The Dental Hacks explore how marketing, product reviews and social media networking/snark can help you become a better consumer whether you're shopping for cookware, dental equipment or continuing education.

Some links from the show:

Restoring the Edentulous Arch (Spear Workshop)

Seasoning the Misen Carbon steel pan (I did this 10+x, bro)

The Dental Hacks Medit Deal!

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

JLips comes on down and join the Clinical Hacks for a grand ole time.

We got a little non-clinical this week as Jason's forte is social media and website marketing, so we played to his strengths.

If you are a Spear Online Education subscriber Jason has some courses coming out soon on online marketing.

We started off discussing podcasts we listen to..  a podcast about podcasts!

Jason and Kevin are both Joe Rogan fans.

Zach prefers the sweet sounds of Will Ferrell on the Ron Burgandy podcast and deep dives on movies with the Rewatchables.

We started discussing websites initially, but then went into a tangent on Google and Google My Business.   Highlights include:

• Own your Google My Business page and make sure it is up to date
• How important is content between social media, google posts, etc
• Google Reviews:   Kevin comes in with a hot take on reviews that you won't want to miss
• Jason uses YAPI to get more reviews.
• Get more reviews on random pages like Yelp, Citysearch, etc.
• Zach shares a free (shocking) way to get more google reviews.

Come back next week to hear Jason talk more about internet marketing.

Dr. Lance Timmerman joins Alan to talk about dental insurance. Specifically the idea that patients that want to use their dental insurance are wrong to want that. There are a lot of reasons to hate dental insurance as a dentist but you can't hate patients for wanting to use the insurance that their employer bought for them!

Some links from the show:

The Working Interferences podcast

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Jason and Alan are joined by prosthodontist Dr. Doug Benting to talk about treating the edentulous arch! A lot of dentists have very little experience with dentures and edentulous arches and for this reason, many (most?) dentists don't like dentures! Doug is here to help!

• Is a high school kid that starts working in a dental lab destined to be a prosthodontist?
• Is "all on x" all it's cracked up to be?
• How do you know when someone's dentition is "terminal?"
• Are we too quick to take teeth out?
• Dealing with the psychology of people who are probably going to lose their teeth
• New and interesting ways to treat edentulous arches with implants
• Keeping teeth even though you know they're eventually going to be lost?
• What's up with digital dentures? Printing dentures vs. milling
• Instagram vs. the fundamentals...why learn dentures?

Some links from the show:

Treating the Edentulous Arch at Spear

Dentsply Sirona WaveOne Gold with X-Smart IQ handpiece the and the Gutta Smart System

Dental Hacks Deals!:

You can get 50% off of AMD soft tissue lasers! For a short time only, the Dental Hacks Nation is offering an amazing discount off some of the most popular and easy to use soft tissue lasers in the business! Email Jason at dentcan3625@gmail.com or message him on Facebook for details!

Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate is at $1000 already! It will get bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233!

Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056

Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 31,000 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!

If you're done being stressed from the mess, it's time to have an organization conversation! Our friends at Zirc are here to help! Whether you need help with sterilization workflow, efficiency in the operatory or streamlining your storage...Zirc can help! Start YOUR organization conversation at dentalhacks.com/organizationconversation! You won't regret it!

New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling

Our Friend Dr. Artie Volker is giving a virtual course with Cosmedent! The course is called "Composite Power 101: Foundations" and it promises to be amazing! Artie is an amazing teacher and he's going over the basics of esthetics in his two day virtual course on April 8th and 9th! If you go to dentalhacks.com/compositepower you can sign up for $1500 AND get the entire hands on materials kit for FREE! (that's a savings of $400!). But sign up now because the window to get that kit to you is closing quickly! Artie is amazing and Cosmedent's CE is second to none!

Go Hack Yourself

Jason: Acteon Trium CBCT

Alan: Bose Frames

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.

