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Full-time clinician Dr. Thomas Jackson opened his practice in the Chicago area in 2004. As a periodontist and prosthodontist, he noticed that the full-arch prostheses he provided patients were very difficult to clean, particularly where significant amounts of tissue were replaced. The desire to make proper oral hygiene easier for his patients led to the development of a unique, patent-pending product. In this episode, you will learn the steps Dr. Jackson took to go from idea to invention and get his advice on what to do with your ideas and how to make them reality.
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As President of the American Academy of Clear Aligners, Dr. David Galler is among the top 1% of Invisalign providers and is responsible for several innovations in the aligner field. In this episode, Dr. Galler discusses aligner therapy in the general practice, a better way to do interproximal reduction, and which cases are appropriate to keep and which should be sent to an orthodontist. He also shares why he loves teaching, how he ensures students gets the most out of their instruction and his secret to building an organization with an engaged, loyal membership.
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Barron’s magazine called Dr. Gerald Niznick the “godfather of American implant dentistry” while others have referred to this controversial prosthodontist/entrepreneur in less flattering terms. But with over 30 patents and some of the most enduring implant designs to his credit, there is no question about his significant contributions to the field. In this very special episode, Dr. Niznick discusses his favorite inventions, provides advice for young dentists and shares his predictions for the future of implant dentistry. Whether you are an implant novice or an expert with decades of experience, there are sure to be pearls of wisdom for you in this fast-paced discussion.
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Dr. Stephanie Tilley of Pensacola, Florida, worked as an associate for years before building an office and opening her own practice from scratch. Now, twenty-three years later, Dr. Tilley has a thriving practice, offering a wide range of restorative, esthetic and implant treatment options. In this episode, Dr. Tilley discusses how she determines what services to add to her practice and the marketing that has worked best. She also discusses the concept of the “Super GP” and how it helps practice growth.
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Dr. Chad Duplantis of Fort Worth, Texas, was an early adopter of chairside CAD/CAM and experienced the pitfalls that came with the developing technology. He stepped back from in-office milling before embracing it again in 2012. In this episode, Dr. Duplantis discusses which restorations to mill in house and which to send to your dental lab. He also talks about his unique approach to minimally invasive dentistry, the importance of retentive preparations, bonding and cementation, and what led to “DINK” (Dentists in the Know), a popular Facebook page that he co-founded.
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Dr. Kevin Suzuki practices periodontics and implant dentistry at Puget Sound Periodontics in Seattle. In this rapid-fire episode, Dr. Suzuki provides a strategy for diagnosing and treating peri-implant disease and discusses when to tackle issues alone and when it may be time to call in a surgical colleague. He also shares tips on periodontal maintenance, handling soft tissue inflammation and working with abnormal bone remodeling. Additional topics include implant design, cement- vs. screw-retained implants, the use of lasers and probing around implants.
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Dr. Justin Chi brings a unique perspective to his role as Director of Clinical Technologies at Glidewell Dental. As a CDT and former lab owner, he became interested in chairside milling and worked as an instructor training dentists in the use of CAD/CAM. After obtaining this unique level of experience, he went on to earn his DDS at USC, then joined Glidewell. In this episode, Dr. Chi discusses dental technology, restorative materials and the transformative power of one-day crowns in the general practice.
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As an associate professor at Touro College of dental medicine and a world-renowned expert in laser dentistry, Dr. Christopher Walinski has unique insight into dental technology and the state of dental education. In this episode, Dr. Walinski shares his thoughts on dental training as well as the benefits to be gained and pitfalls to be avoided with lasers in the dental practice.
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With expertise in change management, strategy consulting and business process improvement, Stephenie Goddard, Chief Experience Officer at Glidewell, provides a unique perspective on dentistry. Her groundbreaking efforts in implementing change, customer service and leadership development earned her the Lucy Hobbs Project Award for mentoring in 2020. In this episode, Stephenie shares her thoughts on what it takes to transform a business and become a better leader. She also discusses her latest project: the Guiding Leaders Program, a leadership development program designed for empowering women in dentistry.
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As Director of Clinical Prosthodontics at Glidewell Dental, Dr. Taylor Manalili spends her days treating patients, researching materials and providing continuing education. In this episode, Dr. Manalili shares her thoughts on the knowledge gaps of recent graduates and how to address them, what it’s like being a woman in dentistry and how working at a dental lab allows her to make processes better for doctors. She also shares her thoughts on how innovations like digital technology and artificial intelligence are affecting how we work and what it means for the future of dentistry.
