Wed, 30 December 2020
COVID has dashed our hopes of getting together in person for Voices of Dentistry 2021. In 2022 we'll be back and bigger than ever in Scottsdale, AZ! We decided to do the next best thing and host a "Virtual Voices of Dentistry 2021" right here on the Dental Hacks podcast! Stay tuned all throughout January to hear from our incredible dental podcasting community! There will be episodes from all kinds of dental podcasts: business, clinical, inspirational, marketing and LOTS more! Find some new favorites and subscribe! The Dental Hacks are wishing you a wonderful new year and lots of great podcast listening in January 2021!
Our friends at Microcopy Dental have created THE BEST BURS for adjusting zirconia. They're designed to adjust with as little heat as possible, leaving a very smooth surface that needs minimal polishing. They have a bunch of shapes in these single patient use Zirconia adjustment burs and you're sure to find the right one for your workflow! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/adjust. Microcopy Dental. Damn good burs! |
Mon, 28 December 2020
Do you ever wake up in a cold sweat remembering dental school? Al had one of those dreams last night and it had to do with diagnosing and treatment planning complex cases. What's the right way to organize the diagnosis and treatment plan of a complex case? What's the best way to talk to a patient that doesn't understand how much dental need they might have? Our friends at Microcopy Dental have created THE BEST BURS for adjusting zirconia. They're designed to adjust with as little heat as possible, leaving a very smooth surface that needs minimal polishing. They have a bunch of shapes in these single patient use Zirconia adjustment burs and you're sure to find the right one for your workflow! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/adjust. Microcopy Dental. Damn good burs! |
Fri, 25 December 2020
This encore edition features the triumphant return of fan favorite, Dr. Jamison Spencer! Last episode we conquered sleep dentistry and airway problems. In today's episode, we tackle TMD! A few high questions answered by Jamison in episode 205:
Links from the show: Our “Clinical Hack of the Week” features Dr. Zach Meiners and his undying love for teflon tape! If you have a clinical hack that you want to share, record yourself and email it to info@dentalhacks.com and we’ll feature you on the show!
The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has almost 29,000 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! You know what a good provisional restoration smells like? Vanilla. It smells like vanilla. No, seriously. Mirror Image is really good provisional crown material. Fast setting, easy trimming, great colors and holds a great polish. AND...when you trim it, Mirror Image smells like vanilla! We're huge fans. But now...you can get it in 10ml syringes! No longer are you limited to the big impression gun sizes! So go check out Mirror Image provisional material in 50ml cartridges or 10ml syringes at dentalhacks.com/mirrorimage. YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even “intra office chat.” YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you’re ready to seat them and they’ll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They’ll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It’s time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees!
Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Aqualizer Alan: Offtime app 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
Direct download: All_TMJ_Patients_are_NUTS_encore_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Wed, 23 December 2020
Dr. Brady Smith joins Alan to talk about how charitable dentistry has changed the way he practices dentistry! Not only does it make him feel great, but it's also indirectly an amazing marketing strategy! You're going to love Brady's message! Also, Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Some links from the show: Dr. Brady Smith's Drilled Podcast What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!
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Mon, 21 December 2020
Jordon Comstock of Boomcloud joins Alan to talk about how a membership program can help dental offices in a bunch of ways. Being able to offer patients a "plan." Health insurance has made patients feel like they can't got to the dentist because they aren't "covered." Membership programs can give patients a "plan" in your office! Jordon is the man when it comes to membership programs and BoomCloud can help you administer a plan like this easily and inexpensively! Some links from the show: What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!
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Fri, 18 December 2020
Dr. August De Oliveira joins Jason and Alan to talk about dental implants, writing books, DentalTown, 3D printing, CEREC, Facebook groups and claiming to invent stuff that was really just you buying a 3D printer on Amazon. August is one of our favorite guests and we finally got him for a full, hilarious hour! From our early days together on DentalTown to August's conquering of the stage at Voices of Dentistry, this wide ranging interview has something for EVERYONE! Some links from the show: August's CEREC Du Jour thread on DentalTown CAD-Ray and the Medit i500 Al's crown work flow stuff: Template and Temptray, Traxodent August's books: Guided Implantology Made Easy, Implants Made Easy, Dental 3D Printing Made Easy The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even “intra office chat.” YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you’re ready to seat them and they’ll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They’ll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It’s time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees! You know what a good provisional restoration smells like? Vanilla. It smells like vanilla. No, seriously. Mirror Image is really good provisional crown material. Fast setting, easy trimming, great colors and holds a great polish. AND...when you trim it, Mirror Image smells like vanilla! We're huge fans. But now...you can get it in 10ml syringes! No longer are you limited to the big impression gun sizes! So go check out Mirror Image provisional material in 50ml cartridges or 10ml syringes at dentalhacks.com/mirrorimage. Go Hack Yourself Alan: Dropbox Desktop app 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.
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Wed, 16 December 2020
Dr. Bart Schultz and Al are best friends who met in dental school in the fall of 1993. Today's episode features some stories from dental school in the mid 90's. What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!
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Mon, 14 December 2020
Memorie Valentine joins Al again to share more tips about getting patients to reappoint for hygiene. It turns out, just like everything in the dental office...it's about the relationship! What's the worst procedure in dentistry? I'm guessing that removing a zirconia crown has to be in everyone's top 3. Our friends at Microcopy have taken this problem head on with their new Z Class burs! They've got some burs especially made for cutting through zirconia and I've never used anything like it! I recently used their 1116Z bur to remove a thick zirconia crown and it took ONE BUR and less than 4 minutes. This is truly next level stuff and you need to try them out! Check them out at dentalhacks.com/zcutter. Microcopy makes DAMN GOOD BURS!
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Fri, 11 December 2020
The Brain Trust has always been a huge part of the Dental Hacks podcast. We love to feature a round table of regular, "wet fingered' (ew) dentists talking about stuff that all dentists deal with. Episode 215 features three of our original panelists who have been featured over the years. We cover a lot of ground here, including:
The OG's links: Links from the show: Our "clinical hack of the week" features some new functionality for Invisalign. Jason discusses Invisalign's relatively new options for treating class II occlusion using a variant of the twin block. Go check out our featured "Spear Online Education video of the week, "Endodontic Diagnosis with Dr. Lou Berman!" Curbside check in is literally the most 2020 thing ever. Many offices don’t even have waiting rooms any more! Do you want to know the absolute easiest way to do curbside check in at your office? That’s right...you guessed it. Our friends at YAPI make curbside check in a breeze! YAPI basically invented going paperless in the dental industry. They have solutions for entering forms, texting with patients and even “intra office chat.” YAPI can help you easily let your patients know when you’re ready to seat them and they’ll breeze directly into the operatory! This December, YAPI is giving the Dental Hacks Nation a special deal! They’ll waive their set up fees for anyone who mentions the Dental Hacks...a $399 value! It’s time to make curbside check in as well as all the other amazing paperless options YAPI has to offer! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/YAPI and drop our name for no set up fees! Our friends at Cosmedent have something really great going on in December! It’s called the “Cosmetic Dentistry Winter Webinar Series” and it’s absolutely free! It’s three days and it features 3 separate Cosmedent all star presenters! On Thursday December 17th you can hear from Dr. Rhodri Thomas talking about restoring peg laterals. On Friday December 18th you can hear from the amazing Javier Quiros discussing “full mouth reconstruction with composite resin!” On Monday, December 21st you’ll hear from Dr. Marshall Hanson with “An Invitation to Think Differently About Direct Composite Resin!” Each course is an hour from noon until 1pm central standard time! Cosmedent’s webinars are always top notch and these three guys are all amazing presenters! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/winterwebinar and up your cosmetic dentistry game! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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: Bisco Theracem Alan: SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 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.