Jason and Alan discuss the struggle between complete diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning vs. patients that don't understand/don't care/can't or won't follow through. It happens to a lot of us. It's real. And if you admit it, many will say you're doing something wrong. However...you can't squeeze blood out of a turnip. Also...is Richmond the most horrible place in the world?

You can get 50% off of AMD soft tissue lasers! For a short time only, the Dental Hacks Nation is offering an amazing discount off some of the most popular and easy to use soft tissue lasers in the business! Email Jason at dentcan3625@gmail.com or message him on Facebook for details!

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Welcome back to the show Dr. Tarun Agarwal, DDS

Zach starts off by asking Tarun about some of his Kansas City experiences:

• Favorite Bar (spoiler alert, one of his choices is Zach's favorite bar)
• Favorite BBQ Restaurant
• Favorite casino
• We settle the debate of Carolina BBQ vs. Kansas City BBQ... FOREVER

Then we get into some hot implant talk:

Dr. Agarwal discusses his 3 step digital clinical workflow for implants and how to price and create payment plans for them.

1) Digital Diagnosis

2) Guided Placement

3) Digital Restoration

We discuss 3D Dentists and their courses

3D Dentists has a new retreat!

Do you want more T-Bone?   https://3d-dentists.com/   and don't forget his podcast T-Bone Speaks!  https://3d-dentists.com/podcast/

Have any questions?   Tarun is in the Clinical Hacks facebook page, and you should be as well.

Alan is joined by his 11 year old son Jacob to talk about how quickly life will get back to "normal" normal. Which is to say when life will look like it did before the pandemic. Also, we're hoping to figure out a way to make the cello an instrument in the marching band.

You can get 50% off of AMD soft tissue lasers! For a short time only, the Dental Hacks Nation is offering an amazing discount off some of the most popular and easy to use soft tissue lasers in the business! Email Jason at dentcan3625@gmail.com or message him on Facebook for details!

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Grace Rizza of Identity Dental Marketing joins the Dental Hacks to talk about something we should all be aware of. Grace has all kinds of ideas about all kinds of marketing, but in this episode we focus on marketing scams pointed at dentists! It's really insightful and really entertaining! In today's episode we discussed:

• How and why Grace entered into the dental marketing field
• Hijacking leads (what is a "lead?")
• Fear mongering sales tactics (will you go to jail if your website isn't ADA compliant?)
• "Hit and run" dental marketing agencies
• Google Ad spend scams
• Pay-per-lead scams and why you should never pay per lead
• Website directory scams
• Why annual contracts (and all contracts) should be avoided
• There is no such thing as a free website
• Why Grace thinks DIY courses are a bad idea
• Grace's take away points:
  • avoid contracts
  • retain ownership of website hosting and domains
  • understand the basics, expectations and timelines of marketing
  • track your new patient referral sources
  • hold quarterly meetings with your marketing team
• Grace offers complimentary marketing planning sessions to give you an idea what she might be able to do for you! Send email to: Grace@identitydental.com or head over to the Identity Dental Marketing website!

Some links from the show:

Al's SEO article from Dental Economics from 2015-ish

Dental Hacks Deals!:

You can get 50% off of AMD soft tissue lasers! For a short time only, the Dental Hacks Nation is offering an amazing discount off some of the most popular and easy to use soft tissue lasers in the business! Email Jason at dentcan3625@gmail.com or message him on Facebook for details!

Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate is at $1000 already! It will get bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233!

Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056

Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10

The Dental Hacks Nation closed Facebook group has 30,000 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! 

New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling

Our friends at Zirc want to know...are you stressed from mess? How is your organization at the office? Keeping materials straight and in the right place is a challenge for all of us. Zirc has some amazing solutions and they want to give you a free gift while having a little fun! The first 30 offices that post a photo of your disorganized materials using the hashtag #StressedFromMess in the Dental Hacks Nation will get a free Complete Tub Kit from Zirc! You even get to pick from their amazing 16 colors! This will help you start on your organization journey and you'll be able to have an organizational conversation with one of the clinical efficiency experts at Zirc! Dental Hacks Nation...let's see your mess! Head over to the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group and show us your materials mayhem using the hashtag #StressedFromMess and get your free Complete Tub Kit!

Our Friend Dr. Artie Volker is giving a virtual course with Cosmedent! The course is called "Composite Power 101: Foundations" and it promises to be amazing! Artie is an amazing teacher and he's going over the basics of esthetics in his two day virtual course on April 8th and 9th! If you go to dentalhacks.com/compositepower you can sign up for $1500 AND get the entire hands on materials kit for FREE! (that's a savings of $400!). But sign up now because the window to get that kit to you is closing quickly! Artie is amazing and Cosmedent's CE is second to none!

 Go Hack Yourself

Jason: The Lost Pirate Kingdom

Alan: Proper Good soup

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. 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! 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 Dental Hacks Nation.

Memorie Valentine joins Alan to consider the idea that patients don't really understand their condition. Even when we do a decent job of explaining what we're seeing, how well do patients really understand it. Sometimes it's in the patient's interest to NOT understand? Lots of wisdom and humor coming from the Dental Hacks favorite hygienist!

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

We welcome Dr.  Tarun Agarwal of 3D Dentists and the  T-Bone Speaks podcast fame!

Zach and Tarun have something in common!

Tarun tells his origin story

We talk about implants

Implants are a gateway drug to changing your business model

Extractions and grafting lead to implants which lead to full arch cases

You can learn guided implant placement at 3D Dentists implant continuum.

Check out the 3D Dentists retreat!

We discuss Biohorizons implants

Join our Clinical Hacks Facebook page!

The Coronavirus Era started just about a year ago. And just about a year ago Jason and Al recorded an "evidence free" take on what they thought was happening. Some of it was right, much of it was wrong. Did this episode age like fine wine or bad milk? You be the judge! 

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

The Dental Hacks talk about the very basics of 3D printing with Jessica Knott! Jessica is a lab technician who quite literally lives and breathes digital dentistry! From evaluating every printer out there to developing new 3D printers, Jessica is the person to talk to if you're thinking of 3D printing in your office! Some topics include:

• Jessica's background in 3D printing (Uncle Sam helped!)
• The military is pretty cutting edge with 3D printing! Also security. Who knew?
• 3D printing vs. milling (additive vs. subtractive)
• 3D printing learning curve and working clean
• The difference in regulation between a lab vs. a dentist in their office
• What is 3D printing and how does it work?
• Why do 3D printing in the dental office?
• Is 3D printing the best use of the dentist's time?
• 3D printing workflows that optimize the use of a printer in the office while reducing the time that the dentist needs to spend
• CAD software and .stls...nesting and supporting
• types of 3D printers (laser, LCD and DLP)
• speed and accuracy...where (and when) to use what
• Why do you need a "lightbox?"
• What is "open" in 3D printing and why would you want this?
• You got a printer...now what? How do you get training? (the inevitable August de Oliveira name drop)
• Jessica helped design Ackuretta's new printers
• What software should they be looking at?

Some links from the show:

Ackuretta Dentiq

Medit software (built in model build)

Meshmixer

Blender for Dental

Exocad (and XOcademy by Shawn Van de Vyver)

Jessica's contact info and sign up to receive breaking product information!

Big Night

Dental Hacks Deals!:

Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate is at $1000 already! It will get bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233!

Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056

Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10

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 Zirc want to know...are you stressed from mess? How is your organization at the office? Keeping materials straight and in the right place is a challenge for all of us. Zirc has some amazing solutions and they want to give you a free gift while having a little fun! The first 30 offices that post a photo of your disorganized materials using the hashtag #StressedFromMess in the Dental Hacks Nation will get a free Complete Tub Kit from Zirc! You even get to pick from their amazing 16 colors! This will help you start on your organization journey and you'll be able to have an organizational conversation with one of the clinical efficiency experts at Zirc! Dental Hacks Nation...let's see your mess! Head over to the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group and show us your materials mayhem using the hashtag #StressedFromMess and get your free Complete Tub Kit!

New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling

You remember in dental school in your biomaterials class. It was the chapter after amalgam. They talked about composites. Different types of composites have different characteristics depending on particle size, etc. Ohhh...that's right. It seems like all you ever hear about composites is "universal." But let's be honest, one size does NOT fit all! If you do any anterior composite work, you really need a microfill! Microfilled composites like Cosmedent's Renamel microfill handle really nicely, have gorgeous translucency and polish like a dream. If it's been awhile since you've used microfill, you owe it to yourself to give it a try again! Our friend and mentor Buddy Mopper was right! Don't dumb down composites to just one type! Get yourself a microfill and see what a difference it makes. It comes in syringes AND compules and I guarantee you'll find a bunch of great uses for it! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/microfill!

Go Hack Yourself

Jason: Searching for Italy with Stanley Tuccci

Alan: Compopen, Paroject

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. 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! 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 Dental Hacks Nation.

The Dental Hacks have taken a LOT of CE over the years. What no one ever wants to tell you is that some really great CE wasn't a great fit. Some highlights:

• Should you borrow money to take CE?
• Choose CE that's realistic for your practice, your budget and your personality
• it's OK if you don't like certain parts of dentistry. In fact, it's NORMAL!
• Peer pressure/social media is NOT a good way to choose CE

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Dr. Nate Lawson from UAB and Instagram big shot of @dentinaltube fame returns to the podcast for yet another episode.

Nate starts off and shares the trials and tribulations of being on the lecture circuit.

We continue our class II discussion from last week.  If you missed last week, our tooth is diagnosed, numbed and isolated and it's time to warm up the drill.  Highlights include:

• what burs do we use for preps and cares removal
• what matrices and wedges do we use
• Kevin's gears get grinded by soft matrices
• Nate like tor matrices, Dual force Wedges, and Palodent/Triodent Rings
• Kevin likes the Palodent/Triodent system all the way through
• Zach uses the IMatrix/IdealForm rings/matrices which is a pretty close clone of triodent and the wave wedges from Palodent

Thanks for nerding out with us on Class 2 things over the past 2 weeks.    If you want to discuss this episode in more detail, check out the Clinical Hacks Facebook page for more information.

Thanks for listening!

Jason and Alan talk about their journeys into digital workflow...the good, the bad and the ugly!

The Dental Hacks Nation has a group buying deal on the Medit i500 (the scanner that Al uses) that's pretty terrific! The guys discuss the deal, the timing and the pros and cons of moving to digital!

Some links from the show:

Contact Jason on FB for the Medit deal

Contact Jason on email for the Medit deal: dentcan3625@gmail.com

Contact Jason on the phone for the Medit deal details: 804-885-2233

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Dr. John Graeber and Dr. Artie Volker join the Dental Hacks to talk about the history and practice of "Minimally Invasive Dentistry." Dr. Graeber has spent a career teaching many minimally invasive modalities and we discuss them in depth!

• John's new textbook (with a chapter by Artie) is called "Microinvasive Dentistry: Clinical Strategies and Tools"
• Why write a textbook?
• What are the pitfalls of the dental handpiece? How does earlier diagnosis help us avoid the dental handpiece?
• Air abrasion since 1993
• What do dentists misunderstand about "minimally invasive dentistry?"
• Objective diagnosis vs. subjective diagnosis
• John is a fan of the Carivu and the Ortek-ECD
• Having a specific room for diagnosis
• Air abrasion NEEDS water!
• Air embolisms...good times!
• Lasers to differentiate your practice from others!
• The Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Find a group of "real colleagues"
• The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Why get the book?

Some links from the show:

World War II in Colour

Dental Hacks Deals!:

Dental Hacks Medit i500 deal! (starting at $17k + lab credit, rebate gets bigger the more our group takes advantage!) Email us at info@dentalhacks.com and use "Medit" in the subject line or tab Jason on Facebook or text "Medit" to (804) 885-2233!