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As managing director of Benco Dental, Chuck Cohen is in a position to understand and meet the needs of dentists more than just about anyone. His enthusiasm and passion for all things dentistry is contagious and invigorating. In this episode, Chuck shares his thoughts on why we are in a golden age of dentistry, the difference between success and failure for the dental practice, the effect of Amazon on dental distributors and what we can all do to keep dentistry growing. He also shares his thoughts on what changes are here to stay post-COVID and trends to keep an eye on that will affect the future of dentistry.
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Dr. Sree Koka, Dean of the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry, has unique experience that provides insight into where dentistry is headed, including stints as the chair of the dental specialties department at the Mayo Clinic and running his own practice. And while an MS in prosthodontics and a PhD provide even deeper insight, it was an MBA from MIT that opened his eyes to what is often overlooked: leadership skills and the ability to effectively run your own business. In this episode, Dr. Koka shares his thoughts on technical skills, the challenges of managing your own practice, and the changing role of dental education.
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As both a dentist and a lawyer, Dr. Frank DeLuca has seen it all when it comes to medicolegal complications. He also knows the steps doctors must take to avoid potential litigation, particularly with implants. In this episode, Dr. De Luca describes common mistakes that get dentists into trouble and how to avoid them. He also discusses standards of care, how to manage complications when they arise and when it may be wise to avoid treating a patient altogether. Finally, if a legal issue does arise, Dr. DeLuca provides advice on how to plan a successful path forward.
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Sleep apnea is a topic you can mention to just about anyone and get an earful of stories about their own experience with lack of sleep or snoring. So what should you do as a dental professional and how can your patients and practice benefit? In this episode, Dr. Jamison Spencer pulls back the curtain of treating sleep issues with provisional diagnoses and discusses how to screen, inform and supply a provisional appliance to patients in need.
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In this bonus episode, Dr. Neil Park discusses the new Implant Business Essentials Continuum with Dr. Randolph Resnik and Dr. Roger Levin. The Continuum, a partnership with The Misch Resnik Institute, The Levin Group and Glidewell, is designed to help doctors enhance their business management skills and grow for their implant practice. The continuum provides 23 CEUs and consists of 11 online webinars and an in-person weekend at Glidewell in Irvine, California.
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Dr. Randolph Resnik, one of the most prominent minds in oral implantology, is an accomplished educator, researcher, author and clinician. In this episode, Dr. Resnik discusses meeting Carl Misch during his fourth year of dental school and starting the highly influential Misch Institute, which was recently renamed the Misch Resnik Implant Institute. Along the way, Dr. Resnik provides his thoughts on the evolution of the implant and the importance of arming yourself with the right surgical and prosthetic training for practice success.
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As an experienced litigator and employment attorney, Gary Pritchard has a wealth of knowledge about how to avoid business situations that can leave you legally exposed. In this episode, Gary provides advice aimed at keeping dentists out of trouble on a whole host of topics, including: building leases, getting paid by patients, hiring practices, employee relations, drug testing, unemployment compensation and sexual harassment. Do you have a question and want some guidance on one of these topics? Gary is happy to point you in the right direction. Simply email [email protected].
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Dr. Neil Park and Dr. David Hochberg discuss their mutual lifelong love of guitars, including childhood inspirations, their addiction to seeking out guitars for their collection and their amazing visit to Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, the Holy Grail of guitar shops. This special episode is a treat for every guitar slinger out there.
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After starting his career as a restorative dentist in a periodontal practice, Dr. David Hochberg opened his general practice in Atlanta more than 35 years ago. Join us as we discuss the private practice experience – from surviving student loans to differentiating your practice – and how it has changed over the years. As AAID past president and newsletter editor, Dr. Hochberg talks about the important role that implant dentistry played in his practice success. He also shares his experience on CE, adding specialty services to your practice, case selection, developing staff and retaining patients.
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Dr. Roger Levin and the Levin Group have earned their reputation as the premier dental practice consulting company. Since 1985, the firm has coached over 30,000 dental practices on strategic planning, executive coaching and practice analysis. With more than 65 books and 4,000 articles published, the Levin Group has become the go-to firm for dentists pursuing increased growth, profitability, and professional satisfaction. In this podcast, Dr. Levin shares his practice management advice, as well as discussing “6 Ways to Increase Production.”
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