introduced to Dr. Eric Herbranson in 2011 at the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry where he talked about the 3D Tooth Atlas he had created. Both are influential endodontists who have controversial ideas about how we've been treating teeth over the years.

Today's episode features a journey from patient based outcomes to case selection, access openings to how we know what we know. There's a fair amount of hero worship here I've been a huge fan of these guys for quite some time. And a bonus...the one and only Dr. David Clark of Bioclear sits down at the end and talks endo!

If you like endo (or even if you don't), this interview will change the way you look at saving teeth!

Links from the show:

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 17,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com.

The only way you can really learn the Bioclear method is directly from the source at the Bioclear Learning Centers! Check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/learningcenter

Have you tried Cosmedent's Renamel Nano Plus yet? Improved handling, improved color and improved polishability make this a no brainer to have in your armamentarium! Check it out at www.dentalhacks.com/nanoplus.

Jordon Comstock on less dental insurance and more recurring revenue (DHP160) Oct 06, 2017

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Jordon Comstock of Boomcloud joins Jason and Alan to talk about office membership plans for patients!

Have you ever considered offering a membership plan? Many patients feel like they can't come to the dentist without some kind of plan. Many dental offices are enrolling patients in these plans, but how do you administer one of these without adding to your front office's headaches? Jordon Comstock, serial entrepreneur, one time dental lab manager and founder of Boomcloud explains why he started his company and why dentists should be taking advantage of membership plans!

Links from the show:

Great Lakes Orthodontics (MiniStar and everything you need to make JLips' in house mouth guards!)

How often do you get a chance to learn from one of the creators of cosmetic dentistry? Dr. Buddy Mopper is giving his course "Catch the Composite Wave and Surf its Potential" at the CEE in Chicago on October 12-13th! www.dentalhacks.com/BuddyMopper

The secret to a great composite polish is the "pre-polish." Magic Mix from Bioclear will change the way you polish composite forever! www.dentalhacks.com/magicmix.

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason:100 push ups per day!

Alan: French Onion Soup in the Instant Pot

The Brain Trust: mid career dentists look back (DHP159) Sep 29, 2017

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The Brain Trust features several "mid-career" dentists looking back and reflecting on what worked out great and what didn't work out as well.

Alan is joined by Dr. Brent Young, Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Tammy Bailey and (eventually) Dr. Melissa Zettler. They dig deep to help younger/newer dentists avoid some of the things that didn't work out so well for them while recommending some things that turned out great! This one is epic and should not be missed!

Links from the show:

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 16,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com.

You need to sign up for the Voices of Dentistry 2018! The biggest dental podcast meeting ever is going to be in Scottsdale, AZ at the Double Tree Resort on January 26-27th! You can still save $200 off the amazingly low price by using the coupon code: VOD200! www.voicesofdentistry.com

Go check out the "Hacks on Transitions" page feature Jason and Paul Goodman helping people with dental transitions!

The difference between a good shade match and an invisible restoration is often just a little highlight or opacity. www.dentalhacks.com/opaquers

Do you want to enjoy class II composites? You need to try Bioclear's Biofit HD matrix system! Call 1-855-71CLEAR now (telephone only) for your amazing Dental Hacks deal! Order the Biofit HD intro kit and receive a free Twin Ring and free Bioclear HD premolar matrices!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Xylimelts

Alan: "So Good They Can't Ignore You"

Highlights from Dentsply Sirona World 2017 (DHP158) Sep 22, 2017

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Alan had a chance to speak at Dentsply Sirona World 2017 in Las Vegas. Did he take lots of breakout session courses? No. He did not. What he did was sat in Tarun Agarwal's 3D Dentists booth and recorded with a bunch of cool people! Episode 158 features these conversations! You'll hear from:

Dr. Erin Elliott of 3D Dentists

Dr. Joshua Austin

Dr. August D'Olivera of Digital Enamel

Dr. Bryan Laskin of Opera DDS and Opera VR

Hootan Shahidi of Cross Over Dental Enterprises

Paul and Suresh from Zephyr Sleep Technologies

Dr. Nate Leedy, Tarun Agarwal's associate dentist

Dr. Stephen Lawrence from the Dental Hacks Nation

Links from the show:

The Dental Hacks podcast has the greatest sponsors in all of dental podcasting. Please be sure to check out Cosmedent and Bioclear at their websites. When you buy their products, you're supporting the Dental Hacks Podcast!

Hackisode 18: The Voices of Dentistry 2018 hosts speak! Sep 20, 2017

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The Voices of Dentistry Podcast Summit is taking place January 26-27th, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ at the Doubletree Resort! The hosts (Dr. Justin Moody and Gabe Olsen from the Dentists, Implants and Worms, Dr. Mark Costes of the Dentalpreneur Podcast and the Dental Hacks Dr. Jason Lipscomb and Dr. Alan Mead) come together to talk about the most innovative meeting in dentistry! www.voicesofdentistry.com

Use coupon code "VoD200" for $200 off the already low price of $897!

Teresa Duncan on understanding dental "insurance" (DHP157) Sep 15, 2017

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Teresa Duncan joins the Dental Hacks to talk about no one's favorite topic: dental insurance.

Teresa Duncan wants you to know that she's hilarious and awesome...and she is. Dental insurance is not, though. Often times dealing with dental insurance sucks. That's what Teresa talks to the Hacks about in episode 157. We still have some laughs, but even better is the information that Teresa shares! Teresa's most recent book "Moving Your Patients to Yes: Easy Insurance Conversations" should top your "must read" list and she's giving Dental Hacks listeners a crazy discount ($3 off!) by using the code "Hacks" at checkout. A second amazing deal is $50 off her amazing online Dental Insurance Skills Training using the same code: Hacks.

Links from the show:

Odyssey Management, Inc.

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 15,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com.

Are you at DS World 2017? Go check out the Cosmedent booth (#447) and get their All Ceramic Polishers...they're amazing! www.dentalhacks.com/polishers.

The Bioclear Method is a system. The matrices, wedges and Twinrings work awesome with heated composite. The HeatSync heater is how you heat composite! Check them out at www.dentalhacks.com/heatsync Call 1-855-71CLEAR now (telephone only) for your amazing Dental Hacks deal! Order the Biofit HD intro kit and receive a free Twin Ring and free Bioclear HD premolar matrices!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: HR for Health

Alan: Everedge 2.0 from Hu Friedy

The Brain Trust answers "what would you do?" (DHP156) Sep 08, 2017

Show notes

The Dental Hacks are joined by Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Frank Clayton to grapple with weird and difficult hypothetical situations in a rousing game of "What would you do?"

If you were an associate and your owner dentist's hands are starting to shake, what do you do? What would you tell yourself if you had a time machine that took you to your graduation day from dental school? This and many other dilemmas are hilariously discussed by a panel of all star Brain Trusters!

Links from the show:

Alan visits the "Life and Dentistry Podcast."

Cosmecore by Cosmedent is the MacGyver of dental materials. What interesting uses have you found for it? www.dentalhacks.com/cosmecore

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Miratray by Hager Worldwide, Dana Carvey on the Norm MacDonald podcast

Alan: Stoicisim: A Stoic Approach to Modern Life, by Tom Miles, The Tick on Amazon Prime (I said by Netflix on the podcast...I was wrong)

From dentures to digital workflow with Dr. Michael Scherer (DHP155) Sep 01, 2017

Show notes

Dr. Michael Scherer joins the Dental Hacks to discuss dentures, prosthodontics and 3D workflow!

If you're interested in the cutting edge of 3D workflow then today's show is for you. Dr. Michael Scherer joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey to become a prosthodontist, his love of dentures and how he's created a 3D workflow in his office that simplifies and improves his dentistry! Michael's online 3D workflow course is available at www.learndental3D.com and he's offering a special deal for Dental Hacks listeners only! Use the coupon code "DentalHacksrule100" for $100 off the course fee!

Some links from the show:

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 14,000 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 any thing "dental" on your FB page, we might decline your membership request. So IM the group or email us at info@dentalhacks.com.

Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joined us in episode 145 and he's giving his amazing "CPR for the Worn Dentition" in Chicago on Sept. 14-16. You need to check it out now at www.dentalhacks.com/Dennis

Bioclear has done it again with the recently released Biofit HD premolar matrix! It fits premolars better and gives that amazing Bioclear contour to all of your premolar restorations! Call 1-855-71CLEAR now (telephone only) for your amazing Dental Hacks deal! Order the Biofit HD intro kit and receive a free Twin Ring and free Bioclear HD premolar matrices!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Megagen implants

Alan: "Ready Player One" Audible and Kindle

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 te DentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, consider reviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast!

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