The Very Dental Podcast Network

Latest Episodes:

Hot Onlay Talk with Dr. Mike DiTolla (DHP101) Jun 14, 2016

Show notes

Dr. Mike DiTolla makes a triumphant return to the Dental Hacks podcast in episode 101! Our first return interview gets his very own episode and we talk about a bunch of amazing stuff! For instance:

How is being bought by Dentsply like marrying a wealthy woman?
How the merger of Dentsply and Sirona spawned what could be the most epic dental meeting of all time: Siroworld 2016!
Why it's best if you don't have to be brilliant every time you come to the office and what Mike wants to do to make life more consistent
How do temporaries make everyone's life a little harder?
How do they choose speakers and performers for Siroworld?
What was it like to be a guest on the Adam Carolla show?
Should you feel bad if you aren't doing a bunch of onlays?
What is a vertiprep and can zirconia tolerate a feather edge?

Be sure to check out Mike's podcast, the Accidental Geniuses, with his partner-in-crime Dr. Josh Austin, too!

Some links from the show:

Dr. Mike DiTolla on the Adam Carolla Show

My Brother, My Brother and Me podcast

Sawbones podcast

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Endo CE by Dr. Cliff Ruddle (DVD's as well as web content)

Alan: Roost laptop stand

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!

Hackisode 2: class II composites Jun 09, 2016

Show notes

Jason and Alan talk about class II's from start to finish!

Some links from the show:

sectional matrix rings:

Palodent

Triodent V3 rings

Bioclear Twin Ring

Garrison Dental Composi-Tight 3D XR

matrices:

Triodent super curve

Palodent

wedges:

Triodent Wave Wedge

Bioclear Diamond Wedge

New Garrison Composi Tight 3D Fusion wedge

instruments:

LM Arte Condensa

Microbrush

Bioclear Tru Contact saws

bonding agents:

3M Universal

Optibond FL

Ultradent Peak Universal

other:

Kerr Occlusal Wax

Doing better endo with Dr. Rebekah Pryles and Dr. Brooke Blicher (DHP100) Jun 07, 2016

Show notes

How can you improve outcomes in your endodontics? How do you know if your specialists are doing a good job for you? Our second interview with Dr. Rebekah Pryles and Dr. Brooke Blicher is a deep dive in some of the procedural nuances that endodontists are using daily to get great outcomes. Should you be using hand files more? Are you irrigating long enough? What sealers are they using? You'll here it all from a couple of very approachable specialists. Be sure to check out their recently released book: Endodontics Review: A Study Guide. I bought it...it looks like a textbook but reads like one of those "for dummies" books. I love how easy it is to navigate to what you want and it's written to be engaging, not boring!

The Brain Trust expands upon more interesting dental business models. We spend a hilarious half hour with Dr. Melissa Zettler, Dr. Frank Clayton and Dr. Brent Young talking about "emergency only" clinics, "walk in" hygiene clinics and a whole new beast that allows dentists to bid for the the kind of patients they want in their office! It's very entertaining and will actually get you thinking! (Brain Trust starts at: 42:35)

Some links from the show:

Sonendo

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Coleman Quick Pump

Alan: Bioclear Diamond Wedges

Hackisode 1: dental implant training Jun 02, 2016

Show notes

In our very first Hackisode, Jason and Alan talk about where they learned implant placement and restoration and what they might have done differently.

Questions or comments? Email us at info@dentalhacks.com!

Talking Endo with Dr. Brooke Blicher and Dr. Rebekah Pryles (DHP99) May 31, 2016

Show notes

Almost 100 episodes in and the Dental Hacks haven't done much of a deep dive into endo...until now! Dr. Brooke Blicher and Dr. Rebekah Pryles are endodontists that work together in White River Junction, Vermont. Not only that...they're authors of a recently released endodontics text that you should take a look at: Endodontics Review: A Study Guide. Although they wrote it for those attempting to be board certified in endodontics we think it's pretty appropriate for anyone interested in taking a look at evidence based root canal treatment! The Hacks start this two part interview by discussing endodontic education as well as diagnosis and treatment planning.

The Brain Trust welcomes back Dr. Frank Clayton, Dr. Brent Young and Dr. Melissa Zettler to take a hilarious look at alternative business models in dentistry. Have you ever thought about bringing specialists into your office? Will specialists stop having brick and mortar offices any more? How about "emergency only" clinics? They Brain Trust hashes out some interesting and entertaining topics in episode 99.