Enova Illumination has an amazing Dental Hacks discount on loupes and lights. Get that information at:  https://form.jotform.com/210247991392056

Be sure to get your Dental Hacks pricing at Crazy Dental by using coupon code: DHN10

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 Zirc want to know...are you stressed from mess? How is your organization at the office? Keeping materials straight and in the right place is a challenge for all of us. Zirc has some amazing solutions and they want to give you a free gift while having a little fun! The first 30 offices that post a photo of your disorganized materials using the hashtag #StressedFromMess in the Dental Hacks Nation will get a free Complete Tub Kit from Zirc! You even get to pick from their amazing 16 colors! This will help you start on your organization journey and you'll be able to have an organizational conversation with one of the clinical efficiency experts at Zirc! Dental Hacks Nation...let's see your mess! Head over to the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group and show us your materials mayhem using the hashtag #StressedFromMess and get your free Complete Tub Kit!

New Product Alert! Smart Scheduling by YAPI is here to help you keep your appointment books full and gain more new patients with online booking that is in YOUR control. Easily configure your accepted insurances, operatory/provider availability, and scheduling rules to match your unique workflows. Only qualified new patients can book their visit when they confirm their insurance - they can even take a photo from their phone! Your existing patients will have the easiest way to book their next cleaning when Smart Scheduling includes a link via text or email reminders automatically sent by YAPI. Dentrix users get first dibs on Smart Scheduling, but it will soon be available for Open Dental and Eaglesoft as well. Learn more at https://yapiapp.com/online-scheduling

You remember in dental school in your biomaterials class. It was the chapter after amalgam. They talked about composites. Different types of composites have different characteristics depending on particle size, etc. Ohhh...that's right. It seems like all you ever hear about composites is "universal." But let's be honest, one size does NOT fit all! If you do any anterior composite work, you really need a microfill! Microfilled composites like Cosmedent's Renamel microfill handle really nicely, have gorgeous translucency and polish like a dream. If it's been awhile since you've used microfill, you owe it to yourself to give it a try again! Our friend and mentor Buddy Mopper was right! Don't dumb down composites to just one type! Get yourself a microfill and see what a difference it makes. It comes in syringes AND compules and I guarantee you'll find a bunch of great uses for it! Check it out at dentalhacks.com/microfill!

Go Hack Yourself

Jason: My Heritage app (Android)

Alan: ohsnap! pop socket thingy

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. 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! 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 Dental Hacks Nation.

Memorie Valentine RDH joins Alan to talk about running on time. Doctors and hygienists each have an interesting take on this topic and we have a pretty great conversation about it. The take home message: RUN ON TIME!

Let us know via email at info@dentalhacks.com or tell us in the Dental Hacks Nation Facebook group!

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!

Dr. Nate Lawson from UAB and Instagram big shot of @dentinaltube fame returns to the podcast.

In this episode we discuss what happens when things break/fail on you right before/during treatment.

Then we get into Class II lesions, highlights include but are not limited to:

• When to intervene surgically?
• What diagnostic modalities do you have other than x-rays?   Illumination, laser detection and more
• What is non-surgical intervention and what does it entail.
• Isolation methods are discussed.  Rubber dam vs. isolite vs. cotton rolls/dry angles and more

Thank you for listening and we'll catch you next week.

If you haven't joined the Clinical Hacks Facebook group, why the heck not.. it's still free and it's awesome!

The one and only Dr. Buddy Mopper warned us awhile back that we're trying to simplify composites too much! In today's episode Al talks about his epiphany about microfilled composites and why you should try them out again! Buddy warned us that a "universal" composite would lead to compromises and I think he's right! 

Some links from the show:

Cosmedent Renamel microfill

Compopen (by Clinician's Choice)

You should have a system for polishing. Our friends at Microcopy Dental have just the thing! You've got the surface, they've got the polishers! The new Neoshine polishing system is simple and color coded but gives amazing results in the least amount of time! Go check out Neoshine polishers at dentalhacks.com/neoshine!