Direct download: OG_Brain_Trust_Encore_fixed_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Wed, 9 December 2020
Alan speaks with Dr. Kevin Fryer about the state of podcasting at the end of 2020. Kevin and Al are both heavy podcast listeners. They discuss how they listen, where and when they listen and who's worth listening to in the podcast space! Some of the podcasts mentioned:
Introducing the cool new kid in class, NeoShine from Microcopy. Comprised of three polishers for use on Composite, Metal, and Zirconia. NeoShine’s easy Color ID system organizes polishers by materials and steps. Most importantly, NeoShine achieves a smooth mirror-like shine like nobody’s business. NeoShine sterile polishers are a simple two-step system to make for a sweet shiny polish. It’s cups and points, are mini size – meaning you can literally polish anywhere. Go check them out now at dentalhacks.com/neoshine! |
Tue, 8 December 2020
It's the final episode of 2020 for the Clinical Hacks. Kevin and Zach discuss their Christmas traditions, favorite Christmas shows, and much much more. Then we complain about 2020 and how everything was great until the Superbowl this year (Go Chiefs... a repeat perhaps?) And then it all went to heck. Are you a member of the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page? Why the heck not? It's free and full of good discussions... almost 3000 members! What do you want to hear in 2021? We're taking requests, suggestions, and more. Send an email to info@dentalhacks.com with your suggestions or post it in the aforementioned facebook page. Kevin discusses 3D printing for a bit.. he's dipping his toes in. What's your game plan for making 2021 successful? What's our outlook for first quarter? We sincerely thank you for listening and it's been an awesome year and we look forward to recording more for you next year! |
Mon, 7 December 2020
Just remember kids, if you're not paying for the service, you're likely the product. Introducing the cool new kid in class, NeoShine from Microcopy. Comprised of three polishers for use on Composite, Metal, and Zirconia. NeoShine’s easy Color ID system organizes polishers by materials and steps. Most importantly, NeoShine achieves a smooth mirror-like shine like nobody’s business. NeoShine sterile polishers are a simple two-step system to make for a sweet shiny polish. It’s cups and points, are mini size – meaning you can literally polish anywhere. Go check them out now at dentalhacks.com/neoshine! |
Fri, 4 December 2020
Today we feature a conversation with Dr. Kristine Aadland! Kristine is a dentist and practice owner from Vancouver, WA! Kristine teaches chairside cosmetic and restorative dentistry with CEREC and she focuses on giving back! In this interesting conversation we discuss:
Some links from the show: Porn for Your Practice: Make Yourself Miserable with Social Media Kris's course at Implant Pathway: Same Day Smile Design The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! Our friends at Cosmedent have something really great going on in December! It’s called the “Cosmetic Dentistry Winter Webinar Series” and it’s absolutely free! It’s three days and it features 3 separate Cosmedent all star presenters! On Thursday December 17th you can hear from Dr. Rhodri Thomas talking about restoring peg laterals. On Friday December 18th you can hear from the amazing Javier Quiros discussing “full mouth reconstruction with composite resin!” On Monday, December 21st you’ll hear from Dr. Marshall Hanson with “An Invitation to Think Differently About Direct Composite Resin!” Each course is an hour from noon until 1pm central standard time! Cosmedent’s webinars are always top notch and these three guys are all amazing presenters! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/winterwebinar and up your cosmetic dentistry game! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call “the Works” that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you’re already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You’ll save $25/month on “The Works” package for an entire year AND they’ll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Go Hack Yourself Jason: BrightLocal Alan: Emily Oster on the Pandemic (EconTalk 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. |
Wed, 2 December 2020
Jason and Alan discuss the best things to do when you have a last minute cancellation that leaves a hole in your schedule. Are you the one who has a to do list that's ready to go? Or are you more likely to grab a cup of coffee and jump online to argue about occlusion philosophies? The Dental Hacks Nation weighs in and it's pretty darn funny! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Tue, 1 December 2020
Zach and Kevin finish up their series on endo Highlights include: Turkey talk! Jeopardy talk! We talk about endo complications like: Can’t find the canals Ledges Perforations Separated file Post op pain Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group! |
Mon, 30 November 2020
What did Thanksgiving look like during the pandemic? What should we expect for the rest of the holiday season? Al weighs in with a hopeful message moving forward! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 27 November 2020
Jason and Alan had the honor of talking with Dr. Frank Spear of Spear Education! This was their first conversation with him since the COVID outbreak and the conversation focused a lot on changes in the landscape of dentistry and dental education!
Some links from the show: Dr. Frank Spear on the Stories Dentists Tell Each Other (DHP266) Go check out the Black Friday deals that our friends are putting on at dentalhacks.com/blackfriday! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! We’ve talked a LOT about the Mr. Thirsty One Step. You probably know that it’s the only combination bite block and suction solution that is 100% single use. You don’t need any special hardware to use Mr. Thirsty One Step. It plugs directly into your high volume suction and you’re good to go! You also probably know that it’s easy to alter to fit any patient. You get hands-free retraction of the cheek and tongue and a SUPER dry field all in one single use package! What you might not know is how well it reduces spatter and aerosols! In fact, a recent study performed by the Dental Advisor indicated that Mr. Thirsty One Step performs more like high volume suction in the hands of a skilled assistant than any other device! If you haven’t tried Mr. Thirsty One Step, we think it’s time you should! Go get yourself a trial kit at dentalhacks.com/mrthirstytrial and see if it doesn’t make your life a lot easier! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call “the Works” that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you’re already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You’ll save $25/month on “The Works” package for an entire year AND they’ll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Teledoc Alan: Public Rec "all day, every day" pants 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. |
Wed, 25 November 2020
The brilliant Dr. Russell Schafer joins Alan to talk about how he uses a 3D printer and digital design to find the middle ground between barely adequate treatment and the full Cadillac. Many times your patients have situations that don't allow for ideal treatment. Russell has found several situations where digital design and printing have made for a cost effective solution that works for his office AND his patients. Whether it's digital dentures, printed provisional crowns or short term orthodontics, in office 3D printing is filling a need that often goes unfilled in our offices. Some links from the show: Blue Sky Bio Crown and Bridge module Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Tue, 24 November 2020
HOUSEKEEPING: We released the Thanksgiving episode to some users last week. If you heard an opening bit about Thanksgiving last week then you've heard this show. Go back and re-download last week's show and you'll hear about root canal rotary files and video games. Sorry, the management. It's almost over. We just have to obturate. Is there a dirtier word in dentistry than obturate? Do you need special consent to obturate someone? Did I overdo it and say obturate too many times? Oops... I did it again. Sincerely, Britney P.S. (would obturate) Highlights include:
Next week is the final endo episode on complications and procedural mistakes. Happy Thanksgiving from Kevin and Zach and thanks for listening. |
Mon, 23 November 2020
Al is joined by Dr. Zach Meiners to talk about a bunch of tips to help reduce your office overhead! Zach is one of the managers of the Clinical Hacks Facebook group, and one of the co-hosts of the Clinical Hacks Podcast which you should listen to every single time it's released! Here's a few of the things Zach recommends that are just like what you're using, but a lot less $$$!
Zach is the man. Saving us money all while being incredibly good looking. He's a treasure. Hit him up in the Clinical Hacks Facebook group! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 20 November 2020
Jason and Alan are joined by the incomparable Dr. Gina Dorfman and Dr. Melissa Zettler for a rousing round of "what would you do?" We asked the Dental Hacks Nation to come up with interesting and challenging scenarios for this Brain Trust to kick around and we think you'll like what we've come up with! We discussed:
Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call “the Works” that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you’re already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You’ll save $25/month on “The Works” package for an entire year AND they’ll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! We’ve talked a LOT about the Mr. Thirsty One Step. You probably know that it’s the only combination bite block and suction solution that is 100% single use. You don’t need any special hardware to use Mr. Thirsty One Step. It plugs directly into your high volume suction and you’re good to go! You also probably know that it’s easy to alter to fit any patient. You get hands-free retraction of the cheek and tongue and a SUPER dry field all in one single use package! What you might not know is how well it reduces spatter and aerosols! In fact, a recent study performed by the Dental Advisor indicated that Mr. Thirsty One Step performs more like high volume suction in the hands of a skilled assistant than any other device! If you haven’t tried Mr. Thirsty One Step, we think it’s time you should! Go get yourself a trial kit at dentalhacks.com/mrthirstytrial and see if it doesn’t make your life a lot easier! Go Hack Yourself Jason: 3D Dentists mild sedation course Gina: Evernote Melissa: Neck Fix Alan: Purple 2 Mattress 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. |
Wed, 18 November 2020
Al spends a little time telling the story of how the Dental Hacks podcast got its sound! Also, he discusses the amazing Black Friday Deals you can get just by being a member of the Dental Hacks Nation! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Tue, 17 November 2020
We're back with the endodontic series and we're ready to bust out our rotary files. But first..do you even play video games bro? Well Kevin used to and he had a pretty big obsession with Princess Peach. Zach learned everything he knows about football from the original Tecmo Bowl and like the Final Fantasy purist he is, he wishes you could just cast a Cure spell rather than have to do some fillings. Would you like to see Zach and Kevin play Blades of Steel against each other online? Why isn't this possible in 2020...or is it? Kevin is using a new Woodpecker AI motor. and is enjoying it. Zach uses a Woodpecker 3 apex locator. Kevin uses mostly the Edge Endo GTX System. Zach uses the Edgetaper Platinum System. Don't miss out on the glidepath files for small canals. What irrigants do we use? How about file lubes? (yes, we said lube). Is rotary endo too fast? How do we make sure the irrigants sit long enough? We're getting closer and closer to finishing this root canal...check back next week when we get to obturating this tooth!
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Mon, 16 November 2020
Whether it's a bad review on Google or someone says something mean or untrue about you on social media...what can you do? Al argues that you can't do much at all and you shouldn't try. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Fri, 13 November 2020
Dr. Artie Volker joins the Dental Hacks again, this time to discuss digital workflow and the lab industry! Artie has actually built a lab in his office and has a unique perspective on how dental workflows will change in the future!
Some links from the show:
The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! You’ve heard us talk about the Mr. Thirsty One step a bunch lately. You know that it evacuates more than any other bite block suction solution out there. You know that it’s super easy to adjust to fit any patient. You know that it’s comfortable and easy to place. And you know that it’s the only bite block and suction solution that’s COMPLETELY disposable. No special hardware...just plug it in to your high volume suction and you’ve got hands free isolation. Our friends at Zirc are offering their BEST DEAL EVER on Mr. Thirsty one step! For one day only, Thursday November 19th (that’s next Thursday if you’re listening to the episode right after it dropped!), you can buy one 25 pack of Mr. Thirsty One Step and get one free! That’s right...buy one, get one! But it’s a flash sale that’s only available on November 19th! Head over to www.dentalhacks.com/flashsale on Thursday, November 19th, order your Mr. Thirsty 25 packs and use coupon code "DHBOGO" and you’ll get a buy one, get one deal on the website! Our friends at YAPI have a bundle that they call “the Works” that can do a LOT of stuff! Intraoffice communication, paperless forms, patient reminders, managing reviews...it really is THE WORKS! It will replace multiple services you’re already paying for and it will likely cost you less! And even bigger news! YAPI is having an AMAZING Black Friday sale staring November 27th going all the way through cyber week! You’ll save $25/month on “The Works” package for an entire year AND they’ll waive the set up fees! This is a deal that should not be missed...starting on Friday, November 27th going all the way through Cyber week! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Paramount Dental Lab Alan: 38 Smiles Dental Lab 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. |
Wed, 11 November 2020
Al is once again joined by the one and only Memorie Valentine. This time they discuss what makes an impact on new patients. Memorie currently works in a start up practice where she sees LOTS of new patients and she has some amazing insights about what helps a new patient choose your office as a dental home! The take home message:
Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Tue, 10 November 2020
We continue our spinoff of a spinoff of a podcast this week and talk Saturday night live for the first 10 minutes. Specifically our favorite 3 cast members and some of their skits. On this week's continuation of the endo series we discuss access:
Next week we finally get into filing and irrigating this tooth! See ya! |
Mon, 9 November 2020
Al discusses three instruments that he has seen used for composite placement that he had set aside in the past. Now...he's pretty excited about them!
Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Fri, 6 November 2020
Jason and Alan are joined by the one and only Dr. Dennis Hartlieb! We've known Dennis for a long time as a teacher at Cosmedent and more recently as the creator of Dental Online Training! Dennis is pushing the limits of hands clinical education and his vision really hits a sweet spot in the COVID era! But not only is he a really great educator, he practices clinically 4 days a week! We had a really great and wide ranging conversation with Dennis as a our co-host! Some of the topics we covered:
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The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practice from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Dennis: How I Built This podcast Alan: Oats Overnight 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. |
Wed, 4 November 2020
Dr. Brad Keener joins Alan again to talk about something completely not dental related. Brad is a private pilot and a couple years ago he had an engine failure and made a crash landing! He survived and it's an amazing story that you shouldn't miss! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece! It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud.
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Tue, 3 November 2020
Zach and Kevin continue their series on endo. This week we discuss anesthesia and isolation! Highlights include: We talk about our favorite SNL president impersonators Kevin is a Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford fan Zach is a Darryl Hammond as Bill Clinton fan Ohio is the birthplace of presidents We discuss anesthesia for Endo. We discuss a recent septocaine dilemma. We talk about teeth that won’t get numb. We talk about rubber dams. Zach likes liquid dam. Kevin likes the double clamp technique Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook group! |
Mon, 2 November 2020
Alan is joined by the incomparable Dr. Melissa Zettler to talk about horrible customer service. What can we learn from the lousy service you get from almost everywhere? Does everyone suck at their job? (spoiler: yes) There are simple things we can make sure our office does well to avoid being the topic of an angry podcast! Some links from the show: It’s a weird fact of being a dentist...some patients don’t think they can come to the dentist without having some kind of insurance or benefits. Instead of lamenting this fact, why not lean into it? Why not give them benefits? That’s where our friends at Boomcloud come in. BoomCloud has been helping people create and run membership plans in their offices since 2013. You need to check out Boomcloud for yourself. Jordan and our friends have put together the “Ultimate starter guide” for membership plans at dentalhacks.com/boomcloud. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 30 October 2020
Jason and Alan join guest host Danny Vezmar for a rollicking conversation about the dental industry! Danny is the Director of Marketing, Restorative, Preventive and Lab at Dentsply Sirona. As a "third generation" dental industry person he's got a very unique take on the dental industry and our conversation was wide ranging!
Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practice from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Glidewell Bone Profilers Alan: Xero shoes Danny: Surefil One, dental floss on murder hornets and GUM Softpicks Advanced 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. |
Wed, 28 October 2020
Al comes to you with a simple request...we need information. Specifically, we'd like you to answer a very short and very easy survey that you can find at dentalhacks.com/podcastsurvey. What's in it for you? Well, if you leave your name or an email where we can contact you, you'll be in a drawing for a $50 gift card from Amazon. And, if you leave a review for the podcast and let us know about it (info@dentalhacks.com or DM us on FB) you'll be entered twice! The chances of winning are pretty decent here, so it's worth your time! Thanks for listening and thanks for reviewing! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 27 October 2020
In this episode of our endo series we discuss our methods of diagnosis for root canals in varying situations. And as you read that you're probably wondering how that's interesting for 30 minutes...well we spiked in all kinds of juicy Halloween discussion...favorite costumes, candy, movies..and a bonus hilarious story from Kevin's Halloween youth in the 70s. Back to the endo we hit on all the fun stuff. Cold test, heat tests, percussion, x-rays, draining fistula tracking, cracked teeth, all the fun stuff! Did we miss anything? Let us know in the Clinical Hacks Facebook page. Thanks for listening. |
Mon, 26 October 2020
Dr. Dawn Kulongowski joins Alan to talk about some of the subtle and not so subtle ways that we think. No longer can you look at a group of people without thinking, "they're kind of close together over there" or "your mask isn't covering your nose, bro." Are we broken as Al posits or are we just different as Dawn thinks? If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to check out Dawn and Alan weekly on the Peaceful Practice Podcast! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 23 October 2020
Today's episode features a talk with our friend Jay Glazer of Crazy Dental. Jason and Alan sat down with Jay at Voices of Dentistry 2020. It was an informal kind of talk about the dental industry and how dentists buy supplies. Some topics we discussed are:
Some links from the show: Crazy Dental (use code DHN10 for 10% off of non-PPE purchases at Crazy Dental!) The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! When we hear "YAPI," we think "paperless." And we're not wrong. But YAPI is so much more than just amazing streamlining of data entry into your PMS. It's patient communication, team communication, reviews and so much more. You should see what YAPI can do for you buy downloading an informative ebook called "Blasting Your Dental Practive from the Past to the Future!" Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/ebook! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy two 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code October21 through October! Go check it out at https://bit.ly/3lRT0Ue! Go Hack Yourself Jason: Outlander on Netflix Alan: Cherokee Infinity scrubs/lab coats 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.
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Wed, 21 October 2020
Jason and Alan discuss on awkward situation that's happened to all of us. The endodontist does a beautiful root canal on a tooth that can't be restored. Who's fault was it? How can we avoid this? (spoiler: good communication with your specialists!) Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 20 October 2020
Zach and Kevin begin their series on endo. This week’s episode is about case selection! Highlights include: We talk about the passing of Eddie Van Halen and our fave Van Halen songs We talk about our Endo journey through dental school and early practice. We discuss when we refer. Kevin recommends Stephen Buchanan’s courses Zach likes Protaper files Both love Edge Endo Here is a Dentistry Today article that had an influence on Kevin We ponder why some general dentists don’t do endo. Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook page! |
Mon, 19 October 2020
So you're thinking of adding a new procedure, material or some new equipment. There are great reasons to add stuff and some bad reasons. Al walks you through the decision tree from worst to best! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 16 October 2020
Today's episode is an Encore edition featuring the one and only Dr. Frank Spear from the 2019 Spear Summit in Scottsdale, AZ! Jason and Alan had an hour during the Spear Summit to pick up where we left off from episode 235 and it was very interesting. Frank opened the meeting with a talk that discussed the stories that dentists tell each other about where the profession is going and then presented some data that suggests a lot of these stories aren't exactly true. Some of the things we discussed:
Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! Not all "paperless" is the same. You don't have to look any further than your office manager! YAPI can help them avoid repetitive tasks that kill productivity at the front desk! YAPI was the first and the best at paperless. Why don’t you go check the menu at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It’s a funny name but serious software! Simply put...Crystal HD mouth mirrors from Zirc are the best mouth mirrors in all of dentistry. All you have to do is put one next to a regular mouth mirror and you’ll see the difference. The Zirc HD mirror is like watching 4k Ultra hd vs. the color tv you had in the basement that had that Archie Bunker clicker remote control. Seriously. That’s how much better they are. You’re thinking, “sure, bro. Whatever you say. It’s a freaking mouth mirror...they’re all the same.” To that I say. Nu uh. Not even close. Zirc is so sure you’ll notice the difference that they’re giving you a special offer. For a 4 pack of Black/Gray soft grip Crystal HD mirrors you order from the Zirc website, they’re going to give it to you for just $20 just because you’re a member of the Dental Hacks Nation! Use coupon code: SHINE4 at check out at dentalhacks.com/mirrors. Go Hack Yourself Jason: WaveOne Gold System Alan: Berman Instruments Premium Line 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.
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Wed, 14 October 2020
Dr. Rich Rosenblatt joins Alan to talk about diet and exercise and how COVID changed the way we look at things. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 13 October 2020
Dr. Alan Mead of the DentalHacks podcast was gracious enough to join us again this week. And we start off with old school internet videos: Bonus: He got a web redemption!
Then we got into some hot caries removal talk.
Caries removal is a divisive topic.. did we get it right? wrong? Let us know in the
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Mon, 12 October 2020
[caption id="attachment_1932" align="alignright" width="234"] Alan talks with Dr. Daniel Smith about what he would have done if dentistry didn't become his profession. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 9 October 2020
Overtreatment. Does it happen in dentistry or is it just a difference of opinion? In today's "ask us anything" episode Jason and Al address the topic of who's treating too much and who's not treating enough?
Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! In the new COVID landscape some things are going virtual for the first time. For instance, take the ADA Meeting. It’s now the “ADA Virtual Connect Conference” and it’s coming up October 15th through the 17th. More about that in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page! YAPI has been helping dentists go totally digital for a decade now for all kinds of tasks throughout the dental office. You’ve got to take in and organize a ton of patient information and make sure it shows up in the right place at the right time. You’ve got to be able to communicate throughout your office at any time, yet you need to do it discreetly. As much as you wish you didn’t have to...you need to remind your patients of their appointments and try to avoid broken and failed appointments. You have to reactivate the patients that have fallen through the recall cracks. And now more than ever before you have to be able to ask your loyal patients for reviews in the right places like Google, Facebook and Yelp. It’s all important and needs to get done, but it can be a drag on your team. Our friends at YAPI have solutions for all of this and more! And they can do it paperlessly! To be honest, there really isn’t much in your office that YAPI can’t make easier and more efficient. Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. Simply put...Crystal HD mouth mirrors from Zirc are the best mouth mirrors in all of dentistry. All you have to do is put one next to a regular mouth mirror and you’ll see the difference. The Zirc HD mirror is like watching 4k Ultra hd vs. the color tv you had in the basement that had that Archie Bunker clicker remote control. Seriously. That’s how much better they are. You’re thinking, “sure, bro. Whatever you say. It’s a freaking mouth mirror...they’re all the same.” To that I say. Nu uh. Not even close. Zirc is so sure you’ll notice the difference that they’re giving you a special offer. For a 4 pack of Black/Gray soft grip Crystal HD mirrors you order from the Zirc website, they’re going to give it to you for just $20 just because you’re a member of the Dental Hacks Nation! Use coupon code: SHINE4 at check out at dentalhacks.com/mirrors. 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.
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Wed, 7 October 2020
Jason and Alan tackle the age old question of "can I remove this tooth atraumatically without laying a flap" or do you just go ahead and open it up? I think you'll find our answer incredibly satisfying. Also in this episode, Al's very sexy surgical outfit and "Jason's skullet." Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 6 October 2020
Kevin and Zach are joined by Alan Mead to talk about how to implement new stuff in the office. Actually, it's mostly Zach and Al listening to Kevin because he's really good at implementing stuff. Some topics we discussed:
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Mon, 5 October 2020
Today's episode features two dental podcasting all stars: Dr. Josh Austin and Dr. Dawn Kulongowski. This is actually a cross over episode with the Peaceful Practice Podcast and it features our talk with Josh Austin about mental health in dentistry. Josh talks about the work he's been doing with a therapist and how it's helped him be a better dentist and a better person. This is a piece of the full interview done in episode 47 of the Peaceful Practice Podcast, so if you enjoyed this episode you should download the whole thing and listen! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 2 October 2020
Dr. Stephanie Zeller joins Alan to talk about the creative process and how we get "stuck" in our lives. Whether it's within a dental office, speaking career or just going to the gym many of us struggle with starting or finishing stuff. Stephanie actually interviewed Alan for her podcast "Dental Outliers" and we thought it was so good that we're featuring it here! They dive deep on the topics of perfectionism, addiction and pushing through resistance in today's episode and we think you'll find it pretty interesting. Some links from the show: Online Course {Code: DentalOutliers for 10% off} | 8-week online program designed to help you find more flow daily: Flow More Daily by Rewiring your Mind + Body Stephanie's coaching website: Coaching + Workshop Website Ted Talk: Flow – The Secret To Happiness Jason's "never miss" podcast: "The Joe Rogan Experience" Al's "never miss" podcasts: "Reply All" and "The Fifth Column" Al's terrible impression of John Malkovich's "Teddy KGB" from the movie Rounders: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Simply put...Crystal HD mouth mirrors from Zirc are the best mouth mirrors in all of dentistry. All you have to do is put one next to a regular mouth mirror and you’ll see the difference. The Zirc HD mirror is like watching 4k Ultra hd vs. the color tv you had in the basement that had that Archie Bunker clicker remote control. Seriously. That’s how much better they are. You’re thinking, “sure, bro. Whatever you say. It’s a freaking mouth mirror...they’re all the same.” To that I say. Nu uh. Not even close. Zirc is so sure you’ll notice the difference that they’re giving you a special offer. For any 12 pack of Crystal HD mirrors you order from the Zirc website, they’re going to knock off $7 just because you’re a member of the Dental Hacks Nation! Use coupon code: dhn7 at check out at dentalhacks.com/mirrors. In the new COVID landscape some things are going virtual for the first time. For instance, take the ADA Meeting. It’s now the “ADA Virtual Connect Conference” and it’s coming up October 15th through the 17th. More about that in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page! YAPI has been helping dentists go totally digital for a decade now for all kinds of tasks throughout the dental office. You’ve got to take in and organize a ton of patient information and make sure it shows up in the right place at the right time. You’ve got to be able to communicate throughout your office at any time, yet you need to do it discreetly. As much as you wish you didn’t have to...you need to remind your patients of their appointments and try to avoid broken and failed appointments. You have to reactivate the patients that have fallen through the recall cracks. And now more than ever before you have to be able to ask your loyal patients for reviews in the right places like Google, Facebook and Yelp. It’s all important and needs to get done, but it can be a drag on your team. Our friends at YAPI have solutions for all of this and more! And they can do it paperlessly! To be honest, there really isn’t much in your office that YAPI can’t make easier and more efficient. Check out all that YAPI can do for you at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Rich Dad's Tax Free Wealth Alan: Medit i500 latest software update (Meditlink 2.3) 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.
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Wed, 30 September 2020
It used to be you would time your vacations to give you a welcome mental break from the day to day grind of dentistry. Then came 2020 and the COVID pandemic. How have current events changed the way you take time off? The Dental Hacks Nation has some thoughts and Alan explores the importance of giving yourself a break. Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 29 September 2020
This episode number 2 with special guest Dr. Kristine Aadland Highlights include: FIRE! METEOROLOGY! GOLF! DENTSPLY SIRONA! DSWORLD! CONE BEAM! IMPLANTS! 3DDENTISTS! WOMEN IN DENTISTRY! CLINICAL HACKS ! ALAN MEAD AND JASON LIPSCOMB! |
Mon, 28 September 2020
Alan is joined by his 10 year old son, Jacob, to talk about how COVID has changed things. Jacob was on earlier on in the COVID shutdown to talk about home schooling and what he felt like from COVID, so we brought him back for an update! It's all pretty good news from Alan's "mini-me!" Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 25 September 2020
Alan talks with the incomparable Irene Iancu about podcasting, her new practice and practicing dentistry in the COVID era! Some highlights from the episode:
Some links from the show: The Making of a Startup Facebook group The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy to 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code HACKS21 through September 2020. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/thirsty! The 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Awards were announced. What is the Cellerant Best of Class Award you ask? Well imagine if there was an Oscar for dental products and services. Thought leaders and clinicians vote on the best and most innovative products in dentistry and our friends at YAPI received a "Best of Class Technology Award!" YAPI provides paperless and automation software to dentists and boasts the longest track record for integrated patient forms that read and write data with dental practice management software. Since 2010, YAPI has evolved into a comprehensive system that also includes patient communication, reputation management, intra-office chat, and VoIP integration. So admit it...you're impressed, right? Well you should be! And you should go check out what YAPI can do for your practice at dentalhacks.com/YAPI! Congratulations guys! You deserve it! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: The Madness of Crowds Alan: Stealthshield Masks by Aswemove 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. |
Wed, 23 September 2020
Alan is joined by Dr. Jenny Perna, aka: yogi_dentist on Instagram! She's an amazing Instagram follow for her posts on yoga, exercise, dentistry, CE and her amazing travel! Today Al and Jenny discussed a problem faced by many people for many reasons. How do you convince your brain that it's time to get up when the alarm goes of REALLY EARLY! Jenny has some really good insight that can help you get more done and feel more accomplished during your day. We also talked about her recent trip to the Kois Center in Seattle and how they're handling in-person CE in the COVID era! We're pretty big fans of the yogi_dentist and we think you will be, too! Some links from the show: Jenny's Instagram: @yogi_dentist Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Tue, 22 September 2020
We welcome our very own Dr. Kristine Aadland, a dentist from Vancouver, Washington. We discuss Zach’s Dental Economics article. We praise Crazy Dental a dental supply company. We discuss our favorite Weird Al Yankovic songs. Kris writes dental parody songs! Kris wants to be a CIA spy when she grows up. Kris is a Cerec user. Zach got an offer to buy a used Omnicam. We convince Zach to buy it! Please join our Facebook page! |
Mon, 21 September 2020
Jason and Alan got a question emailed to them from a new dentist who is struggling with their current associateship. The email asked:
As usual, the Hacks have thoughts! Head on over to the Dental Hacks Nation to join in the conversation! Microcopy Dental has always been the place to get the most amazing single patient use burs anywhere. But have you ever wondered why a person would want to go the "single patient use" route? Microcopy is offering 2 hours of free CE about this very issue at dentalhacks.com/freece! You'll see why dental burs should be single patient use for lots of reasons and you can pick up 2 CE's on infection control as well! Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/freece!
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Fri, 18 September 2020
Alan had a chance to talk with Joshua Scott of Studio 8E8. Joshua has around 20 years of experience in dental marketing and he realized that dental marketing sucks. It's a harsh truth, but totally true. We discuss all about marketing in dentistry:
Some links from the show: Ashley Joves' practice "Smile and Co." The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! The 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Awards were announced. What is the Cellerant Best of Class Award you ask? Well imagine if there was an Oscar for dental products and services. Thought leaders and clinicians vote on the best and most innovative products in dentistry and our friends at YAPI received a "Best of Class Technology Award!" YAPI provides paperless and automation software to dentists and boasts the longest track record for integrated patient forms that read and write data with dental practice management software. Since 2010, YAPI has evolved into a comprehensive system that also includes patient communication, reputation management, intra-office chat, and VoIP integration. So admit it...you're impressed, right? Well you should be! And you should go check out what YAPI can do for your practice at dentalhacks.com/YAPI! Congratulations guys! You deserve it! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy to 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code HACKS21 through September 2020. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/thirsty! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Bryant Consultants Alan: Dabble Writer 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. |
Wed, 16 September 2020
What's keeping you from implementing change or getting your ideas out there? Al discusses a concept that he learned from Seth Godin a LONG time ago called "shipping." It's the concept of pushing past the objections and idea of perfection and getting it out there. It can be a powerful force in your life and is worth taking a look at! Some links from the show: "The Truth About Shipping" by Seth Godin Ship or Die - Seth Godin, 2010 Contagious Conference from Storyspark on Vimeo.
A Dentist Sees More Cracked Teeth: What's Going On? Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. And get yourself a free sample of their most popular crown prep bur at: https://microcopydental.com/nddh.
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Tue, 15 September 2020
We have Dr. Liz Doman back again this week. Dr. Doman started her career off as a hygienist and has a different perspective when she treats perio than a traditional college to dental school student. We talk music, perio, fluoride, soft tissue management, caries control, and so much more. If you want to talk about the episode please join us on the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page. |
Mon, 14 September 2020
Has the COVID pandemic really caused more cracked teeth? Alan talks with Dental Hacks Nation favorite Dr. Dawn Kulongowski about whether there are really more cracked teeth from COVID! The answers might surprise you! Some links from the show: A Dentist Sees More Cracked Teeth: What's Going On? Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. And get yourself a free sample of their most popular crown prep bur at: https://microcopydental.com/nddh.
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Fri, 11 September 2020
Jason and Alan are joined by Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Brad Keener for a really interesting talk. As it turns out, both of these friends of the show survived accidents that left their faces and teeth smashed up. Both of them have been pretty open about what had happened to them in the past, but we thought it might be interesting to hear about what it was like to be a patient of a big reconstruction after traumatic accidents. And we were right! This is an interview that you aren't going to want to miss! Some links from the show: [caption id="attachment_1878" align="alignleft" width="500"] Brad's radiograph[/caption][caption id="attachment_1879" align="alignleft" width="352"] Brad's after[/caption] The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy to 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code HACKS21 through September 2020. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/thirsty! The 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Awards were announced. What is the Cellerant Best of Class Award you ask? Well imagine if there was an Oscar for dental products and services. Thought leaders and clinicians vote on the best and most innovative products in dentistry and our friends at YAPI received a "Best of Class Technology Award!" YAPI provides paperless and automation software to dentists and boasts the longest track record for integrated patient forms that read and write data with dental practice management software. Since 2010, YAPI has evolved into a comprehensive system that also includes patient communication, reputation management, intra-office chat, and VoIP integration. So admit it...you're impressed, right? Well you should be! And you should go check out what YAPI can do for your practice at dentalhacks.com/YAPI! Congratulations guys! You deserve it! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Duncan Trussell on Joe Rogan Brad: Crossfit Alan: "Harley Quinn" season 2 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. |
Wed, 9 September 2020
Every business owner and especially ever dental practice owner needs to keep their eyes open for embezzlement. Unfortunately, it's a problem that faces every dental practice. Al suggests a very simple habit he's had over the years that is surprisingly controversial amongst his colleagues that can make a difference. Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. And get yourself a free sample of their most popular crown prep bur at: https://microcopydental.com/nddh.
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Tue, 8 September 2020
This episode number 1 with special guest Dr. Liz Doman! Highlights include: Clinical Hacks Facebook group devotee Liz Doman is a graduate of The University Of Detroit Mercy dental school and practices in Texas. We plug Crazy Dental for ordering PPE supplies, check them out! We talk about pulp caps which was the question Liz posted in our group! She chose Theracal out of all the suggestions We discuss root canals as an alternative. We discuss the Durelon/ Kanca technique. We also discuss leaving decay close to the pulp of needed. Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook page! |
Mon, 7 September 2020
Alan is joined by Dr. Bill Linger. Bill is a microscope using dentist and the president of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry (AMED). We discuss some of the struggles clinicians have in learning to use a microscope in dentistry. Whether it's patient positioning or working on the lower arch, these problems are easily overcome with the right knowledge. As it happens, Bill is giving an online course on September 12 from 11am-1pm EST that focuses on learning to use the microscope in everyday practice! Whether you're a beginner or have been using a microscope for years, Bill has tips to make your microscope life WAY better! Some links from the show: Bill's upcoming course (sign up now!) Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Fri, 4 September 2020
Jason talks with Dr. Ziv Simon. Ziv is a periodontist, an immigrant and an educator. He practices in Beverly Hills and has an amazing educational portal called SurgicalMaster.
Some links from the show: Check out Enova Illumination's "Pop Up Experience" on September 10, 11 and 12 at the Graduate Hotel! You can check out Enova's loupes, headlights and other innovations along side of the amazing Zumax microscopes now available in the United States! Reservations are required, so hurry up and grab your spot to see the most innovative magnification and lighting in dentistry! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! The 2020 Cellerant Best of Class Awards were announced. What is the Cellerant Best of Class Award you ask? Well imagine if there was an Oscar for dental products and services. Thought leaders and clinicians vote on the best and most innovative products in dentistry and our friends at YAPI received a "Best of Class Technology Award!" YAPI provides paperless and automation software to dentists and boasts the longest track record for integrated patient forms that read and write data with dental practice management software. Since 2010, YAPI has evolved into a comprehensive system that also includes patient communication, reputation management, intra-office chat, and VoIP integration. So admit it...you're impressed, right? Well you should be! And you should go check out what YAPI can do for your practice at dentalhacks.com/YAPI! Congratulations guys! You deserve it! Mr. Thirsty One step is the only bite block isolation/evacuation unit on the market that plugs directly into your HVE! No special hardware and no chance for cross contamination! It effectively reduces aerosols, creates a SUPER dry field and is really easily adjusted for patient comfort! Our friends at Zirc are giving members of the Dental Hacks Nation a special buy to 25 packs and get one 25 pack free! Use promo code HACKS21 through September 2020. Go check it out at dentalhacks.com/thirsty! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: "Uncharted" with Gordon Ramsay, New Zealand Alan: Zumax OMS2380 microscope from Enova Illumination 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. |
Wed, 2 September 2020
Alan goes solo in episode 37 to talk about gratitude and how it can make your life a LOT better. The thing is, you have to practice it consistently and not just when your hair is on fire! Some links from the show:
Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Tue, 1 September 2020
We welcome our very own Dr. Clint Timmerman “the better Timmerman” We discuss sports (again) Clint give us his quick bio. Clint does a podcast called “Totally Oral” about dentistry. Clint is here to discuss temporaries, in particular the shrink wrap technique. Clint learned this at LVI. This apparently freaks people out! There is no cement used in this technique. Kevin uses the shrink wrap technique for veneers. Black scuzz under these temps can be removed with Aly Sergie’s magic elixir (35%H2O2) Zach and Clint both say the word “moist” Please join our Facebook page! |
Mon, 31 August 2020
Alan is joined by Dr. Melissa Zettler to talk about her recent experience traveling for CE! We're all wondering what it will be like once people decide to get together to learn and Melissa has a hopeful message for the Dental Hacks Nation! Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Fri, 28 August 2020
Jason is joined by Hollie Bryant, a dental coach and consultant. They talk a lot about the business of dentistry, managing an office and team, especially after the COVID shut down. Some of the topics they covered are:
Some links from the show: email: Hollie@bryantconsultants.com A. Titan self aspirating syringe Septodont self aspirating syringe The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! For years YAPI has provided dentists with essential email marketing tools like automated appointment reminders, continuing care messages, newsletters, new patient welcome emails, and targeted email blasts to stay in consistent communication with your patients. YAPI is excited to announce the launch of their new and powerful email marketing campaign builder, accessible anytime and anywhere through YAPI POP! Our users will love this new feature along with its simple layout and user-friendly interface. Whether you are a first-timer or an email marketing pro, you will love the added simplicity of sending email campaigns to your patients! Go check out all of your email campaign options (and a whole lot more) at dentalhacks.com/email! Single tooth isolation can be a snap with the Instidam from Zirc! I love using the Instidam Latex Free Relaxed. It has the frame built right in and has just the right tension to allow easy placement and easy radiographs throughout the procedure. Single use means no sterilization and no cross contamination! Go check out Al's favorite at dentalhacks.com/relaxed and use coupon code "INSTIHACKS" for $5 off of a 20 pack of regular or "relaxed" through August! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: skidding tongs Alan: The Scaredy Cats Horror Show podcast and Blocked and Reported 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. |
Wed, 26 August 2020
Adam McWethy joins Alan to talk about the upcoming Spear Education Summit! Alan and Jason attended the 2019 Summit, which was an amazing in-person event. But in the era of COVID, we're not really doing in-person events. So, what is Spear Education going to do? Adam explains how the "virtual summit" will work. Some links from the show: Spear workshops starting in September 2020
Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Tue, 25 August 2020
We welcome our very own Dr. Russell Schafer the Louisiana legend… Highlights include: We discuss football or no football Russell Schafer is back to discuss partial dentures.
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Mon, 24 August 2020
Dr. Brad Keener is a dentist in rural Arkansas. He has a 3 doctor practice that has "zero hygienists." They've created a model where the doctors do the hygiene appointments and they're making it work! He explains to Alan what a regular day looks like and how they keep patients happy and the office profitable! This one is interesting and is sure to cause controversy! Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. |
Fri, 21 August 2020
Today we feature an interview that Alan did with Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. George Hariri on their new podcast, "Dental Friends with Benefits." They brought Alan on to talk about his experience with addiction, rehab, recovery and helping others. It's a wide ranging conversation that we're sure our audience could benefit from! Some links from the show: Microcopy "very fine" diamonds The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Single tooth isolation can be a snap with the Instidam from Zirc! I love using the Instidam Latex Free Relaxed. It has the frame built right in and has just the right tension to allow easy placement and easy radiographs throughout the procedure. Single use means no sterilization and no cross contamination! Go check out Al's favorite at dentalhacks.com/relaxed and use coupon code "INSTIHACKS" for $5 off of a 20 pack of regular or "relaxed" through August! For years YAPI has provided dentists with essential email marketing tools like automated appointment reminders, continuing care messages, newsletters, new patient welcome emails, and targeted email blasts to stay in consistent communication with your patients. YAPI is excited to announce the launch of their new and powerful email marketing campaign builder, accessible anytime and anywhere through YAPI POP! Our users will love this new feature along with its simple layout and user-friendly interface. Whether you are a first-timer or an email marketing pro, you will love the added simplicity of sending email campaigns to your patients! Go check out all of your email campaign options (and a whole lot more) at dentalhacks.com/email! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Anutra anesthetic buffering Alan: Jabra Elite 75T 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. |
Wed, 19 August 2020
Staffing an office has gotten weird. Some people want to stay on unemployment, some people are afraid of the risks this new virus. Solutions have been tough to find! Until now! Sarah explains how she came up with the brilliant idea of Stop Gap Dental, a smartphone based app that wants to be your one stop solution to this problem (and a whole lot more)! Find a qualified sub at the time you need it? The app can do it. Pay them? The app can do it! Sarah explains how Stop Gap Dental could work for your practice! Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. |
Tue, 18 August 2020
Joining us this week on the Clinical Hacks is Dr. Russell Schafer. As one of our resident removable dentistry experts in the Clinical Hacks, we thought it would be great if he weighed in on pediatric dentistry as well. All joking aside, Russell's passion other than dentures is in fact pediatric dentistry and he does a lot of it. So we weigh in on pedo class 2's, pulpotomies, sealants, sedation, and much much more. Do you see kids? Weigh in on this episode on the Clinical Hacks Facebook page! |
Mon, 17 August 2020
[caption id="attachment_1838" align="alignright" width="239"] Alan discusses some experience he's had lately of being a patient, the patient experience and how being the best patient you can be is good for everyone. Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Fri, 14 August 2020
Dr. Justin Moody and Dr. Steven Vorholt from Implant Pathways join Alan to explain how dental implant education has become better and easier than ever before! Justin started Implant Pathway in 2016 and it's become the premier place in the U.S. to learn implant placement and restoration! In this interview we discuss:
Some links from the show: The Rubber Dam Masterclass by Dr. Calin Pop The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Single tooth isolation can be a snap with the Instidam from Zirc! I love using the Instidam Latex Free Relaxed. It has the frame built right in and has just the right tension to allow easy placement and easy radiographs throughout the procedure. Single use means no sterilization and no cross contamination! Go check out Al's favorite at dentalhacks.com/relaxed and use coupon code "INSTIHACKS" for $5 off of a 20 pack of regular or "relaxed" through August! For years YAPI has provided dentists with essential email marketing tools like automated appointment reminders, continuing care messages, newsletters, new patient welcome emails, and targeted email blasts to stay in consistent communication with your patients. YAPI is excited to announce the launch of their new and powerful email marketing campaign builder, accessible anytime and anywhere through YAPI POP! Our users will love this new feature along with its simple layout and user-friendly interface. Whether you are a first-timer or an email marketing pro, you will love the added simplicity of sending email campaigns to your patients! Go check out all of your email campaign options (and a whole lot more) at dentalhacks.com/email! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: (Un)well on Netflix Alan: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells 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. |
Wed, 12 August 2020
Alan is joined by Ryan Chan, Chris Koch and Pat Williams from Apteryx. Apteryx is known for their imaging software that works with lots of different practice management softwares. Even more interesting, they offer imaging options for local storage as well as cloud storage! Alan discusses the pros and cons of moving your imaging to the cloud with a company that really knows what they're doing! Whether it's cost savings or image security, cloud images might be for your office! One of the most interesting parts about cloud based imaging is how easy it is to share CBCT images between offices with a secure viewer! Some links from the show: "The Top 8 Benefits of Cloud-Based Imaging Software" Cloud Based vs. On-premise Solutions Apteryx white paper mentioned in the podcast Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy.
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Tue, 11 August 2020
On this week's clinical hacks podcast, Dr. Zach Meiners bring back Dr. Daniel Smith and Dr. Rusty Fitton to talk more about practicing with a parent or family member. What archaic equipment do our '70s and 80s parents still utilize in the dental office? What would you do differently if you could give advice to your younger self? What should young dental students know if they are planning to join a parent in their office? And much much more. Are you planning to practice with a relative? Join us in the Clinical Hacks Facebook group just for docs to discuss it further! |
Mon, 10 August 2020
Alan is joined by Katrina Klein, hygienist and founder of ErgoFitLife to talk about what dentistry can do to your body over time! Alan has done more hygiene after the post-COVID shutdown than he ever has in his career and has a new respect for what it does to your body! Katrina and Alan share all kinds of suggestions about ergonomics, stretching and how to make dentistry and dental hygiene a little less tough on your body! Be sure to check out the ErgoFitLife website, Instagram and ErgoFitLife Facebook group! Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. |
Fri, 7 August 2020
Jason and Alan are back! Fresh from getting hit by a truck, the Dental Hacks spend time answering questions from the ever-brilliant Dental Hacks Nation! Some of the queries they address:
Some links from the show: [caption id="attachment_1822" align="alignleft" width="500"] Gleem Toothpaste[/caption]
The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Single tooth isolation can be a snap with the Instidam from Zirc! I love using the Instidam Latex Free Relaxed. It has the frame built right in and has just the right tension to allow easy placement and easy radiographs throughout the procedure. Single use means no sterilization and no cross contamination! Go check out Al's favorite at dentalhacks.com/relaxed and use coupon code "INSTIHACKS" for $5 off of a 20 pack of regular or "relaxed" through August! For years YAPI has provided dentists with essential email marketing tools like automated appointment reminders, continuing care messages, newsletters, new patient welcome emails, and targeted email blasts to stay in consistent communication with your patients. YAPI is excited to announce the launch of their new and powerful email marketing campaign builder, accessible anytime and anywhere through YAPI POP! Our users will love this new feature along with its simple layout and user-friendly interface. Whether you are a first-timer or an email marketing pro, you will love the added simplicity of sending email campaigns to your patients! Go check out all of your email campaign options (and a whole lot more) at dentalhacks.com/email! Go Hack Yourself: Jason: The Umbrella Academy Alan: BQE Ergodynamic chair 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. |
Wed, 5 August 2020
Dr. Brad Mattison is a dentist in Wellesley, MA and recently had a Zumax OMS 2380 dental microscope installed at his office. Coincidentally, Alan had one installed in December of 2019 and LOVES geeking out about dental microscope stuff! Alan grills Brad all about his first week with the scope...what he loves, what's hard and what the future looks like in high magnification! Some links from the show: Zumax OMS 2380 from Enova Illumination [caption id="attachment_1820" align="alignleft" width="433"] Pelton and Crane Chairman chair (note wood panelling)[/caption] Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. |
Tue, 4 August 2020
Welcome to a very special episode of the Clinical Hacks. This one is for all the dentists that practice with a parent or family member or who may do so in the future. Dr. Rusty Fitton practices with his father in a suburb of Chicago, IL. Dr. Daniel Smith practices with both his father and uncle in Oliver Springs, TN. Dr. Zach Meiners practices with his father in Independence, MO This is the first of a two part episode, in this episode we focus on how we got started working with our parents and some of the pitfalls and pluses. Do you practice with a family member? Want to talk about it? Need therapy? Join us in the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page to discuss |
Mon, 3 August 2020
Welcome back to the Dental Hacks Shorts! In today's episode Alan talks with Sarah Penland, the founder of a company called "Stop Gap Dental." Every dental business owner has faced the last minute necessity to find a sub for a team member. At the last minute there's almost never a good solution. Until now! Sarah explains how she came up with the brilliant idea of Stop Gap Dental, a smartphone based app that wants to be your one stop solution to this problem (and a whole lot more)! Find a qualified sub at the time you need it? The app can do it. Pay them? The app can do it! Sarah explains how Stop Gap Dental could work for your practice! Microcopy Dental has been making single use burs polishers for over 30 years. Each one of their single use diamonds comes to you ready to use in sterile packaging. Go check out all of the amazing, single use rotary instruments and other cool stuff they have to offer at dentalhacks.com/microcopy. |
Fri, 31 July 2020
Dr. Josh Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman join Jason and Alan to talk about their new podcast, Working Interferences with Josh and Lance. You know what would be a great idea? A podcast that gives advice to dental people. Or not so great advice. Either way, really. Dr. Josh Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman have just the thing! The Hacks and the Interferences go through some "Working Interferences" style advice and it's a blast! Beware...it gets pretty ugly. Perhaps the most editing for content of any Dental Hacks podcast in the past! Some links from the show: Screening your patients in advance, downloading forms.. printing.. manually texting and emailing sure works up an appetite...YAPI wants to help curb your appetite and also help ‘curbside’ your check in process to make life easier. Schedule a demo at https://yapiapp.com/partners/dental-hacks/ and also read on if you are hangry from all the extra steps you are going through! YAPI is going to pick two winners to receive a $100 gift card towards their favorite delivery app at the end of this month. To enter, all you have to do is comment on this post in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page with your favorite delivery app! What’s your favorite? The Working Interferences Podcast The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Big Jawbone edentulous trays 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!
Direct download: DHP_July_2020_ep_5_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Tue, 28 July 2020
The trilogy of episodes with Dr. Nate Lawson comes to its conclusion. We'd like to think this one is more "Return of the King" than "Spider-Man 3" but we'll let you be the judge of that. In this episode Dr. Lawson waxes poetic on bioactivity. What is it? If these bioactive ions are released and no one is around to see them, did it really even happen? We discuss Activa, Glass Ionomers, pulp caps and liners, and much much more. |
Fri, 24 July 2020
In today's throwback episode (originally presented May 19, 2017), Dr. Dennis Hartlieb joins Jason and Alan to talk about his journey from believing composite was a "temporary material" into creating an entire rehab in composite! Dr. Dennis Hartlieb was one of Dr. Frank Spear's original students. He's been learning excellence in restorative dentistry for 25 years or more. But like many dentists, he used to believe composite had no place in long term restorative dentistry. Then he met Dr. Buddy Mopper and he began to change his mind. Dennis is a really engaged teacher. Really approachable and seems to really understand how dentists learn. Some highlights:
Some links from the show: The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29000 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. Screening your patients in advance, downloading forms.. printing.. manually texting and emailing sure works up an appetite...YAPI wants to help curb your appetite and also help ‘curbside’ your check in process to make life easier. Schedule a demo at https://yapiapp.com/partners/dental-hacks/ and also read on if you are hangry from all the extra steps you are going through! YAPI is going to pick two winners to receive a $100 gift card towards their favorite delivery app at the end of this month. To enter, all you have to do is comment on this post in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page with your favorite delivery app! What’s your favorite? The Dental Hacks Nation Facebook page has spoken! They love the Zirc Crystal HD mirror! And now, you can get a great deal when you use coupon code "dentalhackshd" at www.dentalhacks.com/mirrors. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: IRIS large photo keeper for implant parts Alan: Brasseler/NSK Forza ELM electric motor (bonus: Pelican case for audio gear) 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!
Direct download: DHP_July_2020_ep_4_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Tue, 21 July 2020
This is episode number 2 with special guest Dr Nate Lawson, the materials guy! Highlights include: Nate Lawson, a materials guy, joins us to discuss the material girl Madonna! Dr. Nate Lawson has an awesome Instagram page! Check it out here! https://www.instagram.com/dentinaltube/ We discuss ceramic bonding Nate discusses how to prepare the intaglio of ceramic crowns, namely, Emax. Nate also discusses how to properly prepare the tooth for bonding. We discuss mistakes in ceramic bonding and zirconia cementation. Materials discussed in this episode : Nate answers questions from our Facebook page! |
Fri, 17 July 2020
Alan is joined by Dr. Rich Rosenblatt, Dr. Erin Elliott, Dr. Joshua Austin and Dr. Lance Timmerman to answer the quandries of the ever curious Dental Hacks Nation! What do you do when a patient you dismissed wants to talk with you? What do you do when your patient tells you a specialist you referred them to was acting inappropriately? This and a bunch of other great situations were proposed to the brilliant and hilarious Brain Trust and you won’t want to miss how they answered! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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. Want to get your operatories more organized? Zirc’s ZOBE and RESET programs are just the thing! And they’re offering almost 50% off of the RESET program to the first three Dental Hacks listeners that sign up! Find out more at www.dentalhacks.com/RESET Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Moviepass Alan: Flipside 4 wallet 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!