Some links from the show:

Flea Market Montgomery

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Audible Channels

Alan: GC New Metal Strips (fine)

Dr. Russell Kirk on how to communicate with specialists (DHP98) May 24, 2016

Show notes

Communication in dentistry can make all the difference between successful treatment and compromise. In episode 98 of the Dental Hacks podcast we continue talking with oral surgeon and podcaster Dr. Russell Kirk about how dentists and specialists can increase communication in an effort to deliver better and more consistent care. Specialists have to deal with so many different styles of communication from dentist to dentist. Some old school dentists are strictly referral pad guys while technically savvy dentists can send digital images and instant messages. You'll hear what makes a specialist happiest from their referrals and how you can get on your specialists' "nice" list! Be sure to check out Russell's podcast, "the Business of Dentistry" on iTunes and his website!

"I'll just leave this here..."

In the Brain Trust we continue talking about surgical complications in the dental office. Dr. Lance Timmerman, Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver and Dr. Russell Kirk tell war stories of their experiences and the experiences of some of their "friends." Have you ever seen a wound in the floor of the mouth gape like the belly of a creature in the "Empire Strikes Back?" This is probably the funniest Brain Trust we've heard in a long time...you're going to love it!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)

Alan: Startup podcast

"A Great Teaching Case" with Dr. Russell Kirk (DHP97) May 17, 2016

Show notes

Dr. Russell Kirk is an oral surgeon from Lebanon, TN. He's also a podcaster. His podcast, "The Business of Dentistry," focuses on helping dentists take a practical look at running their small business. Jason and Alan had the pleasure of meeting Russell in person during their recent trip to Nashville. They sat down to talk with Russell about how oral surgeons are trained, his experience as a dentist in the military and how student debt is affecting the choices that new dentists are making during school and after graduation.

We also feature Dr. Kirk in our Brain Trust segment. He joins Jason, Alan, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Brain Trust newcomer Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver to talk about surgical complications in dentistry. We recently had a listener email to ask us to talk about our experiences with paresthesia because she was having troubles with it and she wanted to hear what some other dentists had experienced. We think this will help a lot!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: TSA Precheck

Alan: Pocket app

Practice on Fire Live Day 1 Wrap Up! May 13, 2016

Show notes

Jason and Alan review day one of the amazing Practice on Fire Meeting!

Dental Team Members Behaving Badly with David Harris (DHP96) May 10, 2016

Show notes

You might be surprised how hard it is to prevent embezzlement in the dental office! As David Harris of Prosperident explains, the conventional solutions that everyone thinks of often don't do the trick. Individual log ins to practice management software are great, but easy to get around. Cameras and keyloggers are fine as long as you know when to look! So what's the real tip off? Behavior. David and the Dental Hacks dig into what kinds of behavior you might look for that could give away an embezzling employee. Plus, David is offering Prosperident's embezzlement risk assessment for free if you use the code: "dentalhacks."

The Brain Trust gets serious about charting in episode 96. That sounds boring but I promise you it's not! What kind of templates are available? What kind of red flags should you look for with regard to patients you might want to chart in more detail? How do you avoid getting "landed on?" All questions that Dr. Lance Timmerman, Dr. Melissa Zettler and Dr. Richard Low consider in detail!

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: Williams Dental Lab

Alan: Simply CE and the Business of Dentistry Podcast

How to Think Like a Criminal with David Harris (DHP95) May 03, 2016

Show notes

Embezzlement is a problem in dentistry. David Harris of Prosperident isjoins the Dental Hacks in episode 95 to tell us just how big aproblem it is. David thinks that dentists are particularlysusceptible because we're an altruistic bunch that isn't very goodat weeding out the criminal element when we hire. His solution:you've got to think like a criminal. Every dentist needs to hearhis message and the Dental Hacks deliver in a powerful andentertaining way. Plus, David is offering Prosperident's embezzlement risk assessment for freeif you use the code: "dentalhacks."

The Brain Trust takes on a different difficulty that dentistsface. Dr. Melissa Zettler, Dr. Lance Timmerman and Dr. Richard Lowjoin Alan to talk about charting. How much of charting is done toCYA? Are some people more likely to get in trouble for chartingthan others? The Brain Trust's take on a dry subject is at timeshilarious and always powerful. Also, if you have suggestions aboutthorough charting tips, we want to hear them! (Brain Trust startsat 47:40)

Show links:

AlienMilling Technologies

Go Hack Yourself:

Jason: USDI Ortho seminars

Alan: Triodent Supercurve matrices

If you have any questions or comments for us please drop us anemail at info@dentalhacks.com or find us (and like us!)at www.facebook.com/dentalhacks. Or, if you prefer...giveus a call at (866) 223-5257 and leave us a message. You might beplayed in the show! If you like us, why not leave us a review oniTunes? It helps us get found by like minded people and might evenhelp us get into "What's Hot" in the iTunes store! Goto this link and let the world know about theDentalHacks! Finally, if you aren't an Apple person, considerreviewing us on Stitcher at: stitcher.com/podcast/the-dentalhacks-podcast!

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Very Dental Podcast Network

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected