

The Very Dental Podcast Network
Alan Mead
The Very Dental Podcast network brings you entertaining and relevant conversations with visionaries, clinicians and your friends in the dental space.
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Feb 7, 2020 • 1h 19min
"Who's Your Danny?" (DHP278)
The Dental Hacks were joined by two rock stars for an amazing Brain Trust at the Voices of Dentistry meeting! Dr. Danny Domingue and Dr. Daniel Smith joined Jason and Alan at their booth in Scottsdale to talk about a variety of interesting topics! The Holidome where VoD #1 took place Danny Domingue's incredible residency experiences Daniel Smith's military AEGD and life on a ship Dr. Justin Moody throwing stuff at us Al's norovirus experience The best implant training options Working with family as a dentist What do you do when you aren't being a dentist? Dr. Cory Glenn and his Walmart pants Some links from the show: Daniel Smith's episode of the Alan Mead Experience Loma Linda implant residency Implant Pathway Implants in Black and White The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 28,000 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! Zirc has something new and cool for CAD/CAM dental teams! When it comes to storing milling blocks for CAD/CAM Milling Machines, they can often end up scattered in drawers. This makes it impossible to take inventory at a glance or find what you need when you need it. The new Block Organizer™ is here to help! They fit inside most drawers and are designed to help organize the chaos by providing a well labeled, storage system within your existing cabinetry. Check them out at dentalhacks.com/blockorganizer and be sure to use coupon code: DHBlock on their website for a special buy 3, get one free deal! Why pay 4 different places for 4 different services when YAPI can do it all for you for one great price? Go check them out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI .YAPI...it's a funny name but serious software! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Otter AI Alan: Brasseler/NSK electric surgical handpiece 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! 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.

Feb 5, 2020 • 16min
The Incalculable ROI of Toys (DHS02)
Dentists and their toys. We're famous for it. Is it a bad idea? Good idea? Dr. Melissa Zettler joins Alan to talk about some of the toys they've recently purchased (Al got another microscope, Melissa got the Primescan). Is it always a bad idea? What about when it makes you more excited to go to work? Return on investment is often difficult to calculate on a new piece of equipment or fun instrument. But sometimes a toy can give you the shot in the arm that you've been looking for. Melissa and Al are both mid-career dentists and they discuss the fact that this quandary about dental toys might not apply to younger dentists due to the increase debt loads that they face. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have been making Damn Good Burs for more than 50 years! You need to give their single patient use burs a try! You need to request a free sample of their damn good NeoDiamond 1116.8C. It's a work horse round end taper coarse bur for crown preps and operative. It's a terrific bur by any standard, but the fact that it's single patient use means there's no risk of cross contamination and you always get a great cutting, brand-new-out-of-the-package bur. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/damngoodburs! Let Microcopy's experience change the way you see dentistry with their damn good burs!

Feb 4, 2020 • 27min
The Clinical Hacks Live from VOD (CHP35)
Welcome to season 1, episode 35 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast The Clinical Hacks Live from VOD! Highlights include: The gang is back together live! The gang discusses the State Of The Union And regular ass dentistry And a Clinical Hacks love fest Shout out to the Ketodontist, Matthew Standridge Shout out to August De Oliveira Shout out to T-Bone Shout out to Erin Elliott Shout out to Digital Enamel Shout out to Steak 44 Go Chiefs! What do the fans want to hear about? Come to VOD 2021 Mac Jones word count… many

Feb 3, 2020 • 21min
Call Me Kevin (DHS01)
The Voices of Dentistry is a great dental meeting, but it's also a great chance to get together with your internet friends! Dr. Kevin Fryer (just call him Kevin) joined Alan before the meeting kicked off to talk about a bunch of fun stuff: What's the story with being called "Doctor" Yea or nay on keyboards in rock music Patients that "fly in to see me" Materials expiration dates Pinewood Derby Our friends at Microcopy Dental have been making Damn Good Burs for more than 50 years! You need to give their single patient use burs a try! You need to request a free sample of their damn good NeoDiamond 1116.8C. It's a work horse round end taper coarse bur for crown preps and operative. It's a terrific bur by any standard, but the fact that it's single patient use means there's no risk of cross contamination and you always get a great cutting, brand-new-out-of-the-package bur. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/damngoodburs! Let Microcopy's experience change the way you see dentistry with their damn good burs!

Jan 31, 2020 • 43min
7 Dental Hacks for Your Practice (DHP277)
Jason and Alan did a thing at Voices of Dentistry 2020! We entitled the podcast "7 Hacks for Your Practice" and it was a lot of fun! We talked about 7 things that we've used or done in our practices and we think they might be helpful for you, too! Startup Hacks with Jason the WAMkey (GoldenDent) Using Invisalign in practice (Invisalign) Having a parent as a dentist Headlamps (Enova Illumination) WaveOne System by Dentsply Sirona The Dental Hacks Academy Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 28,000 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! HACKY NEW YEAR from the Dental Hacks and our friends at YAPI! YAPI is offering it's special Dental Hacks Nation deal of $200 off at dentalhacks.com/YAPI using coupon code "HACKS200." Plus, if you buy in January 2020, you'll get a $100 Amazon Gift Card! So HACKY NEW YEAR to you! YAPI...it's a funny name but serious software! Can you really have "one cement to rule them all?" Cosmedent thinks so. They've got a new self etching resin cement that is really easy to clean up, has low film thickness and handles like a dream. If you've been hesitant to move to a resin cement for everything...Rock cement may be just the thing you need! Plus...if you use coupon code "ROCK" at checkout on Cosmedent's website, you'll get 20% off of your ROCK order! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/rock! 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! 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.

Jan 28, 2020 • 31min
The Clinical Hacks Get White (CHP34)
The Clinical Hacks Get White Highlights include: Go Chiefs! We pimp Voices Of Dentistry We discuss treating teeth whitening Neither do in office whitening Zach tried Kor Both use Opalescence

Jan 24, 2020 • 1h 5min
Dr. David Clark is Smooth (DHP276)
The one and only Dr. David Clark of Bioclear fame joins the Dental Hacks to talk about what's new in injection molded composite dentistry! Some of the highlights: The 3M/Bioclear Road Show for 2020 dates are now available! Why do dentists focus on shade match so much? David's materials selection: canine forward: 3M Filtek Supreme Ultra, shade B1, occasionally A2, white or extra white posterior: 3M Filtek One bulk fill (5mm cure) Smoothness >>> shape >>> shade How is Bioclear going to change black triangles? Black triangles are uglier to people than dark teeth or crowded teeth What is a "Bioclear specialist" What is black triangle certification? What's the easiest way to become certified for black triangles? David Clark wants Alan to teach a certification course Bioclear in the dental schools! Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 28,000 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! HACKY NEW YEAR from the Dental Hacks and our friends at YAPI! YAPI is offering it's special Dental Hacks Nation deal of $200 off at dentalhacks.com/YAPI using coupon code "HACKS200." Plus, if you buy in January 2020, you'll get a $100 Amazon Gift Card! So HACKY NEW YEAR to you! YAPI...it's a funny name but serious software! Dr. Corky Willhite is one of the premier cosmetic dentists in the U.S. and he's an amazing teacher. He's offering his course "Ultimate Esthetics: Anterior Composite Compositions." The course is offered May 20-2, 2020 at Cosmedent's Center for Esthetic Excellence in downtown Chicago! Corky covers treatment planning, execution and even marketing of cosmetic composite rehabs. This is a one of a kind course and not to be missed! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/ultimateesthetics! Go Hack Yourself Jason: DSD (Digital Smile Design) App Alan: The American Glutton 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 Dental Hacks! 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. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: DSD App/certification Alan: American Glutton

Jan 21, 2020 • 31min
The Clinical Hacks Get High (CHP33)
Welcome to season 1, episode 33 of the Clinical Hacks Podcast The Clinical Hacks Get High Highlights include: Go Chiefs! We pimp Voices Of Dentistry We discuss treating nitrous oxide in the dental office Zach is pro Kevin con Zach has his office plumbed Kevin recommends this class for oral sedation Both agree nitrous oxide is good for same day dentistry Zach explains his protocol Kevin discusses hair care tips Mac Jones word count …zero

Jan 17, 2020 • 1h 20min
Negative Feedback Can't Hurt You with Dr. Ricardo Mitrani (DHP275)
Jason and Alan are joined again by Dr. Ricardo Mitrani to talk about building a team! Some of the highlights: What is the Pride Institute and why are they now a part of Spear Education? What can you learn from an 83 year old dentist that's trying to put together a cohesive, caring and efficient team after losing most of this team to retirement? What was it like to live in the shadow of a family member in the profession? What kind of markers do we use to indicate expertise in our profession's leaders? How important are they? How to use your vulnerability to improve How can you use negative feedback to make you better? Who needs therapy? Maybe everyone? How do you justify feedback from a partner or team member who is younger or "less qualified?" Intention is everything when it comes to negative feedback How do you deliver negative feedback? How can you make it a positive experience? What does a speaker do with a "tough crowd?" Some links from the show: Spear Education 3D printing party in Richmond, VA on April 17-18th! Behind the Smiles podcast with Dr. Gina Dorfman It's time to sign up for VoD (January 24-25th at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas The Voices of Dentistry is next freaking week! We have an amazing speaker line up, some very exciting exhibitors and the best party in all of dentistry! Go check it out and register at www.voicesofdentistry.com! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 28,000 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! HACKY NEW YEAR from the Dental Hacks and our friends at YAPI! YAPI is offering it's special Dental Hacks Nation deal of $200 off at dentalhacks.com/YAPI using coupon code "HACKS200." Plus, if you buy in January 2020, you'll get a $100 Amazon Gift Card! So HACKY NEW YEAR to you! YAPI...it's a funny name but serious software! Dr. Buddy Mopper is a giant in cosmetic dentistry. He basically created cosmetic bonded dentistry and he is still teaching! His legendary course "Catch the Composite Wave: and Surf its Potential" is coming up on May 7-8, 2020 at Cosmedent's Center for Esthetic Excellence in downtown Chicago! Not only will you get a bunch of face time with Dr. Mopper, you'll also get to work with the one and only Dr. Dennis Hartlieb! If you want to do esthetic composite, this is where you should start! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/Buddy! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Roland Go: Livecast Alan: Vivobarefoot Ababa leather shoes 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! 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.

Jan 14, 2020 • 37min
The Clinical Hacks Fall Asleep (CHP32)
Highlights include: We have a special guest, Dr Alan Mead himself! We pimp Voices Of Dentistry We discuss treating sleep apnea Kevin tells a story Kevin highly recommends this course from 3D dentists And this course! Here is a great video for an introduction to sleep apnea implentation We use C.O.D.E. for medical billing Alan and Zach have hang ups We use the optisleep appliance Mac Jone word count …zero.