Direct download: DHP_July_2020_ep_3_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Tue, 14 July 2020
This is episode number 1 with special guest Dr Nate Lawson, the materials guy! Highlights include: Dr. Nate Lawson has an awesome Instagram page! Check it out here! https://www.instagram.com/dentinaltube/ We hear Nate’s origin story Nate teaches at The University Of Alabama Birmingham and also practices. Nate tells us how to become an Instagram model. Nate answers questions from our Facebook page! |
Fri, 10 July 2020
Today's episode features the second half of our interview with Dr. Lance Timmerman on sleep apnea and our very first Brain Trust featuring Dr. Dawn Kulongowski, Dr. Tammy Bailey, Dr. Andy Hayes and Dr. Jason Luchtefeld taking a 5 minute ride in a time machine! [Sale Alert 🚩] There may not be any big block parties, but YAPI still wants you to get your July started off with a bang! 🎉
Direct download: July_2020_episode_2_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Tue, 7 July 2020
Frank Clayton seals everything from teeth to driveways to decks and no job is too big, no crack is too large. How many sealants can you place in a single setting? All joking aside, Frank waxes poetic on predictability and finding your happy place in dentistry. Being the decathlon dentist isn't for Frank. He likes to crush on things he's great at. Per usual, Frank brings the funny, but we also coerce him into giving some actual clinical tips with products and stuff on high speed crowns. If you want more Frank, and we know you do, join us on the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page. |
Fri, 3 July 2020
We begin our July 2020 throwback month with the very firsts Dental Hacks podcast, which was released in June of 2014! [Sale Alert 🚩] There may not be any big block parties, but YAPI still wants you to get your July started off with a bang! 🎉
Direct download: July_2020_episode_1_mixdown-auphonic_01.mp3
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Tue, 30 June 2020
The Clinical Hacks welcome Frank Clayton, DDS onto the hot seat tonight. Do you watch the Love Boat? Who's your favorite character? No, it's not a reality show millennial, it was a scripted show that came on right before Fantasy Island. Do you do any cosmetics? What's your high pressure sales tactic? Frank shares his insider methods he used to 10X his cosmetic practice. Frank discusses his views on veneers, Invisalign, digital dentistry, composite veneers, IPA's, and much much more. Don't forget to join us on the Clinical Hacks Facebook Page for more! |
Fri, 26 June 2020
Today we are joined by guest host, Dr. Mike DiTolla! We last spoke to Mike the week before most dental offices in the U.S. switched to emergency only for several months. Since Mike is a dentist and speaker, as well as being VERY knowledgeable about the dental industry we thought he was the perfect guy to help us understand what the dental industry was going to look like in the coming months and years! Some of the things we talked about are:
Links from the show: CBS This Morning Story (dentists vs. hygienists) The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has over 29,000 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! Just taking the leap to the world of digital forms? YAPI has been helping dental offices ditch the charts for nearly a decade. You can conveniently screen patients for COVID-19 in advance on their own devices, and all forms are integrated with your PMS. Updating health histories and signing consent forms & treatment plans are easily done with a sanitized iPad. No paper, no scanning, no retyping. Our friends at Dental Hacks save $200 when you get started with code HACKS200! Join a webinar demo today to learn more at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. Organization. Your office needs it. And you’re in luck! Because it is literally the reason Zirc exists. Imagine no more obnoxious sterilization bags? No more assistants running out of the op to grab the ONE INSTRUMENT YOU NEED! Zirc has perfected organization using the COLOR METHOD. They have all kinds of Color coded storage, cassettes and instruments that will make you faster, more efficient and just plain better. Plus, they have a bunch of efficiency specialists that can help you figure out what works best in your office so you get everything that you need and nothing that you don’t! Check out all of the colorful options at dentalhacks.com/colormethod and use code HACKSNATION for a 5+1 promo on their E-Z-Jett Cassettes, Trays, Procedure Tubs, & Safe-Lok Covers! Go Hack Yourself: Mike: Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew Sweet Cream, Lasko 3 speed fan (that's a damn serious fan, son), Peaky Blinders Jason: Osteogen Plug Alan: Halo Headband skull cap 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. |
Tue, 23 June 2020
Zach sits down to a gourmet lunch with Dr. Shawn Van De Vyver and he enjoys a delicious grilled cheese, names off his favorite 90's hip hop songs, sells KN95 masks at www.getkn95masksnow.com, and discusses various other digital deals forming in the "back to work" market. Topics include: KN95 masks X-ray sensors Hygiene Lasers Laser tips, just the tips. and Divergent Dental Enjoy!
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Fri, 19 June 2020
This "greatest hits" episode features two of our greatest Brain Trust segments, both recorded from Dentsply Sirona World 2018. Do you all remember a time when lots of people could get together in a convention center and look at exhibitors and see speakers? Yeah, me too. The first Brain Trust features Dr. Rich Rosenblatt and Dr. Darin O'Bryan. They're best buddies and both of them are CEREC rock stars! Highlights include:
The second Brain Trust features podcast newcomer Dr. Mike Skramstad (CERECdoctors rock star!), Dr. Craig Spodak (of the Bulletproof Dental Practice) and Dr. August de Oliveira (of Digital Enamel) in a hilarious round table including:
You're going to love this double length episode. And if you don't, we're happy to give you a full refund! That's how we 10x your podcasting! Links from the show: Our “Clinical Hack of the Week” features Dr. Ray Morse discussing how he modifies a bite stick for perfect crown seats! If you have a clinical hack that you want to share, record yourself and email it to info@dentalhacks.com and we’ll feature you on the show! The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! Organization. Your office needs it. And you’re in luck! Because it is literally the reason Zirc exists. Imagine no more obnoxious sterilization bags? No more assistants running out of the op to grab the ONE INSTRUMENT YOU NEED! Zirc has perfected organization using the COLOR METHOD. They have all kinds of Color coded storage, cassettes and instruments that will make you faster, more efficient and just plain better. Plus, they have a bunch of efficiency specialists that can help you figure out what works best in your office so you get everything that you need and nothing that you don’t! Check out all of the colorful options at dentalhacks.com/colormethod and use code HACKSNATION for a 5+1 promo on their E-Z-Jett Cassettes, Trays, Procedure Tubs, & Safe-Lok Covers! Just taking the leap to the world of digital forms? YAPI has been helping dental offices ditch the charts for nearly a decade. You can conveniently screen patients for COVID-19 in advance on their own devices, and all forms are integrated with your PMS. Updating health histories and signing consent forms & treatment plans are easily done with a sanitized iPad. No paper, no scanning, no retyping. Our friends at Dental Hacks save $200 when you get started with code HACKS200! Join a webinar demo today to learn more at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. Go Hack Yourself: Jason: Podium for reviews Alan: Salli sway chair 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.
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Tue, 16 June 2020
Only one Clinical Hack showed up today so Zach Meiners recruited Shawn Van De Vyver to come out and play. Shawn is a computer guru and drops some knowledge on how to get some virtual consulting done at your office to talk to new and existing patients who might be reluctant to leave the house. As always there's an expensive way to add virtual consulting to your website and a cost conscious one and Shawn is delivering the affordable with Ninja Forms and Zoom meetings. We also discuss our favorite old school NES games that we had been playing during the lock down... what are your favorite games? Don't forget to check out the Clinical Hacks Facebook page for further discussion!
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Fri, 12 June 2020
Jason and Alan join welcome guest host Dr. Gina Dorfman! Gina is dentist, podcaster, speaker, software company founder, mom and pineapple enthusiast! We've been hoping to get her on the show for awhile and had her from start to finish in today's episode! Some of the topics we discuss:
Some links from the show: Go Hack Yourself: Gina: Isolite, Pink Petal/Releaf, Bioclear, 3D Dentists Sleep Apnea training and the Working Interferences Podcast Jason: Skyce "tooth jewelry" by Ivoclar Al: Ego Power Plus weed whacker The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 29,000 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! Organization. Your office needs it. And you’re in luck! Because it is literally the reason Zirc exists. Imagine no more obnoxious sterilization bags? No more assistants running out of the op to grab the ONE INSTRUMENT YOU NEED! Zirc has perfected organization using the COLOR METHOD. They have all kinds of Color coded storage, cassettes and instruments that will make you faster, more efficient and just plain better. Plus, they have a bunch of efficiency specialists that can help you figure out what works best in your office so you get everything that you need and nothing that you don’t! Check out all of the colorful options at dentalhacks.com/colormethod and use code HACKSNATION for a 5+1 promo on their E-Z-Jett Cassettes, Trays, Procedure Tubs, & Safe-Lok Covers! Just taking the leap to the world of digital forms? YAPI has been helping dental offices ditch the charts for nearly a decade. You can conveniently screen patients for COVID-19 in advance on their own devices, and all forms are integrated with your PMS. Updating health histories and signing consent forms & treatment plans are easily done with a sanitized iPad. No paper, no scanning, no retyping. Our friends at Dental Hacks save $200 when you get started with code HACKS200! Join a webinar demo today to learn more at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. 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. |
Tue, 9 June 2020
This episode number 2 with special guest Dr. Rich Rosenblatt! Highlights include: We discuss Michael Jordan and The Last Dance Rich is a teacher at CDOCS and has a private practice near Chicago Rich has been a CEREC owner since 2003 We discuss the economics of CEREC vs impression material vs just scanning. Time is the most valuable commodity in a dental office. |